Texas TEKS 1.17.C

Social Studies1st GradeSocial studies skills

The Standard

communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students share what they learned about people, places, rules, traditions, or past events. They use drawings, spoken words, or simple sentences and include accurate details.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students can present two accurate details using a clear drawing, oral explanation, or written response. Their work stays on topic and makes sense to another person.
Common Misconceptions: Students may create a detailed picture that does not show what they learned. They may give an opinion or unrelated personal story instead of accurate facts.
How to Assess It: Ask students to show two facts about a community helper using a labeled drawing, two sentences, or a 20-second oral explanation.

Lesson moves

Build a model neighborhood with blocks and labels, then explain how one place helps the community.
Ask which classroom rule helps everyone and why, then have students answer with a drawing, sentence, or partner talk.
Play Fact Match: students pair picture cards with fact cards, then tell a partner why each pair belongs together.
Create a mini visitor guide showing two school locations and what people do there.

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