Keeping up with Kinder Jan. 20th
Mrs. Van, Mrs. Weber, Mrs. Nunes, Ms. Beasley
Reading 1/4-2/3
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 1/4-2/3
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 1/20-2/3
Numeration
I can:
- Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace.
- Use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution.
- Select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems.
- Communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;
- Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas.
- Analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas; and display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.
Sight words to practice at home
Reminders:
- Please make sure you are reading and practicing sight words with your child at home.
- Library is every Thursday.
- Don't forget to send in pictures for our timeline unit by this next Monday, January 23rd. We are asking for a baby (under age 2), toddler (2-4 yrs), and recent picture. We will be gluing these onto our timelines so please do not send the only copy.
- Remember to send in items for our 100th day celebration. Each teacher has created a signup genius for requested items. Contact your child's teacher with any questions.