Distinguish between long and short vowel sounds in one‑syllable words.
TEKS 1.2Aiii bridges prior learning and next steps in English Language Arts, keeping Long/short vowels coherent across the year.
For Grade 1, this standard focuses on Long/short vowels and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 1.2Aiii.
Standard 1.2Aiii describes the essential skills and understandings for Long/short vowels in Grade 1. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 1.2Aiii.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 1.2Aiii.
