Dear Parents,
This week we covered the following:
English
· Lesson 4 – One and More Than One
· Lesson 5 – Special Nouns
· Lesson 6 – More Special Nouns
· Lesson 7 – Naming Yourself Last
· New words: do, for, I, is, me, my, said, you, get, help, kids, next, yes, yet
· We read the following stories: Val Can Help, The Bunnies and the Fox, and Woodland Animals
· Beginning sounds y, k, v
· End sounds k
· Short a, e, i and o words
· Compared fantasy and realism
Math
· Lesson 3.1 – Subtraction Stories
· Lesson 3.2 – Model Subtraction
· Lesson 3.3 – Using Symbols to Subtract
· Lesson 3.4 – Writing Subtraction Sentences
· Lesson 3.5 – Zero in Subtraction
· Lesson 3.6 – Subtract from 8 or less
· Lesson 3.7 - Vertical Form
· Lesson 3.8 – Act out with Models
Science
· Lesson 2 – How Are Animals Grouped?
· Lesson 3 – How Do Animals Change and Grow?
· Review And Test Prep
Spelling List 7 – Test Friday
Bag, tag, rag, sag, big, digs, wig, pigs, flags
Additional spelling words: senses, infant, teen, exercise
Dictation
The pig has a big flag on his bag.
Show and Tell
· A white object
· This week I will give your child a grade
· I will look at the following
Criteria | Points | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Preparation | | | | | |
Followed directions for the assignment | | | | | |
Presented a mostly yellow object | | | | | |
Shows presentation was rehearsed | | | | | |
Stays on Topic | | | | | |
Answered questions from the class | | | | | |
Presentation form: | | | | | |
Spoke audibly | | | | | |
Volume | | | | | |
Correct use of language | | | | | |
Made eye contact with the audience | | | | | |
Listens to Other Presentations | | | | | |
Listens without making Distractions | | | | | |
Column Totals: | | | | | |
Important Dates for this week:
· · Wednesday, 13 October – Show and tell – A white object, for a grade
· · Friday, 16 October – Science Test
· · Friday, 16 October – Spelling and Dictation Test
Monday No School:
On Monday there will be no school as teachers Professional Development. I hope that you enjoy the day with your child.
Date for diaries:
· 27 October – Fancy Dress Day. Halloween is celebrated on 31 October. Your child may dress up in a beautiful or funny costume for our Fancy Dress Day - it does not need to have a Halloween theme. If you prefer children can, of course, wear their usual clothes. We will send home more information closer to the date.
· 28, 28 October and 1 November – Mid-Semester Break, no school
· 9 and 10 November – Parent/Teacher consultations. Appointment forms will be e-mail out closer to the time
· 25 November – Thanksgiving
Happy Double 10 Day for Sunday. J
If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me.
Regard,
Robyn Wood
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