BIG IDEAS: LEARNING TARGETS

BIG IDEAS: LEARNING TARGETS....
READING: I CAN... compare and contrast, identify cause and effect, determine meaning of unknown words using a variety of context clues, sequence text using steps in a process, determine different parts of a story, identify text features, and determine main/central idea and give supporting details, recount/retell, tell point of view

WRITING: I CAN...apply capitalization rules to my writing, use correct end punctuation marks in my writing, and use a resource to check my spelling, and research by finding a topic, search and gather information from multiple sources, and sort relevant information into categories about the topic.

MATH: I CAN... tell and write the time to 5 minutes, solve word problems by using a variety of strategies, find patterns, , create a picture or bar graph to show data and solve problems using the information from the graphs, identify and write the value of dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, skip count by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s, mentally add and subtract 10 or 100, identify odd and even numbers, and count within 1000, measure different objects using inches and centimeters

SOCIAL STUDIES: I CAN... learn to read a map, create a map key and put it to use.

SPELLING: I CAN... spell words correctly in my writing, use resources to help me spell correctly, and find patterns in words

Sunday, September 8, 2013

WEEK of September 9th - 13th

READING:We are reading the story  "Destiny's Gift". We are working on vocabulary, character traits, comprehension, and story elements. The students are learning to identify different character traits and how characters affect a story. In grammar, we are working on sentence fragments and run on sentences. Also, we are reviewing types of sentences: statements, questions, commands.
WRITING:
We are currently working to write creative stories. We will start SQUIGGLE this week where the students will receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We 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 endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. The kids will be winning Squiggle Puppy in their journal writing...We look for GREAT details, CORRECT capitalization and punctuation, and a great story! :)
SPELLING: 
There is a spelling test this week....words will ALWAYS be placed in the agenda for the week. Test will always be every other WED. Our test is Sept. 11th.
If you're on a challenge list... make sure you check your agenda for the word list. All word lists are posted weekly in the agenda.
MATH:
We will take our first Math test over CH 1 on Tuesday, Sept. 10th. A study review packet was sent home on Friday to help prepare. It does not need to be returned. On Wednesday, we will start CH 2, adding and subtracting whole numbers. We will be working with fact families. Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home weekly to work on and return. 
HEALTH: (I am now teaching Mrs. Keller's class for 3 weeks)
We are studying body systems and the importance of how they work together. We will make in class projects to help teach about the different body systems. 
HANDWRITING:
We are starting to learn our cursive letters. We are using the Handwriting without Tears program. You received a copy of the letters on Curriculum night. Keep practicing and check out the link for Handwriting Without Tears for helpful hints and practice tips. Click Here.
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