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Here’s what our CA first grader scholars are learning in week 9:
Reading:We are starting an author study revolved around Gail Gibbons.We will be focusing on non fiction characteristics of the stories Pumpkins and Apples, while studying the main topic of the story (apples and/or pumpkins).We will also be finding text evidence within Gail Gibbons stories. Then, we will be comparing and contrasting Pumpkins and Apples at the end of our two week author study unit.
Phonics:We are continuing to learn about blends this week. Blends are two (or sometimes three) consonants put together at the beginning or end of a word. For example, in the word "truck," tr- is the beginning blend. In the word "fold," -ld would be the ending blend. Students will practice identifying blends in words, in addition to reading and spelling them.
Writing:Students are continuing to work on their small moment pieces. This week they will dive into how to edit, revise and publish their pieces. Students will be using a check list to edit their writing pieces and then getting them ready to publish and finalize.
Math:We are continuing to balance equations. Students are recognizing that the equal (=) sign means, "the same as." Students are then to figure out how to make both sides "the same as" the other side. For example, 2+3=__+1 the missing part to make this true would be 4. Here are a few other examples: 10-5=0+__ 6+__=7+4
IXL:If you would like to use IXL at home, we recommend these sections for practice this week:
- Counting and Number Patterns (Section A)
- Addition (Section B & C)
- Subtraction (Section D & E)
- Mixed Operations (Section F)
Core Knowledge:Matter, Matter, Every Where! Now that students know that matter can be found in three different states, students are going to explore how matter can change states. We will be focusing upon how water can change states by adding or subtracting heat.
Core Virtue:October's core virtues are Honesty—telling and saying what is true—and Integrity—doing what is right even when no one is looking.
