LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

English Language Arts — Grade 1

Goal 5, Objective 5.06

Goal 5

The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.

Objective 5.06

Self-monitor composition by using one or two strategies (e.g., rereading, peer conferences).

Resources aligned to this objective

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Penguin paradise
Students will demonstrate their understanding of how to communicate statements of information through the composition of a one paragraph summary about a penguin.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Science)
By Jovonne Shivers.
Mumbling together
"Mumbling together" is a strategy students can use to edit their own writing and develop an ear for correct language. Students learn to proofread by reading their first drafts aloud to identify left-out words and other errors.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–4 English Language Arts)
By DPI Writing Strategies.
Tacky the Penguin
After reading the story, Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester, the students will write their own Tacky story. The students will brainstorm ideas before getting started. Next each student will write a rough draft. After the rough draft, the students will proofread and edit their work. Then the students will type their story and illustrate the pictures.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts)
By Tonya Williams.

Resources on the web

Get Writing with "Weekend News!"
In this lesson, from ReadWriteThink, students write about their weekends, using skills they have learned in writing workshop. Following the writing, students self-assess their work based on criteria developed in the classroom. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
The big green monster teaches phonics in reading and writing
In this lesson from ReadWriteThink students begin with a shared reading of the story, Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley. After the shared reading, students engage in a paired reading of the online version to build fluency and word... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Acrostic poems: All about me and my favorite things
In this ReadWriteThink lesson, students are introduced to acrostic poetry. They create poems using their names as a starting point for writing about themselves. Students can use the printing press interactive to print up their works. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink