Based on the 1998 Arkansas State Language Arts Framework, this sample curriculum model for grade one language arts is divided into sections focusing on writing; listening, speaking, and viewing; and reading. Each section lists standards; benchmarks; assessments; and strategies/activities. The reading section itself is divided into print awareness; phonological awareness/decoding/vocabulary; comprehension; fluency; and literary response. Writing standards include moving from visual and spoken experiences to written language through positive modeling. An example of a writing benchmark has students applying phonetic skills and writing skills learned through interactive writing to record observations. A suggested writing strategy uses shared reading of books to show the relationship between written and spoken language. A standard for listening, speaking, and viewing focuses on listening for a variety of purposes, such as enjoyment, information, and details. A corresponding benchmark has students state their purpose for listening. A suggested listening strategy encourages teachers to provide opportunities several times a day for students to listen for a variety of purposes. Reading standards include recognizing and associating letters and sounds. A benchmark for this standard is for students to name and identify each letter of the alphabet. An example of a reading strategy uses the whole-part-whole sequence for teaching phonics. Assessments for the three areas include teacher made tests and samples of student writing. (PM)