Grade 1 Units

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 1 Math): Compose & Decompose 2D Shapes

Compose and decompose 2D figures using pattern blocks and drawings; label and count component shapes, show multiple ways to build the same figure, and explain strategies with clear modeling and precise vocabulary.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 1 Math): Geometry—2D Shape Attributes

Identify and classify 2D shapes by defining attributes—sides, vertices, straight/curved, closed—and draw/label squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, and hexagons with precise mathematical language.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 1 Math): Tens & Ones Games—Fluency Power-Up

Add and subtract multiples of ten using place-value reasoning, open number lines, and hundreds charts to build fast mental strategies and notice repeating tens-place patterns.

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 1 Math): Add/Sub within 100—Expanded Form

Add and subtract two-digit numbers within 100 using expanded form, base-ten models, and open number lines, while explaining each step with clear place-value reasoning.

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Unit Plan 18 (Grade 1 Math): Midyear Review—Fluency & Place Value

Grade 1 math stations that build fluency within 20, strengthen place value to 120, and apply strategies in word problems using simple measurement and data.

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Unit Plan 17 (Grade 1 Math): Data—Organize & Interpret

Create, read, and compare tally charts, picture graphs, and bar graphs (single-unit scale) in Grade 1; sort data into categories and answer how many and how many more/less with clear labels.

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Unit Plan 16 (Grade 1 Math): Tell & Write Time to the Hour

Tell and write o’clock times on analog and digital clocks in Grade 1; identify hour vs. minute hands, model daily schedules, and describe events as earlier or later.

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Unit Plan 15 (Grade 1 Math): Length—Compare & Measure

Compare and order object lengths in Grade 1 by aligning endpoints, then measure with same-size nonstandard units (no gaps/overlaps) to state “__ units long” with clear tool use.

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Unit Plan 14 (Grade 1 Math): Add/Sub within 100—Models to Methods

Add and subtract two-digit numbers within 100 (no regrouping) using place-value models, drawings, and number lines; match equations to models and explain strategies.

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Unit Plan 13 (Grade 1 Math): Add 10 More & 10 Less

Mentally find 10 more or 10 less within 120 by using place-value reasoning—tens change, ones stay the same—and justify using charts, number lines, or base-ten blocks.

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Unit Plan 12 (Grade 1 Math): Tens & Ones—Build, Draw, Write

Represent Grade 1 two-digit numbers to 99 by building tens/ones with base-ten blocks, drawing quick tens/ones, and writing expanded form for clear place-value understanding.

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Unit Plan 11 (Grade 1 Math): Add/Sub within 20—Word Problems

Apply Grade 1 addition/subtraction strategies to real-life word problems with unknowns in all positions; model, write equations, and check answers for reasonableness.

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Unit Plan 10 (Grade 1 Math): Subtraction within 20—Decomposing

Develop Grade 1 subtraction within 20 by using PPW, ten frames, and number lines to count back or count on, bridge to 10, and match models to precise equations.

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Unit Plan 9 (Grade 1 Math): Addition within 20—Making Ten

Build Grade 1 fluency within 20 by using ten frames and number bonds to make ten, decompose addends, and explain efficient strategies for accurate addition.

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Unit Plan 8 (Grade 1 Math): Compare Two-Digit Numbers

Compare Grade 1 two-digit numbers by tens and ones; record with >, =, <; and justify reasoning using models or number lines for clear place-value understanding.

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 1 Math): Tens & Ones—Place Value Basics

Build Grade 1 place-value understanding by bundling 10 ones into 1 ten, modeling two-digit numbers as tens and ones, and composing/decomposing to keep track of value.

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 1 Math): Count to 120 & Write Numbers

Build Grade 1 fluency to 120 by counting on and skip-counting by 10s from any number; read and write numerals with precision using tens/ones structure and 120 charts.

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 1 Math): True/False Equations & Unknowns

Determine true/false equations and find unknowns within 20 in Grade 1 using models, make-10, and count-on/back strategies to reason about “= as the same value as.”

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 1 Math): Compare & Model Problems to 20

Solve Grade 1 word problems to 20 using models and equations, understand the equal sign, find unknowns, and compare quantities with >, <, and = for clear mathematical reasoning.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 1 Math): Facts within 10—Strategies & Games

Boost Grade 1 fluency within 10 using doubles, near doubles, make-10, and count-on/count-back strategies, supported by models, games, self-checks, and clear reasoning.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 1 Math): Add & Subtract within 10

Model and solve Grade 1 story problems within 10 using pictures, tools, and equations; build efficient strategies like count on/back and doubles, explain reasoning, and self-check for accuracy.

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Unit Plan 1 (Grade 1 Math): Math Routines & Problem Solving

Build math talk, counting routines, and problem-solving perseverance in Grade 1 with story problems, number-sense tools, self-checks, and error analysis for stronger reasoning.

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Unit Plan 36 (Grade 1 ELA): Publishing Celebration & Reflection

Grade 1 publishing unit: students curate and polish a mini writing portfolio, revise with expressive language, publish digitally, and present short, clear author shares with visuals and strong word choices.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 1 ELA): Author Study – Voices & Point of View

Grade 1 literature unit: students identify who is telling the story using dialogue and pronoun clues, then compare how authors show characters’ adventures and voices across two stories.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 1 ELA): Revising & Editing for Clarity

Grade 1 language and writing unit: students revise and edit short drafts for complete sentences, capitals, punctuation, and spelling patterns, producing a clear, polished final copy.