Some of the skills might include basic phonics like letter recognition and simple sound - letter associations. For example, students learn to recognize the letters 'a', 'b', 'c' etc. and the sounds they make.
The main themes often include family, friendship and simple adventures. For example, stories might talk about a child's day with their family or making new friends at school.
We can learn basic language skills like simple vocabulary and sentence structures. For example, we can find common words used in daily life and how to form short, easy sentences.
Well, one way is to look up new words. As you read 1st grade stories, there might be some simple words you don't know yet. Make a list of them and find their meanings. Also, try to understand the main idea of each story. It could be about a fun adventure or a simple life lesson. Another tip is to discuss the stories with someone, like a friend or a family member. They might have different perspectives that can help you understand the stories better.
They can make reading more fun. 1st grade graphic novels usually have simple text and big pictures. Kids are attracted to the pictures and this makes them more willing to read the words. For example, in 'Dog Man', the pictures help kids understand the action and the humor in the story.