READING: The story we are reading is called "How Chipmunk got His Stripes". This is a folktale and also teaches an important lesson (be kind and don't brag or be boastful). We will be comparing and contrasting the character traits of the two main characters, writing about the different traits, as well as identifying facts and opinions in our reading. During phonics we will be practicing verbs and how to change them to past or present.
WRITING:
We will are working on creative stories in writing and adding details to all of our writing. We continue to work on writing creative stories. We are starting to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects! We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an end mark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our pre-writes. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories.
We will are working on creative stories in writing and adding details to all of our writing. We continue to work on writing creative stories. We are starting to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects! We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an end mark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our pre-writes. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories.
SPELLING:
The spelling test will be on Friday, Feb. 4th. The spelling words should be in the red folder. The words are: liked, using, riding, chased, spilled, making, closed, hoping, baked, hiding, standing, asked, mixed sleeping, teasing, knocking
MATH:
We are starting a new unit on measurement. The measurement of time and money will be included as well as standard and nonstandard forms of measurement. Still continue working on adding coins and identifying them and their amounts. Addition and Subtraction skills will be worked on daily. We are working on problem solving.We are also counting to 1000, skip counting, working on graphs, and looking for patterns.
Health:
We have began talking about all kinds of safety. The students are working on internet safety, bike safety, car safety, learning about street signs, and fire safety.
HANDWRITING:
We are working on our letter formation for print. Please check the red folder for practice sheets coming home to extend learning and practice of handwriting skills.
We are working on our letter formation for print. Please check the red folder for practice sheets coming home to extend learning and practice of handwriting skills.
