English & Writing · Kindergarten to Grade 5

1st grade writing curriculum: every topic, in teaching order

All 8 topics in 1st grade writing, in teaching order, each with the standard it addresses. Free printable sample, and 904 questions in the full workbook.

8 topics904 questions176 printed pagesAges 6–7

What a 1st grade student covers in English & Writing

In teaching order. Each line is one topic, its one-line summary, and the standard it addresses.

  1. Common, proper and possessive nounsTell naming words for any thing from special names, and show ownership with 'sL.1.1b
  2. Nouns and verbs that matchUse singular and plural nouns with matching verbs: The dog runs; the dogs runL.1.1c
  3. Capitalizing names and datesCapitalize names of people, days of the week and monthsL.1.2a
  4. Commas in dates and listsUse commas in dates and to separate single words in a seriesL.1.2c
  5. Writing to teach factsName a topic, give some facts and add a closing sentenceW.1.2
  6. Opinion writing with a reasonState an opinion, give a reason and add a closing sentenceW.1.1
  7. Stories with first, next and lastWrite two or more events in order using time words, with details and an endingW.1.3
  8. Describing with details out loudDescribe a person, place, thing or event with relevant details and name the feeling clearlySL.1.4

Each topic names the standard it addresses. That alignment is UpOnly Learning's own reading of the published standards; the people who own those standards do not review or endorse what we publish, and standards change.

What one lesson contains

Every topic in every subject follows the same five steps, then an answer key. Nothing changes between subjects, so a student always knows what comes next.

  1. Quick CheckQuestions before you teach, to show what the student already knows. A high score means you can move faster.
  2. Learn ItKey words, step-by-step teaching with lines you can read aloud, worked examples, and the mistakes to watch for.
  3. We Do It TogetherQuestions you work through side by side. The answer and the reason it is the answer are printed right after each question.
  4. You TryThe student works alone. Do a page a day, or as many as the student needs.
  5. Show What You KnowNew questions at the end. Compare the score with the Quick Check to see the change.
  6. Answer KeyEvery question has its answer and a short explanation, at the end of each topic, so a student can work without peeking.

What is in the printable workbook

8 topics, 904 questions and 176 printed pages, with the answer key included.

$9.99 as a PDF you print at home, as many copies as you need for your own household.

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Start with the free sample

One full topic — Common, proper and possessive nouns — as a printable PDF. No payment.

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Every grade of English & Writing

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Questions parents ask

How many topics are in 1st grade English & Writing?

8. They are listed above in teaching order, each with its one-line summary and the standard it addresses.

What does one lesson look like?

Five steps — Quick Check, Learn It, We Do It Together, You Try, Show What You Know — and then an answer key with a short explanation for every question.

Is the sample really free?

Yes. One full topic — Common, proper and possessive nouns — as a printable PDF, with the answer key. No payment and no card.

Do you publish grades above 5?

UpOnly Learning publishes kindergarten through grade 5. Nothing above grade 5 is available.