Ms. You's 1st Grade Newsletter
Mandarin Immersion-Week 16 , Nov 15-19
Green and Blue Class
math
MODULE 2 Introduction to Place Value Through Addition and Subtraction Within 20
In Topic D, after all the work with 10, the module culminates with naming a ten. Familiar representations of teen numbers, such as two 5-groups, the Rekenrek, and 10 fingers, are all renamed as a ten and some ones, rather than 10 ones and some more ones. The ten is shifting to being one unit, a structure from which students can compose and decompose teen numbers . This significant step forward sets the stage for understanding all the numbers within 100 as composed of a number of units of ten and some ones. The horizontal linear 5-group modeling of 10 is moved to a vertical representation in preparation for this next stage, in Module 4, as shown in the image on the right. This topic’s work is done while solving both abstract equations and contextualized word problems.
Science
Unit 1: Light and Sound
❓ Weekly Essential Question(s) How can you knock down a wall made of concrete?
In the Science lessons this week, students are talking about how we can use what we learn to solve problems in real life.
We learn that a long time ago in Berlin, there is a wall that separates Germany into 2 parts. We want to knock down the wall so that people in east Germany and west Germany can see each other again.
We explore different ways and decide to use the wrecking ball to give the wall a big push force. We plan an investigation using a wrecking ball to knock down the wall without damaging the house next to the wall and we did it!
Mandarin
Mandarin Matrix NOVICE 1
Book:
N1 U4 03 几个大虫?How Many Big Worms?
Synopsis:
In math class, the teacher uses a fun way to teach the students counting and addition. Find out how the lesson goes and what happens at the end.
New Vocabulary:
喜 to like/to be happy,欢joyous,吃 to eat,很very,什what,么interrogative particle
喜欢 to like,吃 to eat,很 very,什么 what
Language Comprehension:
- Identify and understand the meaning and usage of 喜欢, 很, 什么
- Understand how to express preferences positively and negatively (e.g. 我很喜欢, 我不喜欢)
- Understand the meaning and usage of 可是
Language Use:
State the different days of the week
In pairs or groups, practice asking and solving math
questions using Chinese
Complete the sentences by matching the correct day of the
week to each picture
Write the words 你 and 鸟 in the correct stroke order
Match the correct text to the supporting audio
Weekly song
P.E. fundraiser
Upcoming
Week 17 , Nov 29 - Dec 3
Math
MODULE 3 Ordering and Comparing Length Measurements as Numbers
Topic A: Indirect Comparison in Length Measurement
Lesson 1: Compare length directly and consider the importance of aligning endpoints.
Lesson 2: Compare length using indirect comparison by finding objects longer than, shorter than, and equal in length to that of a string.
Lesson 3: Order three lengths using indirect comparison.
Topic B: Standard Length Units
Lesson 4: Express the length of an object using centimeter cubes as length units to measure with no gaps or overlaps.
Lesson 5: Rename and measure with centimeter cubes, using their standard unit name of centimeters.
Science
❓ Weekly Essential Question(s)
- Why do my hands get warm when I rub them together?
- How can the road slow us down?
📑 Weekly Standard(s)
- Plan and carry out investigations which demonstrate how equal forces can balance objects and how unequal forces can push, pull, or twist objects, making them change their speed, direction, or shape.
- Design and evaluate ways to increase or reduce heat from friction between two objects.
Mandarin
Book:
N1 U5 01 生日惊喜 Birthday Surprise
Synopsis:
It’s time for class! The teacher is teaching the days of the week. He finds two students hiding something from him. It turns out his students have prepared a birthday surprise for him. Will he share his surprise birthday present with the class?
New Vocabulary:
课class/lesson, 老old/experienced, 看to watch, 师teacher, 书book, 为because of/for
Language Comprehension:
Identify and recognize the words: 课, 看书, 老师, 为 in listening and reading
Understand simple greetings (e.g. 老师好!小朋友们好!)
Recognize the meaning and usage of 上个星期
Understand the meaning and usage of 为什么?
Recognize the meaning of 今天, 明天, 昨天
Language Use:
In groups, take turns to role-play the Teacher and students in the story
Quiz the person next to you on the days of the week in Chinese (e.g. 今天是星期二,昨天是⋯⋯?)
Come up with questions using 为什么 and choose someone to answer your question.
Write the words 老 and 师 in the correct stroke order
Match the correct text to the supporting audio
Friday, Dec 3, early release day, school ends at 1:30
Luminaria night, Dec 14, 5:30 p.m.
Contact us
Ms.You
Yóu Shūqí lǎoshī.
Miss. Annie, Shuqi, You
Email: Shuqi.you@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/52696
Location: Gavilan Peak classroom 210
Phone: 623-445-7436
Ms. Tsau
Email: lisa.tsau@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/4570
Location: Gavilan Peak classroom 211
Phone: 623-445-7437