{"id":25192,"date":"2023-03-29T15:22:25","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T03:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/?p=25192"},"modified":"2023-03-29T15:29:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T03:29:59","slug":"year-1-english-worksheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.kamiapp.com\/blog\/year-1-english-worksheets\/","title":{"rendered":"English Worksheets for Year 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to start?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When introducing reading and writing to primary school students it\u2019s best to follow the national curriculum\u2019s guidelines so that your students can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identify and use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/zrqqtfr\/articles\/zpd8ng8\">nouns<\/a> in sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form plurals of nouns correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/z2hckty\">phonics<\/a> to decode and read words containing digraphs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be comfortable using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/zr2c96f\/articles\/zh2hn9q\">prepositions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognise and use compound words in sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the sounds of different combined letters*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how the addition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/z8mxrwx\">prefixes and the subtraction of suffixes<\/a> can change the meaning of a word<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*There are 26 letters in the English alphabet which make 44 different sounds called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/zf2yf4j\/articles\/zd49bqt\">phonemes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe the best way to improve a student\u2019s reading comprehension is to make the process fun. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve made our own teaching resources and English activity worksheets for you to use when doing English activities in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English Worksheets in our library<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the list of our printable activity sheets to help improve your year group\u2019s reading comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Days of the week <\/strong>\u2014 What comes next? This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/sjWdpDWwHwhU-what-comes-next-days-of-the-week\">worksheet<\/a> is perfect for young learners to practise the days of the week and learn about sequencing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rhyming words worksheet<\/strong> \u2014 Our rhyming words <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/EH8EXEWkWn9b-rhyming-words-worksheet\">worksheet<\/a> is a fun and engaging way for children to develop their phonics skills and improve their reading and writing ability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reading comprehension worksheet<\/strong> \u2014 Our Big Red Barn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/ycb2wqK2YGbc-reading-comprehension-worksheet\">worksheet<\/a> is a great way to encourage children to expand their vocabulary and practise descriptive writing by describing animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Describing Animals <\/strong>\u2014 Our Describing Animals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/7Xh6QBYuTgZd-describing-animals-worksheet\">worksheet<\/a> is a great way to encourage children to expand their vocabulary and practise descriptive writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common exception words<\/strong> \u2014 Our common exception words <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/TFYS41CMAqVz-common-exception-words\">worksheet<\/a> is a helpful tool for children to identify common exception words which don\u2019t follow spelling patterns. This is good for students learning to read and write.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common exception words<\/strong> \u2014 Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/6Tge2g6E6r2k-common-exception-words-sentences\">worksheet<\/a> is an engaging way for students to practise using common exception words in context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real Words vs Common Exception Words<\/strong> \u2014 Our Real Words vs Common Exception Words <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/fuzKC85qM1QU-real-words-vs-common-exception-words\">template<\/a> is a great way for students to practise identifying and understanding the difference between the two types of words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Word building<\/strong> \u2014 Our Word Building <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/1sbVqi72mjED-word-building\">worksheet<\/a> is a fun and interactive way for students to practise creating words using letter tiles or written letters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verb matching<\/strong> \u2014 Our Verb Matching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/CvfBGjZnyvb4-verb-matching-worksheet\">worksheet <\/a>is a great way for students to practise identifying and matching verbs with the correct subject.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from our worksheets above, think about how else you can incorporate nouns, plurals, phonics, and compound words into your lessons. Here\u2019s an idea of how to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing English language concepts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nouns<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the students if they know what nouns are and give examples (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/library\/resources\/EH8EXEWkWn9b-rhyming-words-worksheet\">dog, cat, book, ball<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain that nouns are words that name people, places, or things.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share several nouns and ask your students to identify them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your students to create their own sentences using the nouns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plurals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Explain that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/zcgv39q\/articles\/z3dw4xs\">plurals <\/a>are used when there\u2019s more than one person, place, or thing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give examples of plurals (e.g., dogs, cats, books, balls).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the different ways to form plurals (adding -s, -es, changing the spelling).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/articles\/znrkcqt\">quiz<\/a> if your students are ready.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phonics<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Explain that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/zyfkng8\">phonics<\/a> is the relationship between letters and sounds in words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show flashcards with pictures and words and ask the students to read the words using phonics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compound Words<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Explain that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/zcgv39q\/articles\/z38t6fr\">compound words<\/a> are made up of two or more words that have a combined meaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show examples of compound words (e.g., basketball, toothbrush, bookshelf).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to start? 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