Dear Parents,

Below you will find a list of the SOLs that will be covered during the second nine week grading period in first grade. If you have any questions, please contact me!

SECOND NINE WEEKS

Oral Language:

SOL 1.1 Tells and retells stories in order
Recites familiar short poems

SOL 1.2 Uses time and position words when giving directions

SOL 1.3 Asks questions

SOL 1.4 Adds or takes away sounds to change words
Blends sounds to make words
Distinguishes between the middle vowel sound in one syllable words


Reading:

SOL 1.6 Reads and spells by:
•Using beginning and ending sounds
•Using short vowel sounds
•Blending beginning, middle, and ending sounds
•Using word families such at cat, bat, sat
•Using common sight words (weekly words)

SOL 1.9 Reads and Understands grade level material by:
•Making connections between experience and what is being read
•Making predictions before, during, and after reading
•Telling what nonfiction selections are about
•Retelling stories (fiction)

SOL 1.10 Uses a grade appropriate dictionary
Alphabetizes a list of 8 words using the first letter


Math:

SOL 1.5 Identifies objects in the first through tenth position in a line

SOL 1.7 Estimates and gives a reason for the estimate

*Other skills will be addressed.

Science:

SOL 1.1 Uses simple tools for observation
Measures mass, length, and volume using standard and nonstandard units
(example: paper clips)

SOL 1.3 Explains that some liquids separate when mixed with water and that some
solids dissolve when mixed with water

SOL 1.2 Explains that objects have straight, back and forth, and circular motion
Explains that objects may vibrate and produce sound
Describes how pushes and pulls can change the movement of an object

Social Studies:

SOL 1.1 Uses a picture time line and tells about differences in the past and present

SOL 1.5 Makes a simple map using a map legend and symbols

SOL 1.12 Understands the diversity of communities in Virginia:
•have people of different ethnic origins, customs, and traditions
•have people who contribute to their communities
•are united as Americans by common principles














About Your Teacher:

My name is Jeanette Wiggert. I am beginning my 27th year of teaching. Over the years I have taught children in many grades, and I adore first graders! My husband’s name is John and we have two daughters. This is my twelth year of teaching at Margaret Beeks. I am excited about beginning a new school year and look forward to getting to know your family. First grade is a year of discovery and is a lot of fun!