Each week, I will list helpful information here for you regarding each subject.
Reading:
Listed below are our new words to learn for this week's lesson. At the end of the week, your child should be able to recognize and read each word. Every six weeks, your child will be assessed on the complete unit of words (six weeks are in each unit).
*This week we have no new words. We are at the end of our unit and will spend this week assessing learning.
Language:
Look for nouns in sentences. Remember, there can be more than one noun in a sentence. (Example: Bob plays with a truck and a yellow ball.)
Phonics:
We are learning about the short vowel e sound. Practice distinguishing words with the short vowel e sound.
Spelling:
We are on Lesson 7. Our Spelling Dictation Test will be on Thursday and the Spelling Test will be on Friday.
glad and land am had hand sand back grand plan
Handwriting:
We will practice transcribing print into D'Nealian with our lower-case letters.
Religion:
Listed below are key concepts we are learning. Please work with your child on the concepts and ideas listed below.
1. The Three Persons of the Blessed Trinity are God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
2. We can pray the Sign of the Cross and the Glory to the Father to the Blessed Trinity.
3. Pentecost was the beginning of the Church. The Church is all the people who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings.
Mathematics:
We will use a Venn Diagram to compare similarites and differences. We will learn to make tallies, use tally charts, real graphs, and picture graphs to display information. Some important math vocabulary words are listed below:
Venn diagram: a logic-based graphic organizer that uses overlapping circles as a sorting device to show the relationship between sets
tally marks: simple lines, grouped or not, used to record counting
tally chart: a two-column table with tally marks, used to indicate quantities of listed items
real graph: a hands on graphic organizer in which models, such as cubes or buttons, represent data
picture graph: a graphic organizer in which pictures represent data
pictograph: a form of picture graph that uses a repeating symbol to show data, and a key for the symbol's meaning
symbol: a picture that means the same thing each time it appears in a pictograph
key: used in a pictograph to tell how many each symbol stands for
bar graph: a graphic organizer that uses horizontal or vertical bars to represent data
survey: to ask people their opinion, which is then recorded and presented in an organized way
data: a collection of information,; results of a survey
range: the difference between the greatest and least values in a set of data
mode: a measure of central tendency; the number that appears most often in a set of data
median: a measure of central tendency; the exact middle number in a sset of data
Listed below is the math homework. Do not work ahead as those lessons have not been taught.
1. We will learn about jobs in our community.
2. We will learn about jobs at home and at school.
Thank you for:
1. practicing graphs with your children. Several children told me they have gone on-line to the math web-sites to practice.
Remember:
1. Check your child's clear envelope every day.
2. If your child needs additional practice in mathematics, please visit the following web-site: www.sadlier-oxford.com
3. Read aloud together every evening. Books open the world to our children!
4. If you have gently used or new items to donate to our classroom treasure box, they will be greatly appreciated!
*During weekend masses at Blessed Trinity through December, eighth grade will be selling tickets for the remaining Jaguar games. More details at their tables!
Critical Thinking web-sites families may find helpful:
The Effective Detective
http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/effectivedetective/effective.html
and
Tangrams
http://www.abcya.com/tangrams.htm
Four Square Writing Process for First Grade~
Objective #1.43 Write brief narratives (fictional and autobiographical) narratives describing an experience
Objective #1.44 Write brief expository descriptions of a real object, person, place, or event, using sensory details in complete sentences
Using a four square enables first grade children to create a simple five sentence paragraph. The main idea of the paragraph is circled in the middle. Three supporting detail sentences follow in the boxes, beginning with the top row working from left to right, and finishing with the bottom left. The concluding, or wrap-up, sentence is located in the bottom right box. This provides structure for building the neat copy.
Communication Skills for First Grade~
Objective #1.37 Use age-appropriate grammar in writing
Objective #1.41 Edit work using simple editing tools
Objective #1.42 Write legibly using manuscript form
Objective #1.47 Distinguish between declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences
Objective #1.49 Use knowledge of basic rules of punctuation when writing
Objective #1.52 Use grade-level appropriate language when speaking
Objective #1.56 Use correct conversation strategies (asking questions, taking turns, raising hand, conveying a message, staying on topic, and facing the speaker)
Objective #1.57 Use and comprehend simple non-verbal cues in speaking and listening (eye contact, facial expression, and gestures)
Objective #1.58 Speak clearly and use the appropriate volume in a variety of settings
Mrs. Golino
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