1st Grade ELA (Missouri Learning Standards)

Reading (R) – big idea 1

• 1.R.1.A.a Predicts what will happen next using what they already know.
• 1.R.1.A.b Asks and answers relevant questions.
• 1.R.1.A.c Seeks clarification and finds facts and details in stories and other texts.
• 1.R.1.A.d Retells main ideas in order with key details.
• 1.R.1.A.e Recognizes the beginning, middle, and end.
• 1.R.1.A.f Notices when understanding breaks down and fixes it.
• 1.R.1.B.a Uses common prefixes and suffixes to work out word meaning.
• 1.R.1.B.b Identifies common root words and their endings.
• 1.R.1.B.c Identifies words for actions and words for people, places, or things.
• 1.R.1.B.d Knows compound words are made of shorter words.
• 1.R.1.B.e Works out word meaning from how it is used in a sentence heard or read.
• 1.R.1.B.f Sorts words into groups by concept.
• 1.R.1.B.g Tells apart shades of meaning in verbs and adjectives.
• 1.R.1.B.h Finds words in a dictionary.
• 1.R.1.B.i Uses words learned from talk, reading, read-alouds, and responding to texts.
• 1.R.1.C.a Connects one text to another, noting likenesses and differences in fiction and nonfiction.
• 1.R.1.D.a Reads suitable texts independently for sustained periods.
• 1.R.1.D.b Shows evidence of independent reading.

Reading (R) – big idea 2

• 1.R.2.A.a Describes characters, setting, problem, solution, and events in order.
• 1.R.2.A.b Describes the main idea of a story.
• 1.R.2.A.c Describes sensory details.
• 1.R.2.A.d Explains repeated phrases and why authors use them.
• 1.R.2.A.e Explains what the main character does and why.
• 1.R.2.A.f Identifies who is telling the story.
• 1.R.2.A.g Compares and contrasts characters' adventures and experiences.
• 1.R.2.B.a Uses rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration by finding the beat and matching sounds.
• 1.R.2.C.a Identifies characters and dialogue in plays or performances.
• 1.R.2.C.b Recognizes sensory details in literature.

Reading (R) – big idea 3

• 1.R.3.A.a Uses text features to restate the main idea.
• 1.R.3.A.b Explains facts using text features and tells which facts come from pictures and which from words.
• 1.R.3.A.c Uses text features to find specific information.
• 1.R.3.A.d Follows written multi-step directions with picture cues.
• 1.R.3.B.a Tells fiction from nonfiction.
• 1.R.3.B.b Identifies examples of sensory details.
• 1.R.3.C.a Asks and answers questions to clarify meaning.
• 1.R.3.C.b Identifies main ideas and gives supporting details.
• 1.R.3.C.c Describes how two people, events, ideas, or pieces of information are linked.
• 1.R.3.C.d Identifies the reasons an author gives for points.
• 1.R.3.C.e Finds likenesses and differences between texts on one topic.

Reading (R) – big idea 4

• 1.R.4.A.a With help, tells apart the purposes of media.
• 1.R.4.A.b With help, explains techniques used in media.

Reading Foundations (RF) – big idea 1

• 1.RF.1.A.a Knows sentences are made of words with spaces between them.
• 1.RF.1.A.b Recognizes features that mark a sentence.

Reading Foundations (RF) – big idea 2

• 1.RF.2.A.a Makes and identifies sounds and syllables in spoken words.
• 1.RF.2.A.b Tells long and short vowel sounds apart.
• 1.RF.2.A.c Hears how a spoken word changes when a sound is added, changed, or removed.
• 1.RF.2.A.d Blends spoken sounds into one- or two-syllable words, including blends.
• 1.RF.2.A.e Splits spoken words of three to five sounds into single sounds.

Reading Foundations (RF) – big idea 3

• 1.RF.3.A.a Decodes words in context using letter-sound knowledge.
• 1.RF.3.A.b Identifies letters that spell short and long vowels.
• 1.RF.3.A.c Says consonant blends.
• 1.RF.3.A.d Says consonant digraphs.
• 1.RF.3.A.e Combines letter sounds and spelling patterns to make and read words.
• 1.RF.3.A.f Uses syllable patterns to decode words.
• 1.RF.3.A.g Reads irregularly spelled words.
• 1.RF.3.A.h Reads root words with inflectional endings.
• 1.RF.3.A.i Reads contractions and compound words.
• 1.RF.3.A.j Reads high-frequency words.
• 1.RF.3.A.k Shows decoding skills when reading.

Reading Foundations (RF) – big idea 4

• 1.RF.4.A.a Reads suitable texts fluently and uses context to confirm or correct words, rereading as needed.

Writing (W) – big idea 1

• 1.W.1.A.a Plans a first draft by brainstorming and noting key ideas.
• 1.W.1.B.a Drafts by putting ideas into sentences in order and staying on topic.
• 1.W.1.B.b Writes a simple opening and closing.
• 1.W.1.C.a With help, answers questions and suggestions by adding details to sentences.
• 1.W.1.C.b With help, edits by leaving spaces between words.
• 1.W.1.C.c With help, edits for language conventions.
• 1.W.1.D.a With help, uses different paper and digital tools to produce and publish writing.

Writing (W) – big idea 2

• 1.W.2.A.a Writes an opinion piece that introduces the topic or text.
• 1.W.2.A.b States an opinion and gives a reason for it.
• 1.W.2.A.c Uses some specific words linked to the topic.
• 1.W.2.A.d Keeps a sense of order in the writing.
• 1.W.2.A.e Gives some sense of closure.
• 1.W.2.B.a Writes an informative piece that introduces the topic and gives facts.
• 1.W.2.B.b Uses some specific words linked to the topic.
• 1.W.2.B.c Keeps a sense of order in the writing.
• 1.W.2.B.d Gives some sense of closure.
• 1.W.2.C.a Writes a narrative or poem that tells a story or experience.
• 1.W.2.C.b Uses details to describe the story or experience.
• 1.W.2.C.c Puts events in the order they happened.
• 1.W.2.C.d Uses linking words to show beginning, middle, and end.
• 1.W.2.C.e Uses words linked to the topic.
• 1.W.2.C.f Tells a reaction to the events.

Writing (W) – big idea 3

• 1.W.3.A.a With help, lists open questions about topics of interest.
• 1.W.3.A.b With help, decides which sources might answer the questions.
• 1.W.3.A.c With help, gathers evidence from sources and from interviews with local experts.
• 1.W.3.A.d With help, organizes research findings with graphic organizers or other aids.
• 1.W.3.A.e With help, shares findings in informal presentations.
• 1.W.3.A.f With help, judges own work against agreed criteria.

Language (L) – big idea 1

• 1.L.1.A.a Uses nouns and action verbs for past, present, and future in sentences.
• 1.L.1.A.b Uses adjectives and adverbs in sentences.
• 1.L.1.A.c Uses and, but, and so in sentences.
• 1.L.1.A.d Uses a, an, and the in sentences.
• 1.L.1.A.e Uses common prepositions.
• 1.L.1.A.f Uses common pronouns.
• 1.L.1.A.g Writes complete simple and compound sentences.
• 1.L.1.B.a Prints legibly with correct spacing between words and sentences.
• 1.L.1.B.b Uses end punctuation.
• 1.L.1.B.c Capitalizes the first letter of other people's names.
• 1.L.1.B.d Uses commas between single words in a list.
• 1.L.1.B.e Spells words with regular spelling patterns.
• 1.L.1.B.f Spells words phonetically using sound and spelling knowledge.
• 1.L.1.B.g Puts words in alphabetical order by first letter.

Speaking/Listening (SL) – big idea 1

• 1.SL.1.A.a Follows classroom rules for listening.
• 1.SL.1.A.b Builds on what others say by responding to their comments.
• 1.SL.1.A.c Follows two-step instructions.

Speaking/Listening (SL) – big idea 2

• 1.SL.2.A.a Shows active listening as the class expects.

Speaking/Listening (SL) – big idea 3

• 1.SL.3.A.a Takes turns when speaking.
• 1.SL.3.A.b Builds on what others say by responding to their comments.
• 1.SL.3.A.c Shows understanding of read-alouds and media by retelling and asking questions.

Speaking/Listening (SL) – big idea 4

• 1.SL.4.A.a With help, explains a chosen topic using a prop, picture, or other visual.
• 1.SL.4.A.b Recites poetry alone or with a group.
• 1.SL.4.A.c Speaks in complete sentences and adjusts volume as needed.