This is a thematic unit for first grade. It includes activities for phonics, reading, writing, social studies, science, math, and STEAM.Included in this unit:-Hungry for digraphs- sort for beginning digraphs ch, sh, th, and wh-R-controlled vowel sharks- differentiated word building activity for r-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, and ur)-Resources for read aloud: If Sharks Disappeared- if/then pocket chart cards, cause and effect graphic organizer, two writing prompts-Resources for read aloud: