This second in a series of seven related teaching guides that together outline a public school district's English language arts curriculum for kindergarten through grade six focuses on a course of study for grade one. The guide explains the district's overall philosophy and teaching goals and the philosophy behind the development of a curriculum that emphasizes the importance of language arts as a process that should be interwoven with every curriculum area. Also presented are a curriculum diagram, a scope and sequence chart, a summary of first grade aims, and resources for the first grade teacher. The major part of the guide presents additional resources, activities, and teaching techniques that emphasize concepts such as perception, listening, speaking, and writing. Extensive appendixes offer other resources, including a library program guide, suggestions for oral and written reports, lists of recommended films and books, and a selection of practices used by teachers in the district. (AEA)