1st-grade English Language Arts goals for the "1st Grade Jungle Tales with Kipling: Reading Adventures in Language Arts" class:

⭐Reading Comprehension:
Develop the ability to understand and recall details from the "Just So Stories" by Rudyard Kipling.
Practice listening skills through read-aloud sessions and engage in discussions about the stories.

⭐Phonics and Word Recognition:
Identify and decode basic sight words and phonetic patterns present in the selected stories.
Improve word recognition skills through exposure to diverse vocabulary.

⭐Writing Skills:
Enhance writing proficiency by creating short stories and imaginative narratives inspired by the "Just So Stories."
Practice forming sentences with correct grammar and punctuation.

⭐Language Development:
Build a foundation in language arts through exposure to different storytelling styles and techniques.
Expand vocabulary by exploring words related to the jungle theme and characters in the stories.

⭐Spelling and Vocabulary:
Introduce and reinforce age-appropriate spelling rules and patterns.
Expand vocabulary through engaging activities, games, and discussions centered around the stories.

⭐Listening and Speaking:
Develop active listening skills during story sessions and class discussions.
Encourage participation in group activities, fostering verbal communication and expression.

⭐Imagination and Creativity:
Cultivate imaginative thinking through creative writing exercises and storytelling.
Encourage students to express their creativity by inventing their own "Just So" stories.

⭐Grammar Fundamentals:
Introduce basic grammar concepts such as sentence structure, noun-verb agreement, and the use of adjectives.
Reinforce grammar rules through examples drawn from the stories.

⭐Descriptive Writing:
Explore descriptive language by vividly describing characters, settings, and events in the jungle-themed stories.
Develop the ability to paint mental images through written expression.

⭐Interactive Language Arts Activities:
Engage in language arts games that reinforce learning concepts and make the learning experience enjoyable.
Participate in collaborative activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.

These goals aim to provide a comprehensive and engaging English Language Arts experience for 1st-grade students, incorporating key skills and concepts throughout the "Just So Stories" curriculum.

With a passion for teaching and degrees in literacy education, I'm thrilled to guide our 1st-grade class in discovering wonderful stories. My goal is to create an engaging and personalized learning adventure, helping students explore the exciting worlds of literature through captivating tales, vibrant themes, and lovable characters.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A certificate of completion

Just So Stories" by Rudyard Kipling  in the public domain :

"How the Camel Got His Hump"
"The Elephant's Child"
"The Cat That Walked by Himself"
"The Butterfly That Stamped"
"How the Leopard Got His Spots"
"The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo"
"The Beginning of the Armadillos"
"How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin"
"The Crab That Played with the Sea"
"How the Whale got his Throat"
"The Armadillo's Dream."