Week in Review, November 20-22, 2023

 

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In Writing, we started writing Reviews. We use Reviews to persuade others to try something or feel the same as we do about something. This week we learned the format of a Review and how to use the following craft moves:

• Talk to your reader
• Give compelling reasons
• Use sparkly words (adjectives)

Please see the format of a Review below.

• Page 1-Opening
• Hook your reader with a fun introduction (ask a question or give a bold statement)
• Give your opinion.
• Tell them what it is (act like they don't know).

• Pages 2-3-Body
• Give three reasons why they should try it.
• Talk directly to the reader (The first reason you should try it is because...)
• Use the craft moves shared above (give lots of detail).

Pages 3 or 4-Closing 

• Remind your reader why they should try it and how you feel about it.
• Encourage them to go try it!
• Where can they find it? 
• How much might it cost?
• Give it a rating out of 5.

In Reading, we used our detective skills to solve:

• Contractions-Two words join together in a shorter way (can't, it's, he'll, didn't, won't, etc.)-video
• Compound Words-Two words join together to make a new longer word (baseball, lighthouse, cheeseburger, into, fireplace, etc.)-video

Next week we will complete our final mission from the Secret Service Detective Agency (SSDA).

In Word Study, we reviewed silent e. Student are now very familiar with how e (one letter away) can impact a vowel. We also reviewed our new heart words: who, by, my, one & once. Please review the following this coming week:

In Math, we analyzed methods for adding within 10 that involve making ten, looked for and used patterns in addition expressions to add within 20, and used addition methods flexibly to find sums based on the numbers in a given problem. Review the following problems with your child for some extra practice. Encourage your child to make a ten when adding. 

Example: When adding 9+6, take one from the 6 and give it to the 9 to make 10. Then add back in the remaining 5. So, 9+6 became 10+5.

In Social Studies, we continued to talk about needs vs. wants and tied them into government provided services. The government will provide some of the needs in a community. For example, the government will provide libraries, schools, roads, public transportation, community centers, parks, fire/police stations, hospitals, HDBs, and grocery stores. 

We also had a STEAM lesson with Mr. Lee on government provided services. We used ScratchJr to create an animated model of a government provided service. 

 

We also had our November Grade 1 "Thankful Assembly" and learned about the first Thanksgiving in class. Ask your child to share the story with you. 

Upcoming Events:

*EAA Season 2 starts Monday! Please see the Season 2 Schedule here. Let us know ASAP if you see something that is not correct.

• November 23-24-No School! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! We are thankful for you all!
• Nov. 27-Dec. 1-This week is Spirit Week! 

• November 27-Season 2 EAA starts. See the EAA Calendar here and the Season 2 Schedule here. 
• November 28-Ms. Aida's Birthday! Donuts have been ordered as a PM birthday snack to share with the class. 
• December 1-Friday Night Lights! 
• December 5-Kiki's Birthday!
• December 7-Hanukkah Celebration in class! Please let us know if you would like to join us.
• December 8-Book Fair! (2nd post down). Send shopping money in an envelope with your child's name on it. No normal library today (keep books for two weeks).
• December 9-Jasper's Birthday!
• December 11-Early Release! School is out at 12:00. We will have lunch at school. 
• December 12-Kwanzaa Celebration in class! Please let us know if you would like to join us.
• December 15-Christmas dress & celebration in class! 
• Please let our room parents know if you can help. 
• Please click here for party information (Book Exchange and 1st Grade Santa Gifting). 

Week in Review, November 14-17, 2023

  

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In Writing, we learned how to give a compelling conclusion and finished up writing about opinions within our collections. Students wrote both a best in show and worst in show and shared reasons why. Collections were sent home Friday. We were also introduced to another type of opinion writing called Reviews. The Bend was launched with this Kit Kat Review video. We also looked at a teacher model to learn what a Review needs and enjoyed a Kit Kat to see whether or not we agreed with the teacher review. 

In Reading, we used our detective skills to solve:

• Blends & Digraphs-two letter blends (st, sl, tr, cr, etc.), three letter blends (str, spr, scr, etc.-video), and digraphs (th, sh, ch, wh, ck, etc.-video )
• Word Endings-Added ed, s, es, ing (sometimes double the constant before adding)-video
• Syllabals-Parts of words (how many times you clap)-video
• Vowel teams-"When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking!"(ee, ea, ai, oa, and some special sounds like ou & oo)-video

In Word Study, we learned how "Bossy E" impacts the letters "e" and "u". We saw that "Bossy E" makes "e" and "u" say their names. We also learned that long "u" can also say "oo" like in the word tune. So, when we run into a long "u" we will need to try it both ways. We also learned heart words "one" and "once". Please practice the following this coming week:

In Math, we learned how to solve and model take from, result, and change unknown story problems within 20. 

Example:

We also learned how to solve story problems within 20 with three addends (two of which make a ten-video), how to make sense of equations with addition expressions on both sides of the equal sign (for example, 3+6+7=10+6), and how to use the associative property to make a ten when adding three numbers. 

Example:

In Social Studies, we read What Matters and reviewed our responsibilities when it comes to taking care of our community. We went on our field trip to Waterways Watch Society where we were able to take action and help clean up the waterways right here in Singapore. The four classes from SAS picked up 18 kgs of trash all together! A special thank you to our parent volunteers! The trip wouldn't have been possible without you.

We also earned our second class party, by filling up the Party Jar, and celebrated with an Ice Cream Party! 

We also learned the difference between needs and wants. Show your child different objects around the house and ask them if they are a need or a want.

Upcoming Events:

*No EAAs this coming week!

*Thanks Donation Drive runs till the 22nd. 

• November 21-A free dessert will be provided by the PTA for Thanksgiving!
• November 23-24-No School! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! We are thankful for you all!
• Nov. 27-Dec. 1-Spirit Week! 
• Dress up days will be shared at a later date.
• November 27-Season 2 EAA starts. See the EAA Calendar here. 
• November 28-Ms. Aida's Birthday! Donuts have been ordered as a PM birthday snack to share with the class. 
• December 1-Friday Night Lights! 
• December 5-Kiki's Birthday!
• December 7-Hanukkah Celebration in class!
• December 8-Book Fair! Send shopping money in an envelope with your child's name on it. No normal library today (keep books for two weeks).
• December 9-Jasper's Birthday!
• December 11-Early Release! School is out at 12:00. We will have lunch at school. 
• December 12-Kwanzaa Celebration in class!
• December 15-Christmas dress & celebration in class! 
• Please let our room parents know if you can help. 
• Party information will be coming home this week. 

Week in Review, November 6-9, 2023

  

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In Writing, we learned how to give multiple reasons and use the word because to share our opinions with others. We learned how to use transitions words (first, second, third, etc.) and how to use adjectives to make our reasons even more persuasive. Students worked to give examples to make their writing even stronger and learned how to talk back to make their opinion even stronger.

Example of a opinion piece with craft moves and elaboration:

Do you have a favorite animal? My favorite animal is a giraffe. A giraffe is a tall mammal with a long neck and large brown spots. Giraffes can be found on the savanna in Africa. 

The first reason I like giraffes is because they are cute. For example they have long black eyelashes and hairy hornes. Some people think giraffes look funny, but I think they are cute!

The second reason I like them is because they have a long purplish tongue that can wrap around green leaves high up in the trees. 

The last reason I like giraffes is because they are gentle. I fed a giraffe peanuts in Africa and the way it used its lips to gently eat the peanuts out of my hand reminded me of a horse. 

Giraffes are my favorite animal because they are cute, have cool tongues, and are gentle. Next time you see a giraffe, check out their cool parts. You will see how cute they are. I love giraffes!

*In the example above you will see an opening where a question was asked to hook the reader and a brief description of a giraffe was given. Three reasons were shared and a closing where the opinion was restated was given. The craft moves included an example, talking back, a short personal story, and a comparison. Adjectives were used to strengthen the opinion piece. You can work on opinion writing at home too!

In Reading, we continued on our quest to become word detectives. Our goal is to earn our Detective Badge! We keep receiving secret missions from the Secret Service Detective Agency. This week we investigated the following:

• How can we turn new larger words into snap words?
• How can we go back and reread to scoop up words, with our eyes, to make our reading sound smooth?
• How to break words into smaller part (syllables). 

In Word Study, we learned about how "Bossy E" impacts the vowels "i" and "o". Please watch the Bossy E video as a review. We also learned the new heart words, "by" and "my". Please practice the following this week:

In Math, we learned how to compose and decompose teen numbers into 1 ten and some number of ones, how to find the value that makes an addition equation true, and how to use the relationship between addition and subtraction to find the missing values. Have your child work on the following problems as a review.

In Social Studies, we taught each other about the SAS community members we decided to interview. We watched videos of the interviews to get to know them better. We also had a counseling lesson with Ms. Selvie. We learned how to stand up to a bully and how to report bullying. We also celebrate Deepavali. Parents came in to help us make some beautiful rangolis and diyas, share the Diwali story with us, and treat us to a special snack. THANK YOU parents for your help! Ask your child what they learned about Deepavali. 

Upcoming Events:

*Only vendor led EAAs this week. Here are the students who will be going:

• Wednesday-Ian & Rowan 
• Thursday-Ian, Junyoung & Matty
• Friday-Jake, Kaixin & Matty

• November 13-No School! Deepavali!
• November 14-Thanks Donation Drive starts and runs till the 22nd. 
• November 15-Field Trip to Waterways Watch Society! 
• Please review the Parent Letter.
• Gentle reminder that parents can not meet us at Waterways Watch Society. You have to be an official chaparon, and ride the bus, to join us on this field trip. Chaperones have been notified. Thanks!
• November 17-Last EAA for vendor led activities.
• November 21-You can order a Thanksgiving meal from Mr. Hoe today for your child's lunch. A free dessert will be provided by the PTA. 
• November 23-24-No School! Thanksgiving!
• Nov. 27-Dec. 1-Spirit Week! 
• Dress up days will be shared at a later date.
• November 27-Season 2 EAA starts. See the EAA Calendar here. 
• November 28-Ms. Aida's Birthday!
• December 8-Send shopping money in an envelope with your child's name on it. No normal library today (keep books for two weeks).

Week in Review, Oct. 30 - Nov. 3, 2023

 

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In Reading, we continued on our quest to become word detectives. Our goal is to earn our Detective Badge! We keep receiving secret missions from the Secret Service Detective Agency. This week we investigated the following:

• What makes a good reading partner?
• How can we read snap words in a snap? 
• How can we use snap words to figure out what would make sense?
• How can we solve mystery words by thinking of similar snap words?

Reading Homework Tip-When your child makes a blooper (skips a word, mumbles through a word, says the incorrect word, etc.) simply hold up your hand and say stop. Don't tell them which blooper they made. They will reread the sentence and see if they can find the mistake. If they don't find it, point to the word to give them another try. If they still can't figure it out, rather than tell them the word, give them a few clues to solve it (the vowel says this....the initial sound is this....the final sound is this...). If they still can't get it, simply give them the word. And don't forget to read to your child often!

In Writing, students learned how to judge their collections fairly, how to pick a Best in Show, and come up with three supporting reasons. Students also learned how to respectfully disagree with others and how to persuade others to maybe change their opinion.

In Word Study, we reviewed digraphs and learned about how "Bossy E" impacts the vowel a. Please watch the Bossy E video as a review. We also learned the new heart word, who. Please practice the following this week:

In Math, we learned that we can find the differences within 10 by using the relationship between addition and subtraction. Students also worked to solve add to and put together story problems with unknowns in all positions. Have your child work on the following story problems as a review. Have them write an equation, make a model with labels, and write the answer with a label.

We also learned that 10 ones is a unit called ten. Students worked to compose and decompose teen numbers into 1 ten and some number of ones. Give your child teen numbers and ask them to represent (draw) them and write an equation to match.

We also played a math Kahoot iPad game for Halloween and had some pumpkin fun! We guessed whether our class pumpkin would sink or float. The kids were surprised to discover that pumpkins float. We estimated our class pumpkin's weight, size, number of lines, and number of seeds inside. Then we worked to see how close we were. We cut open the pumpkin, counted the seeds, and then carved it into a jack-o'-lantern. 

In Social Studies, we decided who to interview in our SAS community. The class decided we should get to know our Principal Mr. Hoss, our Grade 1 Dean Mr. Dylan, our PE teacher Mr. Byron, an art teacher and one of our librarian IAs. Students interviewed their community member and asked them about their responsibilities and likes/dislikes. Ask your child who they interviewed and what they learned about them. We also celebrated Halloween. We danced, rotated around through some fun carnival type stations, and enjoyed some Halloween snacks. Thank you parents for your help with our celebration! 

Upcoming Events:

*Shop the PTA Store for Christmas gifts for your friends and family. 

• November 6-Vision screening today!
• November 9-Deepavali Celebration from 2:00-3:00 PM! Please let our Room Parents know if you can help. 
• Cultural Dress Day!
• No PM snack needed. Deepavali treats are being provided. 
• Bookmark (3rd post down), for the Book Fair competition, is due today.
• Last EAA for teacher led activities.
• November 10-No School! Faculty Inservice Day!
• November 13-No School! Deepavali!
• November 14-Thanks Donation Drive starts and runs till the 22nd. 
• November 15-Field Trip to Waterways Watch Society! 
• Please review the Parent Letter.
• November 17-Last EAA for vendor led activities.
• November 21-You can order a Thanksgiving meal from Mr. Hoe today for your child's lunch. A free dessert will be provided by the PTA. 
• November 23-24-No School! Thanksgiving!
• Nov. 27-Dec. 1-Spirit Week! 
• Dress up days will be shared later. 
• November 28-Ms. Aida's Birthday!
• December 8-Send shopping money in an envelope with your child's name on it. No normal library today (keep books for two weeks).