Week at a Glance

ELA

To identify and form: Dd, Cc, Gg, Oo, Ll, Ss, Tt, Aa, Ff, Ww, Nn, Ii, Hh, Rr, Bb, Ee, Mm, Pp, Vv, Kk, Uu
To encode short a, i, e, u words
To recognize and spell Memory Words: I, a , the
To use capitalization for names
To understand structure of sentences
To use beginning capitalization and end marks in sentences
To listen to and discuss a grade-level literary text
To determine the meaning of key vocabulary words: cabin, proud, loose, tied, hollers, ranger, lend a hand, blast, set, vet, mend, clinic
To draw and label a self-portrait
To recognize types of sentences: declarative, exclamatory, interrogative
To write singular and plural nouns to complete sentences

MATH

To identify their own and others’ strengths in math
To explain what a problem is and ways to solve it
To explore ways to use mathematics to show real-world situations
To explore ways to explain their thinking and respond to the ideas of their classmates
To explore strategies for describing and extending patterns

SCIENCE

To deepen their 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

To understand that citizens have rights and responsibilities, including voting for public officials
To identify and describe the characteristics of good citizenship, including respect for oneself and others, and responsibility in daily life
To demonstrate good citizenship in school and in the community
To explain the purpose for rules in the home, school, and community
To identify how a person can be a good sport

RELIGION

St. Joseph Catholic School