The school district uses the balanced literacy model
We will have reading workshop where students will receive a lesson and rotations for small group instruction with technology application
Students will read independently and advance reading levels D to J to be considered on grade level in First Grade
Writing:
Cy Fair uses the writing workshop model where students are encouraged to write creatively based on their personal experiences
Students will explore personal narratives, friendly letters, reading responses, book reviews, informational texts, poetry, and procedural writing.
Grammar and Mechanics:
We will use Multisensory Grammar to learn nouns, verbs, adjectives, complete sentences with proper capitalization, structure, and punctuation.
We will apply our grammar through direct instruction as well as embedded in our stories in the writing process.
Word Study:
Phonemic Awareness
Spelling rules; please see the resources page for our Spellingcity link
Handwriting
Integrated Social Studies:
We will integrate social studies into our Read Alouds and Reading and Writing content
We will cover the following topics: Citizenship, Government, Geography, Native American Groups, Exploration & Colonization, Texas Revolution, Independence & Statehood, Civil War & Reconstruction Texas in the 20th Century, and Economics