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First -grade students investigate the origins of natural and social occurences. From the hatching of baby birds to the beginnings of school, students anticipate and experience critical "firsts." Essential literacy skills and strategies are taught, modeled, and assessed, launching students on the beginnings of their literacy journey.
OUTCOMES
- Develop phonological awareness
- Understand and use the alphabetical principle
- Read for pleasure and information
- Comprehend what is read
- Respond to literature in various ways
- Learn oral communication skills
BENEFITS
- Aligns with state and national standards
- Dramatically improves reading performance
- Develops reading comprehension strategies and essential word-attack skills
- Strengthens phonological awareness and letter-sound correspondences
- Includes relevant, high-interest content and concepts
- Provides ongoing student assessment
- Allows teachers to focus on the quality of instruction with explicit daily lesson plans
- Engages and motivates teachers and students
ASSESSMENTS
- Pre- and post-assessments, reading logs, and student work samples
EACH CLASSROOM RECEIVES
- Comprehensive Curriculum Guide with daily lesson plans
- Content-related literature and instructional materials
- Built-in assessment tools
- Parent Guides (English and/or Spanish)
- Suggestions for parent and community involvement
- Voyager Adventure Books
MODEL
- 18 students per class
- Up to 1 ½ hours per day, 3 days per week, 30 weeks
CURRICULUM SUPPORT
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