November 7th - 11th

Language Arts/Reading:

Words Their Way

Please ask your child which group he or she is in, and look for words throughout the week with them that follow the rules for this week's WTW words.  

Red group: Short e vs. Long e (spelled 4 ways)

Blue group: p, l and pl blends

Green Group: c, h and ch

Yellow Group: short o vs. long o

In Writer’s Workshop we will begin writing Procedural Text.  This is where the kids list steps for a particular activity such as making a sandwich, playing a game, putting something together, etc…  We will discuss the importance of using pictures and symbols to help the reader understand procedural text. Each child will write their own procedural text on a specific topic.  We will also work in some fun Thanksgiving activities during the next several weeks.  We will continue with Read to Self time. 

Math:

We are continuing our unit on count on addition strategies.  We have started a new “warm up” activity that will reinforce concepts already taught or concepts we will be teaching in first grade.  Look for those packets each week in the Tuesday folder.  If your child missed any questions it is always helpful to review and correct the missed problems.  We will continue problem solving as well as reviewing the different strategies for adding numbers.   Our focus on math strategies this week will include count on two and count on three for addition facts.

Social Studies:

We had so much fun with our Texas Unit!  We will now begin our unit on Maps and Globes.  We will learn about different types of maps, how to read a map, and why maps help us.  The kids will also get to design their own map of their bedroom!  This unit will go on for the next two weeks. 

**We will also read the book, Molly’s Pilgrim.  The letter went home in last week's Tuesday Folder. The doll parts will be in your child’s Tuesday folder on November 8th.  Hopefully, you have filled out your Pilgrim Interview sheet that accompanied last week's letter, and are ready to begin making your doll. If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask!   

Reminders:

*Harvest Festival is Nov. 5, 12:00-3:00.

*Please consider volunteering for lunch recess! 

To sign up, go to :

http://caraway.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=28

Thank you!

Tuesday Folders - Vera Djohan

Classroom Chores - Cheryl Borden

Thursday Helper - Judy Lopato

Classroom Donations - Lisa Kim (Clorox wipes)