This unit will address the following
Language Arts
Standards
for grade one as are approved by the New Haven Board of Education.
Content Standard
1.0: Reading
Demonstrate successful reading behaviors.
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Students will select a variety of books for enjoyment and information.
Demonstrate strategic reading skills.
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Students will preview and predict a text.
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Students will discuss what they already know about the topic.
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Students will identify key information and supportive details.
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Students will compare similar topics and characters from familiar texts.
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Students will distinguish real events from make-believe.
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Students will show understanding by responding orally, in writing, through technology, and/or through the arts.
Content Standard
2.0: Writing
Demonstrate successful writing behaviors.
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Students will establish a purpose by writing and make a plan.
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Students will use complete sentences, margins, headings, and correct spacing.
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Students will check for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
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Students will exhibit, share, and/or publish their writing.
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Students will keep a folder that demonstrates progress in writing.
Content Standard
3.0: Speaking
Demonstrate strategic speaking skills.
Students will speak courteously and respectfully to all persons.
Students will speak in a clear voice and pronounce words correctly.
Students will retell stories and personal experiences, read information aloud and make presentations.
Students will share information and participate in discussion groups.