Hawaii State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 1
HI.LA.1.1. Reading: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use knowledge of the conventions of language and texts to construct meaning for a range of literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes
LA.1.1.1. Concepts of Print: Recognize the differences between letters, words, and sentences
LA.1.1.2. Concepts of Print: Recognize that specific sequences of letters represent spoken words
LA.1.1.3. Concepts of Print: Recognize that capitalization and punctuation are used to distinguish sentences in print materials
LA.1.1.4. Phonemic Awareness: Segment and blend onset-rimes
LA.1.1.5. Phonemic Awareness: Segment and blend individual phonemes
LA.1.1.6. Phonemic Awareness: Orally substitute and manipulate phonemes
LA.1.1.7. Alphabetic Understanding: Decode words with consonant blends and words with letter combinations
LA.1.1.8. Alphabetic Understanding: Use common word parts to decode new words
LA.1.1.9. Alphabetic Understanding: Use meaning-based word recognition strategies to read words
LA.1.1.10. Alphabetic Understanding: Produce common letter combinations
LA.1.1.11. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Recognize grade-appropriate categories of words
LA.1.1.12. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Use new grade-appropriate vocabulary introduced in stories and informational texts
LA.1.1.13. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Use previous experiences to understand words in texts
LA.1.1.14. Fluency: Read aloud with reasonable accuracy and at an appropriate rate while adhering to end punctuation
LA.1.1.15. Locating Sources/ Gathering Information: Recognize the specific information offered by different parts of a book
HI.LA.1.2. Reading: READING COMPREHENSION: Use reading strategies to construct meaning from a variety of texts
LA.1.2.1. Understanding Text Structures: Explain how a title page, illustrations, and key words can convey information
LA.1.2.2. Constructing Meaning: Make and confirm predictions about what will happen next or what will be learned from a text by previewing key words and illustrations
LA.1.2.3. Constructing Meaning: Use previous experiences to understand topics and concepts in texts
LA.1.2.4. Constructing Meaning: Restate important information or ideas from a variety of texts
LA.1.2.5. Constructing Meaning: Ask and answer who, what, when, why, where, and how questions about what is read
HI.LA.1.3. Reading: LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Respond to literary texts from a range of stances: personal, interpretive, critical
LA.1.3.1. Literary Elements: Identify the basic story elements of character and setting
LA.1.3.2. Personal Connection: Relate personal experiences to what was read
HI.LA.1.4. Writing: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use the writing process and conventions of language and research to construct meaning and communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences using a range of forms
LA.1.4.1. Range Of Writing: Write in a variety of grade-appropriate formats for a variety of purposes and audiences, such as:
LA.1.4.1.a. Descriptions about familiar people, places, events, or experiences
LA.1.4.1.b. Non-fiction formats that explain or give basic information about familiar topics
LA.1.4.1.c. Reflections on learning
LA.1.4.2. Sentence Structure and Grammar: Write complete sentences
LA.1.4.3. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, and Handwriting: Print legibly using correct spacing, capital letters, and end punctuation to distinguish words and sentences
LA.1.4.4. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use letter-sound knowledge and segmenting strategies to spell unfamiliar words
LA.1.4.5. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, and Handwriting: Edit writing to correct capitalization: The pronoun / and proper names
LA.1.4.6. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, and Handwriting: Edit writing to correct use of the following punctuation:
LA.1.4.6.a. Periods as end marks
HI.LA.1.5. Writing: RHETORIC: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose
LA.1.5.1. Meaning: Focus on a single topic in a piece of writing
LA.1.5.2. Meaning: Add simple descriptions and details to develop a topic
LA.1.5.3. Design: Add titles and sequence ideas to organize writing
LA.1.5.4. Clarity: Use descriptive words when writing about people, places, things, or events
HI.LA.1.6. Oral Communication: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Apply knowledge of verbal and nonverbal language to communicate effectively in various situations: interpersonal, group, and public: for a variety of purposes
LA.1.6.1. Discussion and Presentation: Express ideas through drama activities (e.g., sharing, role playing, puppetry, mime, choral reading)
LA.1.6.2. Discussion and Presentation: Use appropriate social conventions (e.g., waiting one's turn, raising a hand, apologizing) in various large and small group situations
LA.1.6.3. Discussion and Presentation: Give and follow one- to three-step oral directions
LA.1.6.4. Critical Listening: Ask questions for clarification
LA.1.6.5. Critical Listening: Use basic listening skills to focus attention on speaker and respond to a message
LA.1.6.6. Delivery: Adjust volume and intonation (e.g., falling for statements, rising for questions) as appropriate to content and purpose
HI.LA.1.7. Oral Communication: RHETORIC: Adapt messages appropriately to address audience, purpose, and situation
LA.1.7.1. Meaning: Use personal examples and explanations to make ideas clearer in various speaking situations
LA.1.7.2. Design: Present ideas in a logical order or sequence that is easy to follow
LA.1.7.3. Clarity: Use clear and appropriate vocabulary when speaking
LA.1.7.4. Clarity: Use complete sentences when speaking