Week 12

Week 12

Here’s what our CA first graders are learning in our 12th week:

Reading: This week we focus on the characters feelings and traits. The books we are reading include 5 Little Monkeys Wash the Car, and The Leaf Man.  As you read with your child at home, stop and ask them to describe the character. 

Phonics:  Digraphs 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.This week we are focusing on ph, ch, wh, sh, th blends.  We will find words that begin with s blend combinations.  Ex. three, wish, chop.

Writing: First grade will begin the week with teaching how to create a "How to" writing piece. We use first, next, and last to organize our thoughts when giving a step-by-step writing sample.   

Math: We are working on place value.  (52 is 5 tens + 2 ones or 50 +2)

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: We will continue the unit on Early World Civilization.  

Core Virtue: Novembers's core virtue Generosity. 

NEWS: November 16 Give To The Max Day November 16 Grade One Concert starting at 6:00.  They can  be dropped off in their rooms at 6:40. November 17 Book Fair 7:30-8:00 am and 3:30-4:00pm November 20 Book Fair  7:30-8:00 and 3:30-4:00 pm November 21 Grandparents Day 1:00 OSA 2:30 Book Fair 1:00-4:00 November 22 No School