Reading
Readers read for a variety of reasons. This week we will be looking at two of those reasons. Readers read for entertainment and enjoyment and they also read to learn new information. As we read a variety of texts about fall, pumpkins, and other seasonal subjects, students will be discussing the purpose the author had in mind for them as readers. They will be able to share new information that they have learned and will also be able to share how the stories connected to their lives. When reading with your child, pause to talk about the purpose the author had for you, the reader.
Writing
We continue to work at making our writing "readable" to our audience. We have already discussed making it look nice, using spaces appropriately between letters and words, and using capital letters and ending punctuation. While we will continue to build on those concepts, we will be encouraging students to also use the known words from the Word Wall in our classroom. They should be utilizing the chart of known words in their Writing Workshop folder, and should be trying various spelling strategies that have been introduced. We will be doing short journal entries this week to practice these skills. Students will be writing about their past weekend, a visit to a special place, and about a time they were really happy about something. Talk with your child about some possible ideas for these writings this week.
Word Work
List 1- and, saw, put, like
List 2-with, very, make, came
Both groups will be working on the patterns of -eg, -ug, -ig.
Please continue to review previously learned words.
Math
Students will be working on identifying numbers that are one and two more than a given number, and numbers that are one and two less than a given number. They will be using tens frames to build numbers that are plus1 and plus 2, minus 1 and minus 2, through 20. Students will be learning a game called "Five to Win" where they will be asked to identify numbers that are +1 and +2, or -1 and -2 through 100. You can help your child with this concept by playing an oral game. Say this phrase and ask your child to complete the missing number, "The number before _____ (parent chooses a number) is ______." (Student says the missing number.) You can also do this with 2 more as well. The game can also be played with saying numbers that are 1 or 2 less than a given number.
Social Studies
We have begun a study of history. Last week we viewed a short clip about how time can be divided into the past, the present, and the future. This week we will be talking about what a museum is and what a curator's job is. We will be talking about what basic needs all human beings have and how those needs are met. We will begin to compare how those needs were met in the past to how they are met today. A variety of texts will be read to help students connect the past to the present. Two letters were sent home on Friday. Please don't worry about the deadline for sending in any artifacts that would enhance this study. We would welcome anything and any time. Apologies for any confusions. Also, we would welcome any materials for our upcoming project at any time as well. Thank you so much for your support!
Other Notes:
Please sign up for a Fall Conference time. The dates and times are available online.
Thanks PTO for the great Walk-A-Thon celebration!
No School for students on Friday, COI Day for teachers.
Readers read for a variety of reasons. This week we will be looking at two of those reasons. Readers read for entertainment and enjoyment and they also read to learn new information. As we read a variety of texts about fall, pumpkins, and other seasonal subjects, students will be discussing the purpose the author had in mind for them as readers. They will be able to share new information that they have learned and will also be able to share how the stories connected to their lives. When reading with your child, pause to talk about the purpose the author had for you, the reader.
Writing
We continue to work at making our writing "readable" to our audience. We have already discussed making it look nice, using spaces appropriately between letters and words, and using capital letters and ending punctuation. While we will continue to build on those concepts, we will be encouraging students to also use the known words from the Word Wall in our classroom. They should be utilizing the chart of known words in their Writing Workshop folder, and should be trying various spelling strategies that have been introduced. We will be doing short journal entries this week to practice these skills. Students will be writing about their past weekend, a visit to a special place, and about a time they were really happy about something. Talk with your child about some possible ideas for these writings this week.
Word Work
List 1- and, saw, put, like
List 2-with, very, make, came
Both groups will be working on the patterns of -eg, -ug, -ig.
Please continue to review previously learned words.
Math
Students will be working on identifying numbers that are one and two more than a given number, and numbers that are one and two less than a given number. They will be using tens frames to build numbers that are plus1 and plus 2, minus 1 and minus 2, through 20. Students will be learning a game called "Five to Win" where they will be asked to identify numbers that are +1 and +2, or -1 and -2 through 100. You can help your child with this concept by playing an oral game. Say this phrase and ask your child to complete the missing number, "The number before _____ (parent chooses a number) is ______." (Student says the missing number.) You can also do this with 2 more as well. The game can also be played with saying numbers that are 1 or 2 less than a given number.
Social Studies
We have begun a study of history. Last week we viewed a short clip about how time can be divided into the past, the present, and the future. This week we will be talking about what a museum is and what a curator's job is. We will be talking about what basic needs all human beings have and how those needs are met. We will begin to compare how those needs were met in the past to how they are met today. A variety of texts will be read to help students connect the past to the present. Two letters were sent home on Friday. Please don't worry about the deadline for sending in any artifacts that would enhance this study. We would welcome anything and any time. Apologies for any confusions. Also, we would welcome any materials for our upcoming project at any time as well. Thank you so much for your support!
Other Notes:
Please sign up for a Fall Conference time. The dates and times are available online.
Thanks PTO for the great Walk-A-Thon celebration!
No School for students on Friday, COI Day for teachers.