Week at a Glance

September 9th - September 13th

ELA

To practice letter- keyword- sound for consonants: l, h, k, v, w, y, x, z, qu
To practice correct letter formation
To practice sound recognition
To understand that reading a book multiple times for different purposes helps readers better understand and enjoy the story
To discuss that different readers enjoy different types of books
Distinguish between what Thomas imagines and what is real in Thomas and the LIbrary Lady.
Write a narrative retelling of Thomas and the Library Lady that shows how library books change life for Thomas.
Develop vocabulary knowledge of the word imagination.

MATH

Use counters to make sums of 6 and 7 in different ways.
Use counters to make sums of 8 in different ways.
Use counters to make sums of 9 in different ways.
Use a ten-frame and counters to make sums of 10 in different ways.
Identify missing parts of 10.

SCIENCE

In this Read-Along lesson, Jada explores why her shadow changes over the course of a day at the beach. The lesson includes a short exercise where students act out the movement of shadows with their bodies. Students trace their shadows using colored chalk and track the shadow’s changes throughout the day.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Identify students’ responsibilities to one another in the school community.
Identify the benefits of four ways of cooperating in school.
Explain what it means to play fairly and be a good sport.

RELIGION

Tell that God is Father to all of us.
Explain that we show love for one another in many ways.
Identify the Bible as God’s message to us.
Tell that God the Father sent his only Son, Jesus, to teach us how much God loves us.
Define Bible, Jesus, Scripture, and Word of God.

Week At A Glance

September 3rd - September 6th

ELA

To practice letter- keyword- sound for consonants: g, d, s, r, p, j
To practice letter- keyword- sound for vowels: a,e
To practice correct letter formation
To practice sound recognition
To retell Tomas and the Library Lady, including key details about setting
To identify and generate common nouns
To retell events of the story through the lens of problem and solution
To identify and generate proper nouns

MATH

To write addition facts horizontally and vertically
To write a number sentence to solve problems
To use counters to make sums of 4 and 5
To use counters to make sums of 6 and 7

SCIENCE

To investigate what it takes to make a stationary object’s shadow move. In the activity, Moving Shadows, students use flashlights and paper gnomes to explore how moving the position of a light makes shadows move. Students relate these observations to shadows changing throughout the day and the Sun’s position moving across the sky.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Identify students’ responsibilities to one another in the school community.
Identify the benefits of four ways of cooperating in school.
Explain what it means to play fairly and be a good sport.

RELIGION

To tell that Jesus is the greatest gift from the God the Father
To explain that God wants us to help others feel welcome
To tell that we show our love for God when we care for others
To define liturgy, Mass, and praise

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Week at a Glance

ELA

To practice letter- keyword- sound for consonants: t, b, f, n, m, c
To practice letter- keyword- sound for vowels: i, u, o
To practice correct letter formation
To practice sound recognition
To understand that reading a book multiple times for different purposes helps readers better understand and enjoy the story
To discuss that different readers enjoy different types of books

MATH

To count and connect with objects and numbers
To practice one-to-one counting with small objects
To build number sense with number of the day

SCIENCE

To deepen understanding of two foundational scientific practices: making observations and asking questions. In the activity, Curiosity Challenge, students “train their brains” by observing an everyday object and asking questions like a scientist would

SOCIAL STUDIES

Identify students’ responsibilities to one another in the school community.
Identify the benefits of four ways of cooperating in school.
Explain what it means to play fairly and be a good sport.

RELIGION

To identify things that God creates
To tell that God created everything out of love for us
To explain that we show our thanks and love to God by caring for his creation
To define or explain Amen, creation, Creator, God, and saint

Week at a Glance

May 13th - May 17th

ELA Unit 11 test on Wednesday

To understand the concept of syllable in multisyllabic words
To understand compound words
To apply syllable division rules
To read and spell words with two closed syllables or closed and v-e syllables
To read with prosody and accuracy
To understand paragraph structure

To generate and answer questions about Feel the Wind using key details from the text
To define the word powerful and make real-life connections to the word
To orally complete a sentence frame using words that represent things that are powerful
To identify the main topic and retell key details of sections of Feel the Wind
To explain the importance of using multiple sources when researching
To define the word soar and identify real-life connections to the word

MATH Chapter 5 test on Friday

To compare two two-digit numbers using symbols
To make groups of hundreds, tens, and ones
To count numerals up to 120
To read and write numbers up to 120

SCIENCE

To examine structures like roots, branches, and leaves that keep trees from blowing down. In the activity, Wind-Proof Umbrella, they use their observations to create their own tree-inspired umbrellas that stay up in the wind.

RELIGION

To tell that Jesus wants us to love one another as he loves us
To explain that the sacraments are signs of Jesus’ love for us
To describe how Jesus welcomed and blessed children
To define priest, sacrament, Sacraments at the Service of Communion, Sacraments of Healing, and Sacraments of Initiation

Week at a Glance

May 6th - May 10th

ELA

To encode and decode the syllable pattern: vowel- consonant- e
To add a suffix to vowel-consonant-e words
To recognize long vowel sounds
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody
To distinguish between module texts that provide information and those that tell stories
To generate and answer questions about Feel the Wind using key details from the text
To define the word powerful and make real-life connections to the word
To orally complete a sentence frame using words that represent things that are powerful
To identify the main topic and retell key details of sections of Feel the Wind
To explain the importance of using multiple sources when researching
To define the word soar and identify real-life connections to the word

MATH

To write numbers to 100 in different ways
To identify the numbers that are ten more and ten less than a given number
To use nickels to count by fives
To compare two two-digit numbers
To compare two two-digit numbers using symbols

SCIENCE

To examine structures like roots, branches, and leaves that keep trees from blowing down. In the activity, Wind-Proof Umbrella, they use their observations to create their own tree-inspired umbrellas that stay up in the wind.

RELIGION

To tell that Jesus wants us to love him and pray to him
To explain that the Holy Spirit guides us
To describe ways to find God
To define Baptism, Confirmation, grace, Holy Spirit, pray

Week at a Glance

May 6th - May 10th

ELA

To encode and decode the syllable pattern: vowel- consonant- e
To add a suffix to vowel-consonant-e words
To recognize long vowel sounds
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody
To distinguish between module texts that provide information and those that tell stories
To generate and answer questions about Feel the Wind using key details from the text
To define the word powerful and make real-life connections to the word
To orally complete a sentence frame using words that represent things that are powerful
To identify the main topic and retell key details of sections of Feel the Wind
To explain the importance of using multiple sources when researching
To define the word soar and identify real-life connections to the word

MATH

To write numbers to 100 in different ways
To identify the numbers that are ten more and ten less than a given number
To use nickels to count by fives
To compare two two-digit numbers
To compare two two-digit numbers using symbols

SCIENCE

To examine structures like roots, branches, and leaves that keep trees from blowing down. In the activity, Wind-Proof Umbrella, they use their observations to create their own tree-inspired umbrellas that stay up in the wind.

RELIGION

To tell that Jesus wants us to love him and pray to him
To explain that the Holy Spirit guides us
To describe ways to find God
To define Baptism, Confirmation, grace, Holy Spirit, pray

Week at a Glance

April 29th - May 3rd

ELA

To encode and decode the syllable pattern: vowel- consonant- e
To recognize long vowel sounds
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody
To distinguish between module texts that provide information and those that tell stories
To distinguish shades of meaning of verbs that describe the wind
To generate and answer questions about Feel the Wind using key details from the text
To define the word powerful and make real-life connections to the word
To orally complete a sentence frame using words that represent things that are powerful
To identify the main topic and retell key details of sections of Feel the Wind
To explain the importance of using multiple sources when researching
To define the word soar and identify real-life connections to the word

MATH

To use dimes to count by tens
To make groups of ten and some more
To make groups of ten and ones
To make a table to solve problems

SCIENCE

To identify the pattern that young plants are similar to their parent plants. In the activity, Mixed-up Plants, students observe three seedlings and three adult plants and use their observations to match each seedling to its adult counterpart.

RELIGION

To pray a group prayer of praise
To tell the story of how God created the world
To explain that our world is beautiful because God made it
To describe how we all can do our part to care for God’s creation
To define neighbor

Week at a Glance

April 22nd - April 26th

ELA

To encode and decode the syllable pattern: vowel- consonant- e
To recognize long vowel sounds
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody

MATH Chapter 4 test on Tuesday

To count and write numbers 11 to 19
To count groups of 10
To use dimes to count by tens
To make groups of ten and some more

SCIENCE

To learn how seaweed can help our Earth
To tell ways to help our Earth

SOCIAL STUDIES

Read a classroom map
Use a compass rose to determine direction
Identify and create maps that show local areas, the US and the world

RELIGION

To explain joining God’s family and our first sacrament (Baptism)
To define Baptism, godparent, holy water, Original Sin

Week at a Glance

April 14th - April 19th

ELA

To learn the next syllable pattern: vowel- consonant- e
To recognize long vowel sounds
To add suffixes -ed, -ing to unchanging base words with closed syllables
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody
To expand sentences using prepositions and prepositional phrases
To complete a sentence frame with a prepositional phrase
To plan an informative paragraph stating the author’s point with supporting reasons

MATH

To subtract using the make 10 to subtract strategy
To use related facts to add and subtract
To find the missing addend

SOCIAL STUDIES

To distinguish between needs as things we must have to live and wants as things it would be nice to have
To identify food, clothing, and shelter as needs each family has
To understand that people use money to buy goods and services in markets
To explore the choices people make when buying needs and wants
To describe jobs that people do to earn money to meet their needs and wants
To identify items a family might need and want while away from home

RELIGION

To demonstrate understanding that Mary is the Mother of God and Jesus was Mary’s son
To explain that God chose Mary to be the mother of his son, Jesus
To define Mary and the gift of grace

Week at a Glance

April 8th - April 12th

Spirit Week!

Monday- Pajama Day

Tuesday- Hat Day

Wednesday- Wacky Wednesday

Thursday- Sports Team

Friday- Color Wars (1st grade wears red)

ELA

To segment and blend up to 5 sounds
To add suffix -s to words with 5 sounds
To add suffixes -ed, -ing to unchanging base words with closed syllables
To introduce vowel teams: oa, oe, ow, ou, oo, ue, ew, au, aw
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody
To generate and answer questions about Never Smile at a Monkey
To write questions on sticky notes
To find attributes in a text that differentiate between different animals in the same category
To identify the author’s point and reasons given to support that point in sections of Never Smile at a Monkey
To identify the author’s point in writing and list the reasons
To identify the reasons it is important to add a conclusion to an informative paragraph
To define words about the puffer fish using three different attributes
To locate and name text features and explain how they help make the author’s point

MATH

To use a number line to count back to subtract
To relate doubles addition facts to subtraction facts
To write a number sentence to solve problems
To subtract using the make 10 to subtract strategy

SOCIAL STUDIES

To distinguish between needs as things we must have to live and wants as things it would be nice to have
To identify food, clothing, and shelter as needs each family has
To understand that people use money to buy goods and services in markets
To explore the choices people make when buying needs and wants
To describe jobs that people do to earn money to meet their needs and wants
To identify items a family might need and want while away from home

RELIGION

To demonstrate understanding that the Church is God’s family
To explain that followers of Christ are called Christians
To define Christian and Sign of Peace

Week at a Glance

April 2nd- April 5th

ELA

To segment and blend up to 5 sounds
To add suffix -s to words with 5 sounds
To add suffixes -ed, -ing to unchanging base words with closed syllables
To introduce vowel teams: oa, oe, ow, ou, oo, ue, ew, au, aw
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody
To know and use text features to locate more information
To identify and use frequently occurring prepositions and prepositional phrases
To categorize words related to mammal by defining their attributes
To identify frequently occurring prepositions and prepositional phrases and understand how they provide more information
To identify which question word the prepositional phrase answers
To explain how the authors’ reasons support the point that “bald eagles are the best.”
To choose a reason and complete Sentence Frames
To choose evidence from multiple texts for a collaboratively written opinion piece about favorite animals
To categorize words related to attributes of the field cricket

MATH Chapter 3 test on Friday

To add three numbers by looking for doubles or making a ten
To subtract by counting back 1, 2, 3

SCIENCE

In this Read-Along lesson, Lin explores the sounds made by different kinds of instruments, and discovers what happens when vibrations start—and when they stop. The lesson includes a short exercise where students experiment with a piece of paper to make the connection between vibrations and sound. Students make simple musical instruments using only their heads and string.

RELIGION

To identify Easter as the time when we celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection
To explain that Jesus is in heaven with his Father
To explain that one day we will share in Jesus’ new life
To relate Sunday to the Resurrection

Week at a Glance

March 18th - March 22nd

ELA

To segment and blend up to 5 sounds
To add suffix -s to words with 5 sounds
To add suffixes -ed, -ing to unchanging base words with closed syllables
To introduce vowel teams: oa, oe, ow, ou, oo, ue, ew, au, aw
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody
To plan an informative paragraph about how two animals use the same feature differently
To know and use text features to locate more information
To identify and use frequently occurring prepositions and prepositional phrases
To add a drawing to a written description of how two animals use the same feature differently to clarify ideas
To categorize words related to mammal by defining their attributes

MATH

To act out to solve problems
To use counters and a ten-frame to make sums greater than 10
To identify related addition facts
To add three numbers by looking for doubles or making a ten

SCIENCE

In this Read-Along lesson, Lin explores the sounds made by different kinds of instruments, and discovers what happens when vibrations start—and when they stop. The lesson includes a short exercise where students experiment with a piece of paper to make the connection between vibrations and sound. Students make simple musical instruments using only their heads and string.

RELIGION

To tell that Jesus served his friends
To explain that Jesus wants us to follow his example

Week at a Glance

March 11th - March 15th

ELA

To understand the closed-syllable concept with short vowels
To understand closed syllable vs open syllable
To introduce vowel teams: ai, ay, ee, ea, ey, oi, oy
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody
To plan an informative paragraph about how two animals use the same feature differently
To know and use text features to locate more information
To write and draw evidence about the chimpanzees uncovered through text features
To identify and use frequently occurring prepositions and prepositional phrases
To add a drawing to a written description of how two animals use the same feature differently to clarify ideas
To categorize words related to mammal by defining their attributes

MATH

To use near doubles to add
To act out to solve problems
To use counters and a ten-frame to make sums greater than 10
To identify related addition facts
To add three numbers by looking for doubles or making a ten

SCIENCE

In this Read-Along lesson, Lin explores the sounds made by different kinds of instruments, and discovers what happens when vibrations start—and when they stop. The lesson includes a short exercise where students experiment with a piece of paper to make the connection between vibrations and sound. Students make simple musical instruments using only their heads and string.

RELIGION

To explain that God wants all people to be part of his Church
To describe how the Holy Spirit is with us
To explain that the Holy Spirit gave the Apostles courage
To define parish and Pentecost

Week at a Glance

March 4th - March 8th

ELA

To understand the closed-syllable concept with short vowels
To understand closed syllable vs open syllable
To introduce vowel teams: ai, ay, ee, ea, ey, oi, oy
To differentiate between narrative fiction and informational books
To read with accuracy and prosody
To generate and answer questions about What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?
To identify and use an index and a label, identify the main topic and key details, and order verbs from softest to loudest using the informational passage Whales
To identify frequently occurring prepositions
To identify the main topic and retell key details of sections of What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?
To plan an informative paragraph about how two animals use the same feature differently
To categorize words related to the word mammal
To know and use text features to locate more information
To write and draw evidence about the chimpanzees uncovered through text features

MATH

To count on 1, 2, 3
To count on using pennies
To use a number line to add
To use doubles to add
To use near doubles to add

SCIENCE

To investigate vibrations as a source of sound effects for movies. In the activity, Be a Sound Effects Artist, students use their hands and feet to create a "rainstorm," and then use rulers to create a “boing” sound for a cartoon bouncy ball.

RELIGION

To tell that the Church is found around the world
To explain the importance of being a good friend
To tell how Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John to be his followers
To define catholic, Church, and guardian angel

Week at a Glance

February 26th - February 29th

ELA

To blend and read words with up to four sounds
To segment and spell words with up to four sounds
To add suffix -s to words with up to four sounds
To blend and read words with R-controlled vowel sounds: ar, or, er, ir, ur
To read with accuracy and prosody
To examine similes in Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea and analyze how they reveal deeper meaning in the text
To use phonetic spelling in an informative paragraph describing one of a sea horse’s unique features
To write an informative paragraph that includes two or more details about one of a sea horse’s unique features

MATH Chapter 10 assessment on Thursday.

To look for a pattern to solve patterns
To combine three-dimensional shapes to make a composite shape

SCIENCE

To investigate vibrations as a source of sound effects for movies. In the activity, Be a Sound Effects Artist, students use their hands and feet to create a "rainstorm," and then use rulers to create a “boing” sound for a cartoon bouncy ball.

RELIGION

To retell the Bible story of a solid foundation
To identify Saint Ignatius of Loyola as someone who made good decisions and lived like Jesus
To explain that the commandments are God’s rules
To explain the basic steps in making a good decision

To define commandment and Ten Commandments

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