First Grade Newsletter
October 2-6th
Literacy
Reading Street: Unit 1
Main selection: Sam, Come Back!
Weekly Question: What do pets need?
Amazing Words: need, tickle, responsibility, faithful,
responsibility, shelter, fetch, cuddle,
heel
High-Frequency Words: come, in, my, on, way
Phonics Target: Short 'a', -ck (rock)
Amazing Words: need, tickle, responsibility, faithful,
responsibility, shelter, fetch, cuddle,
heel
High-Frequency Words: come, in, my, on, way
Phonics Target: Short 'a', -ck (rock)
Comprehension skills: character, setting
Comprehension strategy: monitor/clarify
Comprehension strategy: monitor/clarify
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Reading Street Parent Connection:
Reading Street Parent Connection:
- Unit 1 Family Talk letter for concept conversation starters and 6 week overview of the unit. (Sent home Oct. 3rd)
- Family Times gives various activities that can be done at home that connect to the concept we're learning this week.
- Practice reading phonics and sight words for Unit 1, Week 1 (first column only).
Fundations: Unit 2 (Week 1 of 2)
Students will...
- Manipulate the beginning, middle, and end sounds of words
- Blend and read words with three sounds, including short vowel sounds
- Segment and spell words with three sounds, including short vowel sounds
- Begin learning sentence dictation starting with capitalization, punctuation (period), and proofreading steps
- Sight words: the, of, and
Math in Focus
Chapter 2
Number bonds
**Chapter Test on Wednesday, October 4th**
Thinking Skills
- Analyzing parts and a whole
- Deduction
Problem Solving Strategies
- Act it Out
- Guess and Check
**Chapter Test on Wednesday, October 4th**
Thinking Skills
- Analyzing parts and a whole
- Deduction
Problem Solving Strategies
- Act it Out
- Guess and Check
Objectives
- Identify the use for number bonds (to show parts and a
whole)
- Use different math materials to find number bonds, such as
connector cubes and math balance
- - Find different number bonds for numbers to 10
- - Understand there are more than one set of parts for a whole
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- - Understand there are more than one set of parts for a whole
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Science
Living vs. Non- Living & Lifecycles-
This week we will continue to build on the students' knowledge of
living and non-living things by discussing plant lifecycles
(specifically pumpkins). Students will take part in read alouds, cutting
and gluing activities, writing activities and even taking a field
trip!
The class will be taking a field trip to the Topsfield Fair where the students will see baby chicks, prize worth vegetables and fruits, farm animals, an elephant, and much more!
The class will be taking a field trip to the Topsfield Fair where the students will see baby chicks, prize worth vegetables and fruits, farm animals, an elephant, and much more!
Social Studies
We will be focusing on what pets need through our weekly readings. This week the children will work to answer the question, "What do pets need?"
In
Second Steps, we will continue to learn how to be assertive when
learning for the fourth and final Skill for Learning. I encourage the
students to use the skills that they have learned about throughout their
day and find the strategy that works best for them.
Specialists
MONDAY: Music
TUESDAY: EARLY RELEASE
WEDNESDAY: Music
THURSDAY: P.E.; Topsfield Fair field trip
FRIDAY: Art, Music
Writing Workshop
Framing Your Thoughts
Last week we focused on reviewing the subject of a sentence, examples of different subjects, and reviewing predicate (verb) of 'barebone sentences'. This week students will continue to build barebone sentences and add to their subject word banks. There will be whole group discussion and brainstorming, partner discussion activities, and individual writing activities.
Six Traits of Writing~ Ideas
This week I will be reading Go Away Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley. The students will be asked to draw the monster's features with each step that the book gives them without knowing what they are drawing until the very end. Once they have drawn the monster from the book, they will be asked to draw a monster of their own as well as three or four steps that makes their monster unique and would help someone identify the monster. This lesson is to help students see how strong and specific details are important to see the whole picture.
Magic Camera
Last week the students went over the five senses (sight, scent, sound, taste, and touch). We discussed words associated with the different senses and experiences students have had where they observed with their eyes, ears, nose, mouth or skin. This week we will be taking a sensory walk through and around the school to practice using our senses with our magic sense cameras. Each student will have a chance to discuss what they observe and reflect on what they saw on our walk. During this week's walks, we will be focusing on sight, sound, and smell.
Last week we focused on reviewing the subject of a sentence, examples of different subjects, and reviewing predicate (verb) of 'barebone sentences'. This week students will continue to build barebone sentences and add to their subject word banks. There will be whole group discussion and brainstorming, partner discussion activities, and individual writing activities.
Six Traits of Writing~ Ideas
This week I will be reading Go Away Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley. The students will be asked to draw the monster's features with each step that the book gives them without knowing what they are drawing until the very end. Once they have drawn the monster from the book, they will be asked to draw a monster of their own as well as three or four steps that makes their monster unique and would help someone identify the monster. This lesson is to help students see how strong and specific details are important to see the whole picture.
Magic Camera
Last week the students went over the five senses (sight, scent, sound, taste, and touch). We discussed words associated with the different senses and experiences students have had where they observed with their eyes, ears, nose, mouth or skin. This week we will be taking a sensory walk through and around the school to practice using our senses with our magic sense cameras. Each student will have a chance to discuss what they observe and reflect on what they saw on our walk. During this week's walks, we will be focusing on sight, sound, and smell.
Parent Reminders
1.
Parent/Teacher
Conferences—Thank you to everyone who signed up for conferences at Meet the Teacher Night. You will be receiving a confirmation slip with the date and time you signed up for. I
will be sending home a slip about available times on October 26th and
November 9th for those who were unable to sign up. If none of the dates & times work for you, please
send a note in
with dates & times that work for you.
2.
Topsfield
Fair Field Trip
(Oct. 5)- We are all set and ready to go to the fair on Thursday!
Please make sure your child has a bagged lunch with their name on it, no
glass, and nut-free food. If your child needs school lunch, please send in a note on Wednesday, Oct.4th. Also
make sure your child has appropriate clothing on for being outside in
chilly weather (sweatshirt, pants, sneakers, etc.). Please have them wear their PURPLE field day shirt from last year or just wear a purple shirt. We will be leaving
the school at 9:15 a.m. and returning at 1:30p.m.
3.
Scholastic book order- The October catalog was sent home on Friday. October's orders will be due on Friday, October 13th, so
that I can get your autumn books to you in time for fall festivities.
4. Wish List-
Thank you for your donations!
5. The school has a half day on Tuesday, October 3rd. Please send in a note if your child's after school pick up is different than normal. Thank you!
6. Our class will be going to the library on Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
7. If you are looking to get your CORI done, please go to the main office at Blackburn Drive. Thank you for your support of our class!
8. Match the Numbers! Math Homework Activity- Today I sent home with students a set of math cards, a sandwich bag, and directions for Match the Numbers! math game. This activity is to help build number fluency and strengthen students' foundational math skills with numbers 1-10. Please keep the cards in the plastic bag for safe keeping because we will be using these cards for different activities throughout the coming weeks. If you need another copy, please let me know and I will send one home with your child.
9. Dialogue Journals- Journals will be sent home on Wednesday, October 4th. Students' first entry is due on Friday, October 6th. Please let me know if your student needs extra time to complete their entry over the weekend.
5. The school has a half day on Tuesday, October 3rd. Please send in a note if your child's after school pick up is different than normal. Thank you!
6. Our class will be going to the library on Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
7. If you are looking to get your CORI done, please go to the main office at Blackburn Drive. Thank you for your support of our class!
8. Match the Numbers! Math Homework Activity- Today I sent home with students a set of math cards, a sandwich bag, and directions for Match the Numbers! math game. This activity is to help build number fluency and strengthen students' foundational math skills with numbers 1-10. Please keep the cards in the plastic bag for safe keeping because we will be using these cards for different activities throughout the coming weeks. If you need another copy, please let me know and I will send one home with your child.
9. Dialogue Journals- Journals will be sent home on Wednesday, October 4th. Students' first entry is due on Friday, October 6th. Please let me know if your student needs extra time to complete their entry over the weekend.
Have an excellent week!
Miss Biggar
Homework
Daily Practice
Letter/Number formation
Reading Log with Comprehension Questions
Match the Numbers!
Daily Practice
Letter/Number formation
Reading Log with Comprehension Questions
Match the Numbers!
Monday: Reading Log (due on Friday)
Tuesday: Match the Numbers! Math Activity
Thursday: Dialogue Journal Entry #1 (due on Friday)
Tuesday: Match the Numbers! Math Activity
Thursday: Dialogue Journal Entry #1 (due on Friday)
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