First Grade Newsletter
April 23rd-27th
Literacy
Reading Street: Unit 5 Week 1
Main selection: Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!
Weekly Question: When does a problem need a clever solution?
Amazing Words: predicament, furious, grumpy, clever, intend, exhausted, batter, griddle
High-Frequency Words: along, behind, eyes, never, pulling, toward
Phonics Target: Dipthong ow, ou (town, loud); final syllable -le (able)
Amazing Words: predicament, furious, grumpy, clever, intend, exhausted, batter, griddle
High-Frequency Words: along, behind, eyes, never, pulling, toward
Phonics Target: Dipthong ow, ou (town, loud); final syllable -le (able)
Comprehension skills: Character, setting, plot
Comprehension strategy: Monitor and Clarify
Comprehension strategy: Monitor and Clarify
Genres: Animal Fantasy, Folk Tale
Written Expression: Predicate Expander "How" (Dogs excitedly bark.)
Reading Street Parent Connection:
Written Expression: Predicate Expander "How" (Dogs excitedly bark.)
Reading Street Parent Connection:
- Unit 5 Family talk letter for concept conversation starters and 6-week overview of the unit. (Sent home April 23rd)
- Practice reading words (see white sheet sent home Monday, April 23rd) for Unit 5, Week 1 (first column).
Fundations: Unit 12, Week 1
Students will learn about...
- Multi-syllabic words (cactus)
- Trick Words: people, month, little, been
Math in Focus
Chapter 13
**Chapter 13 Test on Wednesday, April 25th**
Addition and Subtraction to 40
**Chapter 13 Test on Wednesday, April 25th**
Addition and Subtraction to 40
Pre-requisite skills: Adding by making a 10, Adding and subtracting by grouping into 10s/1s, Relate addition and subtraction facts
Thinking Skills
- Analyzing parts and whole
Problem Solving Strategies
- Use a diagram/model
- Work backward
Objectives
- Add a two-digit number and a one-digit number with/without regrouping
- Add 2 two-digit numbers with/without regrouping
Thinking Skills
- Analyzing parts and whole
Problem Solving Strategies
- Use a diagram/model
- Work backward
Objectives
- Add a two-digit number and a one-digit number with/without regrouping
- Add 2 two-digit numbers with/without regrouping
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Science
Backyard Growers Enrichment
Last week students learned about the benefits and positives of farm to table foods as well as setting up a bean experiment. Students took beans, a damp paper towel, and a clear Ziploc bag to set up their experiment. The students' 'bean observers' are hanging in our classroom windows for students to observe the changes (if any) that happen over a period of time. This week students will learn the five things plants need in order to grow.
Last week students learned about the benefits and positives of farm to table foods as well as setting up a bean experiment. Students took beans, a damp paper towel, and a clear Ziploc bag to set up their experiment. The students' 'bean observers' are hanging in our classroom windows for students to observe the changes (if any) that happen over a period of time. This week students will learn the five things plants need in order to grow.
Social Studies
Second Steps- The week before vacation we learned how to handle name calling using our calming down strategy. This week we will be going over our problem solving strategies.
Specialists
MONDAY: Music; Library
TUESDAY: P.E.
WEDNESDAY: Music
THURSDAY: P.E.; Backyard Growers
FRIDAY: Art; Music
Writing Workshop
This week students will continue to work on their how-to books that we had to put on hold for a couple of weeks. Most students are completing their rough drafts and conferencing with me on their sentences. Each student's writing continues to improve as the weeks go on. Keep up the great work first graders!
Also our class received letters back from our pen pals this week! We will be reading and responding to our pen pals to try and get to know them better. We cannot wait!
This week students will continue to work on their how-to books that we had to put on hold for a couple of weeks. Most students are completing their rough drafts and conferencing with me on their sentences. Each student's writing continues to improve as the weeks go on. Keep up the great work first graders!
Also our class received letters back from our pen pals this week! We will be reading and responding to our pen pals to try and get to know them better. We cannot wait!
1. Our library time is Mondays at 1 p.m. Please have books brought back to school by the Friday before or Monday morning.
2. Reading passages are due on Thursday. Reading Street Word Lists are due on Friday.
3. "Reading is thinking!" The most important part of your child's reading blog is the discussion they have with you about the books. Please mark down which questions you discuss. Thanks!
4. Each student needs to bring in a snack everyday to school. If this is not possible for you, please let me know and we can work something out.Thank you!
5. "Poem in Your Pocket Day" is Friday, April 27th. It is also favorite book character day so dress up like your favorite book character. Students will be choosing a poem to keep in their special pocket that we'll be making in class. They'll get to share it with anyone who asks them. It should be a really fun literacy day!
6. Anyone ready to be checked in for Math Facts? Just send in a note and I'll check in with your child. Thanks!
7. Wish List: paper towels and wet wipes
8. Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Next week, the first grade team will be sending home a newsletter about some exciting things we'll be doing to wrap up the school year. Stay tuned!
Enjoy the last week of April!
Miss Biggar
Homework for the Week
Daily
Reading Words (Phonics/Sight)
Reading Log (with discussion questions)
Number/Letter Formation
Number/Letter Formation
Math Number Sense Games
Coin Games
Coin Games
This week's homework:
Reading Log (due on Friday)
Review Math Activity (due on Friday) [Sent home on Tuesday]
Dialogue Journal (due on Friday) [Sent home on Wednesday]
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