Jan. 27-31

During integrated reading we will continue our Charlie and Chocolate Factory book study as well as learn about Theodore Roosevelt.
The students will:

- listen and visualize read aloud text Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
- ask and answer questions about key details in read aloud text. (ELACC1SL2)
- retell story including key details. (ELACC1RL2)
- identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. (ELACC1RL6)
- compare and contrast characters in the story. (ELACC1RL9)
- review Long E
- have small group phonics lessons depending on individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2b,d, 3a,b,g)
- have differentiated guided reading lessons.
- learn about the contributions President Roosevelt made to the USA. (SS1H1)

During Writing Workshop the students will:
- write opinion pieces stating opinion about given topic, reason for the opinion, and a closing to the writing.(ELACC1.W.1) 
- learn about the 4 types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory)(ELACC1L1.1)

Spelling:
- assessment over list 17 on Friday, 1/31 . (did, down, only, way, find)

In math the students will identify 10 more or less 10 of a given two digit number without having to count, and will be able to explain reasoning used.  (MCC1.NBT.5) 

We will have a  Media Center lesson Friday morning.  The students will have time to check out books after Ms. Fletcher's lesson. 

Mrs. Folsom 

Jan. 21- 24

During integrated reading we will continue our Charlie and Chocolate Factory book study.
The students will:

- listen and visualize read aloud text Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
- ask and answer questions about key details in read aloud text. (ELACC1SL2)
- retell story including key details. (ELACC1RL2)
- identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. (ELACC1RL6)
- compare and contrast characters in the story. (ELACC1RL9)
- review Long E
- have small group phonics lessons depending on individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2b,d, 3a,b,g)
- have differentiated guided reading lessons.

During Writing Workshop the students will:
- write opinion pieces stating opinion about given topic, reason for the opinion, and a closing to the writing.(ELACC1.W.1) 

Spelling:
- assessment over list 16 on Friday, 1/24 . (now, people, made, my, over)

In math the students will identify 10 more or less 10 of a given two digit number without having to count, and will be able to explain reasoning used.  (MCC1.NBT.5)

We will have a Wellstar Health lesson on Germs Friday afternoon. 

We will visit the Media Center to check out new books Friday morning. 

We will celebrate the 100th day of school on Thursday, Jan. 23. 

Mrs. Folsom 

Jan. 13- 17

Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will be next Monday , Jan. 20.  This is a school holiday.  

During integrated reading we will learn about Harriet Tubman
and continue our Charlie and Chocolate Factory book study.
The students will:

- read about and describe the life of historical figure in American history. (SOC.1.SS.1H1)

- listen and visualize read aloud text Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
- ask and answer questions about key details in read aloud text. (ELACC1SL2)
- retell story including key details. (ELACC1RL2)
- identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. (ELACC1RL6)
- compare and contrast characters in the story. (ELACC1RL9)
- review Long A (ai, ay, a_e)
- have small group phonics lessons depending on individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2b,d, 3a,b,g)
- have differentiated guided reading lessons.
- listen to stories about Martin Luther King, Jr. and discuss why he is an American Hero.

During Writing Workshop the students will:
- write opinion pieces stating opinion about given topic, reason for the opinion, and a closing to the writing.(ELACC1.W.1) 

Spelling:
- assessment over list 15 on Friday, 1/17 . (than, first, been, its, who)

In math the students will learn about three-dimensional shapes. (MCC1.G.2)

Mrs. Folsom 

Jan. 8-10

 

During integrated reading we will learn about Harriet Tubman
and begin our Charlie and Chocolate Factory book study.
The students will:

- read about and describe the life of historical figure in American history. (SOC.1.SS.1H1)
- listen and visualize read aloud text Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
- ask and answer questions about key details in read aloud text. (ELACC1SL2)
- retell story including key details. (ELACC1RL2)
- identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. (ELACC1RL6)
- compare and contrast characters in the story. (ELACC1RL9)
- review Long A (ai, ay, a_e)
- have small group phonics lessons depending on individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2b,d, 3a,b,g)
- have differentiated guided reading lessons.

During Writing Workshop the students will:
- write opinion pieces stating opinion about given topic, reason for the opinion, and a closing to the writing.(ELACC1.W.1) 

Spelling:
- No assessment this week.
- assessment over list 15 on Friday, 1/17 . (than, first, been, its, who)

In math the students will learn about three-dimensional shapes. (MCC1.G.2)

Mrs. Folsom 

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.

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* 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

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 

Seven Habits Feast

The First grade Seven Habits Feast will be this Thursday, Nov.21.

We are asking the students to wear their "Sunday best" clothing. 

If you have not sent in the item you were assigned, please send it in by Wednesday.  If you were assigned mashed potatoes or corn, please have the food in our classroom prior to 9 on Thursday.  

Due to limited space we are asking parents not to attend this event.  We will have more events soon which you will be able to attend.  

Thanks!
Mrs. Folsom