Embedded Files
The schedule for completing these packets is posted below. Students should also be reading on Raz kids on their iPads. If the student is using a personal device, the student can go to https://www.raz-kids.com/ and use the log in that was provided in their packets. If students did not pick up an iPad and packet, then email your teacher for log in information. There is a PDF of the packet provided below.
For additional Literacy resources please visit the CMS First Grade Learning Plan. If you do not have access to the first grade packet or to RAZ kids, please use the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uooX8YqZaU7_m8Y9r5vOc4nH5p96cdfe/view
Copy and paste these links if you are having trouble accessing the documents above.
Sight Word List Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YPvJ2VEu46tljaUD3O6wSnteICxoBhrA/view?usp=sharing
Choice Board Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_IcovFkcPYH5A7PZoOhdZtJSDTVQUokm/view?usp=sharing
Packet Week 1 Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HgMG3ds7Zy_77gy5UGNxr7yvN64KBba2?usp=sharing
Packet Week 2 Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_5gZ5NQwiREH_JPLPEH-ySmxkHhdRgcN?usp=sharing
Mr. Fisher made a terrific video about the work for Day 25. Click on the link below, it will really help you with writing about opinions and supporting it with reasons from the text.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjfvflKLwmp9JjwE1llZZAlDUs70tjA2p
Day 37 Illustrated Read Aloud of "Birds As Human Helpers" by Mr. Fisher.
Main Topic and Details Video:
Lesson plan for Language Arts:
Lesson plan for Language Arts:
Monday, April 6, 2020 Day 11
Reading:
Watch the instructional video for Day 11 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Read the Ornithologist Letter and look at the images (page 12).
Talk about the vocabulary and what you notice and wonder from the images.
Write about what you notice and wonder from the images and about helping birds (page 12).
Word Work:
Watch the instructional video for Day 11 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Color It: Write each word from your Cycle 18 word list that has a suffix (page 20). Use a colored pencil or marker to trace the suffix (-s, -ed, -ing) in each word. Read your words out loud.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Day 12 Day 12
Reading:
Watch the module video for Day 12 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the story Mongo’s Migration (page 13).
Talk and think about the word migration.
Write and draw about the characters and setting
(page 14).
Word Work:
Watch the instructional video for Day 12 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Decodable Text: Highlight or make a list of words from the Cycle 18 text decodable text, “Baseball”, that have a suffix (-s, -ed, -ing). Read the decodable text “Baseball”. Focus on reading smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed (page 20).
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Day 13
Reading:
Watch the module video for Day 13 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the story Mongo’s Migration (page 13). Think and talk about Mongo’s problem and why he had trouble solving it at first. Think and talk about how he changed his behavior to finally solve the problem.
Write and draw about Mongo’s problem and the solution (page 14).
Word Work:
Watch the instructional video for Day 13 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Kaboom: Write ten Cycle 18 words (from page 20) on tiny slips of paper. Also write the word Kaboom. Put all your slips into a cup. Pull the slips out one-by-one and read them aloud. If you get the word Kaboom, yell it out! Put all of the slips back in the cup and start again.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Teachers' Workday: No School
Friday, April 10, 2020
Holiday: No School
April 13-17, 2020
Spring Break: No School
Monday, April 20,2020 Day 14
Reading:
Watch the module video for Day 14 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the story Mongo’s Migration (page 13). Think and talk about the author’s message and how the author communicates the message through the characters’ actions and words.
Write and draw about the author’s message (page 15).
Word Work:
Watch the module video for Day 14 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Sentence Time: Choose five Cycle 18 words (from page 20) and write each word in a sentence. Remember to check your sentences for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Day 15
Reading:
Watch the module video for Day 15 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the story Mongo’s Migration (page 13). Think and talk about how Mongo’s actions changed throughout the story and examples of characters showing respect and compassion in the story.
Write and draw about Mongo showing respect and another character showing compassion (page 15).
Word Work:
Watch the instructional video for Day 15 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Spelling Buddy: Have a sibling, parent, or friend call out ten words to you from the Cycle 18 list (from page 20). Spell each word carefully on a blank sheet of paper.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Day 16
Reading:
Watch the module video for Day 16 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the story Tom and the Egg (page 16). Talk about the characters and setting and if there are any similarities between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration.
Write and draw about the characters and setting in the story (page 17).
Word Work:
Watch the instructional video for Day 16 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)
Color It: Write each word from your Cycle 19 word list (from page 20). Use a colored pencil or marker to trace the “ar” or “or” in each word. Read your words out loud.
Thursday, April 23, 2020 Day 17
Reading:
Watch the module video for Day 17 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the story Tom and the Egg (page 16). Talk about the problem and solution and if there are any similarities between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration.
Write and draw about the problem and solution in the story (page 16).
Word Work:
Watch the instructional video for Day 17 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)
Decodable Text: Highlight or make a list of words from the Cycle 19 text, “Looking for Mars”, that have “ar” or “or” (from page 20). Read the decodable text “Looking for Mars”. Focus on reading smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed.
Friday, April 24, 2020 Day 18
Reading:
Watch the module video for Day 18 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the story Tom and the Egg (page 16). Think and talk about how Tom helped a bird in the story and how you can help birds. Write about how Tom was a bird helper. Draw a picture showing how you can be a bird helper (page 18).
Word Work:
Watch the instructional video for Day 18 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)
Hoppin’ High Frequency Words: Create word cards with one sight word on each card (from page 20). Tape the cards on the floor that allows enough room to hop like a frog or jump from word to word. Read each sight word, then hop to the next card.
Monday, April 27, 2020 Day 19
Reading:
Watch the module video for Day 19 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to Tom and the Egg (page 16) and Mongo’s Migration (page 13).
Think and talk about the similarities between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration.
Write about the similarities between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration (page 18).
Word Work:
Watch the instructional video for Day 19 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)
Sort It Out: Fold a piece of paper in half. Sort your Cycle 20 words by “ar” and “or” (page 19). Read each list of words out loud.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Day 20
Reading:
Watch the module video for Day 20 (bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to Tom and the Egg (page 16) and Mongo’s Migration (page 13).
Think and talk about the differences between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration.
Write about the differences between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration (page 19).
Word Work:
Watch the instructional video for Day 20 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)
Spelling Buddy: Have a sibling, parent, or friend call out ten words to you from the Cycle 19 list (page 20). Spell each word carefully on a blank sheet of paper.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Day 21
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 21 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the “Ornithologist Letter #2”. See pg. 11.
● Think and talk about the vocabulary from the letter: impact, amazing, pester, unusual, opinion.
● Write and draw about your opinion: What is the most amazing bird you have learned about and why? See pg. 11. (W.1.1)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 21 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Color It: Write the words from the Cycle 20 word list. Use a colored pencil or marker to trace the letters that make the /er/ sound (er, ir, ur). See the word list on pg. 18. (RF.1.4c)
Thursday, April 30, 2020 Day 22
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 22 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read the text “Where Birds Make Nests” and look at the pictures that go along with it. See pg. 12.
● Think and talk about which nest location you think is the most interesting.
● Based on the text and the photographs, write and draw about the nest that you think is most interesting and why. See pg. 12. (W.1.6)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 22 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Decodable Text: Read the Cycle 20 decodable text “Sam’s Hammer” on pg. 18.
Highlight or make a list of the high frequency words: around, your, about, over, old.
Reread the text three times. Focus on reading the text smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed. (RF.1.5b)
Friday, May 1, 2020 Day 23
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 23 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the article “What’s Best? The Debate About Pale Male’s Nest”. See pg. 13.
● Think and talk about the two different opinions about Pale Male’s nest.
● Write and draw about the two opinions. See pg. 14. (RI.1.3)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 23 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Super Sentences: Choose words from the Cycle 20 word list and use them to write sentences. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of your sentences and punctuation at the end. See the word list on pg. 18. (L.1.2)
Monday, 4, 2020 Day 24
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 24 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the article “What’s Best? The Debate About Pale Male’s Nest”. See pg. 13.
● Think and talk about the two different opinions about Pale Male’s nest.
● Write notes about the reasons for each opinion. See pg. 14. (RI.1.8)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 24 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Sort It Out: Fold a piece of paper into thirds.
Write “er”, “ir”, and “ur” at the top of each section. Sort your Cycle 20 words by writing them under the correct spelling pattern.
Read each list of words out loud. See the word list on pg. 18. (RF.1.4c)
Optional: Try to find other words that have the /er/ sound spelled with “er”, “ir”, or “ur”. Look in a book or look around your home!
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Day 25
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 25 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the article “What’s Best? The Debate About Pale Male’s Nest”. See pg. 13.
● Think and talk about the opinion of the birdwatchers and why they think the nest should stay up.
● Write the information you would include in each part of a paragraph about the birdwatchers’ opinion of Pale Male’s nest. See pg. 15. (RI.1.8)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 25 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Secret Word: Write the Cycle 20 words on small slips of paper. Also write the word “buzz” on a small slip of paper. Put all your slips into a cup. Pull the slips out one-by-one and read them aloud. If you get the word “buzz”, yell it out! Put all of the slips back in the cup and start again. See word list on pg. 18. (RF.1.4g)
Optional: Play the game with a partner and take turns spelling each word out loud or writing the words on a piece of paper.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Day 26
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 26 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the article “What’s Best? The Debate About Pale Male’s Nest”. See pg. 13.
● Think and talk about the opinion of the people who live in the apartment building and why they think the nest should be taken down.
● Write the information you would include in each part of a paragraph about the opinion of those living in the apartment building. See pg. 15. (RI.1.8)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 26 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Red and Blue Words: Write the words from the Cycle 21 word list. Use a red crayon or marker to trace the vowels. Use a blue crayon or marker to trace the consonants. See the word list on pg. 18. (RF.1.4c)
Thursday, May 7, 2020 Day 27
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 27 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the text “Opinion Paragraph Examples: Feed the Birds and Don’t Feed the Birds”. See pg. 16.
● Think and talk about the opinion of the author of each paragraph and the reasons stated for each opinion.
● Using the Opinion Paragraph note-catcher from Day 25, analyze one of the example opinion paragraphs and lightly color in each section of the paragraph using the color code. See pg. 16. (RI.1.8)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 27 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Decodable Text: Read the Cycle 21 decodable text “Sam’s Throat Hurts” on pg. 18. Highlight or make a list of the high frequency words: only, very, would, should, eat, after. Reread the text three times. Focus on reading the text smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed. (RF.1.5b)
Friday, May 8, 2020 Day 28
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 28 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the article “What’s Best? The Debate About Pale Male’s Nest”. See pg. 13.
● Think and talk about the most compelling reason to leave the nest up.
● Write about the most compelling reason to leave the nest up. Write a draft of an opinion paragraph supporting the birdwatchers. See pg. 16. (W.1.1a)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 28 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Super Sentences: Choose words from the Cycle 21 word list and use them to write sentences. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of your sentences and punctuation at the end. See the word list on pg. 18. (L.1.2)
Monday, May 11, 2020 Day 29
Reading:
Optional: Watch the reading lesson video for Day 29 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Listen to the article “What’s Best? The Debate About Pale Male’s Nest”. See pg. 13.
● Think and talk about the most compelling reason to take the nest down.
● Write about the most compelling reason to take the nest down. Write a draft of an opinion paragraph supporting taking the nest down. See pg. 17. (W.1.1a)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 29 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Sort It Out: Fold a piece of paper into thirds.
Write “ai”, “ea”, and “oa” at the top of each section. Sort your Cycle 21 words by writing them under the correct spelling pattern.
Read each list of words out loud. See the word list on pg. 18. (RF.1.4c) Optional: Try to find other words that have long vowel sounds spelled with “ai”, “ea”, or “oa”. Look in a book or look around your home!
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Day 30
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 30 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read your opinion paragraph drafts from Days 28-29. See pg. 16-17.
● Think and talk about which of the opinionsyou agree with most.
● Rewrite your chosen opinion paragraph, ensuring that it includes all of the elements of an opinion paragraph: introduction, opinion statement, reason(s), and conclusion. See pg. 17. (W.1.1)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 30 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Secret Word: Write the Cycle 21 words on small slips of paper. Also write the word “sparkle” on a small slip of paper.
Put all your slips into a cup. Pull the slips out one-by-one and read them aloud. If you get the word “sparkle”, yell it out! Put all of the slips back in the cup and start again. See the word list on pg. 18 (RF.1.4g)
Optional: Play the game with a partner and take turns spelling each word out loud or writing the words on a piece of paper.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Day 31
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 31 (https://bit.ly/1stModules). Read or listen to the “Ornithologist Letter #3” on pg. 13.
● Think and talk about the letter and the information on the chart.
● Write to tell what you notice and wonder about the information on the chart. See pg. 13. (RI.1.5)
Word Works
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 31 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Red and Blue Words: Write the words from the Cycle 22 word list. Use a red crayon or marker to trace
the vowels. Use a blue crayon or marker to trace the consonants. See the word list on pg. 20. (RF.1.4c)
Thursday, May 14, 2020 Day 32
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 32 (https://bit.ly/1stModules). Read or listen to the article “Oil
Spills” on pg. 14.
● Think and talk about how we can help birds that live near an oil spill.
● Write to answer questions about the article. See pg. 14. (RI.1.1)
Word Works
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 32 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Decodable Text: Read the Cycle 22 decodable text “Pat’s Birthday” on pg. 20. Highlight or make a list of
the high frequency words: today, always, laugh, both. Reread the text three times. Focus on reading
the text smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed. (RF.1.5b)
Friday, May 15, 2020 Day 33
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 33 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the article “How to Welcome Migrating Birds” on pg. 15.
● Think and talk about the author’s purpose for writing the text.
● Write about the main topic and details of the text. See pg. 15. (RI.1.2)
Word Works
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 33 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Super Sentences: Choose words from the Cycle 22 word list and use them to write sentences. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of your sentences and punctuation at the end. See the word list on pg. 20. (L.1.2)
Monday, May 18, 2020 Day 34
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 34 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the article “How to Welcome Migrating Birds” on pg. 15.
● Think and talk about ways that people can help birds (based on the information in the article).
● Write to answer questions about the article. See pg. 16. (RI.1.1)
Word Works
Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 34 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Sort It Out: Fold a piece of paper in half. Write “ay” on one side and “ow” on the other side. Sort your
Cycle 22 words by writing them under the correct spelling pattern. Read each list of words out loud.
See the word list on pg. 20. (RF.1.4c)
Optional: Try to find other words that have long vowel sounds spelled with “ay” or “ow”. Look in a book or look around your home!
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Day 35
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 35 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the articles “Oil Spills” on pg. 14 and “How to Welcome Migrating Birds” on pg. 15.
● Think and talk about the different ways that people can help birds in each article.
● Write to describe at least two ways that people can help birds. See pg. 16. (RI.1.8)
Word Works
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 35 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Secret Word: Write the Cycle 22 words on small slips of paper. Also write the word “ribbit” on a small
slip of paper. Put all your slips into a cup. Pull the slips out one-by-one and read them aloud. If you get the
word “ribbit”, yell it out! Put all of the slips back in the cup and start again. See the word list on pg. 20.
(RF.1.4g)
Optional: Play the game with a partner and take turns spelling each word out loud or writing the words on a piece of paper.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Day 36
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 36 (https://bit.ly/1stModules). Read or listen to the text “Helpful Birds” on pg. 17.
● Think and talk about all the ways that birds help us (based on the words in the text).
● Talk about your opinion: What is the most important way that birds help us?
● Based on the text, write to describe how birds help us. See pg. 17. (RI.1.2)
Word Works
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 36 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Color It: Write the words from the Cycle 23 word list. Use a colored pencil or marker to trace the letters that make long vowel sounds (“ee”, “oo”, “y”). See the word list on pg. 20. (RF.1.4c)
Thursday, May 21, 2020 Day 37
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 37 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the texts “Helpful Birds” on pg. 17 and “Birds as Human Helpers” on pg. 18.
Day 37 Illustrated Read Aloud of "Birds As Human Helpers" by Mr. Fisher.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj87c4Jjj3Y&t=20s
● Think and talk about how the two texts are similar.
● Use a green crayon to underline details that are the same in both texts.
● Write to tell about how the texts are the same. See pg. 18. (RI.1.9)
Word Works
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 37 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Decodable Text: Read the Cycle 23 decodable text “A Little Seed” on pg. 20.
Highlight or make a list of the high frequency words: under, little, every, really, one, anymore. Reread the text three times. Focus on reading the text smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed.(RF.1.5b)
Friday, May 22, 2020 Day 38
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 38 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the texts “Helpful Birds” on pg. 17 and “Birds as Human Helpers” on pg. 18.
● Think and talk about how the two texts are different.
● Use a red crayon to underline details that are different in both texts.
● Write to tell about how the texts are different. See pg. 18. (RI.1.9)
Word Works
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 38 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Super Sentences: Choose words from the Cycle 23 word list and use them to write sentences. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of your sentences and punctuation at the end. See the word list on pg. 20. (L.1.2)
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Day 39
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 39 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the texts “Helpful Birds” on pg. 17 and “Birds as Human Helpers” on pg. 18.
● Think and talk about why people should help birds. Choose your two most compelling reasons.
● Record notes on the Parts of an Opinion Paragraph organizer to prepare for your opinion writing tomorrow. See pg. 19. (W.1.1a)
Word Works
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 39 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Sort It Out: Fold a piece of paper into thirds. Write “ee”, “oo”, and “y” at the top of each section. Sort your Cycle 23 words by writing them under the correct spelling pattern. Read each list of words out loud. See the word list on pg. 20. (RF.1.4c)
Optional: Try to find other words that have long vowel sounds spelled with “ee”, “oo”, or “y”. Look in a book or look around your home!
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Day 40
Reading
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 40 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Reread your Parts of an Opinion Paragraph organizer on pg. 19.
● Think and talk: After rereading your notes, what would you like to add or change?Talk about what your opinion paragraph will sound like. Practice saying it out loud.
● Write an opinion paragraph to support the opinion that we should help birds. Tell at least two reasons for your opinion. See pg. 19. (W.1.1)
Word Works
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 40 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Secret Word: Write the Cycle 23 words on small slips of paper. Also write the word “superstar” on a small slip of paper. Put all your slips into a cup. Pull the slips out one-by-one and read them aloud. If you get the word “superstar”, yell it out! Put all of the slips back in the cup and start again. See the word list on pg. 20. (RF.1.4g)
Optional: Play the game with a partner and take turns spelling each word out loud or writing the words on a piece of paper.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 Day 41
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 41 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the article What Does School Mean to You? on pg. 13-14.
● Think, talk, and write to describe something you already knew about schools and something new you learned from the text. See pg. 15. (W.1.6)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 41 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Red and Blue Words: Write the words from the Cycle 24 word list. Use a red crayon or marker to trace the vowels. Use a blue crayon or marker to trace the consonants. See the word list on pg. 20. (RF.1.4c)
Friday, May 29, 2020 Day 42
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 42 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the article What Does School Mean to You? on pg. 13-14.
● Think and talk: What do the people in the article say about learning at school? What is important to learn at school?
● Write to describe what is important to learn at school. See pg. 15. (RI.1.2)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 42 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Decodable Text: Read the Cycle 24 decodable text “Night Skies” on pg. 20. Highlight or make a list of the high frequency words: really, one, have, sometimes, through. Reread the text three times. Focus on reading the text smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed. (RF.1.5b)
Monday, June 1, 2020 Day 43
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 43 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the article What Does School Mean to You? on pg. 13-14.
● Think and talk: Why is it important to learn at school? How do you know?
● Write to describe what the article tells about high-quality work. See pg. 15. (RI.1.1)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 43 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Super Sentences: Choose words from the Cycle 24 word list and use them to write sentences. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of your sentences and punctuation at the end. See the word list on pg. 20. (L.1.2)
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Day 44
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 44 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the article What Does School Mean to You? on pg. 13-14.
● Think and talk: What do the people in the article say about their schools being like a community? How is your school a community?
● Write about how Christopher and Jack describe their school community. See pg. 16. (RI.1.1)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 44 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Sort It Out: Fold a piece of paper in half. Write “ie” on one side and “igh” on the other side. Sort your Cycle 24 words by writing them under the correct spelling pattern. Read each list of words out loud. See the word list on pg. 20. (RF.1.4c)
Optional: Try to find other words that have long vowel sounds spelled with “ie” or “igh”. Look in a book or look around your home!
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Day 45
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 45 (https://bit.ly/1stModules).
Read or listen to the article What Does School Mean to You? on pg. 13-14.
● Think and talk: What does school mean to you? Why do you think school is important?
● Write and draw to describe why you think school is important. Tell at least two reasons. See pg. 16 (W.1.6)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 45 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Secret Word: Write the Cycle 24 words on small slips of paper. Also, write the word “abracadabra” on a small slip of paper. Put all your slips into a cup. Pull the slips out one-by-one and read them aloud. If you get the word “abracadabra”, yell it out! Put all of the slips back in the cup and start again. See the word list on pg. 20. (RF.1.4g)
Optional: Play the game with a partner and take turns spelling each word out loud or writing the words on a piece of paper.
Thursday, June 4, 2020 Day 46
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 46 (https://bit.ly/1stModules). Read or listen to the story The First Day of School on pg. 17.
● Think and talk: Why do you think new situations often make people nervous? What do you do to prepare for your first day of school?
● Write to describe how Sarah feels and why she feels that way. See pg. 18. (RL.1.3)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 46 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Syllable Sleuth: Write the words from the Cycle 25 word list. Locate the vowel sounds in each word and put a dot below them. Look between the vowels and divide the word into syllables by drawing a vertical line. See the word list on pg. 20. (RF.1.4e)
Friday, June 5, 2020 Day 47
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 47 (https://bit.ly/1stModules). Read or listen to the story The First Day of School on pg. 17.
● Think and talk: How does Sarah feel about going to a new school? Why does she feel that way? Have you ever been reluctant to try something new?
● Write the definition of the word “reluctant”. Give examples and non-examples. See pg. 18. (L.1.4)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 47 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Decodable Text: Read the Cycle 25 decodable text “Reading Together” on pg. 20. Highlight or make a list of the high frequency words: himself, together. Reread the text three times. Focus on reading the text smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed. (RF.1.5b)
Monday, June 8, 2020 Day 48
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 48 (https://bit.ly/1stModules). Read or listen to the story The First Day of School on pg. 17.
● Think and talk: How does Sarah feel about her outfit? What details in the text or pictures help you know how Sarah feels?
● Write to describe how Sarah feels about her outfit and what clues in the story helped you understand how she feels. See pg. 19. (RL.1.3)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 48 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Super Sentences: Choose words from the Cycle 25 word list and use them to write sentences. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of your sentences and punctuation at the end. See the word list on pg. 20. (L.1.2)
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Day 49
Reading:
Watch the reading lesson video for Day 49 (https://bit.ly/1stModules). Read or listen to the story The First Day of School on pg. 17.
● Think and talk: Who did Sarah say really cared about her in the story? What do you know about this character?
● Write to answer questions about details in the text. Tell about a time you helped someone overcome being nervous or apprehensive. See pg. 19. (RL.1.1)
Word Works:
Watch the word work instructional video for Day 49 (https://bit.ly/1stgradeskills).
Word Match: Look closely at the Cycle 25 word list on pg. 20. Choose a word and try to find another word on the list that has a similar feature. Write a sentence to explain how the words are similar. For example: “The words beanbag and beaver both have the vowel team ea.”. Try to find a match and write a sentence for as many words as you can! (RF.1.4c)
Optional: If you cannot find a match for a word, try to find a word with similar features by looking in a book or looking around your home!
Watch a read aloud of The Lion and The Bird by Ms Lister. Click on the link below.
Watch a read aloud of Basil's Birds by Mr. Eddy. Click on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYO1LS8D9Dc&feature=youtu.be
Watch a read aloud of Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map. Click on the link below
https://youtu.be/htQ1r15BDfc
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