Information and Society: Grade 1 Overall Expectations By the end of Grade 1, students will: analyze and evaluate the nature and importance of information in personal life and society; demonstrate an understanding of varied ways of organizing and storing information; demonstrate an understanding of varied ways of creating and communicating information; transfer information skills and knowledge to enrich personal life and contribute to society.

Expectations in Specific Areas
Reasoning	Organizing
By the end of Grade 1, students will: - define what information is in everyday life - identify the qualities of good information such as accuracy and use	By the end of Grade 1, students will: - recognize the meaning of signs and symbols in everyday life - identify ways information is organized at home and school
Communicating	Applying
By the end of Grade 1, students will: - identify the variety of ways to communicate information - describe how stories and books communicate information	By the end of Grade 1, students will: - discover the work of authors and illustrators in simple fiction and non-fiction texts for pleasure and understanding - write, listen and present information to express thoughts and feelings - connect stories to personal experiences