September 8-11

September 8-11

Writing

This week we will continue working on our personal narratives. We will be focusing on zooming in on small moments, and taking our time to really describe the important details. We will also be learning how to have an effective writing conference with a partner by giving kind, specific, and helpful feedback.

Reading

This week in reading we will begin assessing student reading levels, so your child will be instructed on their individual reading level during guided reading.  

Reading strategies are so important and we will be learning and reviewing them throughout the week.  One of the strategies we’ll be learning this week is to retell the book.  Students will learn that after reading a book, you can retell the story to someone and include the setting, characters, problem, beginning, middle, end and solution.  We’ll also continue to practice reading silently and independently. We’re going to learn how to solve any problems that a student might have while the teacher is reading with another group so that each student can make the most of their independent reading time. Sharing a favorite part of a book is always fun and students will learn how to share books with their classmates, make connections and predictions.

Math

Every number has its place this week as we move into place value. We will learn many different ways to express two digit numbers, including standard form, expanded form, and base-10 block form. We will learn to add and take away 10 using a number line and a hundreds chart. We will also learn to recognize patterns on a number line and use those patterns to figure out a missing number.

Here are some different games to reinforce our learning at home: http://interactivesites.weebly.com/place-value.html

Social Studies:

We will continue thinking like a historian as we research the lives of some historical figures.  We will work in teams to create a timeline on one of their lives and then present it to the class.  

Science:

This week in science we will be learning about how scientists sort and classify matter.  We will explore matter and learn that matter makes up our world.  We will explore how examples of matter can be found at home, at school and outside. We will discuss liquid, solid and gas states while focusing on solids and liquids. Your child will work as a scientist to identify, sort, and classify matter!  Ask them this week to try out their skills at home by showing you how they would classify items in your home!

Reminders:
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No School: September 7

Open House: September 14- 6:30pm

Early Release Day: September 23