READING
First graders will be introduced to a variety of authors and genres to spark their love for reading and great literature. Throughout the year, we will dive into six units:
WRITING
In addition to acquiring a passion for reading and a love for books, first graders will develop their own voices as writers. To complement each reading unit, students will engage in the same corresponding writing unit. Students will spend time every day in a writing workshop where we will practice planning our thoughts, writing for a purpose, editing, revising, and publishing.
First graders will be introduced to a variety of authors and genres to spark their love for reading and great literature. Throughout the year, we will dive into six units:
- Launching our Reading Workshop
- Folktales/Narrative
- Non-Fiction (How-To)
- Non-Fiction (All About)
- Author Studies
- Poetry
WRITING
In addition to acquiring a passion for reading and a love for books, first graders will develop their own voices as writers. To complement each reading unit, students will engage in the same corresponding writing unit. Students will spend time every day in a writing workshop where we will practice planning our thoughts, writing for a purpose, editing, revising, and publishing.