1st Grade Suggestions

Blue = Lower Level Reading

Reading / Language Arts

READING

Students understand the basic features of reading. They select letter patterns and know how to translate them into spoken language by using phonics, syllabication, and word parts.

  • Match oral words to printed words
  • Identify the title and author of a reading selection
  • Identify letters, words, and sentences
  • Distinguish initial, medial, and final sounds in single-syllable words
  • Distinguish long-and short-vowel sounds in orally stated single-syllable words (e.g., bit/bite)
  • Create and state a series of rhyming words, including consonant blends
  • Add, delete, or change target sounds to change words (e.g., change cow to how; pan to an
  • Blend two to four phonemes into recognizable words (e.g., /c/ a/ t/ = cat; /f/ l/ a/ t/ = flat).
  • Segment single-syllable words into their components (e.g., /c/ a/ t/ = cat; /s/ p/ l/ a/ t/ = splat; /r/ i/ ch/ = rich)
  • Read common, irregular sight words (e.g., the, have, said, come, give, of)
  • Read compound words and contractions.
  • Read inflectional forms (e.g., -s, -ed, -ing) and root words (e.g., look, looked, looking)
  • Read aloud with fluency in a manner that sounds like natural speech
  • Classify grade-appropriate categories of words

Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material, including a good representation of grade-level-appropriate narrative and expository text, and draw upon a variety of comprehension strategies as needed.

  • Identify text that uses sequence or other logical order
  • Respond to who, what, when, where, and how questions
  • Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings
  • Confirm predictions about what will happen next in a text by identifying key words
  • Retell the central ideas of simple expository or narrative passages

Students read and respond to a wide variety of significant works of children's literature and can distinguish between the structural features of the text and the literary terms or elements.

  • Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story's beginning, middle, and ending
  • Describe the roles of authors and illustrators and their contributions to print materials
  • Recollect, talk, and write about books read during the school year

WRITTEN & ORAL ENGLISH LANGAUAGE CONVENTIONS

Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level.

  • Write and speak in complete, coherent sentences
  • Identify and correctly use singular and plural nouns
  • Identify and correctly use contractions (e.g., isn't, aren't, can't, won't) and singular possessive pronouns (e.g., my/ mine, his/ her, hers, your/s) in writing and speaking.
  • Distinguish between declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences
  • Use a period, exclamation point, or question mark at the end of sentences
  • Capitalize the first word of a sentence, names of people, and the pronoun I.
  • Spell three-and four-letter short-vowel words and grade-level-appropriate sight words correctly

WRITING

Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose.

  • Select a focus when writing
  • Use descriptive words when writing
  • Print legibly and space letters, words, and sentences appropriately

Students write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events, and experiences in the below genres.

  • Write brief narratives (e.g., fictional, autobiographical) describing an experience
  • Write brief expository descriptions of a real object, person, place, or event, using sensory details.

Houghton Mifflin

Student Anthology, Here We Go, Level 1.1 (CA Edition)

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

26.38

0-618-15158-3

-Program is one of two state-adopted programs

-developed for traditional classroom use, should be modified for home-use

Houghton Mifflin

Student Anthology, Let's Be Friends, Level 1.2 (CA Edition)

26.38

0-618-15160-5

 

Houghton Mifflin

Student Anthology, Surprises, Level 1.3 (CA Edition)

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

28.78

0-618-15713-1

 

Houghton Mifflin

Student Anthology, Treasures, Level 1.4 (CA Edition)

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

28.78

0-618-15714-X

 

Houghton Mifflin

Student Anthology, Wonders, Level 1.5 (CA Edition)

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

28.78

0-618-15715-8

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book Student Edition, Levels 1.1-1.2

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

9.05

0-618-15161-3

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book Student Edition, Levels 1.3-1.5

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

12.76

0-618-16160-0

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book TAE, Levels 1.1-1.2

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

12.15

0-618-15162-1

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book TAE, Levels 1.3-1.5

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

12.15

0-618-16165-1

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 1

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

37.10

0-618-13781-5

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 2

 

 

37.10

0-618-13782-3

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 3

37.10

0-618-13783-1

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 4

37.10

0-618-13784-X

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 5

37.10

0-618-13785-8

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 6

37.10

0-618-13786-6

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 7

37.10

0-618-13787-4

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 8

37.10

0-618-13788-2

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 9

37.10

0-618-13789-0

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 1, Theme 10

37.10

0-618-13790-4

 

Houghton Mifflin

English: Consumable Student Book

22.98

0-618-61117-7

Grammar and Language Mechanics

Houghton Mifflin

English TE

105.00

0-618-61125-8

 

Houghton Mifflin

English Reteaching Workbook

5.53

0-618-09076-2

Available as a CD

Houghton Mifflin

English Reteaching Workbook TE

36.00

0-618-05563-0

 

 

 

Math

Number Sense

  • Students understand and use numbers up to 100
  • Students demonstrate the meaning of addition and subtraction and use these operations to solve problems
  • Students use estimation strategies in computation and problem solving that involve numbers that use the ones, tens, and hundreds place

Algebra & Functions

  • Students use number sentences with operational symbols and expressions to solve problems

Measurement & Geometry

  • Compare the length, weight, and volume of two or more objects by using direct comparison or a nonstandard unit
  • Tell time to the nearest half hour and relate time to events
  • Students identify common geometric figures, classify them by common attributes, and describe their relative position or their location in space

Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability

  • Students organize, represent, and compare data by category on simple graphs and charts
  • Students sort objects and create and describe patterns by numbers, shapes, sizes, rhythms, or colors

Mathematical Reasoning

  • Students make decisions about how to set up a problem
  • Students solve problems and justify their reasoning
  • Students note connections between one problem and another

Houghton Mifflin

California Math Pupil Edition, Level 1

34.06

9780618827374

eBook and DVD version available

Houghton Mifflin

California Math Teacher's Edition Complete, Level 1

243.05

9780618827046

 

Houghton Mifflin

Circle Time and Practice Book, Level 1

10.65

9780618961115

 

Houghton Mifflin

Student Manipulatives Kit, Level 1

21.30

9780618934997

 

Houghton Mifflin

Write On - Wipe Off Workmats, Level 1

11.70

9780618891603

 

OR

Harcourt

California Student Edition

34.65

9780153541674

eBook versions available

Harcourt

California Student Manipulative Kit

24.15

9780153669040

 

Harcourt

California Teacher Edition Collection

254.10

9780153588037

eBook version available

Harcourt

California Reteach the Standards Workbook

8.24

9780153569531

-includes examples

-one page per SE lesson

-answers are in TE

Harcourt

California Reteach the Standards Workbook, Teacher Edition

21.95

9780153569593

 

OR

Saxon

Saxon Math 1 2nd Edition Student Workbook Set

31.25

9781565772694

Older CA adopted version

Saxon

Saxon Math 1 2nd Edition Teacher Materials

199.70

9781565771840

 

OR

Houghton Mifflin

Student Edition, Level 1 (CA Edition)

30.67

0-618-08175-5

Older CA adopted version

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition Complete, Level 1 (CA Edition)

187.75

0-618-09399-0

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Workbook - Consumable Pack, Level 1

8.25

0-618-10480-1

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice, Reteach, Challenge, Spiral Review Answer Key, Level 1

35.43

0-618-10036-9

 

Science

Physical Sciences

  1. Materials come in different forms (states), including solids, liquids, and gases.

Life Sciences

  1. Plants and animals meet their needs in different ways.

Earth Sciences

  1. Weather can be observed, measured, and described. 

Investigation and Experimentation

  1. Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations.

Publisher

Title

Price

ISBN

Notes

Harcourt

California Science Student Edition

44.55

0-15-347117-4

CD version available

Harcourt

California Science Teacher Edition

226.80

0-15-349103-5

If student is using the 2 workbooks, TE may not have to be purchased; purchase the workbook TEs and correct workbook assignments and labs

Harcourt

California Science Lab Manual

5.94

0-15-352264-X

 

Harcourt

California Science Lab Manual, Teacher Edition

23.76

0-15-352274-7

 

Harcourt

California Science Content Support

6.21

0-15-352280-1

 

Harcourt

California Science Content Support, Teacher Edition

24.84

0-15-352286-0

 

Harcourt

Spotlight on Standards Reader

21.55

0-15-365361-2

-Consumable

-Great for students reading at a lower level

-Great to use as a baseline to follow the standards

Harcourt

Spotlight on Standards Reader TE

32.35

0-15-365367-1

 

OR

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Scott Foresman California Science Student Edition

44.50

0-328-18837-9

 

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Scott Foresman California Science TE Package

233.28

0-328-24134-2

 

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Science Study Notebook

2.43

0-328-23643-8

 

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Science Study Notebook Teacher’s Guide

48.60

0-328-23649-7

 

 

 

 

 

 

McMillan

McGraw-Hill

Interactive Reader

5.97

002-2859926

Consumable

-Great for students reading at a lower level

-Great to use as a baseline to follow the standards

History ~ A Child’s Place in Time and Space

Students examine the geographic and economic aspects of life in their own neighborhoods and compare them to those of people long ago. Students explore the varied backgrounds of American citizens and learn about the symbols, icons, and songs that reflect our common heritage.

Harcourt

California Student Edition: A Child’s View

42.47

0-15-338498-0

CD and Audio CD

Available

Harcourt

California Teacher’s Edition: A Child’s View

175.38

0-15-339716-0

 

Harcourt

California Homework and Practice Book: A Child’s View

7.00

0-15-341467-7

 

Harcourt

Spotlight on Standards Reader

 

0-15-348998-7

-Consumable

-Great for students reading at a lower level

-Great to use as a baseline to follow the standards

OR

MacMillan McGraw Hill

California Pupil Edition with Primary Atlas

45.61

0-02-150812-7

Audio CD and Online version available

MacMillan McGraw Hill

California Teacher's Edition

91.55

0-02-150516-0

 

MacMillan

McGraw Hill

Reading and Writing in Social Studies

41.15

0-02-150586-1