Week at a Glance for September 7-11, 2020
Math: This week we will continue our work in Chapter 1 of our GoMath! textbook. We will write numbers up to 1,000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. We will use virtual manipulatives in class, and your child can use these at home too, if needed. Here is the link to access them. On Friday we will spend some time reviewing using the iPads and some IXL practice problems.
Science: We will begin our Mystery Science curriculum this week. Each session focuses on a question. This week’s lessons include identifying animals using different characteristics and identifying frog sounds in different environments.
Language Arts: This week during Writing Workshop, we will continue to focus on the genre of Narrative Writing. We will especially focus on describing specific characteristics, actions, and thoughts of characters. We will continue to build on our grammar skill from last week of identifying and writing complete sentences. We will focus more on what subjects and predicates are and identifying complete sentences that have them.
Reading: This week, we will focus on describing details about the setting and characters with several different class read aloud texts. We will continue to learn additional Amazing Words related to the words from this past week, and practice fluency with our High Frequency Sight Words. The spelling list will either review or extend the CVC pattern (based on how your child did on his/her test on Friday) with the goal of applying our spelling patterns from class to more words that we read and write. We will also continue our discussions of a Picture of the Day to work on making observations and inferences.
Social Studies: This week in Social Studies, we will start Chapter 1 in our My World textbooks. We will explore and discuss changes in history from the past to the present, and the essential question of How does life change throughout history?
Religion: This week we will describe Jesus as God’s gift to us. We will discuss giving and receiving gifts. The vocabulary words for this session are: Blessed Sacrament, consecration, tabernacle, and genuflect. We will also learn about how Jesus’ birth was a gift for all God’s people.
Tests and Quizzes:
Additional Reminders:
Here is the Homework for 9/21/20
Read 20 minutes - complete the 9/1 row on the Reading Log. (Students can keep this in their homework folders so I can check and see their progress each day.)
GoMath 1.2 homework pages 23-24 *Please help make sure your child completes this in pencil.*
Continue practicing Spelling words for Friday's Spelling test.
Reminders:
Welcome back!
Here is the homework for tonight. (Students can expect similar homework each night.)
*Please help make sure your child completes this in pencil.*
(The list is below, and your child is bringing home a hard copy today).
Spelling List CVC (short vowel words):
Reminders:
Week at a Glance
Week of August 31-September 4, 2020
Math: We will start Chapter 1 in our Go Math! textbook. This week will include topics related to number sense with lessons on even and odd numbers, place value for two-digit numbers, and writing numbers in expanded form.
Religion: We will start using our Religion textbook with lessons on God’s creation. We will explore different ways to care for God’s creation, and observe a weekly art print.
Reading: This week we will dive into our Reading Street textbooks with a story called The Twin Club. We will be focusing on the comprehension strategy of identifying important story elements such as characters, plot, and setting to support understanding of the story. The spelling list is closed syllable (short vowel) words. We will be completing a “Picture of the Day” activity, everyday to focus on the skill of noticing details and making inferences.
Language Arts: We will begin the Trimester long unit of Narrative writing this week while we practice building details involving characters. We will also work on identifying complete sentences. We will begin work in the Sunform Handwriting book as well.
Science/Social Studies: will begin after Labor Day
Reminders:
Week of August 24-28, 2019
Welcome back to a new school year! The teachers have all been working hard to prepare our rooms to welcome our new groups of students. During the first week of school we will mostly be focusing on activities that build community, establishing rules, and practicing procedures. Starting next week (once we have gotten into more of a routine), I will begin to post more of our content objectives for the different subjects. I am looking forward to the start of a new school year and meeting your child!
Reminders:
Tuesday, August 25th (9-11am): Orientation for in-person learners