First Grade Common Core English Language Arts Lesson Plans
Welcome to the complete library of first grade ELA lesson plans for parents and educators who use Common Core as their foundational instruction content. Every lesson below is fully aligned to First Grade Common Core Standards and comes with a printable worksheet, answer key, and step-by-step activities—absolutely free for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers.
Here you’ll find every required standard for first grade English: reading comprehension, grammar, writing, vocabulary, and more. All content is teacher-created, easy to use, and designed to help your student master every essential skill for first grade literacy.
Browse the entire list below, search by keyword, or click a standard to get instant access to detailed, standards-based lesson plans.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.SL.4 – Engaging in Collaborative Discussions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.SL.5 – Understanding and Summarizing Oral Presentations
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.SL.6 – Participating Effectively in Group Discussions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.1 – Writing Clear and Detailed Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.10 – Writing Clear and Coherent Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.1a – Writing Clear and Focused Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.1b – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.1c – Using Precise Language and Domain-Specific Vocabulary in Writing
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.1d – Using Dialogue to Develop Characters in Writing
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.2 – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.2a – Writing Informative Paragraphs with Supporting Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.2b – Writing Informative Texts with Clear Ideas and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.2c – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.2d – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.2e – Using Precise Language to Strengthen Writing
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.3 – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.3a – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.3b – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.3c – Using Precise Language to Enhance Writing
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.3d – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.3e – Writing a Clear and Organized Opinion Paragraph
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.4 – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.5 – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.6 – Writing Informative Texts: Research and Organize Ideas
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.7 – Writing Clear and Coherent Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.8 – Writing Informative Texts: Explaining a Topic Clearly
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.9 – Writing Clear and Coherent Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.9a – Writing Informative Texts with Clear Ideas and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.4.W.9b – Writing Informative Texts: Using Precise Language and Domain-Specific Vocabulary
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.1 – Understanding and Using Verbs in Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.1a – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.1b – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.1c – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.1d – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.1e – Using Conjunctions to Join Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.2 – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.2a – Understanding and Using Correct Verb Tenses
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.2b – Understanding and Using Irregular Verbs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.2c – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.2d – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.2e – Understanding and Using Verb Tenses
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.3 – Understanding and Using Irregular Verbs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.3a – Understanding and Using Verb Tenses
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.3b – Understanding and Using Adjectives
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.4 – Understanding and Using Adjectives
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.4a – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.4b – Understanding and Using Adverbs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.4c – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.5 – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.5a – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.5b – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.5c – Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meaning
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.L.6 – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RF.3 – Building Fluency and Accuracy in Reading
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RF.3a – Mastering Long Vowel Sounds with Silent ‘e’
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RF.4 – Improving Fluency and Expression in Reading
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RF.4a – Understanding and Using Context Clues to Decode Words
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RF.4b – Mastering Decoding Skills: Reading Grade-Appropriate Texts Fluently
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RF.4c – Understanding and Using Contractions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.1 – Understanding Key Ideas and Details in Informational Text
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.10 – Understanding and Explaining Texts: Mastering 5.RI.10
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.2 – Understanding Key Ideas in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.3 – Understanding Key Ideas and Details in Informational Text
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.4 – Understanding Key Details in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.5 – Understanding Text Features and Their Purpose
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.6 – Understanding Text Features in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.7 – Understanding Text Features in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.8 – Understanding Text Structure to Enhance Reading Comprehension
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RI.9 – Understanding and Explaining Information in Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RL.1 – Understanding Key Ideas and Details in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RL.10 – Understanding and Explaining Texts: Fifth Grade Reading Comprehension
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RL.2 – Understanding Key Ideas and Details in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RL.3 – Understanding Story Elements and Theme
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RL.4 – Understanding Theme in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RL.5 – Understanding Theme and Details in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RL.6 – Understanding Characters and Their Traits in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RL.7 – Understanding Theme and Textual Evidence in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.RL.9 – Understanding Themes and Summaries in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.1 – Listening and Speaking Skills: Effective Communication
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.1a – Engaging in Collaborative Conversations
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.1b – Engaging in Collaborative Conversations
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.1c – Engaging in Collaborative Discussions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.1d – Engaging in Collaborative Conversations
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.2 – Engaging in Collaborative Discussions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.3 – Engaging in Collaborative Discussions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.4 – Engaging Presentation Skills: Reporting on a Topic
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.5 – Effective Listening and Summarizing Skills
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.SL.6 – Engaging Discussions: Asking and Answering Questions About a Text
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.1 – Writing Opinion Pieces with Reasons
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.10 – Writing Opinion Pieces with Reasons and Information
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.1a – Writing Opinion Pieces with Supporting Reasons
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.1b – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.1c – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.1d – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.2 – Writing Informative Texts with Clear Ideas and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.2a – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.2b – Writing Clear and Coherent Paragraphs
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.2c – Writing Informative Texts with Clear Ideas and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.2d – Using Precise Language to Enhance Writing
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.5.W.2e – Using Precise Language to Enhance Writing