October 20-24

Hi first grade families!  This week has been busy as we have been ending our writing unit while starting new reading, math, and social studies units.  Read below to check out all of our learning opportunities, and make sure to discuss the questions.

Reading
We've started learning about how to discuss and retell books with our reading partners.  Our lessons included:
-retelling using story elements (characters, setting, problem, solution)
-retelling major events
-how to retell stories with a partner
-practice retelling with a partner

Question:  Can you retell one of the books from your book box?

Writing
As we wrap up our writing unit this week, we've learned how to:
-select a piece to publish
-revise our books (juicy words, vivid verbs, etc.)
-edit our books (making our writing readable, spacing, capitals, etc.)
-peer edit with a partner

Question:  Which story did you decide to publish?  What was one way you revised your story?

Math
We've wrapped up our double-decker bus unit last week, and this week we've started work with data and measurement.  Our lessons included:
-describing attributes of objects
-sorting shapes by one attribute
-sorting buttons by one attribute
-new game: Guess My Rule
-interpreting results of surveys

Question:  What are some attributes of buttons?

Social Studies
As we begin our Families Now and Long Ago unit, our lessons focused on:
-what a family is
-how a family is special
-traditions in families

Question:  What is one tradition in your family?


Reminders

Vision Screening - 10/28/14
Nature Walk - 10/24/14
End of First Trimester - 10/31/14
Halloween Party - 10/31/14 (2:40-3:40)
F.G.I.F. - 11/6/14 (3:15-3:40)