What's The Buzz
Week of December 7th - December 11th
Learning Targets
Reading:
Review- Retelling BME, Main Idea, Character Traits, & Elements of a Story
I can identify the elements of a story and explain problems and solutions to my partner.
I can respond to books I am listening to by writing a response in my journal.
I can identify the main idea by explaining supporting details.
Writing:
I can write sentences by using correct capitalization, adjectives, and punctuation. I will use editing marks to evaluate my writing.
Word Work & Grammar:
Review-
I can identify contractions by finding them in books.
Math:
* DISTRICT MATH ASSESSMENT
* REVIEW FOR MATH ASSESSMENT
REVIEW-
I can solve problems by using the Thinking Pattern- Bigger, Smaller, Difference.
Review-
I can explain new strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems by telling my partner what “Thinking Pattern” I am using to solve the word problem.
**Doubles facts and Doubles Plus One.
** Doubles Minus One.
Social Studies:
I can RESEARCH a holiday with my group by using nonfiction books and resources on the iPad. I will create a poster of a holiday & share it with my class.
I can explain the importance of family customs & traditions by sharing with friends.
I can compare similarities and differences in customs & traditions.
McGowen PTA
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Winter Break Party
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http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d48adad2aa3f85-winterBox Tops
50 Box Tops earns a spirit stick!
Important Dates
Monday, December 7th - Friday, December 18th -- Math District Assessment (We will do parts of the test each day)
Tuesday, December 8th -- Winter Concert & PTA Family Fun Night- Craft Night 6:30 p.m.
Monday, December 14th -- 1st Grade - Gingerbread Day
Tuesday, December 15th -- 1st Grade - Rudolph Day (Wear RED)
Wednesday, December 16th -- 1st Grade - Frosty the Snowman Day
Thursday, December 17th -- 1st Grade - Grinch Day (Wear GREEN)
Friday, December 18th -- Mav Fan Jam @ 8:15 a.m. , Mav Dad Lunches (1st Grade Lunch @ 10:45 a.m.), Classroom Holiday Party @ 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Monday, Dec 21st - Monday, Jan 4th -- Winter Break - No School
Tuesday, January 5th -- Classes Resume