Dear Parents,
This Friday there will be a Mickey/Minnie costume contest at 2:00 for any student who wishes to participate.
Lesson plan
Homework for Nov. 13
Math - Do pp. 187,189, and 191 in the workbook. On p. 187 write the sums only for the nine unshaded boxes. Then on p. 189 write the two related subtraction sentences for each of these addition facts. On p. 191 write the number bond for each of these same addition and subtraction sentences. Keep them in the same order so you don't get mixed up! (Skip homework pp. 179 & 181.) Study all corrected exit tickets (for lessons 31 to 39) sent home for End of Module Test. Review also in the workbook corrected homework pages from the same lessons.
ELA - On the next page of the notebook, have students write a full heading CORRECTLY. Write ELA as the subject and copy each word and definition. Be sure to number each and skip a line after each definition. THIS NOTEBOOK WORK IS DUE ON WED.
1. underground- where animals tunnel or burrow
2. pesky- something that bothers or annoys
3. warn- to alert or signal someone about danger
4. spot- to see or notice something
5. squirt- to shoot or spra
6. scoop- to shove into one's mouth
7. swallow- to eat or drink
8. breathe- to take air into one's lungs
*Parent, please sign all quizzes sent home today and return no later than this Thursday. The test packet contains TWO Math (quiz and a Mid Module Assessment, TWO Phonics (workbook pages), ONE ELA (on loose leaf), ONE Religion, ONE Social Studies, and ONE Science. PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE AND PLEASE RETURN EACH ONE SIGNED.
***I am also sending home some Science sheets on magnets (copies of first grade text book) These are to be kept the folder and should be studied well for daily assessments and quizzes. More sheets will be sent home next week.
***Finally, there is an important notice to all parents in your child's folder. It has been requested that EVERY PARENT SIGN AND RETURN THAT NOTICE BY TOMORROW!
Homework for Nov. 14
Math- Do pp. 179 and 181. On p. 179 write the sums only for the unshaded boxes. Then choose any of these 17 addition facts and on p. 181 write either a number bond OR write two related subtraction sentences next to each other.
Science- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer questions 1 and 2 on p. F31. For #1 write the names of 3 items in the picture that magnets attract. For #2 copy correctly the names of different types of magnets. Study pp. F26 to F31.
Remember to finish copying the ELA definitions in the notebook.
I am listing the Social Studies definitions below in case you wish to start reviewing. Quiz on Friday.
1. natural resources - something in nature that people use. Examples are: soil, rocks, water, sun, air, animals, trees, plants
2. brick- a natural resource made of clay in the soil
3. thatch - dried plants used to cover the roof of a house
4. adobe- bricks made from wet mud that is dried in the sun
5. igloo- a house made from blocks of ice
6. apartment building- place made of cement and steel where many families live
Ways to protect natural resources:
*pick up litter
*don't waste water
*recycle cans and bottles
*reuse paper
*plant seeds
Homework for Nov. 15
Yesterday I sent home the End of Module Math Test which needs to be signed and returned with the other tests by Thurs. We have just now started Module 2 (new workbook) in Math and also started a new Unit 2 in ELA (still same RWJ workbook). A reminder that your child should be reading the leveled e readers on www.pearsonrealize.com. using the username and password on the back of the ixl card in your child's folder. They will be asked to read orally in class next week from one of these books. Please allow them to choose as challenging a book as they can handle!
Math- In Module 2 workbook do pp. 3 and 4.
Social Studies- On the next page of the notebook, have students write a full heading CORRECTLY. Write Social Studies as the subject and copy each word and definition listed above. Be sure to number each and skip a line after each definition. Be sure to copy and study the ways to protect natural resources.
Students who missed Handwriting this morning must do pp. 14-15 letter g and p. 44 only letters u,v.
Homework for Nov. 16
I added two more chapters to the Science booklet I sent home so students can review at home what they learn in class. Science assessments were given. Social Studies assessments will be given tomorrow.
Math- In workbook do pp. 7 and 8.
Science- On the next page of the notebook, have students write a full heading CORRECTLY. Write Science as the subject and copy each word, definition,, and notes listed below.
1. draw a conclusion- when you use what you know to explain smething
2. investigate- when you make a plan and try it out
3. observe- when you find out how things work
4. magnet- tool used to attract things made of iron. Different types of magnets include horseshoe, bar, wand, ring.
5. attract- when a magnet pulls things toward it
6. repel- when a magnet pushes away from something
7. poles - the two places on the magnet where pull force is strongest named north and south poles.
On a horseshoe magnet N and S are next to each other. On a bar magnet N and S are on opposite ends. On a ring magnet N and S are on flip sides.
Things a magnet can attract include paper clips, safety pins, metal spoon, metal screws, nails, screws.
Things a magnet will not attract are items made of plastic, wood, or glass. Items include block, buttons, shell, paper, cloth, crayon, penny.
Magnets can pull THROUGH paper, glass, cardboard, and water.
Homework for Nov. 17
*Tomorrow is Mickey and Minnie Day. Social Studies Quiz will be given on Monday. Science Quiz will be Tuesday. If you have not sent back ALL graded quizzes, please do so by tomorrow.
Math - In workbook do pp. 11 and 12. FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS. Show the work means to make a drawing and LABEL each part and circle what makes 10.
Social Studies - Study text pp. 60 to 75 as well as definitions AND notes listed above for quiz
Science - Study sheets for Chapters 4, 5, 6 on magnets as well as definitions AND notes listed above for quiz.
*Keep reading the leveled e readers on www.pearsonrealize.com. Students will be tested on their oral reading next week.
