I am happy to report that all the students are on the nice list! Not a naughty one in the bunch!
This week we have been working on our -ar words so we have been sounding a bit piratical! We have also worked on author's purpose (Why did the author write the story? To entertain us or to give us information?). We have been sequencing stories, as well and will soon get into suffixes such as ed and ing.
In Math, we have started word problems featuring subtraction and will concentrate on figuring out what a word problem is asking us. Should we add or subtract?
In Social Studies we are working on celebrations around the world and, so far, have talked about the Feast of Saint Nicholas, St. Lucia Day, and will soon discuss Hannukah, Las Posadas and Christmas. We have also talked a bit about Ancient Egypt as part of our discussion on Mummies in the Morning. (BTW If you are looking for a great Christmas present for your child, the Magic Tree House books are excellent!)
Next week, on Monday December 19, Dr. Linn, the Colonial Superintendent, will be in our class discussing college. For our students to have a better life in the future, higher education is key.., I expect that all of my students will go to college (and I tell them that constantly) so I expect to have to go to quite a few graduations in 15 or 16 years!
On Tuesday, in the afternoon, we will be making some sort of holiday craft. I could use a volunteer or two to help the kids (not just your child!) and me. If you have some availability, please email me. Be warned, it may include paint.
On Wednesday, December 21, we have our pajama party and will watch a holiday themed movie (plus, if I can get it together, have some some sort of treat) in the afternoon.
There is no school from December 22 until January 3.
After school resumes, our 2nd Marking Period will end on January 13. Expectations are that students will read 30 words correct per minute with 1 or fewer errors and will be able to retell what they read. They will also exhibit reading comprehension by knowing and using their High Frequency words in sentences and be able to sequence a story (first, then, next, finally), understand an authors purpose, be able to identify details in a story and compare and contrast characters and events.
In Writing, students need to understand punctuation and use it appropriately. The also need to use capital letters appropriately and write at least 4 sentences with legible handwriting and spacing on a topic. Students should also reread their writing and edit where appropriate.
In Math, they should find at least six, two number combinations of numbers that add up to 15, can add and subtract and can solve story problems.
In Social Studies students should understand and explain needs and wants and understand and explain how different cultures celebrate holidays.
In Science, after the break, we will be starting our unit on solids and liquids and students should be able to discuss the properties of both.
Next week and for the Christmas break there will be no homework. I will send home an optional fluency packet and some math problems for your child to complete if you would like them to. They do not need to be returned.
Activities can also be found on education city and on other sites on-line.
This week we have been working on our -ar words so we have been sounding a bit piratical! We have also worked on author's purpose (Why did the author write the story? To entertain us or to give us information?). We have been sequencing stories, as well and will soon get into suffixes such as ed and ing.
In Math, we have started word problems featuring subtraction and will concentrate on figuring out what a word problem is asking us. Should we add or subtract?
In Social Studies we are working on celebrations around the world and, so far, have talked about the Feast of Saint Nicholas, St. Lucia Day, and will soon discuss Hannukah, Las Posadas and Christmas. We have also talked a bit about Ancient Egypt as part of our discussion on Mummies in the Morning. (BTW If you are looking for a great Christmas present for your child, the Magic Tree House books are excellent!)
Next week, on Monday December 19, Dr. Linn, the Colonial Superintendent, will be in our class discussing college. For our students to have a better life in the future, higher education is key.., I expect that all of my students will go to college (and I tell them that constantly) so I expect to have to go to quite a few graduations in 15 or 16 years!
On Tuesday, in the afternoon, we will be making some sort of holiday craft. I could use a volunteer or two to help the kids (not just your child!) and me. If you have some availability, please email me. Be warned, it may include paint.
On Wednesday, December 21, we have our pajama party and will watch a holiday themed movie (plus, if I can get it together, have some some sort of treat) in the afternoon.
There is no school from December 22 until January 3.
After school resumes, our 2nd Marking Period will end on January 13. Expectations are that students will read 30 words correct per minute with 1 or fewer errors and will be able to retell what they read. They will also exhibit reading comprehension by knowing and using their High Frequency words in sentences and be able to sequence a story (first, then, next, finally), understand an authors purpose, be able to identify details in a story and compare and contrast characters and events.
In Writing, students need to understand punctuation and use it appropriately. The also need to use capital letters appropriately and write at least 4 sentences with legible handwriting and spacing on a topic. Students should also reread their writing and edit where appropriate.
In Math, they should find at least six, two number combinations of numbers that add up to 15, can add and subtract and can solve story problems.
In Social Studies students should understand and explain needs and wants and understand and explain how different cultures celebrate holidays.
In Science, after the break, we will be starting our unit on solids and liquids and students should be able to discuss the properties of both.
Next week and for the Christmas break there will be no homework. I will send home an optional fluency packet and some math problems for your child to complete if you would like them to. They do not need to be returned.
Activities can also be found on education city and on other sites on-line.