The Magic of Reading and Phonics · Foundational Skills
Grammar Foundations
Introducing nouns, verbs, and the basic punctuation required to make sense of written thoughts.
Key Questions
- 1How do capital letters and periods act as traffic signs for readers?
- 2What role do naming words and action words play in telling a complete story?
- 3How does changing a verb change the timing of the story we are telling?
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.2
Grade: 1st Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Magic of Reading and Phonics
Period: Foundational Skills
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