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1st Grade Overview

April 25 - May 01

LANGUAGE ARTS:
Phonics: We will review past concepts and learn to read and spell with ch & tch as well as ge & dge.

Assessment: Our final phonics assessment will be on Thursday, May 7th.

Spelling: Spelling list 21 test will be on Thursday, May 7th.

how, round, dishes, blue, argue, driver, enjoy, overpay, afternoon, vacation, *early, *learn

Braden found four spiders in the corner of the dark barn.
The soil there was moist and cool.

Foundations and Frameworks:

We will conclude our Cause & Effect unit.

MATH:

We will be studying place value.

Assessment: Fact test on May 4th.

SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES:

We will begin studying Weather in science. In social studies, we will conclude our South America continent study, and we’ll begin learning about Australia & Oceans. We’ll also continue our Community & Economics unit.

Weekly Memory Work: Hebrews 12:1-2 and Army Ants poem

Hebrews 12:1-2 (shortened)

“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”

Army Ants

Left, Right

We’re army ants.

We swarm.

We fight.

We have no home.

We roam.

We race.

You’re lucky if

We miss your place.

REMINDERS:

April 29- Animal Projects Due
May 8- Half-day for Teacher Appreciation Week
May 19- End of Year party
May 22- Last Day of School - ½ Day
As a reminder, handwriting, SPECS log entries, reading comprehension and reading fluency are all skills which will be assessed and recorded on your student’s report card. Neatness and returning homework on time are also still paramount and noted on report cards.
Please help your child unload their homework folder and read to you each night for 10-15 minutes.
Snacks: A healthy snack may be sent each day. No cookies, potato chips, or candy, please!