Lesson plans

**Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on November 2, 2012. There will be no school on this day.

Snack Helper for this Week: Margaret

Snack Helper for Next Week: Miriam

 

Spelling /Literature: In spelling, we will be focusing on instant letter recognition, unblending sounds in words, and changing sounds to make new words. Our spelling pattern for this week will be using the letter n to spell the /n/ sound. We will discuss the position of the letter n in the word (is it in the initial, medial, or final position?). As we practice the spelling of our words for the week, we will also be discussing and learning proper handwriting. We will learn about “closed syllables,” a syllable that ends in at least one consonant. The vowel in a closed syllable is short.

In literature, we will discuss how narrative and informative elements differ. We will explain that authors use words, phrases, or sentences that make us feel happy, sad, or sorry for others (emotional appeal).

 

Unit Study: This week in Unit Study, we continue learning about Mexico. We will review that Mexico is south of the United States. We will learn that the Pacific Ocean is to the west of Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico is to the east. We will review that Texas and Mexico are separated by the Rio Grande. We will learn about the capital city, the language, and the culture. We will also be learning about Diego Rivera, a muralist from Mexico, and creating a classroom mural.

 

Math: In math, we will complete Chapter 7: Solid and Flat Shapes, where we will learn about the different aspects of solid shapes, including faces, edges, and corners. This week we will identify and extend a shape pattern. After completing Chapter 7, we will begin Chapter 8: Numbers to 100. In this chapter, we will recognize pairs and count by 2s and 5s up to 20, learn to use tally marks, count to 100, count by 10s, and sequence numbers 1 to 100. We will be using manipulatives and hands on activities to learn about grouping and counting numbers.

 

Nature Study: This week, we will be introducing amphibians. We will discuss the characteristics of amphibians (1-vertebrate, 2-cold-blooded, 3-moist, slimy skin (no scales), 4-breathe through lungs and gills, 5-hatch from eggs, 6-live part of life in water and part on land). We will also be learning the life cycle of a frog.

 

Bible: This week, we will be reading the stories of “Joseph the Governor” and “Benjamin and the Silver Cup.” Please feel free to read and discuss these stories at home with your child.

 

Show and Tell: There will be no school on Friday, so we will not be having Show & Tell.