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A first grader is...
a child who
-takes responsibility seriously.
-is concerned about his/her actions.
-wants and expects to be reminded of chores.
-wants to behave in an acceptable manner.
a child who likes
-to be read to on occasion, yet who also likes to read
aloud to you.
-to hear a twice-told tale.
-to work at a whiteboard.
a reader who
-recognizes familiar words rapidly.
-understands a story without knowing all the words.
-recognizes the main idea of a story.
-enjoys humorous stories and silly jokes.
a writer who
-strives for improved results.
-may still reverse some letters and numerals but can
recognize the reversals.
-can work quietly.
-sees likenesses and differences in pictures, words, and
meanings.
-can listen to directions without interrupting.
-can respond well to directions.
a child who needs
-a personal relationship with a teacher.
-the joy received from a smile or warm hug.
-to work independently on occasion but likes a teacher
nearby for ready help.
-a teacher who likes and understands children.
-truthful, simple answers to questions.
a child who doesn't like
-to feel left out of a group.
-to experience new situations alone.
-to be criticized.
Adapted from a "Weekly Reader" column
-takes responsibility seriously.
-is concerned about his/her actions.
-wants and expects to be reminded of chores.
-wants to behave in an acceptable manner.
a child who likes
-to be read to on occasion, yet who also likes to read
aloud to you.
-to hear a twice-told tale.
-to work at a whiteboard.
a reader who
-recognizes familiar words rapidly.
-understands a story without knowing all the words.
-recognizes the main idea of a story.
-enjoys humorous stories and silly jokes.
a writer who
-strives for improved results.
-may still reverse some letters and numerals but can
recognize the reversals.
-can work quietly.
-sees likenesses and differences in pictures, words, and
meanings.
-can listen to directions without interrupting.
-can respond well to directions.
a child who needs
-a personal relationship with a teacher.
-the joy received from a smile or warm hug.
-to work independently on occasion but likes a teacher
nearby for ready help.
-a teacher who likes and understands children.
-truthful, simple answers to questions.
a child who doesn't like
-to feel left out of a group.
-to experience new situations alone.
-to be criticized.
Adapted from a "Weekly Reader" column
