Ms. Sampolesi's First Grade Class 1B
November 2nd-6th, 2015
Peek at the Week
Thank you to those who brought items and volunteered their time at the Halloween Party. The students had a blast!
Reading
This week, we will be discussing informational textsand focusing on the story Sea Animals.This story can be found in the Thinkcentral website library!
Target Skill:Author's Purpose
Target Strategy:Analyze/Evaluate
Phonics: digraph th; base words -s, -es, ed, ing
Words to Know for Vocabulary Test:blue, little, water, cold, live, where, far, their
Grammar: We will be dicussing proper nouns and continue learning about prepositions.
Please review the sentences within thefluency folder each week for Fridays! Have your child practice reading these sentences fluently without "chopping' their words.
Spelling
that, then, this, them, with, bath, cold, where, their, blueChallenge Word:global thinker
Please complete one square on the Spelling Menu per night and returnall fourpapersto school onFriday.
Math
We will begin Topic 4. We will be discussing adding with 0, 1, and 2; doubles; near doubles; and Facts with 5 on a Ten-Frame. This Wednesday, we will have a G1 fact fluency test. Students will be given4 minutesto solve a 25 question basic addition sheet. Our class is doing an awesome job on their fact fluency quizzes so far!
IB
Sharing the Planet
Central Idea:Habitats meet the needs of the plants and animals that live within them. We will continue discussing ocean animals and their habitat.
Test Schedule for the Week
Monday: none
Tuesday: none
Wednesday: G1 Adding to 10 Fact Fluency (4 minutes)
Thursday: G1 Phonics, G1 Vocabulary
Friday:G2 Spelling, G2 Sea AnimalsComprehension Test
Safety
Please remember that you must sign in the office before entering the building. Classroom doors will remain locked anytime children are present. Only teachers are allowed to open the doors for any visitors. Reiterate this policy with your child at home. Please do not yank the doors in the hallway.Due to a new security system, you must be buzzed in from the office in order to walk through the building. Thank you for your patience. Your child's safety is our number 1 priority!
Patriot News
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