Grade 1 Alphabetizing and Research | Daily Practice

Grade 1 Alphabetical Order and Research: Daily Practice

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Complete the questions after each lesson. An adult may read instructions, but should not give answers during independent checks. Print or Save as PDF for a non-fillable copy.

Day 1: Alphabetical Order: First Letters

1. Alphabetize cat, ant, dog, bee.
2. Alphabetize moon, sun, star, cloud.
3. Which comes first alphabetically, river or pond?
4. Why can’t the first letter alone decide between dog and duck?

Private record: independent correct __; support __; source attribution __; date __.

Day 2: Alphabetical Order: Second Letters

1. Alphabetize dog, dig, dug.
2. Alphabetize map, mop, mud.
3. Alphabetize seed, sand, sit.
4. Which comes first, boat or bell? Name the deciding letter.
5. Extension: What must you compare to sort cap and cat?

Private record: independent correct __; support __; source attribution __; date __.

Day 3: Research from Two Provided Sources

1. State the research question.
2. Name two conditions from Source A.
3. What happened by Thursday in fictional Source B?
4. Describe an actual experience with plants, or state that you have none.
5. Name which source supports one answer and ask one question still unanswered.

Private record: independent correct __; support __; source attribution __; date __.

Day 4: Write, Revise, and Share Privately with Digital Tools

1. Type two or three factual sentences answering the seed question, naming Source A.
2. Make and label an original seed drawing.
3. Revise one spelling, punctuation, clarity or factual detail.
4. Use an adult-approved private save, export, or print workflow.
5. Explain two privacy safeguards.

Private record: independent correct __; support __; source attribution __; date __.

Day 5: Independent Alphabetizing and Research Review

1. Alphabetize ant, drum, cat, bee.
2. Alphabetize bear, bird, boat.
3. Name two things libraries may help visitors do according to Source C.
4. Does Source C give opening hours for your nearest library? Explain.
5. Write two complete sourced sentences about libraries and name Source C.
6. With an adult, save or print privately and explain one safety rule.

Private record: independent correct __; support __; source attribution __; date __.