Grade 1
English Language Arts

What your child is learning

Grade 1 students learn by listening and speaking, reading and writing, and viewing and representing ideas in different ways. Your child will see and use patterns, like rhyme and sounds, to learn new words, categorize ideas and understand basic story writing. In turn, they will be encouraged to share and interact with peers and teachers in their own words. For more about Grade 1 English Language Arts, refer to the program of studies.

How your child is assessed

Your child’s learning is assessed using a variety of tools and strategies within the classroom. Ask your child’s teacher what methods they are using. The different assessment methods tell you and your child’s teacher about your child’s strengths, the areas in which they might grow and how well your child is doing throughout the course. Your child’s teacher can then change or refine their teaching plans to ensure that learning activities better meet the needs of your child. At the end of the course, your child is assessed and their achievement is reported so that you know if they have achieved the expected learning outcomes for their grade.

Resources to help your child

A variety of digital and print resources, developed by publishers, Alberta Education or Alberta teachers, are available to help students learn. Teachers may select, and bring into the classroom, numerous innovative and creative resources to create rich learning experiences for your child. Visit LearnAlberta.ca to learn more about the resources your child may encounter.

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• What Is Literacy?

• What if my child needs more support to be successful?