DMPS Elementary Literacy
Liz Griesel
Elementary Literacy Coordinator
515-242-7906
[email protected]

2013-2014 Grade 1 Literacy Curriculum Guides

Unit 1
September 3rd - October 14th

Unit 2
October 14 - December 2nd

Unit 3
December 2nd - January 21st

Unit 4
January 21st - March 3rd

Unit 5
March 3rd - April 21st

Unit 6
April 21st - May 29th

Cover Page
This document includes a descritpion of the terminology used on this curriculum guide as well as expectations for its use.

Grade Level "Overarching Standards" are also articulated on this document.


Year at a Glance
This document includes a global view of
how our Reading, Writing, Language, Foundational and Speaking & Listening
standards unfold over the course of the year.

Think Central
Think Central is the online toolbox for all things Journeys.  You can find teacher's editions, anthologies, practice books, Destination Readings lessons, and all other Journeys materials online.  Use you DMPS credentials to log in.  

Other Grade 1 Curriculum Resources

Math Resources
The link takes you to the Math resources including curriculum guides, assessments, and standards. 

Health Lesson Schedule
This document provides a weekly lesson schedule for Health Teacher.com and the provided Health texts.

Health Teacher
Social Studies Curriculum Guide
This document provides learner objectives and resources for social studies instruction. 
Science Curriculum Guide
This document provides learner objectives and resources for science instruction. 
2013-2014 Literacy and Math Pacing Calendar

DMPS Curriculum Websites: 

Science
Social Studies
Math
Technology
Fine Arts
Picture
Think. Learn. Grow
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