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K–12 Standards

Grade 1

Other Washington English Language Arts sets

Reading : Students read, comprehend, interpret, analyze, and appreciate multimodal texts from a broad range of genres, cultures, and mediums in the context of grade-level content to understand themselves, others, and the world. Genres include fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and a variety of genres beyond these categories. Standards 2, 3, and 4 are prioritized.R

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    Foundational Skills 

    1. 1

      Students know and apply the basic features of print and how it is organized. ELA.1.R.1

      1. a

        Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation). ELA.1.R.1.a

      2. b

        Recognize that spoken words are represented by specific sequences of letters in print.ELA.1.R.1.b

      3. c

        Recognize that words are separated by spaces in print.ELA.1.R.1.c

      4. d

        Tell how the text/visual features represent and/or add to the written text's meaning.ELA.1.R.1.d

    2. 2

      Students demonstrate how sounds, syllables, words, and pauses function in spoken language (phonological awareness).ELA.1.R.2

      1. a

        Recognize, segment, blend, and count the syllables in spoken words.ELA.1.R.2.a

      2. b

        Recognize, isolate, and blend initial, medial, and final sounds (phonemes) in spoken singlesyllable words.ELA.1.R.2.b

      3. c

        Orally produce single-syllable words by blending individual sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.ELA.1.R.2.c

      4. d

        Add, delete, or substitute individual sounds (phonemes) in simple words to form new words.ELA.1.R.2.d

    3. 3

      Students decode words accurately by applying grade-level phonics and word analysis skills.ELA.1.R.3

      1. a

        Produce the sounds for short and long vowels, consonants, and use them to decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.ELA.1.R.3.a

      2. b

        Know the spelling sound-correspondence for common consonant digraphs (e.g., “ch,” “sh,” “th, “wh”).ELA.1.R.3.b

      3. c

        Recognize and apply knowledge of silent –e (CVCe) and common vowel team (CVVC) patterns for representing long vowel sounds (e.g., “cake,” “boat”).ELA.1.R.3.c

      4. d

        Recognize and apply the understanding that every syllable must have a vowel sound.ELA.1.R.3.d

      5. e

        Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words by breaking them into syllables and applying known spelling patterns (e.g., “robin”).ELA.1.R.3.e

      6. f

        Add, delete, or substitute letters and common spelling patterns (word families) to form new words and demonstrate how patterns change pronunciation or meaning.ELA.1.R.3.f

      7. g

        Read words with inflectional endings (e.g., “-s,” “-ed,” “-ing”).ELA.1.R.3.g

      8. h

        Recognize and read irregularly spelled high frequency words (e.g., “said,” “was”) with increased accuracy and automaticity.ELA.1.R.3.h

      9. i

        Read simple sentences and short paragraphs with increasing fluency (accuracy, rate, andELA.1.R.3.i

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    Comprehending and Interpreting Texts

    1. 4

      Students comprehend and interpret texts during shared reading, read aloud, and independent reading, using knowledge of print, language, and text features to make meaning.ELA.1.R.4

      1. a

        Preview the text by noting author, illustrator, title, topic, genre, and images.ELA.1.R.4.a

      2. b

        Use personal connections and content knowledge to visualize, imagine, and/or otherwise engage the senses to make meaning of the text. ELA.1.R.4.b

      3. c

        Make predictions and check them against what is in the text.  ELA.1.R.4.c

      4. d

        Use a variety of strategies to maintain motivation and reconnect to the flow of reading.ELA.1.R.4.d

      5. e

        Ask and answer questions about the topic and key details in a text. ELA.1.R.4.e

      6. f

        Describe a story's characters, setting, and major events.ELA.1.R.4.f

      7. g

        Retell familiar stories in their own words and/or say what they learned from a text.ELA.1.R.4.g

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    Analyzing, Evaluating, and Using Texts

    1. 5

      Students analyze texts by making connections between texts, authors, readers, and the world.  ELA.1.R.5

      1. a

        Describe what words or images in a text make them think, feel, or wonder.ELA.1.R.5.a

      2. b

        Tell the main idea or lesson in a text and make a personal connection to it.ELA.1.R.5.b

      3. c

        Compare and contrast the narrators, characters, settings, plots, and/or ideas in two or more texts.ELA.1.R.5.c

Writing: Students compose multimodal texts through drawing, visually representing, and writing in a variety of genres for a range of communicative situations in the context of grade-level content. Standards 1, 2 and 3 are prioritized. This is the first time standard 2 is prioritized.W

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    Writing Purposes and Products

    1. 1

      Students compose multimodal texts through shared and independent writing activities in a variety of genres for a variety of purposes.ELA.1.W.1

      1. a

        Compose in order to describe experiences, ideas, and imaginings.ELA.1.W.1.a

      2. b

        Compose in order to inform others about their observations and explanations of the world.ELA.1.W.1.b

      3. c

        Compose in order to express their opinions and/or preferences.ELA.1.W.1.c

      4. d

        Compose in order to persuade others.ELA.1.W.1.d

      5. e

        Compose in order to tell the story of two or more sequenced events.ELA.1.W.1.e

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    Plan and Draft

    1. 2

      Students plan and complete shared and independent writing projects.ELA.1.W.2

      1. a

        Connect the task to their interests, experiences, or topics they know about.ELA.1.W.2.a

      2. b

        Recognize that writing shares ideas with specific readers or listeners.ELA.1.W.2.b

      3. c

        Identify and sequence steps to complete the writing project or task.ELA.1.W.2.c

    2. 3

      Students draft content, using tools effectively.ELA.1.W.3

      1. a

        Identify topics and generate ideas.ELA.1.W.3.a

      2. b

        Gather ideas and select material from group research, images, and/or multimedia artifacts that illustrate and support their ideas.ELA.1.W.3.b

      3. c

        Tell information about a single topic.ELA.1.W.3.c

      4. d

        Compare and contrast information within a topic.ELA.1.W.3.d

      5. e

        State a detail about an opinion and/or preference.ELA.1.W.3.e

      6. f

        Use language to persuade others with feelings and reasons.ELA.1.W.3.f

      7. g

        Tell events in stories in sequence, using details and temporal words to signal order.ELA.1.W.3.g

      8. h

        Add labels to drawings and diagrams.ELA.1.W.3.h

    3. 4

      Students organize content across genres.ELA.1.W.4

      1. a

        Name topics to introduce them.ELA.1.W.4.a

      2. b

        Group or sequence related content.ELA.1.W.4.b

      3. c

        Provide a sense of closure.ELA.1.W.4.c

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    Revise and Edit

    1. 5

      Students discuss, revise, and/or edit their compositions.ELA.1.W.5

      1. a

        Re-read writing to decide if it makes sense.ELA.1.W.5.a

      2. b

        Engage with an adult or peer for feedback about their compositions.ELA.1.W.5.b

      3. c

        Add, remove, or change words, details, and/or pictures to better communicate and represent meaning.ELA.1.W.5.c

      4. d

        Edit for mechanics and conventions. [Demonstrate command of Language standards in grades K–1.]ELA.1.W.5.d

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    Share and Publish

    1. 6

      Students share and publish compositions for known and trusted audiences.ELA.1.W.6

Speaking, Listening, and Digital Forums : Students engage in and learn from collaborative discussions, presentations, and public speaking for a range of communicative situations in the context of grade-level content. Standard 1 is prioritized.SLDF

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    Discussion

    1. 1

      Students listen, respond respectfully, and contribute during face-to-face discussions and/or in teacher-moderated or simulated digital forums.ELA.1.SLDF.1

      1. a

        Identify expectations for engaging with and including other participants.ELA.1.SLDF.1.a

      2. b

        Describe the people, places, things, events, information, and emotions they are referring to with relevant details.ELA.1.SLDF.1.b

      3. c

        Draw on experience, observation, and prior learning to answer questions.ELA.1.SLDF.1.c

      4. d

        Connect statements to others' contributions to develop common understanding and propel conversation.ELA.1.SLDF.1.d

      5. e

        Identify when clarification is needed for something they did not understand and/or restate what they heard others say.ELA.1.SLDF.1.e

      6. f

        Answer questions to clarify something others did not understand, including the meaning of words and phrases used in discussion.ELA.1.SLDF.1.f

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    Collaboration 

    1. 2

      Students collaborate on projects and tasks.ELA.1.SLDF.2

      1. a

        Describe expectations, changing them when needed.ELA.1.SLDF.2.a

      2. b

        Contribute towards the shared goal.ELA.1.SLDF.2.b

      3. c

        Communicate to support the group and/or deal with concerns.ELA.1.SLDF.2.c

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    Public Speaking and Presentations

    1. 3

      Students express experience, positions, ideas, findings, and creative work.ELA.1.SLDF.3

      1. a

        Identify topics from the situation, experience, imagination, reading, group research, media, conversations, and/or products from ELA.1.W.1.ELA.1.SLDF.3.a

      2. b

        Develop content by considering what they want to communicate within the situation.ELA.1.SLDF.3.b

      3. c

        Use images and/or multimedia artifacts in presentations to clarify content and support the audience’s engagement.ELA.1.SLDF.3.c

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    Voice

    1. 4

      Students determine how to present themselves and their ideas in different contexts.ELA.1.SLDF.4

      1. a

        Express a distinct voice through word choice by drawing on their strengths, thoughts, and feelings.ELA.1.SLDF.4.a

      2. b

        Determine what they want or do not want to share and why.ELA.1.SLDF.4.b

    2. 5

      Students use an audible voice, gesture, and pacing to illuminate the content.  ELA.1.SLDF.5

Language: Students develop command of the English language to speak and write clearly, and to comprehend more fully when reading, listening, or viewing. Standards 2, 3, and 5 are prioritized.L

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    Knowledge of Language

    1. 1

      Students notice when and why language is used differently at school, at home, and with peers.  ELA.1.L.1

      1. a

        Compare words and ways of speaking used at school, at home, and with peers. ELA.1.L.1.a

      2. b

        Identify language that fits different situations or audiences. ELA.1.L.1.b

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    Structure and Functions of English

    1. 2

      Students produce and expand sentences in conversations and writing about experiences, events, and ideas. ELA.1.L.2

      1. a

        Expand sentences by adding details that clarify meaning. ELA.1.L.2.a

      2. b

        Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in sentences. ELA.1.L.2.b

      3. c

        Use verbs to communicate past, present, and future.ELA.1.L.2.c

    2. 3

      Students determine the meaning of and use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and being read to. ELA.1.L.3

      1. a

        Use context, questions, roots, and affixes to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.ELA.1.L.3.a

      2. b

        Use common, proper, and possessive nouns and personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns. ELA.1.L.3.b

      3. c

        Understand and use high-frequency adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, and determiners. ELA.1.L.3.c

    3. 4

      Students explore relationships among words and meaning in the context of conversations, reading, and writing about experiences, events, and ideas. ELA.1.L.4

      1. a

        Sort common objects into categories to identify connections between words and their meanings.ELA.1.L.4.a

      2. b

        Sort and define words by category and key attributes.ELA.1.L.4.b

      3. c

        Distinguish and express shades of meaning among verbs and adjectives that differ in manner or intensity.ELA.1.L.4.c

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    Foundational Written Language (Encoding and Transcription)

    1. 5

      Students develop foundational writing skills to record their ideas using letters, words, and sentences.ELA.1.L.5

      1. a

        Form all lower- and upper-case letters legibly and write with appropriate spacing.ELA.1.L.5.a

      2. b

        Spell words using sound-letter correspondences, common spelling patterns, and taught phonics patterns.ELA.1.L.5.b

      3. c

        Spell one-syllable and high frequency words, including irregularly spelled words with increasing accuracy.ELA.1.L.5.c

      4. d

        Capitalize sentence beginnings, the pronoun I, and names of people and places.ELA.1.L.5.d

      5. e

        Use periods, exclamation points, and question marks to end complete sentences.ELA.1.L.5.e

      6. f

        Develop automaticity in spelling and handwriting and/or other modalities to support written expression.ELA.1.L.5.f

Research and Media Literacy: Students ask questions, seek answers from a variety of sources, and use their learning. Students identify reactions to media messages, purposes and parts of media messages, and people who create media messages. Standard 1 is prioritized.RML

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    Research and Inquiry

    1. 1

      Students engage in research and inquiry by asking questions and seeking answers from provided information sources, independently and collaboratively.ELA.1.RML.1

      1. a

        Ask questions about a provided topic or things that make them curious.ELA.1.RML.1.a

      2. b

        Generate ideas for where they might find answers to their questions, including by talking to people about the topic.ELA.1.RML.1.b

      3. c

        Identify a variety of information sources and where to find them, including by exploring libraries.ELA.1.RML.1.c

      4. d

        Contribute suggestions when adults use digital search tools.ELA.1.RML.1.d

      5. e

        Identify information that does and does not answer their questions.ELA.1.RML.1.e

      6. f

        Use and/or share new learning.ELA.1.RML.1.f

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    Media Literacy

    1. 2

      Students identify reactions to media messages.ELA.1.RML.2

      1. a

        Identify differences between ways in which people react to media messages.ELA.1.RML.2.a

      2. b

        Identify how media messages make them feel.ELA.1.RML.2.b

    2. 3

      Students identify the purposes of media messages.ELA.1.RML.3

      1. a

        Identify media messages that are selling something and media messages that are just for fun.ELA.1.RML.3.a

    3. 4

      Students identify characteristics of different parts of media messages.ELA.1.RML.4

      1. a

        Identify facts and opinions within media messages.ELA.1.RML.4.a

      2. b

        Identify what’s realistic and what’s pretend within media messages.ELA.1.RML.4.b

      3. c

        Describe images within media messages.ELA.1.RML.4.c

    4. 5

      Students identify people who create media messages and choices they make.ELA.1.RML.5

      1. a

        Identify people who are experts on a particular topic.ELA.1.RML.5.a

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