Mrs. Denning's Weekly Newsletter
12/12/16
Literacy Objectives
Reading Foundations:
1.3b Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
K.RL.3 – With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story
K.RL.4 – With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text
Speaking and Listening:
1.1a Participate in collaborative conversation with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
K.SL.3 – Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
Language:
1.2b Use end punctuation for sentences.
1.2d Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
1.2e Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions
Writing:
K.W.1 - Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces
Math Objectives
K.G.1 - Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.G.2 - Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
K.G.4 - Analyze and compare two- and three dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides, and vertices/”corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
K.G.5 - Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Social Studies Objectives
1.H.1.3 Explain why national holidays are celebrated
1.H.1.2 Explain the importance of folklore and celebrations and their impact on local communities
1.C.1.1 Compare the languages, traditions, and holidays of various cultures.
1.C.1.2 Use literature to help people understand diverse cultures.
Important Dates to Remember
· Tues., Dec. 13th – Holiday Evening Concert – First grade is performing @ 6:30p.m.
· Mon., Dec. 20th – Holidays Centers Celebration – 11:00-12:25 p.m.
· Wed. Dec. 21st- Track Out Day and 2nd Q Report Cards
· Mon. Jan. 23rd- Track In Day
12/12/16
Literacy Objectives
Reading Foundations:
1.3b Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
K.RL.3 – With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story
K.RL.4 – With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text
Speaking and Listening:
1.1a Participate in collaborative conversation with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
K.SL.3 – Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
Language:
1.2b Use end punctuation for sentences.
1.2d Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
1.2e Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions
Writing:
K.W.1 - Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces
Math Objectives
K.G.1 - Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.G.2 - Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
K.G.4 - Analyze and compare two- and three dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides, and vertices/”corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
K.G.5 - Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Social Studies Objectives
1.H.1.3 Explain why national holidays are celebrated
1.H.1.2 Explain the importance of folklore and celebrations and their impact on local communities
1.C.1.1 Compare the languages, traditions, and holidays of various cultures.
1.C.1.2 Use literature to help people understand diverse cultures.
Important Dates to Remember
· Tues., Dec. 13th – Holiday Evening Concert – First grade is performing @ 6:30p.m.
· Mon., Dec. 20th – Holidays Centers Celebration – 11:00-12:25 p.m.
· Wed. Dec. 21st- Track Out Day and 2nd Q Report Cards
· Mon. Jan. 23rd- Track In Day