Writing:
We have picked our topic for our All About Books and now students are working on creating their chapters. We are working on explaining the facts we know and not telling a story with them. After all our chapters are written, we will turn the finished product into a book.
Reading:
Since we are focusing on nonfiction in writing, it only makes sense to figure out the difference between fiction books and nonfiction books. Students will sort through features of fiction and nonfiction texts and even come up with a fiction and nonfiction book pairing!
Math:
After a quick review of our addition strategies, students are ready to move into adding 3 or more numbers together. We will work through some strategies such as finding a doubles fact or making a ten to make it easy on ourselves. Students will work through our daily math stations where they have the opportunity to play review games, complete journal activities, practice independently, and work on new skills with me!
Social Studies:
We are learning about traditions from all over the world and we will continue that this week. Students will be completing research on foods eaten in different countries and popular games and sports played around the world.
Homework this week is to talk about a celebration you participate in as a family and students will fill out an information page on it. This will go home on Tuesday and will be due by Friday.
Reminders:
Halloween: No costumes! But kids are welcome to wear their pajamas!
Question of the week: where the tradition of Halloween start?
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018
October 22-26
Writing:
We are starting a new unit this week on expository writing. We aren't researching yet, but instead students will be writing about topics in which they are experts. Students will use the text features we learned about last week and write an "All About" book which will explain all about a certain topic. Students will start by brainstorming possible topics and then will choose a topic and pick which chapters they want to be in their book.
Reading:
As we are getting closer to Halloween, it is the perfect time to learn about spiders. We will be reading Spiders by Gail Gibbons and picking out new and interesting facts. We will practice making connections by thinking about how we feel about spiders and how someone else might feel.
Math:
We are focusing on addition strategies this week as we move toward independence from counting on fingers to add! We will practice the counting on strategy, the making ten strategy, and the doubles strategy. You can help at home by quizzing your child on their basic addition facts to 20 so they can practice building automaticity!
Social Studies:
We are wrapping up good citizens by learning about the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II. We will also be learning about our heritage and how everyone's culture has something to celebrate.
Our wonderful cafeteria manager, Debra Parks got some bad news last week when she found out she has lung cancer. Paige Cox has set up a Go Fund Me to help with her mounting medical bills. If you would like to donate to it, here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/925yg-debra-parks-cancer-fund
Reminders:
Sock Hop: October 20th
Coins for Coats Deadline: October 22
Trunk or Treat: October 28th
Red Ribbon Week:
We are starting a new unit this week on expository writing. We aren't researching yet, but instead students will be writing about topics in which they are experts. Students will use the text features we learned about last week and write an "All About" book which will explain all about a certain topic. Students will start by brainstorming possible topics and then will choose a topic and pick which chapters they want to be in their book.
Reading:
As we are getting closer to Halloween, it is the perfect time to learn about spiders. We will be reading Spiders by Gail Gibbons and picking out new and interesting facts. We will practice making connections by thinking about how we feel about spiders and how someone else might feel.
Math:
We are focusing on addition strategies this week as we move toward independence from counting on fingers to add! We will practice the counting on strategy, the making ten strategy, and the doubles strategy. You can help at home by quizzing your child on their basic addition facts to 20 so they can practice building automaticity!
Social Studies:
We are wrapping up good citizens by learning about the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II. We will also be learning about our heritage and how everyone's culture has something to celebrate.
Our wonderful cafeteria manager, Debra Parks got some bad news last week when she found out she has lung cancer. Paige Cox has set up a Go Fund Me to help with her mounting medical bills. If you would like to donate to it, here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/925yg-debra-parks-cancer-fund
Reminders:
Sock Hop: October 20th
Coins for Coats Deadline: October 22
Trunk or Treat: October 28th
Red Ribbon Week:
Monday 10/22:
We are ready for Red Ribbon Week: Wear Red!
Tuesday 10/23:
Come to school Healthy & Strong:
Eat a healthy breakfast and bring a healthy snack.
Wednesday 10/24:
Create a world without bullying: Wear Orange for Unity Day.
Thursday 10/25:
“Team Up” for exercise: Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey.
Friday 10/26:
Give a “Hoot” about our Health: Wear a Caraway Shirt!
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