First grade report card comments

First graders change fast: they start the year sounding out words and end it reading short books. These original comments are built around first-grade skills, at three levels for reading, writing and math.

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First-grade skills these comments cover

• Reading: blending sounds, sight words, retelling a story.
• Writing: complete sentences, capital letters and periods, writing events in order.
• Math: adding and subtracting within 20, counting to 120, tens and ones, telling time.

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First grade reading comments

Strong progress (exceeding expectations)

• [Name] really shines in reading. They blend sounds to read new words with growing speed. They will benefit from trying to read words with long vowel sounds and silent e.
• [Name] has made excellent progress in reading this year. In particular, he recognizes most first-grade sight words on sight. He has maintained his level of work. Next, he should reread a sentence that does not sound right.
• [Name] has achieved a very high standard in reading. A real strength is that she retells a story with a clear beginning, middle and end. Her effort is excellent in every lesson. A useful next step is to read a short book aloud each night.
• [Name] is a highly capable learner in reading. It is pleasing to note that they ask good questions about the pictures and the words in a story. The priority for next year is to practice the next set of sight words at home.

On track (meeting expectations)

• [Name] has made good progress in reading this year. A real strength is that they ask good questions about the pictures and the words in a story. The next target is to practice the next set of sight words at home.
• [Name] has worked well in reading this year. He recognizes most first-grade sight words on sight, which is a real strength. He has maintained his level of work. To move forward, he needs to read a short book aloud each night.
• [Name] is a capable and steady learner in reading. Notably, she blends sounds to read new words with growing speed. She is a willing and conscientious worker. A useful next step is to read words with long vowel sounds and silent e.
• [Name] has shown a secure grasp of the key ideas in reading. In particular, they retell a story with a clear beginning, middle and end. They will benefit from trying to reread a sentence that does not sound right.

Still developing (approaching expectations)

• [Name] has taken some positive steps in reading. They use phonics to sound out new words with growing confidence. Next, they should read words with long vowel sounds and silent e.
• [Name] is developing his skills in reading. He is becoming more confident when reading aloud, which is a real strength. His results show real improvement since last year. In order to progress further, he should aim to read a short book aloud each night.
• [Name] has made steady progress in reading this year. A real strength is that she listens well to stories and can recall the main events. Her effort is good and she usually finishes tasks well. The next target is to reread a sentence that does not sound right.
• [Name] is becoming more confident in reading. In particular, they can now find simple facts in a text when given a little time. The priority for next year is to practice the next set of sight words at home.

First grade writing comments

Strong progress (exceeding expectations)

• [Name] really shines in writing. They write complete sentences that start with a capital letter, which is a real strength. Next, we would love them to use a period at the end of every sentence.
• [Name] is a highly capable learner in writing. A real strength is that he adds detailed pictures that match his writing. His recent results have been consistent. He will benefit from trying to add one more detail to each sentence.
• [Name] approaches writing with real confidence. In particular, she writes about events in order using words like first and then. She always gives her very best effort. A useful next step is to leave spaces between words.
• [Name] has achieved a very high standard in writing. Notably, they use sounds to spell new words bravely. In order to progress further, they should aim to write a few sentences on one topic.

On track (meeting expectations)

• [Name] has made good progress in writing this year. We are delighted that they use sounds to spell new words bravely. A useful next step is to write a few sentences on one topic.
• [Name] is working securely in writing. He writes complete sentences that start with a capital letter, which is a real strength. He has maintained his level of work. He will benefit from trying to add one more detail to each sentence.
• [Name] is a capable and steady learner in writing. In particular, she writes about events in order using words like first and then. Her effort is good and she usually finishes tasks well. Next, she should leave spaces between words.
• [Name] has a sound understanding of the writing we have covered. They add detailed pictures that match their writing. In order to progress further, they should aim to use a period at the end of every sentence.

Still developing (approaching expectations)

• [Name] is developing their skills in writing. It has been lovely to see that they are using capital letters and periods more consistently. Next, they should use a period at the end of every sentence.
• [Name] has made steady progress in writing this year. He is beginning to write longer pieces with more independence, which is a real strength. He has moved forward well since the last assessment. The priority for next year is to leave spaces between words.
• [Name] is becoming more confident in writing. In particular, she has worked hard on letter formation. She is a willing and conscientious worker. She will benefit from trying to add one more detail to each sentence.
• [Name] is continuing to consolidate the basics in writing. It is pleasing to note that they can share good ideas aloud before writing them down. The next target is to write a few sentences on one topic.

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First grade math comments

Strong progress (exceeding expectations)

• [Name] really shines in math. They solve simple word problems using drawings, which is a real strength. To move forward, they need to explain how they solved a problem.
• [Name] has made excellent progress in math this year. It is pleasing to note that he counts forward and backward to 120. His recent results have been consistent. He will benefit from trying to use a number line to check answers.
• [Name] has achieved a very high standard in math. She understands tens and ones in two-digit numbers. She works with impressive determination. The next target is to practice addition facts to 10 until they are quick.
• [Name] approaches math with real confidence. In particular, they add and subtract within 20 with confidence. Next, they should compare two-digit numbers using greater than and less than.

On track (meeting expectations)

• [Name] has grown in confidence in math. We are delighted that they add and subtract within 20 with confidence. Next, we would love them to practice addition facts to 10 until they are quick.
• [Name] has a sound understanding of the math we have covered. He tells time to the hour and half hour, which is a real strength. He has maintained his level of work. Next, he should compare two-digit numbers using greater than and less than.
• [Name] has made good progress in math this year. In particular, she solves simple word problems using drawings. Her effort is good and she usually finishes tasks well. The next target is to explain how she solved a problem.
• [Name] has shown a secure grasp of the key ideas in math. Notably, they count forward and backward to 120. A useful next step is to use a number line to check answers.

Still developing (approaching expectations)

• [Name] has taken some positive steps in math. It has been lovely to see that they make good use of practical equipment to support their thinking. Next, they should explain how they solved a problem.
• [Name] has made steady progress in math this year. He is becoming more confident with number facts. Attainment has risen since the previous assessment point. In order to progress further, he should aim to compare two-digit numbers using greater than and less than.
• [Name] has begun to build firm foundations in math. A real strength is that she is willing to have a go at new methods. She works hard in lessons. To move forward, she needs to use a number line to check answers.
• [Name] is becoming more confident in math. They can now explain simple calculations in their own words, which is a real strength. The next target is to practice addition facts to 10 until they are quick.

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