Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of Year at a Glance Curriculum Mapping for first-grade reading at three levels - beginning, intermediate, and expert.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils or markers
• Colorful stickers or sticky notes
• Understanding of basic reading concepts

Activities

• Create a Year at a Glance Calendar: Draw a calendar for the year and mark important reading milestones for each level - beginning, intermediate, and expert.

• Sticker Story: Use stickers or sticky notes to create a short story for each reading level, focusing on different reading skills.

• Reading Challenge: Set a reading challenge for yourself at each level and track your progress on the calendar.

Talking Points

• "Year at a Glance Curriculum Mapping helps us plan our reading goals for the entire year in advance."
• "Beginning level focuses on basic reading skills like letter recognition and simple words."
• "Intermediate level builds on the basics and introduces more complex words and sentence structures."
• "Expert level challenges us with advanced vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills."
• "By creating a Year at a Glance Calendar, we can visualize our reading journey and stay motivated to achieve our goals."