Curriculum Overview

By the end of first grade, students will read proficiently at grade level and have the ability to decode and recognize increasingly complex words accurately and fluently. Students increase their academic and content-specific vocabulary by reading a variety of literature and informational text. Students further develop their communication skills as they engage with peers and adults in collaborative conversations that provide additional opportunities to express their ideas and experiences. As first-grade students learn to write for different purposes, they apply their growing knowledge of language structures and conventions. In order to master the first-grade English language arts content, students will practice decoding skills. To develop comprehension skills, students will have exposure to a variety of high-quality literature and informational texts. info provided by IPSD website