1st Grade Here We Come

What do we learn in 1st

Grade? Math Addition Subtraction Graphing

Money Patterns

• Shapes

•Number words

•Numbers to 120

What do we learn in 1st Grade?

ELA Reading Using punctuation Using Capitals

Sight Words

• Writing

•Reporting

• Friendly Letters

•Summarizing

Literature

What do we learn in 1st

Grade?Science

PlantsSun and MoonMotion and BalanceRocks and Minerals

What do we learn in 1st

Grade?

Heroes Holidays around the

World

Families Government Economics

Rules and Laws

Social Studies

What do we do in 1st

Grade?

1. Use self control at all times

2. Be kind to others like you would like them to be kind to you

3. Be safe

4. Raise your hand to share

5. Listen when someone is talking… do not interrupt

6. Respect your belongings and the belongings of others

7. Always do your best

Expectations

What do we need to know for 1st Grade?

Numbers to 100 All letter names All letter sounds

Reading high frequency words Simple addition and subtraction

Prerequisites

Saxon Phonics Intense, systematic phonics program

Taught daily

Lessons are build on each day so attendance is

important. Lessons are not retaught due to absences.

Parents can reinforce concepts by helping their child

complete the homework sheet. (back)

Practice readers will be sent home to reinforce the skills

taught. Please read the comprehension questions on the

back to help extend knowledge.

Listen to your child read daily! (Fluency is key)

First Saxon test will be the13th of September

Every Friday following

Spelling lists will be sent home every Monday in their

binders.

Guided Reading Levels &

Fluency Students are expected to be reading on a Level J with a

minimum of 60 words per minute. The state of Texas

recommends 110 words per minute to be successful on

STAAR.

By the end of the first semester, students should be reading at a

Level E

Reading levels will be sent home every grading period.

Level D Text

Level J Text

Student Binder

Calallen Word List/Saxon Word List

Strategies/Student Tools

Parent/Teacher Communication: goes between

school and home daily

Binder needs to be initialed daily.

Binder needs to be checked and cleaned out

daily.

Daily Reading

Students should read at least 15 minutes daily with adult supervision. Studies show that these daily routines increase vocabulary and comprehension.

Homework Saxon Worksheets (backside)

Fluency Passages

Comprehension Passages

Occasional Skill Sheets

Does Attendance Really Matter?Grade Expectations

70 or higher is

passing.

Cat. 1: Can be

retaught

Cat. 2: One and

Done

ParentLink

District means of electronic communication with

parents, teachers, and campus

Linked to contact information in Skyward

If you're not receiving emails, please check your

spam!

Calallen ISD App

Technology

RAZKids

Istation

Reading Eggs

AR

Parent letter will be sent out soon with more

information.