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.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.3 – Understanding and Using Adjectives
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.3a – Understanding and Using Adjectives to Describe Nouns
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.4 – Understanding and Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.4a – Understanding and Using Adjectives
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.4b – Understanding and Using Adjectives to Describe Nouns
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.4c – Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meaning
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.4d – Understanding and Using Common Greek and Latin Roots
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.5 – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.5a – Understanding and Using Homophones
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.5b – Understanding and Using Conjunctions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.5c – Understanding and Using Conjunctions to Connect Words, Phrases, and Clauses
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.L.6 – Understanding and Using Contractions in Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.1 – Understanding Key Ideas in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.10 – Understanding and Explaining Texts: Reading Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.2 – Understanding Key Ideas and Details in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.3 – Understanding Key Ideas and Details in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.4 – Understanding Key Ideas in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.5 – Understanding Key Ideas and Details in Informational Text
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.6 – Understanding Relationships in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.7 – Understanding Text Structure and Author’s Purpose
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.8 – Understanding and Explaining Text Connections
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RI.9 – Understanding Text Structure to Compare and Contrast Information
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RL.1 – Understanding Story Elements: Characters, Setting, and Plot
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RL.10 – Understanding and Comparing Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RL.2 – Understanding Key Ideas and Details in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RL.3 – Understanding Story Elements and Key Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RL.4 – Understanding Characters’ Perspectives in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RL.5 – Understanding Story Elements: Analyzing Characters and Plot
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RL.6 – Understanding Story Elements Through Characters’ Perspectives
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RL.7 – Understanding Story Elements: Character, Setting, and Plot
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.RL.9 – Understanding Themes and Details in Stories
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.1 – Effective Listening and Speaking Skills
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.1a – Effective Listening and Speaking Skills
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.1b – Listening and Summarizing Key Details in Conversations
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.1c – Engaging in Collaborative Conversations
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.1d – Engaging in Collaborative Conversations
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.2 – Listening and Responding to Understand a Topic
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.3 – Engaging in Collaborative Conversations
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.4 – Understanding and Following Directions in Group Discussions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.5 – Engaging in Collaborative Conversations
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.SL.6 – Improving Listening and Speaking Skills through Collaborative Discussions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.1 – Writing Informative Texts with Clear Ideas and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.10 – Writing Narratives with Clear Sequencing and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.1a – Writing Opinion Pieces: Stating a Clear Opinion with Reasons
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.1b – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.1c – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.1d – Using Precise Language and Descriptive Details in Writing
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.1e – Using Precise Language to Enhance Writing
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.2 – Writing Informative Texts with Clear Ideas
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.2a – Writing a Clear and Coherent Paragraph
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.2b – Writing Informative Paragraphs with Supporting Evidence
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.2c – Writing Clear and Detailed Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.2d – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.2e – Writing with Clear and Relevant Evidence
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.2f – Writing Informative Texts with Precise Language
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.3 – Writing Opinion Pieces with Reasons and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.3a – Writing Opinion Pieces with Reasons and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.3b – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.3c – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.3d – Writing with Clear and Relevant Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.3e – Using Precise Language to Enhance Writing
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.4 – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.5 – Writing Opinion Pieces with Reasons and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.6 – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.7 – Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.8 – Writing Informative Texts: Organizing Facts and Details
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.9 – Writing and Publishing a Short Research Report
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.9a – Writing Informative Texts: Research and Presentation
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.W.9b – Writing Narratives with Realistic Dialogue
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.1 – Understanding Parts of Speech: Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.1a – Understanding and Using Adjectives
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.1b – Understanding and Using Adjectives to Describe Nouns
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.1c – Using Context Clues to Understand New Words
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.1d – Understanding and Using Pronouns Correctly
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.2 – Understanding and Using Adjectives
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.2a – Understanding and Using Adjectives to Describe Nouns
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.2b – Understanding and Using Prepositions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.2c – Understanding and Using Contractions
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.3 – Understanding and Using Verbs Correctly
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.3a – Using Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.4 – Understanding and Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.4a – Understanding and Using Adjectives to Describe Nouns
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.4b – Understanding and Using Adjectives to Describe Nouns
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.4c – Understanding and Using Verb Tenses
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.4d – Understanding and Using Adjectives to Describe Nouns
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.5 – Understanding and Using Adjectives to Enhance Writing
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.5a – Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.5b – Understanding and Using Adjectives to Describe Nouns
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.5c – Using Context Clues to Understand New Vocabulary
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.L.6 – Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.1 – Understanding Key Ideas in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.10 – Understanding and Explaining Texts: Mastering 8.RI.10
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.2 – Understanding Key Ideas in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.3 – Understanding Text Features to Identify Key Information
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.4 – Identifying Key Details in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.5 – Understanding Key Ideas in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.6 – Understanding Key Ideas and Details in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.7 – Understanding Text Features to Locate Information
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.8 – Understanding Key Ideas in Informational Texts
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.8.RI.9 – Understanding and Comparing Information from Two Texts