Week of November 30th.
1.bell
2.tell
3.smell
4.spell
5.shell
Challenge Words
1.joke
2.smoke
3.broke
4.woke
5.choke
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
News
READING
We have begun working in our unit called,"Our Neighborhood at Work." Students will be reading and learning about communities and the people who work in them. They will also be developing the ability to use comprehension skills and strategies, to develop the ability to recognize the relationships among consonant and vowel spellings, syllables, and words. Students will read genres about a number of different occupations through non fiction and poetry.
MATH
In Unit 4 students will work with linear measures, review and extend their use of thermometers, and practice using clocks. They will be using rulers and tape measures. Also by making scrolls they will increase their knowledge of number sense and learn about place value. Continued practice on addition and subtraction facts by memorization will enhance your child's math skills.
SOCIAL STUDIES
"Where We Live," introduces the students to the meaning of what some of Earth's natural resources are. We will also be having discussions about our seasons and the different types of weather we experience.
SCIENCE
Everything in our world is made out of matter. Students are investigating solids and liquids, and their properties. By experimenting and observing they will understand that volume refers to the amount of space that matter occupies and mass is a measure of the amount of material that matter contains. They will be writing up their observations in their science journals.
We have begun working in our unit called,"Our Neighborhood at Work." Students will be reading and learning about communities and the people who work in them. They will also be developing the ability to use comprehension skills and strategies, to develop the ability to recognize the relationships among consonant and vowel spellings, syllables, and words. Students will read genres about a number of different occupations through non fiction and poetry.
MATH
In Unit 4 students will work with linear measures, review and extend their use of thermometers, and practice using clocks. They will be using rulers and tape measures. Also by making scrolls they will increase their knowledge of number sense and learn about place value. Continued practice on addition and subtraction facts by memorization will enhance your child's math skills.
SOCIAL STUDIES
"Where We Live," introduces the students to the meaning of what some of Earth's natural resources are. We will also be having discussions about our seasons and the different types of weather we experience.
SCIENCE
Everything in our world is made out of matter. Students are investigating solids and liquids, and their properties. By experimenting and observing they will understand that volume refers to the amount of space that matter occupies and mass is a measure of the amount of material that matter contains. They will be writing up their observations in their science journals.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Spelling List for November 16th
I will be posting the weekly spelling words every Monday. Practicing daily will ensure your child's success when they take the post test on Friday. Thank you for your support.
1. sat
2. cat
3. hat
4. that
5. flat
Challenge Words
1. every
2. only
3. story
4. happy
5. city
1. sat
2. cat
3. hat
4. that
5. flat
Challenge Words
1. every
2. only
3. story
4. happy
5. city
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Halloween
Halloween festivities will take place on Friday, October 30th in the afternoon. An extended lunch hour will be provided for those students choosing to go home to put on their costumes and return back to school. The lunch period will be from 11:45 to 1:15. I will be picking up the students from the same doors that they arrive at in the morning. The room parents are providing us with a wonderful party full of games and activities from 1:45 to 2:15. The parade will begin on the black top behind the school at 2:20 until 2:45. Don't forget to bring your cameras!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
News
READING
Unit 3 Theme: Things That Go!
This unit focuses on the way people travel. We will discuss and read stories about modes of transportation. Some of the skills will involve making predictions and using comprehension strategies.
EVERYDAY MATH
Unit 3: Visual Patterns,Number Grids, Even and Odd Numbers, Dimes, and an introduction to the Frames and Arrows Routine. Frames and Arrows is a diagram in which the arrow rule and the first number are both given. It allows the children to learn about Patterns, Algebra, and Computation.
WRITING DEVELOPMENT
Students will be writing in the Narrative and Expository form. Our Expository Spider stories are up in the hallway for public viewing. They look fabulous!
SOCIAL STUDIES
People Everywhere
Students will be focusing on the community. We will be learning about all the different jobs one might see in a community like Oak Park. They will continue to use their maps.
SCIENCE
We prepared our terrariums! We discussed what supplies are needed for an organism's habitat for survival. Students know that plants and animals need water, and that animals depend on other organisms for food, and that plants make their own food. All of the students have a science journal in which entries are placed on a regular basis.
Unit 3 Theme: Things That Go!
This unit focuses on the way people travel. We will discuss and read stories about modes of transportation. Some of the skills will involve making predictions and using comprehension strategies.
EVERYDAY MATH
Unit 3: Visual Patterns,Number Grids, Even and Odd Numbers, Dimes, and an introduction to the Frames and Arrows Routine. Frames and Arrows is a diagram in which the arrow rule and the first number are both given. It allows the children to learn about Patterns, Algebra, and Computation.
WRITING DEVELOPMENT
Students will be writing in the Narrative and Expository form. Our Expository Spider stories are up in the hallway for public viewing. They look fabulous!
SOCIAL STUDIES
People Everywhere
Students will be focusing on the community. We will be learning about all the different jobs one might see in a community like Oak Park. They will continue to use their maps.
SCIENCE
We prepared our terrariums! We discussed what supplies are needed for an organism's habitat for survival. Students know that plants and animals need water, and that animals depend on other organisms for food, and that plants make their own food. All of the students have a science journal in which entries are placed on a regular basis.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Newsletter
READING
Unit 2 in Open Court introduces the students to stories on animals. They will be reading both fiction and non-fiction material. Students will begin writing reports about animals. Some of the skills they will be working on are both the long and short vowel sounds. Antonyms will be introduced. They have begun writing both narrative and expository stories. As we read through the various stories we are discussing main characters, settings, and the sequencing (beginning, middle, and end) of the story.
EVERYDAY MATH
Unit 2 focuses on the introduction of both addition, and subtraction facts, time and money. Various games and activities are used to enhance their understanding of these skills. Home links are an extension of the lessons taught that day. It is a follow up activity that should be completed and returned to school as soon as possible.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit 1:People Everywhere
Students will be learning about community helpers. They are learning about the various jobs one might see in their own community. We will also be introducing map skills and terms such as compass rose and map key.
Unit 2 in Open Court introduces the students to stories on animals. They will be reading both fiction and non-fiction material. Students will begin writing reports about animals. Some of the skills they will be working on are both the long and short vowel sounds. Antonyms will be introduced. They have begun writing both narrative and expository stories. As we read through the various stories we are discussing main characters, settings, and the sequencing (beginning, middle, and end) of the story.
EVERYDAY MATH
Unit 2 focuses on the introduction of both addition, and subtraction facts, time and money. Various games and activities are used to enhance their understanding of these skills. Home links are an extension of the lessons taught that day. It is a follow up activity that should be completed and returned to school as soon as possible.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit 1:People Everywhere
Students will be learning about community helpers. They are learning about the various jobs one might see in their own community. We will also be introducing map skills and terms such as compass rose and map key.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Special Area Schedule
SPECIALS
Monday - Music and Art
Tuesday - Spanish
Wednesday - Music and Gym
Thursday - Spanish, Library(books must be returned the following Thursday), and Computer Lab
Friday - Gym
Monday - Music and Art
Tuesday - Spanish
Wednesday - Music and Gym
Thursday - Spanish, Library(books must be returned the following Thursday), and Computer Lab
Friday - Gym
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