January 22nd-26th Newsletter

First Grade Newsletter

January 22nd-26th

Literacy

Reading Street: Unit 3 Week 2

Main selection:  Ruby in Her Own Time

Weekly Question:  What do we learn as we grow and change?
Amazing Words: attempt, event, timeline, famous, flatter, correct, lovely, common
High-Frequency Words: any, enough, ever, every, own, sure, were
Phonics Target: Consonant Patterns ng, nk (hang; pink); Compound Words

Comprehension skills: Compare and Contrast
Comprehension strategy: Inferring

Genres:  Animal Fantasy
Written Expression: Predicate Expander "How" (People cheer loudly!)
Reading Street Parent Connection:

• Unit 3 Family talk letter for concept conversation starters and 6-week overview of the unit. (Sent home January 10th)
• Practice reading words (see white sheet sent home Friday) for Unit 3, Week 2 (second column). Please return sheet by Friday, January 26th for students to be tested on Week 2 words. 

Fundations: Unit 8, Week 1

Students will learn about...

• Consonant blends and segmenting and spelling words with four sounds
• Sight Words: could, would, should

Math in Focus

Chapter 8

Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20

Prerequisite skills: Add/Subtract 0, use fact families to solve problems, addition facts (expanded form 10 + __, compare numbers to 19)
Thinking Skills
- Analyzing parts and whole

Problem Solving Strategies  
                                     - Guess and Check
                                     - Solve part of the problem

           Objectives

                                    - Use different strategies to add 1- and 2- digit numbers.
                 - Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number with and without regrouping. 
                 - Solve real world problems
       We are beginning to do some explicit instruction around money. We will begin by identifying coins by name and how much they are worth.  

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Science

Physical Science Unit

Light and Sound Waves
     This week students will finish their recording sheets for the drum and rice experiment. They will also be conducting a vibration experiment with a cup of water and shoe box drum. After discussing their findings, students will record what they found. 

    

Social Studies

   We are beginning our Economics Unit this
week by developing an understanding of our 4
basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, love) and
the difference between needs and wants.

 Specialists

MONDAY: Music; Library

TUESDAY: P.E.

WEDNESDAY: Music

THURSDAY: P.E.

FRIDAY: Art; Music

Writing Workshop

Framing Your Thoughts ~ Winter Barebone Sentence Book
     This week students will finish their winter barebone sentence and complete the final draft with a detailed illustration
      We will continue to practice writing how-to pieces. 

     

                   Parent Reminders

1. We went to library today. Make sure to return books by Friday or Monday morning!
2. We are beginning our Economics Unit this week by developing an understanding of our 4 basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, love) and the difference between needs and wants.
3.Wish list- Clorox wipes. tissues, and paper towels. 
    4. Math Facts—Thank you for the feedback about how the practice is going at home. I have received a few notes about who is ready to be checked so I’ll do that this
week. Even if you feel your child has mastered this skill, please continue to practice these facts at home to build their automaticity. This week the focus will be on doubles facts (2+2=4, 3+3=6, 4+4=8, etc.) and double +1 rule (3+2=5, 1+2=3, 3+4=7, 4+5=9, etc.). I will be checking in with each student's progress with +0 and +1 rules. 
5. Scholastic Book Club: February book catalogs will be going home with students this week. Please your orders and money by Friday, February 2nd!

Have a fantastic week! 

Miss Biggar

Homework for the Week

 Daily

Reading Words (Phonics/Sight)

Reading Log (with discussion questions)
Number/Letter Formation
Number Sense Math Games

This week's homework:

Monday:  Reading Log (due on Friday)

Tuesday: Math Fact Practice-Focus: Doubles & Doubles +1 Rule  (Daily)

Wednesday: Dialogue Journal (due on Friday) [Sent home on Wednesday]