Weekly Update ~ 3/19/12

We're Feeling Lucky in

First Grade!

Language Arts

- In Language Arts, we read a nonfiction selection about César Chavez, a Mexican-American labor leader, who helped crop pickers earn fare wages for their work on farms.  César Chavez worked with the grape pickers to help them get better pay and houses.  We practiced retelling main events in each of the stories we read throughout the week. 

Extending the Learning in Language Arts For additional practice, check out the following sites: Cesar Chavez:  http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/hispanicamerican/chavez/ Retell:  http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/media/repository/protected_content/COMPOUND/50000020/31/63/comprehension_launch.html?defaultSkill=11&stateCode=PA&defaultGrade=1 Syllables:  http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/media/repository/protected_content/COMPOUND/50000024/78/21/phonics_launch.html?stateCode=PA Vocabulary:  http://www.mhschool.com/vocab_games/mmh_games/content/Grade1/Unit4/w3v1/index.html

Spelling

-In Spelling, the students were introduced to long o, spelled with letters -o, -ow, and -oa.  The students took part in many spelling activities throughout the week to practice their new words and sentences.  Please be sure that your child completes his/her nightly spelling homework neatly!  Also, the children should be using proper letter formation in their daily writing. 

Sidewalk Chalk Spelling Practice 

Shamrock I-Spy Spelling Word Search

Extending the Learning in Spelling For additional practice, click on the following links: http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/media/repository/protected_content/COMPOUND/50000024/78/21/phonics_launch.html?defaultSkill=36&stateCode=PA&defaultGrade=1 http://www.mhschool.com/vocab_games/mmh_games/content/Grade1/Unit4/w3s1/index.html

Grammar

-Our Grammar lessons focused on accurately using go and went, and did and do verbs to complete sentences. 

Extending the Learning in Grammar For more practice, check out the following links: http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=641

Math

-In Math, we are working on Chapter 14, Practicing Addition and Subtraction.  The students are using strategies to solve both addition and subtraction problems.  We reviewed fact families, related facts, and practiced finding the missing number in addition and subtraction sentences.

Extending the Learning in Math For additional math practice, check out the following sites: Missing Numbers:  http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/busy_bees/index.html Related Addition Facts:  http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-1/related-addition-facts Related Subtraction Facts:  http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-1/related-subtraction-facts Family Math Games:  http://www.mrsgoldsclass.com/MathGames.htm

St. Patrick’s Day Fun

-We had a fabulous Friday full of giggles, green, and St. Patrick’s Day fun!  We started the day off with a Shamrock I-Spy Spelling Search, followed by a Mystery Reader, and finished the day off enjoying some reading and writing with our 5^th Grade Buddies!  The luck o’ the Irish is with us ALL!