Most first graders enter first grade as either emergent readers or early readers. The grade level expectation for starting first grade are levels C-E. First grade readers move through reading levels fairly quickly ending the year at levels J/K. They are exposed to a variety of genres throughout the year. They learn about characters and explore nonfiction becoming experts on certain topics. Readers work on strengthening their reading strategies in decoding, fluency and comprehension. They build their sight word vocabulary, writing vocabulary, stamina for reading and a self extending system for monitoring for meaning. Their ability to solve unknown words using knowledge of phonics, sentence structure, picture clues and meaning grows stronger over time. Their reading becomes smoother and includes expression reflected by noticing punctuation. Readers learn to talk about the important parts of their books. First graders are able to read independently for between 20-30 minutes by the end of the year. Reading aloud to your child is still very important to build vocabulary and background knowledge.
Jessica Kelmon. "Your 1st grader’s reading under the Common Core Standards | Parenting." Parenting. n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2018. <https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/first-grade-reading/>
Read digital texts. Your child has a district paid subscription to:
Pebble Go // Research tool for primary grades with a variety of nonfiction texts (not leveled, can be digitally read aloud); contact your child's teacher for login information
Big Universe // Digital library with a wide range of fiction and nonfiction texts (leveled)--click here for help with logging in with your child's Google account
RazKids // Contact your child's intervention teacher for more information.