First Grade Units of Study

Unit 1: Building Good Reading Habits

Unit 2:Word Detectives Solve Words

This unit focuses on word solving, knowledge of high frequency words and self monitoring strategies.

Unit 3:Learning About the World:

In this unit, students will explore nonfiction and learn comprehension strategies, word solving, content specific vocabulary, fluency and craft.

Unit 4: Readers Have Big Jobs To Do

(fluency phonics and comprehension)

Unit 5: Readers Meet Characters and Learn Lessons