Grade 1 Student Book (single) Student books feature: colourful layouts, clear directions, and delightful characters; word lists with high-frequency and high-utility words; built-in phonemic awareness and phonics activities; kid-friendly learning devices: Memory Jogger, Spelling Sleuth, and Fun with Words; study activities to direct students to the dictionary or thesaurus Student book approved for use in Ontario schools 1998, Grade 1 Language Arts (English).