1st Grade
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Writing: Students will start by writing a “How to Use” page, and then progress to making other pages, all about the object they have been studying.

Phonics: We manipulated letters in CVCe words to show how we drop Silent E when adding -ing to a CVCe word. We also took snap words like "jump" and "play" and explored adding more endings to them to make new words (examples: jump to jumping, jumper, jumped, jumps, jumpers)

Writing: Take a look at the text “How to Use a Stapler”. Now ask your mom or dad about his or her favorite object for you to get ideas on how to use it like an expert, too.

Phonics: Practice turning CVCe words into -ing words, reminding your child that we drop the silent E when doing so (like-liking). You can use a whiteboard to write the words showing the change, or use magnetic letters or playdough to show dropping the E.

Los lectores curiosos siguen aprendiendo de su entorno. Observando, entrevistando a personas que colaboran en el colegio como: doctora, enfermera, directora y disciplinario para volver a contar lo que han aprendido usando voz de reportero, usando conectores para dar más información sobre el tema.

¿Quién apaga el fuego en un incendio? En casa, con un compañero de lectura aprende sobre este maravilloso trabajo. 

They will explore what the President does, what other leaders do, and whether the President can solve every problem alone. Students will create posters, complete graphic organizers, and write or draw to show who helps our communities and how leaders share responsibilities.

Families can talk with their children about leaders they know (like the mayor, police officers, school principal). Ask questions such as: “Who helps our community?” or “Do leaders work alone or with others?” Students can also practice explaining what the President does and why we have different types of leaders. Encourage them to share their poster or drawings and talk about how leaders help solve problems together.

Understanding and appreciating differences fosters perspective taking and empathy, skills needed to develop relationships with all kinds of people. They also learn that it’s okay to be different in some ways and these differences are accepted and valued. We can all learn from diversity. In this lesson we will reflect on our similarities and differences and how that makes us special and unique. 

Tell a family member about what makes someone else you know awesome. What is special and unique about this person? What have you learned from them because of this?