A huge thank you for those of you who made donations for our class to get some new books. I was able to pick out some excellent read alouds that the kiddos will really enjoy!
Also, thank you for attending conferences. It makes such an impact on your kiddo's success in first grade if we are working together and are on the same page.
Ms. Voigt's class is hosting a food drive November 7-November 18. They are working to raise 1,200 cans, bags, and boxes of food. If you are able to donate they would greatly appreciate it.
Your kiddo has some homework this week. Your kiddo will need to disguise a paper turkey. We will be using these turkeys for a writing project, so please make sure they are returned no later than Monday, November 14. The paper turkey and more detailed instructions will be in your kiddo's green folder on Wednesday. Please do not go out and by supplies for this project. Only use what you already have at home.
In reading this week, we are focusing on buildings and what they are made of. We will also be learning about a new genre...fantasy! This week we will also be taking a look at the similarities and differences of homes around the world.
Our phonics and word work focuses this week are short u words and contractions with an 's.
This week in writing we are breaking down the parts to how-to writing. We will be learning that the introduction explains what the book is about and tells the reader why they might want to read it. The body will include a list of materials, equipment, or supplies needed and also list all of the steps to teach the reader how to do whatever the topic is. The conclusion will tell the reader what to do with the information they just learned. I love seeing what special talents and skills the students are able to teach the reader about!
In math, we will be working on finding missing parts in addition and subtraction problems. We will start with results unknown (sum/difference). We will move on to the change unknown (4 + ___ =6, 6-___ = 4) and end the week with the start unknown (___ + 4=6, ____ -4=2). We will also incorporate some word problems into this weeks lessons. The skills taught this week are much easier to understand when the students know their addition and subtraction facts. The Xtramath login in your conference packet is a wonderful tool to help students master their addition and subtraction facts.
Wishing you well,
Mrs. Dimock
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