Week 4 Q2

 


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Respectfully and gratefully,

Mrs. Bernal

What we learn this week!

Spalding: Two letter phonograms OO, AY, ER were introduced. Remember to underline the two letter phonograms. This marking states that these are two letter phonograms making one sound. We reviewed G and S from the previous first 26 phonograms. Students used their pink notebook to write their new spelling words/sight words (run, the, in, so). At the end of the second quarter, students will perform a cumulative test for all the phonograms, 26 single letter phonograms, plus all the two letters’ phonograms taught during the quarter.

Reading reminders:

  • Your child should read to an adult as daily homework.
  • Practice sight words as daily homework. Assessments on Wednesdays.
  • Minimal goal by the end of second quarter, master 36 sight words. (5 sight words a week)

Literature: Our poem this week was “Diddle, diddle dumpling”! This week, we continued reading Aesop Fables. Monday, we read The Grasshopper and the Ant. We discussed the moral of the fable and talked about integrity and being a hard worker. Students agreed that integrity is a virtue we should always practice. On Thursday, we continue the reading of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. One chapter at a time! Finally, we study the fable of The Fox and the Cat.

Math: We continued our study on shapes. Students sorted flat shapes based on their characteristics. Also, they matched flat shapes with real world pictures. Students created composite pictures using all the shapes. Finally, students practice how to identify and create a pattern.

Science: Students learned about a type of scientist called ecologist and that they observe living things. Students observed a chameleon changing colors and reported the "data". Ask your child about it! Also, we learned about Jane Goodall and her work. Students review the unit and assessed the concepts. Lastly, we started or unit for Pushes and Pulls. 

History/Geography: We are still visiting Antarctica! This week students explored habitats and animals. Our main study, was on the Penguins. Students learned some facts and created some fun activities.


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