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Language Arts for Grade 1
1 Reading and Phonics
1-1 Introduction to Phonemic Awareness
1-1 1 Recognizing and producing individual sounds (phonemes)
1-1 2 Identifying beginning, middle, and ending sounds in words
1-1 3 Blending and segmenting phonemes in simple words
1-2 Introduction to Phonics
1-2 1 Recognizing and matching letters to their corresponding sounds
1-2 2 Learning consonant sounds and short vowel sounds
1-2 3 Reading simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words
1-3 Sight Words
1-3 1 Learning high-frequency sight words
1-3 2 Reading and recognizing sight words in context
1-3 3 Using sight words in simple sentences
1-4 Reading Comprehension
1-4 1 Understanding the main idea of a simple text
1-4 2 Identifying characters, setting, and basic plot
1-4 3 Asking and answering questions about a text
2 Writing
2-1 Introduction to Writing
2-1 1 Recognizing and writing uppercase and lowercase letters
2-1 2 Writing own name and simple words
2-1 3 Copying sentences and simple phrases
2-2 Sentence Structure
2-2 1 Writing simple sentences with a subject and predicate
2-2 2 Using capitalization and punctuation in sentences
2-2 3 Combining words to form sentences
2-3 Creative Writing
2-3 1 Writing short stories with a beginning, middle, and end
2-3 2 Describing characters and settings in writing
2-3 3 Using imagination to create original stories
3 Spelling
3-1 Introduction to Spelling
3-1 1 Spelling simple CVC words
3-1 2 Spelling high-frequency sight words
3-1 3 Using phonics to spell new words
3-2 Spelling Patterns
3-2 1 Recognizing and spelling common word patterns
3-2 2 Spelling words with short vowel sounds
3-2 3 Spelling words with common consonant blends
4 Grammar and Mechanics
4-1 Parts of Speech
4-1 1 Identifying nouns, verbs, and adjectives
4-1 2 Using nouns, verbs, and adjectives in sentences
4-1 3 Recognizing and using pronouns
4-2 Sentence Structure
4-2 1 Identifying complete sentences
4-2 2 Using subject-verb agreement in simple sentences
4-2 3 Recognizing and correcting run-on sentences
4-3 Punctuation
4-3 1 Using periods, question marks, and exclamation points
4-3 2 Using commas in simple lists
4-3 3 Capitalizing proper nouns and beginning of sentences
5 Listening and Speaking
5-1 Listening Skills
5-1 1 Paying attention to oral instructions
5-1 2 Following multi-step directions
5-1 3 Listening to and retelling stories
5-2 Speaking Skills
5-2 1 Participating in class discussions
5-2 2 Using complete sentences in oral communication
5-2 3 Expressing thoughts and ideas clearly
6 Literature
6-1 Introduction to Literature
6-1 1 Reading and discussing simple picture books
6-1 2 Identifying the elements of a story (characters, setting, plot)
6-1 3 Exploring different genres of literature (fairy tales, fables, etc )
6-2 Poetry
6-2 1 Reading and discussing simple poems
6-2 2 Identifying rhyme and rhythm in poetry
6-2 3 Writing and sharing original poems
7 Vocabulary Development
7-1 Building Vocabulary
7-1 1 Learning new words through reading and discussion
7-1 2 Using context clues to determine word meanings
7-1 3 Incorporating new vocabulary into writing and speaking
7-2 Word Relationships
7-2 1 Identifying synonyms and antonyms
7-2 2 Understanding word families and root words
7-2 3 Using vocabulary in different contexts
8 Assessment and Evaluation
8-1 Formative Assessments
8-1 1 Ongoing assessments of reading and writing skills
8-1 2 Feedback on progress and areas for improvement
8-1 3 Self-assessment and goal setting
8-2 Summative Assessments
8-2 1 End-of-unit assessments to measure learning outcomes
8-2 2 Portfolio reviews of student work
8-2 3 Reporting progress to parents and guardians
4-2 Sentence Structure

4-2 Sentence Structure

Key Concepts

Sentence structure refers to the arrangement of words in a sentence to convey a complete thought. A basic sentence structure includes a subject, verb, and object. Understanding this structure helps in creating clear and meaningful sentences.

1. Subject

The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. It is usually a noun or pronoun.

2. Verb

The verb is the action word in the sentence. It tells what the subject is doing.

3. Object

The object is the person, place, thing, or idea that receives the action of the verb. It is also usually a noun or pronoun.

Detailed Explanation

Subject

The subject is the main focus of the sentence. For example, in the sentence "The cat sleeps," "cat" is the subject because the sentence is about the cat.

Verb

The verb shows the action or state of being of the subject. For example, in the sentence "The cat sleeps," "sleeps" is the verb because it tells what the cat is doing.

Object

The object receives the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence "The cat chases the mouse," "mouse" is the object because it receives the action of being chased by the cat.

Examples and Analogies

Example 1: Subject

In the sentence "The dog barks," "dog" is the subject because the sentence is about the dog.

Example 2: Verb

In the sentence "The dog barks," "barks" is the verb because it tells what the dog is doing.

Example 3: Object

In the sentence "The dog chases the ball," "ball" is the object because it receives the action of being chased by the dog.

Analogy: Sentence Structure as a Recipe

Think of sentence structure as a recipe. Just as a recipe requires specific ingredients in a certain order, a sentence requires a subject, verb, and object in a specific arrangement to convey a complete thought. For example, "The chef bakes a cake" follows the recipe of subject (chef), verb (bakes), and object (cake).

Practical Application

To practice sentence structure, try these activities:

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