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Newsletter Week #6

Homework

Reading Focus:

Reading Literature:
1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in
text.
Key Ideas and Details:
RI1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of
a text.
Speaking and Listening:
1.1 b. Build on others talk in conversations by
responding to the comments of others through
multiple exchanges.
c. Participate in collaborative conversations with
diverse partners about Grade 1 topics and texts with
peers and adults in small and larger groups. Ask
questions to clear up any confusion about the topics
and texts under discussion.
Reading Foundations:
1.1a Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence
(first word, capitalization, ending punctuation)
1.2b Isolate and produce initial, medial vowel, and final
sounds in spoken single-syllable words
1.3b Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis
skills in decoding words

Writing Focus:
Writing:
1.3 Write narratives in which they recount two or more
appropriately sequenced events, include some details
regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal
event order, and provide some sense of closure.
Language:
1.1aDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Print
all upper and lowercase letters.
1.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when
writing. Use end punctuation for sentences.

Math Focus:

Math:
1.OA.1 Solve addition problems to 20 with unknowns in all
positions.
1.OA.5 Relate counting to addition and subtraction.
1.OA.8 Determine the unknown whole number in an
addition or subtraction equation relating to three whole
numbers.

Science Focus:
1.E.2 Understand the physical properties of Earth materials that make them useful
in different ways.
1.E.2.1 Summarize the physical properties of Earth materials, including rocks,

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesda
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Thursday

Read 15 minutes
Math and Reading Activity
Read 15 minutes
Math and Reading Activity
Read 15 minutes
Math and Reading Activity

Read 15 minutes
Math and Reading Activity

Notes from your teacher:

M-PE T-MUSIC W-ART

TH-MEDIA F- PE
Please make sure that you are
reading with your child each night
and using question stems (from
open house) to check for
comprehension.

Important Dates to Remember

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Fri. Oct 21 : Early Release
@1:15
o Also, Mrs. Flynns
Birthday!!!
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Fri. Oct 28 : STEM challenge
due: Create a super hero
costume
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Mon. Oct 31 : No School:
Teacher Workday