Monday, December 9, 2013

December 9-13



During integrated reading we will learn about Reindeer/Caribou.  The students will:
- identify main topic and retell key details in text. (ELACC1.RI.2)
- describe connection between two pieces of information in text. (ELACC1.RI.3)
- retell story using story elements from read aloud text The Great Reindeer Rebellion. 

In math the students will distinguish between defining attributes versus non-defining attributes. 
The students will also build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes. (MCC1.G.1)

In writing we will work on enhancing the students' narrative writings with the use of temporal words.(ELACC1.W.3) We will review how to form letters correctly and using appropriate spacing between words and sentences. (ELACC1.L.1a,k)  We will review nouns, verbs, and adjectives. (ELACC1.L.1b,c)

For phonic we will learn more about digraphs. The students will have a small group phonic lesson with me depending on each individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2.b,d, 3.a,b,g)  
The students will have small group guided reading lessons will me throughout the week.  These groups and lessons are based on students' needs and are differentiated. (ELACC1.RF.4.a,b,c)

Spelling:
- assessment over list 13 on Friday, Dec. 13. 

* Please help your child learn how to tie his/her shoelaces.  I have been helping the students by tying shoes.  However I have told the students that I will not tie shoes after the Winter Break.

* View upcoming events on the Pickett's Mill website http://www.cobbk12.org/pickettsmill/

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at our class holiday breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 17.  The breakfast will be from 7:30- 8:30.  Please RSVP with Mrs. Magee.

Mrs. Folsom

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Dec. 2- 6


During integrated reading we will learn about Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea.  The students will:
- ask and answer questions about details in text. (ELACC1.RI.1)
- identify main topic and retell key details in text. (ELACC1.RI.2)
- describe connection between two pieces of information in text. (ELACC1.RI.3)
- ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify meaning of words in text. (ELACC1.RI.4)
- read about and describe the life of historical figure in American history. (SOC.1.SS.1H1)

In math the students will distinguish between defining attributes versus non-defining attributes. 
The students will also build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes. (MCC1.G.1)

In writing we will work on enhancing the students' narrative writings with the use of temporal words.(ELACC1.W.3) We will review how to form letters correctly and using appropriate spacing between words and sentences. (ELACC1.L.1a,k)  We will learn about adjectives. (ELACC1.L.1b,c)

For phonic we will learn more about digraphs. The students will have a small group phonic lesson with me depending on each individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2.b,d, 3.a,b,g)  
The students will have small group guided reading lessons will me throughout the week.  These groups and lessons are based on students' needs and are differentiated. (ELACC1.RF.4.a,b,c)

Spelling:
- assessment over list 12 on Friday, Dec. 6. 

Mrs. Folsom