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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).
- 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).
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