Student:
Teacher:
GRADE 1 SOCIAL SKILLS AND WORK HABITS
We believe these behaviors help children develop into positive and
productive members of our school community.
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Is respectful to self, others, and school property.
Follows class and school rules.
Cooperates with teachers and other students.
Demonstrates self-responsibility and independence in the classroom.
Works in an organized manner.
Transitions easily between class activities.
Completes assignments in a reasonable amount of time.
Puts forth best effort on classwork and homework.
Days Tardy/Days Absent
RELATED ARTS CLASSES
Art
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
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Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
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Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
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Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Understands and applies art concepts with creativity, curiosity, and
purpose
Uses tools, materials, and techniques appropriately and effectively
Demonstrates knowledge of various artists, styles, and techniques
Listens, follows directions, and uses time effectively
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Physical Education
Demonstrates use of motor/fitness skills
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Technology
Understands and applies concepts
Listens, follows directions, and uses time effectively
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Media Center
Chooses appropriate literature
Returns books/materials on time
Participates appropriately in activities
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Music
Demonstrates proper vocal technique and performance technique on
instruments
Identifies different instruments and their sounds
Able to read and perform rhythmic and melodic patterns
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Assessment Key
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior
GRADE 1 LITERACY
Student:
Writing Attitudes
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Is enthusiastic about writing and learning to write
Exhibits confidence at writing and willingly shares stories
Positively acknowledges suggestions by peers and teachers
Applies knowledge of writing to other subject areas
Works productively and independently
Can sustain writing for a period of time
Writing Conventions
Uses growing repertoire of high frequency and spelling words
Employs strategies to spell words correctly
Writes complete sentences with correct punctuation
Uses capitals and lower case where appropriate
Uses appropriate mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation) in their daily
work
Writing Process
Cycles through the writing process in a timely manner
Works to employ learned crafts and techniques in writing
Generates topics independently
Can read back what she/he has written
Revises writing pieces
Confers with peers productively
Penmanship
Leaves spaces between words
Uses proper letter formation
Writes legibly in print
Reading Skills and Strategies
Attempts to self-correct
Attends to punctuation and dialogue when reading
Reads independently for sustained periods
Demonstrates an understanding of story elements
Uses multiple strategies to decode text (Picture clues, context clues, word
within word, etc.)
Uses multiple strategies to understand text (Predicting, Making Connections,
Summarizing, etc.)
Literacy Development Stages
The shaded box indicates the stage most first grade students will reach by the end of the school year.
The dated line indicates the stage at which the student is performing most of the time at this point in the school year.
PREEMERGENT
EMERGENT
▫ Listens and responds
to literature.
▫ Uses oral language to
effectively
communicate thoughts
and ideas.
▫ Identifies some letters
of the alphabet.
▫ Distinguishes among
letters, words, and
numerals.
▫ Chooses books and has
favorites.
▫ Relies on memory to
“read” familiar and
predictable books.
▫ Relies on pictures to
construct meaning.
▫ Identifies most
letters of the
alphabet and their
sounds.
▫ Recognizes some
words in context.
Date: __________
Date: _________
DEVELOPING
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Relies on print and
illustrations.
Recognizes an
increasing number of
sight words.
Reads books with
patterns and
predictability.
Strengthens and applies
letter/sound
connections.
Maintains interest in
self-selected books.
Date: __________
BEGINNING
EXPANDING
▫ Relies on print more
than illustrations.
▫ Independently reads and
comprehends grade
level books.
▫ Continues to develop a
larger base of sight
words.
▫ Retells beginning,
middle, and end
▫ Maintains interest in
self-selected books for
longer periods of time.
▫ Reads fluently with
expression.
▫ Independently reads and
comprehends more
challenging books in a
variety of genre.
▫ Retells story and
includes major events
and elements in order.
▫ Makes connections
between reading,
writing, and experiences.
▫ Pays attention to basic
punctuation and
dialogue when reading
aloud.
Date: __________
Date: __________
BRIDGING
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Reads medium level
chapter books.
Reads and finishes a
variety of materials
with guidance.
Reads and understands
most new words.
Reads silently for
extended periods of
time.
Begins to express ideas
about books more fully
in writing.
Date: __________
GRADE 1 MATHEMATICS
Student:
First
Quarter
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Demonstrates the ability to add within 20
Demonstrates the ability to subtract within 20
Demonstrates fluency for addition facts within 10
Demonstrates fluency for subtraction facts within 10
Understands and applies properties of operations and
understands the relationship between addition and subtraction
Represents and solves subtraction word problems
Represents and solves addition word problems
Number and Operations In Base Ten
Reads, writes and counts to 120
Understands place value (tens and ones)
Compares two two-digit numbers and uses symbols to make the
comparison ( >, <, = )
Uses place value understanding to add with one and two-digit
numbers
Uses place value understanding to subtract with one and twodigit numbers
Measurement and Data
Compares, orders, and measures objects by length
Tells and writes time in hours and half-hours
Organizes, represents, and interprets data
Geometry
Identifies, describes, and compares two-dimensional shapes
Identifies, describes, compares three-dimensional shapes
Combines two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes
together to create new shapes
Divides basic shapes into halves and quarters and correctly
describes the relationship between the whole and the equal
shares
Mathematical Practices
Makes sense of problems and perseveres in solving them
Clearly explains mathematical thinking and problem solving
Efficiently applies strategies to solve math problems
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
GRADE 1 SCIENCE
Student:
Scientific Process
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Asks questions that can be investigated through observations combined
with scientific information.
Uses scientific equipment and tools.
Uses evidence (observations, data) to develop reasonable explanations.
Communicates observations and results of scientific investigations
(drawing, writing, content vocabulary, graphing).
Uses prior knowledge or scientific knowledge to predict.
Functions effectively in a team or group setting (talks, listens,
participates, performs group tasks).
Scientific Content: Finding the Moon
Compares the elements of the daytime and nighttime skies.
Understands that, unlike the Sun, the Moon can be seen both during the
day and night.
Infers that the phases of the Moon repeat every month.
Scientific Content: Properties
Identifies common properties including color, size, texture, weight,
shape, and material.
Describes similar objects according to common properties.
Scientific Content: Observing an Aquarium
Understands that life on Earth is dependent upon water.
Explains how an aquarium is like a miniature lake or pond ecosystem.
Health
Recognizes the importance of making healthy decisions.
Implements strategies to keep oneself and others safe.
GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES
Concepts/Skills
First Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Demonstrates understanding of topics
Interprets and correctly makes use of graphs, charts,
maps, and timelines.
Uses non-fiction reading strategies to gather
information about a topic.
Assessment Key
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
Teacher’s General Comments:
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior