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English · Grade 1

Read, Discuss, Revise and Publish

The Grade 1 capstone brings reading, talking and writing together. Children practise the rules of a good book discussion (listen, take turns, build on what others say, ask questions), use questions from a partner to revise their writing by adding details, edit for capitals, end marks and spelling, and publish a finished piece to share.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 85 minutes
  • Discuss and revise check: 7 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, highlight a text, sort into groups and write a short answer
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What learners will discover

  • Follow agreed rules for discussion: listen, take turns, stay on topic and build on what others say.
  • Ask and answer questions to clarify what a speaker said, and describe ideas with relevant details.
  • Revise writing by adding details in response to a partner's questions and suggestions.
  • Edit writing for capitals, end marks and spelling, then publish it to share.

Lessons

  1. Talk about books 4 steps2 practiceabout 22 min
  2. Ask to understand 4 steps2 practiceabout 20 min
  3. Revise with a partner 4 steps2 practiceabout 21 min
  4. Edit and publish 5 steps2 practiceabout 22 min
  5. Discuss and revise check 7 questions at the end

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Games to practice with

  • Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
  • Sound GardenListen closely and grow the garden: find the word that starts, rhymes or claps just right.
  • Word WorkshopBuild the word for each picture, one sound at a time.

More 1st grade reading

Guides for grown-ups