First Grade Curriculum
Reading:
Standard
1: Reading Process
Benchmark: Understand phonemic awareness
a.
TLW recognize syllables
b.
TLW recognize rhymes
c.
TLW hear individual sounds within a word
d.
TLW blend phonemes to form words
e.
TLW manipulate phonemes to form words
Benchmark: Demonstrate phonics
a.
TLW recognize letters and sounds and match letters to sounds
b.
TLW recognize initial, middle, and final consonants
c.
TLW recognize short and long vowels
d.
TLW recognize CVC blending
e.
TLW recognize phonograms
f.
TLW recognize y as a vowel
g.
TLW recognize consonant blends and digraphs
h.
TLW recognize compound words
i.
TLW recognize contractions
j.
TLW recognize inflectional endings
Benchmark: Demonstrate vocabulary skills
a. TLW identify grade
appropriate sight words
Benchmark: Demonstrate comprehension.
a.
TLW summarize events from a story by sequencing
b.
TLW identify the character, setting, and plot of a story
c.
TLW use inference skills to enhance comprehension
d.
TLW identify the topic, main idea, and details of a
selection
Benchmark: Develop self-monitoring and self-correcting
strategies
a.
TLW use self-correction strategies in reading, i.e.: monitors own reading; searches for meaning,
structure, and visual information; cross-checks one source of information with
another; rereads for confirmation; and self-corrects errors
Benchmark: Demonstrate fluency
a.
TLW identify grade appropriate sight words
b.
TLW read with expression, i.e.: pause at punctuation, use inflection, read in phrases
Language:
Standard 1: Writing Process
Benchmark: Select words that are appropriate to audience and purpose
a. TLW be introduced to the parts of a friendly
letter
Benchmark: Construct a variety of sentence patterns
a. TLW write a complete sentence with a naming part and a telling part
b. TLW write a statement sentence and a question sentence
Benchmark: Correctly apply the rules of mechanics and grammar
a. TLW identify nouns and verbs in a sentence
b. TLW spell 80% of words correctly in spontaneous writing
c. TLW write using grade-level punctuation and capitalization in their writing
d. TLW correctly apply the rules of grammar
Benchmark: Identify and use appropriate parts of a book to locate information
a. TLW locate information found on a book cover and title page, i.e.: title, author, illustrator
Benchmark: Use electronic resources, i.e.: CD-Rom, software programs, online resources
a. TLW locate information from a CD-Rom or teacher-identified online resources
Benchmark: Demonstrate listening skills for learning
a. TLW listen for information from a selection that is read aloud
Benchmark: Demonstrate speaking skills for learning
a. TLW ask questions to gain information
b. TLW verbalize thoughts clearly
Benchmark: Demonstrate viewing skills for learning
a. TLW interpret meaning from pictures or video
Math:
Standard 1: Numbers and
Operations
a.
TLW read and
write numerals 0 – 100
b.
TLW skip count
by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s
c.
TLW compare
numbers as more, less, or the same
d.
TLW know basic
addition facts 0-12
e.
TLW know basic
subtraction facts 0-12
f.
TLW identify simple fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4)
Standard
2: Data Analysis and Problem Solving
a.
TLW solve word
problems using computational skills
b.
TLW read,
write, and interpret bar graphs and pictographs
Standard
3: Measurement
a.
TLW apply
basic measure of length, width, height, weight, and temperature
b.
TLW apply
concept of time and demonstrate how it is measured to the 1/2 hour
c.
TLW
demonstrate process for counting money using like coins to $1.00
Standard
5: Geometry
a.
TLW identify cylinder, cone, sphere, cube, pyramid
Science/Health:
Standard 1: Science as Inquiry
Benchmark: Demonstrate the abilities necessary for scientific inquiry
Ask questions about objects, organisms, and events in the environment.
Plan and conduct simple investigations.
Use tools to gather data and extend the senses.
Use mathematics in scientific inquiry.
Use data to construct reasonable explanations.
Communicate investigations and explanations.
Follow appropriate safety procedures when conducting investigations.
Standard 2: Physical Science
Benchmark: Understand and apply knowledge of observable and measurable properties of objects.
· Objects have many observable properties including size, weight, shape, color, temperature and the ability to react with other substances. Those properties can be measured using tools such as rulers, balances and thermometers.
· Objects are made of one or more materials.
· Objects can be described by the properties of the materials from which they are made. Properties can be used to separate or sort a group of objects or materials.
Benchmark: Understand and apply knowledge of the characteristics of living things and how living things are both similar to and different from each other and from non-living things.
· Living things share some common characteristic that are both similar to and different from non-living things.
· Different species of plants and animals have different observable characteristics by which they can be classified.
Benchmark: Understand and apply knowledge of ways to help take care of the environment.
· Humans depend on their natural and constructed environments.
· Humans change environments in ways that can be either beneficial or detrimental to themselves or other organisms.
Benchmark: Understand and apply knowledge of events that have repeating patterns.
· Seasons of the year, day and night are events that are repeated in regular patterns.
· The sun’s position in the sky can be observed and described.
· The sun can only be seen during our daylight hours. We are unable to see the sun at night because of the rotation of the earth.
Benchmark: Recognize individual responsibility for own health and personal care, i.e. bike safety, dental health
Social
Studies:
Standard 1: Geography
Benchmark: Show ability to use map skills
a.
TLW
identify north, east, south, and west on a map
Standard 2: History
Benchmark: Understand how
communities have developed
a.
TLW
summarize what a community is
Standard 3: Political Science
and Citizenship
Benchmark: Develop civic responsibility
a.
TLW
describe how to be responsible in a community
b.
TLW recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Art:
Standard 1: Understand and apply different media, techniques, and processes to communicate in the visual arts
Benchmark: Describe and use different fine arts media, techniques and processes to communicate in a safe and responsible manner
a. TLW use a specific art tool and medium, such wood sculpture
b. TLW use techniques to depict ideas, feelings, and moods in their art projects
c. TLW will demonstrate their ability to follow directions and visual steps
d. TLW use art materials in a safe and responsible manner
Standard 2: Apply knowledge of the organizational
components of visual art and the elements and principles of design to artwork
Benchmark: Understand, describe and begin to use the visual and expressive characteristics of the organizational components of visual arts to communicate ideas: i.e. line, shape, color, texture, patterns, repetitions, balance, emphasis, contrast and unity
a. TLW identify the art elements and principles found in artwork
b. TLW use the principles and elements of art in their own artwork, such as: primary colors
Music:
Benchmark: Discriminate between pitch and volume
a. TLW move his/her voice to show high and low
b. TLW move to show recognition of loud and soft
c. TLW move his/her body to show recognition of high and low
Benchmark: Demonstrate an understanding of singing on pitch
a. TLW sing a variety of songs on pitch
Benchmark: Demonstrate ensemble skills
a. TLW sing using ensemble skills, i.e.: dynamics, blend
b. TLW demonstrate appropriate character in a performance setting
Benchmark: Demonstrate independence in performing on instruments
a. TLW play classroom instruments on the beat
c. TLW play specified rhythms on classroom instruments
Standard 3: Read and notate music
Benchmark: Demonstrate the ability to read rhythm and pitch
a. TLW clap and/or chant specified rhythm patterns
b. TLW move his/her hand (or body) to show movement of pitch
c. TLW move his/her voice to show movement of pitch
d. TLW play specified rhythm patterns on classroom instruments
e. TLW read musical signs, i.e.: repeat signs
Standard 4: Listen to, analyze, and interpret music
Benchmark 1: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret music
a. TLW move to show recognition of tempo
b. TLW move to show recognition of dynamics
c. TLW interpret music through organized movement
d. TLW describe emotions evoked by listening to selected music
Physical
Education:
K-5
Standard 1: Components of
Physical Education
Benchmark: Understand pre-activity routine
a.
TLW
demonstrate an appropriate stretching routine
b.
TLW
demonstrate proper physical attire for an elementary
physical education class
c.
TLW
demonstrate fast walking/jogging/running during
their 5 minute warm-up
Benchmark: Understand the components of wellness
a.
TLW
identify many sports as lifetime activities
b.
TLW
identify the correct techniques in the proper care of their bodies
c.
TLW
exercise moderately and strenuously while socializing with classmates
Benchmark: Understand the components of individual and
team concepts
a.
TLW
identify the basic rules and terminology of each unit
b.
TLW
demonstrate the skills learned for each particular unit
c.
TLW
demonstrate sportsmanlike behavior and attitude
d.
TLW
demonstrate needed safety precautions
e.
TLW
demonstrate responsibility in proper care of equipment
f.
TLW
develop both large and small motor skills