Kentucky Reading and Writing C.1.2.e

ELA1st GradeComposition

The Standard

C.1.2: Compose informative and/or explanatory texts, using a combination of drawing, dictating, writing and digital resources, to establish a topic and provide information about the topic.

Use grade-appropriate transition words and phrases to develop text structure in sentences and paragraphs.

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

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students use words like first, next, and last to show the order of steps or events. They use words like because to connect an action to a reason.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can write three sentences about planting a seed, with each step in order. The student chooses words that help a reader follow what happens.
Common Misconceptions: Students may put last before the final step or start every sentence with then. Some write because but forget to give a reason.
How to Assess It: Ask students to write three sentences telling how they wash their hands. Check whether first, next, and last match the order of the steps.

Lesson moves

Give pairs picture cards showing planting, watering, and sprouting; have them order the cards and write sentences with first, next, and last.
Ask partners, 'Why did you bring a coat today?' Have each write an answer with because, then check that a reason follows.
Play transition match: read three scrambled sentences about washing hands, then have students match first, next, and last to the steps.
Have students write three directions for lining up after recess, using first, next, and last so a new classmate can follow them.

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