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Upcoming Events
12/17/2008 - First Grade Reading Day
12/18/2008 - Christmas Caroling at Ramey's (8:30)
12/19/2008 - End of 2nd 9 weeks; Dismiss at noon
12/19/2008 - Christmas Party (10:00)
12/25/2008 - Merry Christmas
1/6/2009 - Classes Resume
1/19/2009 - MLK Holiday - No School
12/18/2008 - Christmas Caroling at Ramey's (8:30)
12/19/2008 - End of 2nd 9 weeks; Dismiss at noon
12/19/2008 - Christmas Party (10:00)
12/25/2008 - Merry Christmas
1/6/2009 - Classes Resume
1/19/2009 - MLK Holiday - No School
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FIRST GRADE
WEEKLY NEWS AND LESSON PLANS
FIRST GRADE
WEEKLY NEWS AND LESSON PLANS
Week of December 1-5
Theme: “Christmas Around the World”
CONGRATULATIONS TO DECEMBER’S STUDENT OF THE MONTH – MADISON INMAN
Dear Family,
December will be full of fun activities for our first graders at Sumrall Elementary. *We are looking forward to our First Grade Reading Day on Wednesday, December 17th. The students will kick off their shoes, get comfy, and listen to wonderful Christmas stories read by teachers, assistants, and administrators at SES. *On Thursday, December 18th, we will go Christmas caroling at Ramey’s in Sumrall. Parents need to arrive at the parking lot at 8:15. We will sing Christmas carols at 8:30. Each student needs to wear a red and white Santa hat and a red, white, or green sweatshirt. Come join us! *Our Christmas Party will be on Friday, December 19th at 10:00. We will send a party note home later in the month. The students will not exchange gifts among other students. We will be dismissing early that day for the Christmas holidays. We are looking forward to our “Christmas Around the World” activities in December.
We will read the story “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93 (Book 3) in the basal reader this week. Please listen to your child read the basal story each night as part of his/her 20 minutes of reading. Don't forget to sign the reading homework chart each night in the homework folder. Study the highlighted basal sight words listed in your child's folder. It would be very helpful if you would make sight word flash cards for your child. As we complete each list of sight words, your child will be orally tested on these words. He/she will not have to spell the words but must be able to recognize them. Sight words are not read by sounds. Your child should know them quickly by sight. Remember – your child will have the Story Selection Assessment on Thursday, December 4th. Thanks for your help at home.
Your child will bring home a list of spelling words and sentence dictations on Monday. Please study these words and sentences daily. When your child receives four consecutive 100’s, he/she can visit our classroom Treasure Chest.
Thank you so much for sending items for our Thanksgiving Feast. The children enjoyed the feast very much. We appreciate your help in making our feast a success.
If you ever have any questions concerning your child's progress, please feel free to call the elementary school office (601-758-4289) to schedule a conference. I have specific conference times each day. You can also email me from this website or to my Lamar County School District address at www.teresa.hudson@lamarcountyschools.org.
Thanks for your support at Sumrall Elementary School. Remember our motto: LEARNING TAKES THREE: PARENT, TEACHER, AND ME !
Sincerely,
Teresa Hudson
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
December 1 – Classes resume
December 17 – First Grade Christmas Reading Day at SES (more info)
December 18 – Christmas Caroling at Ramey’s (8:30) (more info)
December 19 – Christmas Party (dismiss at noon)
January 6 – Classes resume
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK:
(# Required skills are indicated by Competency Objective numbers and Depth of Knowledge levels)
MONDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK1); 1b4, 1c1 (DOK 2) 1c8 (DOK 2)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 66 – Compound Words
New Saxon sight word - something
*Homework 66 - complete/return
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Read the basal story – “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93 (Book 3)
Listen to the story on CD.
New basal sight words – now eat too together
LANGUAGE ARTS CRITICAL WORDS - VOCABULARY BUILDER- character, predict, narrative
Study all highlighted basal Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, and Saxon sight words in the reading folder.
*Sign the reading chart in the homework folder.
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b7 (DOK 1)
she too keep same more we’ll shack went tablet brushing *their *goes
sight words – must be memorized
Sentence Dictations: 1. The deck is next to their pool. 2. The fish had a hook stuck in its gill.
Remember to study spelling words and sentence dictations daily. Don’t forget to begin each sentence with a capital letter and end each sentence with the correct punctuation.
The words and sentences are getting progressively harder. The students will have to spend more time studying than in the past. Please help your child at home.
Practice Assessment – Wednesday
Math: enVision Math Topic 8-7 #3.a. (DOK 2)
Symmetry
Previews Grade 4: Analyze and describe the similarities and differences between and among two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes, figures, and models using mathematical language.
Interactive Learning, Visual Learning, Guided and Independent Practice, Problem Solving, and Quick Check Master
Homework: 8-6, 8-7 complete/return
Handwriting: #4b8 (DOK 1)
Copy spelling sentences from the board, focusing on correct letter formation, spacing, and neatness.
Language: Proper Nouns #4b6 (DOK 1) – Grammar Book page 51
Science/Social Studies: “Christmas Around the World”
Activity: “Christmas in France”
Make a Sabot (wooden shoe) candy holder
Discuss customs in France – pages 21, 25, and 26.
Share Christmas books.
2:00-2:30 Double-Dipping (tutoring)
TUESDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK 1) 1b4, 5; 1c1 (DOK 2) 1c8 (DOK 2)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 67 – Suffixes –less, -ness, -ly
New Saxon sight word - answer
Decodable Reader 23 – Something Grand
*Homework 67 – complete/return
Study all basal and Saxon sight words highlighted in the reading folder.
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Read the basal story – “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93.
*Sign the reading chart in the homework folder.
SEEKERS: “Understanding People with Special Needs” (TE) page 107
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b7 (DOK 1)
Practice writing words by blending and sounding letters to form words.
Practice Assessment - Wednesday
Math: enVision Math Topic 8-8 #3.c. (DOK 2)
Problem Solving: Make an Organized List
Explain the part-whole relationships resulting from the composition or decomposition of plane and solid figures.
Interactive Learning, Guided and Independent Practice, Problem Solving, and Quick Check Master
*Homework: No homework to complete/return
Handwriting: #4b8 (DOK 1)
Copy spelling sentences from the board, focusing on correct letter formation, spacing, and neatness.
Language: Proper Nouns #4b6 (DOK 1) – Grammar Book page 52
Science/Social Studies: “Christmas Around the World”
Activity: “Christmas in Poland”
Make a Polish ornament chain.
Discuss customs in Poland – pages 36, 38, and 39.
2:00-2:30 Double-Dipping (tutoring)
WEDNESDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK 1); 1b4, 5; 1c1 (Dok 1)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 68 – Digraph ai
Key Picture - rain
New Saxon sight word –were
Practice Book page 102 – Use new basal sight words to complete sentences.
*Homework 68 - complete/return.
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Re-read the basal story - "Sam’s Song” pages 71-93.
Study the Book 1 /Book 2/Book 3 highlighted basal sight words and Saxon sight words in the reading folder.
*Sign the reading chart in the homework folder.
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b7 (DOK 1)
Spelling Practice Assessment
Math: enVision Math Topic 8-9 #3.b. (DOK 2)
Identifying Solid Figures
Identify and classify three-dimensional figures according to their characteristics.
Interactive Learning, Visual Learning. Guided and Independent Practice, Problem Solving, and Quick Check Master
*Homework: 8-8, 8-9 complete/return
Handwriting: #4b8 (DOK 1)
Copy spelling sentences from the board, focusing on correct letter formation, spacing and neatness.
Language: Proper Nouns #4b6 (DOK 1) - Grammar Book page 53
Social Studies/Science: “Christmas Around the World”
Activity: “Christmas in Brazil”
Make Tinsel Tail Brazilian Birds.
Discuss customs in Brazil – pages 8, 9, and 10.
Share Christmas books.
2:00-2:30 Double-Dipping (tutoring)
THURSDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK 1), 1b4, 1c1 (DOK 2)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 69 – Digraph ay
Key Picture – hay
Saxon Sight words – early earth heard learn
Decodable Reader 24 – A Day at the Fair
*Homework 69 – complete/return
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Re-read the basal story – “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93.
Story Selection Assessment – “Sam’s Song”
Study Book 1/Book 2/Book 3 basal sight words and Saxon sight words
highlighted in the reading folder.
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b8 (DOK 1)
Practice writing each spelling word and sentence dictation by sounding and blending to form words. (Students who did not make 100% on Wednesday’s Practice Assessment.)
Math: enVision Math Topic 8-10 #3.b. (DOK 1)
Flat Surfaces and Corners
Identify and classify three-dimensional figures according to their characteristics.
Interactive Learning, Visual Learning, Guided and Independent Practice, Problem Solving, and Quick Check Master
*Homework: No homework to complete/return
MATHEMATICS CRITICAL WORDS - VOCABULARY BUILDER- cube cylinder value
Handwriting: #4b8 (DOK 1)
Copy spelling sentences from the board, focusing on correct letter formation, spacing, and neatness.
Language: Proper Nouns #4b6 (DOK 1) - Grammar Book page 54
ECONOMIC EDUCATION: Lesson 5, Theme 2 – Saving: “Why We Save”
Social Studies/Science: “Christmas Around the World”
Activity: “Christmas in Germany”
Activity: Make a Christmas tree.
Discuss Christmas customs in Germany – page 27.
Share Christmas books.
2:00-2:30 Double-Dipping (tutoring)
FRIDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK 1); 1b4, 1c1 (DOK 2)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 70
Assessment 13
Decodable Readers
Review basal and Saxon sight words.
*No homework
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Reread the basal story – “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93.
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b7 (DOK1)
Spelling (Re-take) Assessment
Math: enVision Math - #3.b. (Dok 1) - Topic 8-11
Theme: “Christmas Around the World”
CONGRATULATIONS TO DECEMBER’S STUDENT OF THE MONTH – MADISON INMAN
Dear Family,
December will be full of fun activities for our first graders at Sumrall Elementary. *We are looking forward to our First Grade Reading Day on Wednesday, December 17th. The students will kick off their shoes, get comfy, and listen to wonderful Christmas stories read by teachers, assistants, and administrators at SES. *On Thursday, December 18th, we will go Christmas caroling at Ramey’s in Sumrall. Parents need to arrive at the parking lot at 8:15. We will sing Christmas carols at 8:30. Each student needs to wear a red and white Santa hat and a red, white, or green sweatshirt. Come join us! *Our Christmas Party will be on Friday, December 19th at 10:00. We will send a party note home later in the month. The students will not exchange gifts among other students. We will be dismissing early that day for the Christmas holidays. We are looking forward to our “Christmas Around the World” activities in December.
We will read the story “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93 (Book 3) in the basal reader this week. Please listen to your child read the basal story each night as part of his/her 20 minutes of reading. Don't forget to sign the reading homework chart each night in the homework folder. Study the highlighted basal sight words listed in your child's folder. It would be very helpful if you would make sight word flash cards for your child. As we complete each list of sight words, your child will be orally tested on these words. He/she will not have to spell the words but must be able to recognize them. Sight words are not read by sounds. Your child should know them quickly by sight. Remember – your child will have the Story Selection Assessment on Thursday, December 4th. Thanks for your help at home.
Your child will bring home a list of spelling words and sentence dictations on Monday. Please study these words and sentences daily. When your child receives four consecutive 100’s, he/she can visit our classroom Treasure Chest.
Thank you so much for sending items for our Thanksgiving Feast. The children enjoyed the feast very much. We appreciate your help in making our feast a success.
If you ever have any questions concerning your child's progress, please feel free to call the elementary school office (601-758-4289) to schedule a conference. I have specific conference times each day. You can also email me from this website or to my Lamar County School District address at www.teresa.hudson@lamarcountyschools.org.
Thanks for your support at Sumrall Elementary School. Remember our motto: LEARNING TAKES THREE: PARENT, TEACHER, AND ME !
Sincerely,
Teresa Hudson
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
December 1 – Classes resume
December 17 – First Grade Christmas Reading Day at SES (more info)
December 18 – Christmas Caroling at Ramey’s (8:30) (more info)
December 19 – Christmas Party (dismiss at noon)
January 6 – Classes resume
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK:
(# Required skills are indicated by Competency Objective numbers and Depth of Knowledge levels)
MONDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK1); 1b4, 1c1 (DOK 2) 1c8 (DOK 2)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 66 – Compound Words
New Saxon sight word - something
*Homework 66 - complete/return
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Read the basal story – “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93 (Book 3)
Listen to the story on CD.
New basal sight words – now eat too together
LANGUAGE ARTS CRITICAL WORDS - VOCABULARY BUILDER- character, predict, narrative
Study all highlighted basal Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, and Saxon sight words in the reading folder.
*Sign the reading chart in the homework folder.
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b7 (DOK 1)
she too keep same more we’ll shack went tablet brushing *their *goes
sight words – must be memorized
Sentence Dictations: 1. The deck is next to their pool. 2. The fish had a hook stuck in its gill.
Remember to study spelling words and sentence dictations daily. Don’t forget to begin each sentence with a capital letter and end each sentence with the correct punctuation.
The words and sentences are getting progressively harder. The students will have to spend more time studying than in the past. Please help your child at home.
Practice Assessment – Wednesday
Math: enVision Math Topic 8-7 #3.a. (DOK 2)
Symmetry
Previews Grade 4: Analyze and describe the similarities and differences between and among two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes, figures, and models using mathematical language.
Interactive Learning, Visual Learning, Guided and Independent Practice, Problem Solving, and Quick Check Master
Homework: 8-6, 8-7 complete/return
Handwriting: #4b8 (DOK 1)
Copy spelling sentences from the board, focusing on correct letter formation, spacing, and neatness.
Language: Proper Nouns #4b6 (DOK 1) – Grammar Book page 51
Science/Social Studies: “Christmas Around the World”
Activity: “Christmas in France”
Make a Sabot (wooden shoe) candy holder
Discuss customs in France – pages 21, 25, and 26.
Share Christmas books.
2:00-2:30 Double-Dipping (tutoring)
TUESDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK 1) 1b4, 5; 1c1 (DOK 2) 1c8 (DOK 2)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 67 – Suffixes –less, -ness, -ly
New Saxon sight word - answer
Decodable Reader 23 – Something Grand
*Homework 67 – complete/return
Study all basal and Saxon sight words highlighted in the reading folder.
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Read the basal story – “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93.
*Sign the reading chart in the homework folder.
SEEKERS: “Understanding People with Special Needs” (TE) page 107
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b7 (DOK 1)
Practice writing words by blending and sounding letters to form words.
Practice Assessment - Wednesday
Math: enVision Math Topic 8-8 #3.c. (DOK 2)
Problem Solving: Make an Organized List
Explain the part-whole relationships resulting from the composition or decomposition of plane and solid figures.
Interactive Learning, Guided and Independent Practice, Problem Solving, and Quick Check Master
*Homework: No homework to complete/return
Handwriting: #4b8 (DOK 1)
Copy spelling sentences from the board, focusing on correct letter formation, spacing, and neatness.
Language: Proper Nouns #4b6 (DOK 1) – Grammar Book page 52
Science/Social Studies: “Christmas Around the World”
Activity: “Christmas in Poland”
Make a Polish ornament chain.
Discuss customs in Poland – pages 36, 38, and 39.
2:00-2:30 Double-Dipping (tutoring)
WEDNESDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK 1); 1b4, 5; 1c1 (Dok 1)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 68 – Digraph ai
Key Picture - rain
New Saxon sight word –were
Practice Book page 102 – Use new basal sight words to complete sentences.
*Homework 68 - complete/return.
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Re-read the basal story - "Sam’s Song” pages 71-93.
Study the Book 1 /Book 2/Book 3 highlighted basal sight words and Saxon sight words in the reading folder.
*Sign the reading chart in the homework folder.
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b7 (DOK 1)
Spelling Practice Assessment
Math: enVision Math Topic 8-9 #3.b. (DOK 2)
Identifying Solid Figures
Identify and classify three-dimensional figures according to their characteristics.
Interactive Learning, Visual Learning. Guided and Independent Practice, Problem Solving, and Quick Check Master
*Homework: 8-8, 8-9 complete/return
Handwriting: #4b8 (DOK 1)
Copy spelling sentences from the board, focusing on correct letter formation, spacing and neatness.
Language: Proper Nouns #4b6 (DOK 1) - Grammar Book page 53
Social Studies/Science: “Christmas Around the World”
Activity: “Christmas in Brazil”
Make Tinsel Tail Brazilian Birds.
Discuss customs in Brazil – pages 8, 9, and 10.
Share Christmas books.
2:00-2:30 Double-Dipping (tutoring)
THURSDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK 1), 1b4, 1c1 (DOK 2)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 69 – Digraph ay
Key Picture – hay
Saxon Sight words – early earth heard learn
Decodable Reader 24 – A Day at the Fair
*Homework 69 – complete/return
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Re-read the basal story – “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93.
Story Selection Assessment – “Sam’s Song”
Study Book 1/Book 2/Book 3 basal sight words and Saxon sight words
highlighted in the reading folder.
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b8 (DOK 1)
Practice writing each spelling word and sentence dictation by sounding and blending to form words. (Students who did not make 100% on Wednesday’s Practice Assessment.)
Math: enVision Math Topic 8-10 #3.b. (DOK 1)
Flat Surfaces and Corners
Identify and classify three-dimensional figures according to their characteristics.
Interactive Learning, Visual Learning, Guided and Independent Practice, Problem Solving, and Quick Check Master
*Homework: No homework to complete/return
MATHEMATICS CRITICAL WORDS - VOCABULARY BUILDER- cube cylinder value
Handwriting: #4b8 (DOK 1)
Copy spelling sentences from the board, focusing on correct letter formation, spacing, and neatness.
Language: Proper Nouns #4b6 (DOK 1) - Grammar Book page 54
ECONOMIC EDUCATION: Lesson 5, Theme 2 – Saving: “Why We Save”
Social Studies/Science: “Christmas Around the World”
Activity: “Christmas in Germany”
Activity: Make a Christmas tree.
Discuss Christmas customs in Germany – page 27.
Share Christmas books.
2:00-2:30 Double-Dipping (tutoring)
FRIDAY:
Reading: #1a2 (DOK 1); 1b4, 1c1 (DOK 2)
Saxon Phonics Lesson 70
Assessment 13
Decodable Readers
Review basal and Saxon sight words.
*No homework
#1f (DOK 1); 2b1, 2b3 (DOK 2)
Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, and interpret text.
Reread the basal story – “Sam’s Song” pages 71-93.
Spelling: Spelling List 11 #4b7 (DOK1)
Spelling (Re-take) Assessment
Math: enVision Math - #3.b. (Dok 1) - Topic 8-11
Identify and classify three-dimensional figures according to their characteristics.
Interactive Learning, Visual Learning, Guided and Independent Practice, Problem Solving, and Quick Check Master
*Homework: No homework to complete/return
Handwriting: #4b8 (DOK 1)
Copy spelling sentences from the board, focusing on correct formation of letters, spacing, and neatness.
Language: Proper Nouns #4b6 (DOK 1) - Assessment
Grammar Book pages 55, 56
Social Studies/Science:
Scholastic News
2:00-2:30 Double-Dipping (tutoring)
Sincerely,
Teresa Hudson
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www.lamar.k12.ms.us
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