Reading

__First Grade Reading Resources and Key Concepts__  Our Reading time is structured using a program known as Daily Five and the Daily Five Cafe. With this structure your child works in five different independent stations. These stations include Work on Writing, Read to Self, Read to Someone, Word Work and Listening to Reading. In addition to the station work your child will work with me and/or a reading aide in a small group working on skills specific to your child's individual needs. The four main focus areas during our reading time are Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Vocabulary. Within the four units there are specific skills that are covered throughout the year. The specific key concepts for first grade Language Arts can be viewed on the Build Your Own Curriculum site. The link below will take you directly to the site for you to find the key concepts for Reading, Writing and Spelling.

Language Arts Key Concepts (Build Your Curriculum)

This year will be an exciting year as we explore a new phonics program called Words Their Way. This program will introduce word patterns and phonics skills to your child in a motivating way that is at an appropriate skill level specific to your child's needs. With this program you will have an opportunity to practice new words with your child. I am very excited about Words Their Way and look forward to seeing the success your child will have with it!

 Below are some fun and engaging websites that you and your child can explore together to give your child extra reading and phonics practice. Enjoy and have fun!

 www.starfall.com

 www.sheppardsoftware.com(vocabulary practice)

 Words and Pictures

Storyline Online

ABCya.com

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