1st Grade ELAR Unit 4

Big Idea:

• Reading Comprehension and Strategies: Retelling stories that make sense.
• Writing and Grammar: Legibly write two complete sentences.
• Phonics: Correlating sounds (l and r blends) with letters or groups of letters to read and write.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

Reading

1.7(D) - The student is expected to: (D) retell texts in ways that maintain meaning

Phonics

1.2(B)(ii) - The student is expected to: (B) demonstrate and apply phonetic knowledge by: (ii) decoding words with initial and final consonant blends, digraphs, and trigraphs.

Focus TEKS

Reading

1.6(D) - The student is expected to: (D) create mental images to deepen understanding with adult assistance

1.9(A) - The student is expected to: (A) demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, fairy tales, and nursery rhymes.

1.8(D) - The student is expected to: (D) describe the setting

1.9(C) - The student is expected to discuss elements of drama such as characters and setting.

Ongoing TEKS

1.11(D)(i and ii) (subject-verb agreement and past and present verb tense)

Student Learning Targets:

• I will retell a story that makes sense.
• I will write two complete sentences.
• I will read words that start with blends.
• I will read words that end with blends.

Essential Questions:

• Why is it important to retell a text in order?
• How can using phonics help you become a better reader?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Texas Treasures, McMillian / McGraw-Hill

District Grading Policy

Fry Sight Word List

Texas Gateway Online Resource Center