Keeping up with Kindergarten vol.16
Mrs. Van, Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Nunes, Mrs. Neely
Reading for January 5th- February 4th
Big Idea: Students will review characteristics of the fiction genre and practice comprehension strategies that deepen their understanding of fiction.
I can:
•Identify fiction books
•Identify characteristics of fiction, including characters, setting and events,
•Retell a fiction story in sequential order.
•Ask questions as I read.
•Find answers to my questions as I read.
•Make personal connections to the books I read.
•Describe characters in a story.
•Explain why characters act in a certain way.
•Discuss the purpose of reading fiction books.
•Read independently by reading the pictures, words, or retelling a story heard.
•Work independently in anchor stations.
Writing for January 5th- February 4th
Big Idea: Students will recognize that writing is meant to be read and will work on strategies to make their writing easier to read and understand.
I can:
•Revise drafts by adding details.
•Use descriptive words to add detail.
•Use tools to help me write.
•Reread and evaluate my writing.
•Show, not tell, when writing.
•Work with a partner to revise my writing.
•Share my writing with an audience.
•Edit my writing so that it is easier to read
Math January 5th- 19th
I can- identify three-dimensional shapes and develop an understanding of shapes prior to classifying and sorting.
Classify and sort three-dimensional shapes
I can- apply what I know about the attributes of shapes so I can classify and sort them.
Classify and sort three-dimensional shapes
an understanding of shapes prior to classifying and sorting.Have a wonderful winter break!
Happy Holidays from the Kindergarten Team! We are thankful for our students and their families!