Monday, January 19, 2009

Week of January 20 - 23

Reading -
We are still reading about Amazing Animals and focusing on biographies. Please ask your child to tell you about what they've read in school. You'll be surprised just how much they are learning! Last week they learned about ants. Some students read about earthworms, bees, and butterflies too!

Also, twelve students read Charlotte's Web last week! Many students are transitioning into reading chapter books now. Please encourage this at home too.

Phonics : Vowel Pairs oa, ow
I can:
recognize and read words the the oa and ow vowel pairs

Comprehension: Cause and Effect
I can:
Identify the cause and effect Ina passage or story

Vocabulary: High-Frequency Words; Parts of a Dictionary Entry
I can:
Read and state the meaning of this week's high-frequency and vocabulary words
Identify the parts of dictionary entry words

Fluency: Decodable Text; Leveled Readers
I can:
Decode text
Read books on my level.

Math
This week we will be studying geometry.
I can:


  • Describe and give examples of basic geometric elements and terms
  • Apply these terms to solve real-world mathematical problems
  • Describe and give examples of tow-dimensional shapes
  • Describe and give examples of three-dimensional shapes
  • Identify congruent figures
  • Show examples of line symmetry in real world and mathematical problems
  • Apply one line symmetry to construct a simple geometric design
  • Locate points on a grid representing a positive coordinate system

Writing

We will continue working on short stories and friendly letters. We may begin Persuasive Letter Writing this week.

Reminders

  • Please continue to send in Box Tops for Education and Nestle Water Bottle Labels.
  • Please check your child's take-home folder each day for notes and homework.

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