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In Writing, we continued writing Reviews. We learned how to add helpful tips or warnings, make a comparison, and how to give a convincing conclusion. We also took some time to revise, edit, and fix and fancy up our Reviews. Next week we will be starting a Book Review. Please send a book from home your child would like to review.
In Reading, we wrapped up Unit 2 by completing our secret mission from the Secret Service Detective Agency. A breakout box was delivered to our room and we had to use everything we learned during our Word Detective Unit to figure out the combinations to 5 different locks. We collaborated, persevered, and broke into the box. We found detective badges, a certificate and smarties.
In Word Study, we learned that silent e can also make the letter c make the "s" sound. This combination is found at the end of long vowel words like face and nice. We also learned that silent e can make the letter g make the "j" sound. This combination is also found at the end of long vowel words like cage and rage. We also reviewed the heart words: who, by, my, one & once. Please practice the following this week:
In Math, we learned how to solve story problems with three addends, write equations with three addends, and subtract within 20. We also used the unit of ten to find differences within 20 and analyzed and used counting on and taking away as methods to subtract. In the first problem below you would want to see your child do one of the following:
1. Decompose one of the smaller numbers to help the 8 get to 10.
Example: 4 gives 2 to 8 to make 10. The new equation is 10+2+3. I know that 2+3 is 5, so 10+5=15
2. Add two numbers together first and then add in the 3rd.
*Example: 8+4+3 can become 12+3 (think 2+3=5, and then add 10+5=15)
*Example: 8+4+3 can become 8+7 (think doubles to solve, 7+7=14, plus 1 more is 15).
For the last problem you would want to see your child either count back 7 from 16 (-) or count on from 7 to 16 (+ to subtract). They may also first think 16-6 =10 (make a ten) and then subtract 1 more. They might create a double ten frame model and cross off counters to find the answer or use 1 ten tower and 6 ones.
In Social Studies, we reviewed government provided services and started our final project. Students are collaborating, in a group of four, to designing their dream community. They are considering the rights and responsibilities of people living in their community, as well as their citizens needs and wants. We also had a counseling lesson with Mrs. Selvie. Please see her SeeSaw for more information. We also started learning about and decorating for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Upcoming Events:
- December 4-Bring a book from home to write a Book Review on.
- December 5-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).
- Kiki's Birthday! Cupcakes will be shared during PM snack.
- December 7-Hanukkah Celebration in class! Please let us know if you would like to join us.
- December 9-Jasper's Birthday!
- December 11-Early Release! School is out at 12:00. We will have lunch at school.
- December 14-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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