| Grade 1 Reading Performance standards |
| Answering who, where, and what questions after listening to or reading a story |
| Generating questions to clarify meaning of the text |
| Making and verifying predictions based on information from the story |
| Drawing conclusions about stories or information while listening or reading (e.g.,comparing and contrasting) |
| Reading orally with rhythm,flow,and expression,showing understanding of punctuation |
| Given spoken words or sounds:* identifying identifying initial, middle, and final sound in 1 syllable words |
| * blending 3-4 phonemes into a whole word |
| *segmenting 3 and 4 phonemes in 1 syllable words |
| *distinguishing,reproducing and manipulating sounds for common letter combinations(ie.,word families,consonant blends and digraphs) |
| Reading regularly spelled one syllable words using decoding skills,including knowledge of letter sound relationships(phonics),digraphs,long and short vowel patterns |
| Reading high frequency words |
| Obtaining information using text features (eg.,titles,illustrations,table of contents,speech bubbles) |
| Identifying the meaning of new vocabulary;using new vocabulary in context |
| Self monitoring and self correcting while reading(eg.,recognizing when thre is a mismatch and using other strategies to correct) |
| Retelling or dramatizing a story after reading it |
| Restating information after listening to text* |
| Identifying main idea of a text |
| Following two step oral directions to complete a task |
| Following symbol,icon,or written directions to complete a task |
| Identifying fiction,non fiction and poetry |
| Identifying use of rhyme in text* |
| Identifying problem and solution,main characters , and setting(where and when)in fiction |
| Expressing own opinion about maerial read/heard* |
| Making relevant connections between text and personal experiences and other texts |
| Recognizing that stories originate in various cultures |
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| Grade 1 Writing Performance standards |
| Writing a complete sentence with a subject and a predicate |
| Writing about a single topic using drawings and a minimum of three complete sentences |
| Identifying and writing the beginning,middle and end in a piece of writing |
| Writing thoughts or ideas to communicate with specific audiences (eg.,cards,letters,notes,lists) |
| Writing a variety of responses to text (eg.,response logs,journals) |
| Writing first name with initials capitals and lowercase letters |
| Writing a variety of simple sentences using capitalization and end punctuation(ie.,statement,question,exclamation) |
| Correcting mistakes in spelling with support (eg.,grade-appropiate,high frequency words) |
| Identifying punctuation in written work (eg.,periods,question marks,exclamation marks,commas,quotaion marks) |
| Correcting mistakes in punctuation at the end of sentences and capitalization (ie.,beginning of sentences and proper nouns)with support |
| Producing legible handwriting with correct spacing,letter formation and pencil grip |
| Working with peers or teacher to rearrange and/or add supporting details to improve clarity |
| Giving and/or receiving ideas and suggestions about writing and responding appropriately |
| Identifying sources of oral and written information(eg.,people,movies,books,maps,glossary,computer,etc.) |
| Listening |
| Listen attentively to spoken language, including grade-level books read aloud |
| Listen attentively for different purposes |
| Listen respectfully without interrupting when others speak |
| Attend to a listening activity for a specified period of time |
| Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding. |
| Acquire information from nonfiction text |
| Identify words and sentences on a chart |
| Follow directions involving a few steps |
| Identify similarities and differences in information about people, places, and events |
| Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression. |
| Listen to literary texts and performances to |
| appreciate and enjoy literary works |
| match spoken words with pictures |
| identify a character, setting, plot |
| respond to vivid language |
| identify specific people, places, and events |
| distinguish between a story, a poem, and a play |
| Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for critical analysis and evaluation. |
| Form an opinion and evaluate information on the basis of information in the world |
| Identify messages in advertisements by listening to the words, music, and sound effects |
| Standard 4: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for social interaction. |
| Respect the age, gender, and culture of the speaker |
| Listen to friendly notes, cards, letters, and personal narratives read aloud to get to know the writer and/or classmates and fellow listeners |
| Listen for the tone of voice and content that signal friendly communication |
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| Speaking |
| Use grade-level vocabulary and conventional grammar in own speech |
| Speak for different purposes (e.g., share ideas or information, retell a story, dramatize an experience or event) |
| Vary language style (e.g., formal or informal) according to purpose of communication (e.g., conversation with peers or presentation to a group) |
| Speak audibly |
| Speak with speed and expression appropriate to the purpose and audience |
| Take turns in conversation or speaking in a group |
| Respond appropriately to what others are saying |
| Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding. |
| Dictate information |
| Report information to peers and familiar adults |
| Connect information from personal experiences to information from nonfiction texts |
| Retell multiple pieces of information in sequence; for example, retell a story |
| Share observations from the classroom, home, or community |
| Ask questions to clarify topics, directions, and/or classroom routines |
| Respond orally to questions and/or directions |
| Share information using appropriate visual aids (e.g. puppets, toys, and pictures) to illustrate a word or concept |
| Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression. |
| Converse with adults and peers regarding pictures, books, and experiences |
| Role-play characters and events from stories |
| Express feelings about works of fiction and poetry |
| Respond to stories, legends, and songs from different cultural and ethnic groups |
| Compare stories from personal experience with stories heard or read |
| Express the mood or emotion of a story by using a variety of words |
| Retell familiar stories in a logical sequence |
| Ask for clarification of events in a story or poem |
| Describe familiar persons, places, or objects |
| Recite poems and nursery rhymes |
| Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for critical analysis and evaluation. |
| Share what they know, want to know, and have learned about a theme or topic |
| Express an opinion or judgment about a story, poem, poster, or advertisement |
| Compare characters, settings, or events in two or more stories |
| Explain personal criteria (e.g., color, pictures, and vocabulary) for choosing a book, poem, or story |
| Compare and contrast different versions of the same story |
| Explain why two different characters view the same action or event differently |
| Compare and contrast events or characters in a story with their lives |
| Standard 4: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for social interaction. |
| Participate in small or large group storytelling, in order to interact with classmates and adults in the classroom and school environment |
| Share favorite anecdotes, riddles, and rhymes with peers and familiar adults |
| Respect the age, gender, and culture of the listener |
| Discuss the content of friendly notes, cards, letters, and personal narratives, with a partner or in a small group, to get to |
