Kentucky Reading and Writing C.1.1.d

ELA1st GradeComposition

The Standard

C.1.1: Compose opinion pieces, using a combination of drawing, dictating, writing and digital resources, to state the topic and an opinion.

Use grade-appropriate transitions.

Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing (2025) · Text Types and Purpose

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students use words such as first, next, and last to show the order of events or steps. They use also when they want to add a related detail.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student writes three steps in order and uses first, next, and last in the right places. The student can reread the steps and fix a word that gives the wrong order.
Common Misconceptions: Students may use then for every step or put last before the final step. They may use also to connect details that do not belong together.
How to Assess It: Ask students to write three sentences telling how to wash their hands. Have them use first, next, and last to show the order.

Lesson moves

Give pairs three picture cards showing how to plant a seed, then have them order the cards and write captions with first, next, and last.
Ask why Last sounds wrong before the first step of making a sandwich, then have students write a better opening sentence.
Give pairs cards reading My dog is small and My dog is brown, then have them place also between the cards.
Have students write three directions for a substitute to find the class library, using first, next, and last.

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