February 23rd - 27th

We enjoyed our week by learning about government and the important characteristics of being a leader. We enjoyed discussing how teachers and students both have the characteristics needed to be excellent leaders for our country. We also had a great time at an assembly from The Black Rep. The lady that performed for us got us moving, shaking, chanting and singing! It was awesome to see everyone having such a great time!

Reading/Units of Study: We will understand how to determine the different between important and interesting facts about our nation's symbols. We will be able to identify the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, White House, Capital Building, Bald Eagle and American Flag. We will understand the meaning of symbol.
Writer's Workshop: We will know how to write an opinion piece on why we would be a great leader. We will be able to edit and revise to make our writing the best it can be. We will be able to give a 4 for EFFORT!!!!
Math: We will understand how to add and subtract groups of 10, using various strategies. We will understand how to use various strategies, including mental math, using a 100 chart, and regrouping. Here is a great video on regrouping . . . which can be very tricky for 1st graders :) We will also be taking our Topic 10 test and hopefully, beginning Topic 11!
Phonics: We will be able to read and write words with the inflectional suffix ending -ed. We will understand that adding -ed to verbs makes them past tense. We will be able to tell if the word has an -ed that makes the -d, -t, or -ed sound. Our words for the week are: handed, ended, landed, played, failed, filled, mixed, picked, wished, folded, cleaned, reached.