Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Week 14

Week 14

Here’s what our CA first graders are learning in our 14th week:

Reading: This week we focus on the non-fiction fall books.  We are talking about the characteristics of non-fiction texts.    

Phonics Long A  we will be focusing on the -ail, -ain, -ay, -ake, -ale words (tail, chain, tray, cake, scale)

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 greater than, less than and equals to.
( <, >, =) They will compare 2 sets of numbers or objects to determine which set is greater.

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 and H)
  • Mixed Operations (Section F)

Core Knowledge: We will continue the unit on Early World Civilization.  A copy of the study guide will be mailed to you soon.  The end of the unit test will be Dec. 8th. Keep working on the sarcophagus projects.  They are due Dec. 5th.


Core Virtue: Novembers's core virtue Generosity. 

NEWS:
December 6, 2017