Georgia 1.P.EICC.1

ELA1st GradeEngagement & Intention for Comprehension & Composition

Georgia Standard (Expectation Cluster)

Reader & Writer Identity Build an identity as a reader and writer, developing a repertoire of resources and tools to continuously expand participation as an active consumer and producer of texts.

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Practices (P)

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Expectations in This Standard

1.P.EICC.1 is a Georgia English Language Arts standard. These are the expectations under it.

Teacher's field guide

What This Cluster Means

What Students Need to Do

Students make choices about what they read, write, draw, or share. They use books, pictures, word walls, partners, and other tools to grow as readers and writers.

What Mastery Looks Like

Students choose books, topics, and tools that fit their purpose. They can name themselves as readers and writers, explain their choices, and try another resource when stuck.

Common Misconceptions

Students may think strong readers always choose hard books or read every word without help. They may think strong writers spell every word correctly on the first try or only write long pieces.

How to Assess It

Exit ticket: Draw or name one reading tool and one writing tool you use. Tell how each tool helps you.

Lesson moves

Ways to Teach It

  1. Set out picture books, audiobooks, pencils, word walls, and drawing paper; students choose two tools and explain how each helps.

  2. Ask, "What kind of reader and writer are you becoming?" Students draw and label examples from their recent work.

  3. Play Tool Match: students match task cards to resources such as a partner, picture clue, alphabet chart, or word wall.

  4. Visit the school library, then have students choose a book and write or draw who might enjoy it and why.

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