Material Pick Up

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Our day to pick up materials from school is Thursday, June 4th, between 12pm and 2pm. Please follow the directions to make sure the process goes safely and smoothly.

  1. Stay in your car.
  2. Put your reading bag and library books in the trunk of your car.
  3. When you arrive at the school I will be sitting outside the first grade door. The one with the flag pole.
  4. Pull up in your car and pop the trunk. If your child is not with you please have their name and line order number written with a dark marker on a piece of paper and hold it up. If your child is with you I can see who it is.
  5. I will take out your reading bag and library books and put in your bag of things in the trunk.
  6. I can’t wait to see everyone on Tlhursday.

Wednesday Lessons 6/3

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Wednesday 6/03
Reading:Read at least one book on Kids a-z (narrative) and answer the questions.
Spelling: gown  down  clown  pout  shout  sprout  house  mouse  does  another

Practice your spelling words in a fun way.  Use playdough, sidewalk chalk or legos.  Use whatever you have at home.  Be creative and have fun!
Math:Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 5, Lesson 5
https://gm.greatminds.org/kotg-em/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m5-l5?hsLang=en-us

If you do not have all the materials needed, just follow along with the video as best as you can.  Print the problem set afterwards or complete on a separate piece of paper.
Writing:
What is needed to have a fun summer? Write an informational essay explaining at least 3 things needed to have a fun and exciting summer. Include details about each thing and why it is important.
Sight Words:Have someone test you on your sight words.  Count how many sight words you read quickly.  Tell your teacher how many you read.


Tuesday Lessons 6/2

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Tuesday 6/02
Reading:
Read at least one informational book on kids a-z and answer the questions. 
Look for informational text features in the book you read. (bold print, picture captions, diagrams, headings.)
Spelling:gown  down  clown  pout  shout  sprout  house  mouse  does  another
  Write as many words as you can using the ow and ou spelling pattern.
Math:
Click on the link below to watch math lesson Module 5, Lesson 4
https://gm.greatminds.org/kotg-em/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m5-l4?hsLang=en-us&wchannelid=2d5q4vpdx9&wvideoid=amxnp4aook
You will need paper, a pencil, and pattern blocks. If you do not have all the materials, just follow along with the video as best as you can.  Print the problem set afterwards or complete on a separate piece of paper.
Writing:
Compare and contrast this school year and last school year. 
Tell 2 ways that they are the same and 2 ways that they are different.  You can use these sentence starters in you want:
One way that last school year and this school year are the same is ____.  Another similarity is ______.
One way that last school year and this school year are different is ____. Another difference is ______.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.  
Science:Click on the link below.  You will be asked to read a story. Inherited Traits
1. Look at your family members. Who do you look like? Give examples: My dad and I both have blue eyes.
2. How are you different from your family members? Give examples: My dad and I have different shaped eyes. My dads are rounder than mine.

Monday Lessons 6/1

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Monday 6/01
Reading:Read at least one book on Kids a-z (narrative) and answer the questions.
Write the characters and setting.
Spelling: gown  down  clown  pout  shout  sprout  house  mouse  does  another
 
Pick at least four spelling words and write a strong ready for second grade sentence for each word. 
Include an adjective in each sentence. Remember, an adjective is a describing word like gigantic or funny.
Math:Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 5, Lesson 3
https://gm.greatminds.org/kotg-em/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m5-l3?hsLang=en-us

You will need paper, a pencil, and examples of 3D shapes.  If you do not have all the materials, just follow along with the video as best as you can.  Print the problem set afterwards or complete on a separate piece of paper.
Writing: 
In your opinion, should teachers give schoolwork over the summer vacation?
Write an opinion piece that supports your opinion. Make sure you have at least 3 reasons!
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone. Put the words that were a bit slower in a separate pile and practice them again.

Friday Lessons 5/29

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Friday 5/29
Reading:
Read at least one book on Kids a-z (narrative) and answer the questions.
Spelling:fur   turn   burn   burst   stern   fern   germ   every   each   teacher
Have a parent give you the spelling test on a separate sheet of paper.  How did you do?
Math:
Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 5 Lesson 2. 
Mod. 5 Lesson2
If you do not have the materials listed in the beginning of the video, that is okay.  Please watch the video and follow along as best as you can.
Optional: One lesson on Zearn
Writing: 
What would you do if you were in the middle of the lake and your boat springs a leak?
Include a topic sentence, at least three details and a conclusion.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone. Put the words that were a bit slower in a separate pile and practice them again.

Thursday Lessons 5/28

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Thursday 5/28-Make sure to send me how many sight words you were able to read yesterday. Many did not send that info yesterday. The sight words are in your blue folder.
Reading:
Read at least one informational book on kids a-z and answer the questions. 
Look for informational text features in the book you read. (bold print, picture captions, diagrams, headings.)
Spelling:fur   turn   burn   burst   stern   fern   germ   every   each   teacher Write your spelling words in ABC order.
Math:
Click on the link to watch the math lesson Module 5, Lesson 1.
Mod. 5 lesson 1
You will need paper and a pencil.
Print problem sets.
Writing:
What dangers would you face if you were a chipmunk? How would you overcome them?
Include a topic sentence, at least three details and a conclusion.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.
Science:
Why are butterflies so colorful?
1.Think about the video you watched on Tuesday.  How is the information the same?

Wednesday Lessons 5/27

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Wednesday 5/27
Reading:Read at least one book on Kids a-z (narrative) and answer the questions.
who are the characters in the story?
What is the setting?
Spelling: fur   turn   burn   burst   stern   fern   germ   every   each   teacher
Practice your spelling words in a fun way.  Use playdough, sidewalk chalk or legos.  Use whatever you have at home.  Be creative and have fun!
Math:Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 4, Lesson 14 part 2 and 3.
https://gm.greatminds.org/kotg-em/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4-l14?hsLang=en-us&wchannelid=7cpe1han29&wvideoid=dg772ptodt
Before starting the lesson you will need:40 small objects4 dimes and 10 penniesPaper pencil White board and marker (optional)


Optional: One lesson on Zearn
Writing:
What is your dream vacation? Why?
Include a topic sentence, at least three details and a conclusion.
Sight Words:Have someone test you on your sight words.  Count how many sight words you read quickly.  Tell your teacher how many you read.

Tuesday Lessons 5/26

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Tuesday 5/26
Reading:
Read at least one informational book on kids a-z and answer the questions. 
Look for informational text features in the book you read. (bold print, picture captions, diagrams, headings.)
Spelling:fur   turn   burn   burst   stern   fern   germ   every   each   teacher
Pick at least 5 spelling words and write a sentence with them.  Include an adjective in each sentence.
Math:
Click on the link below to watch math lesson Module 4, Lesson 14 Part 1
 https://gm.greatminds.org/kotg-em/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4-l14?hsLang=en-us
You will need paper and a pencil.
Print problem sets.
Writing:
What would you do if you could fly? Describe 3 things that you would do.
Include a topic sentence, at least 3 details and a conclusion.  
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.  
Science:
https://mysteryscience.com/powers/mystery-3/camouflage-animal-survival/118?code=MTQ1MzY5ODU&t=student
 1.What does camouflage mean?
2. Why do polar bears have white fur?

Thursday Lessons 5/21

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Reading:
Read at least one informational book on kids a-z and answer the questions. 

Look for informational text features in the book you read. (bold print, picture captions, diagrams, headings.)
Spelling: for   corn   horn   born   cord   more   chore    tore   away    what   
Take your spelling test.
Math:
Click on the link to watch the math lesson: Module 4, Lesson 13 Part 2 & 3
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4l13?wchannelid=262fz8e0m5&wvideoid=kv9jl0dpe9
You will need a whiteboard and dry erase marker or paper and a pencil. You will also need small objects for counting.
Optional: One lesson on Zearn
Writing:
What would you do if someone gave you $100?  What would you spend it on and why?
Include a topic sentence, at least 3 details and a conclusion.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.
Social Studies:
https://www.readinga-z.com/book.php?id=78
Click on the link to read a book on RazKids called “Long Ago and Today.”  You may have to sign in to be able to read it.  After reading it, make a two column chart to give three examples of life long ago and today.

Wednesday Lessons 5/20

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Wednesday 5/20
Reading:Read at least one book on Kids a-z (narrative) and answer the questions.

Create a graphic organizer web to describe the setting of a story that you have read.
Spelling:  for   corn   horn   born   cord   more   chore    tore   away    what   
Write your spelling words in ABC order.

Math:
Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 4, Lesson 13 Part 1
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4l13?wchannelid=262fz8e0m5&wvideoid=cwif15lyqa
Before starting the lesson you will need:40 small objects
Paper pencil White board and marker (optional)
Below the video there is a link to download the problem set for lesson 13.  You don’t have to print.  Just write the answers on paper.
Writing:
Describe someone who is a hero to you. 
Include a topic sentence, at least 3 reasons to explain why you think  they are a hero and a conclusion.
Sight Words:Have someone test you on your sight words.  Count how many sight words you read quickly.  Tell your teacher how many you read.