ELA Unit 1 Week 2

September 23-27

Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
(Fiction)

Spelling Words (final e):

date
fine
rose
lake
life
home
safe
rice
globe
plane
wise
smoke
grade
smile
come
sneeze
escape
clap
sick
crop
 

Vocabulary Words:

auditions
adventure
exploring
sparkling
fantastic
success

Reading Comprehension

Analyzing Story Structure(Beginning, Middle, & End); Characters, Setting, and Plot; Cause &Effect

Grammar

Commands and Exclamations; Capitalization and Punctuation in Commands and Exclamations

Math 1.1 Number Patterns

Math 1.1 Number Patterns

Essential Question: How can you use properties to explain patterns?

Identity Property of Addition: the sum of any number and zero is that number.

7 + 0 = 7
210 + 0 = 210

Commutative Property of Addition: you can add two or more numbers in any order and get the same number.
(in addition you can switch the addends in any order to get the same answer)

3 + 4 = 7
4 + 3 = 7

So...., 
3 + 4 = 4 + 3

Even or Odd? 

even + even = even
odd + odd = even
odd + even = odd

ELA Unit 1 Week 1

Week of

First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
(Fiction)

Spelling Words:

clap

step

sick

rock

luck

crop

snack

mess

head

shut

miss

stamp

jump

click

pond

 

Vocabulary Words:

chuckled

nervous

nonsense

fumbled

trudged

 

Reading Comprehension

Analyzing Story Structure(Beginning, Middle, & End); Characters, Setting, & Plot;

 

Grammar

Statements and Questions; Capitalization and Punctuation in Statements and Questions

 

Math Chapter 1

Math Chapter 1 Overview

Addition & Subtraction Within 1,000

Chapter Vocabulary:

Associative Property of Addition
Commutative Property of Addition
compatible numbers
estimate
Identity Property of Addition
pattern
Round

Lesson 1.1 - Number Patterns
Identify and describe whole number patterns and solve problems.

Lesson 1.2 - Round to the Nearest 10 or 100
Round 2- and 3-digit numbers t the nearest 10 or 100.

Lesson 1.3 - Estimate Sums
Use compatible numbers and rounding to estimate sums.

Lesson 1.4 - Mental Math Strategies for Addition
Use different strategies to find sums mentally.

Lesson 1.5 - Use Properties to Add
Use the Commutative and Associative Properties of Addition to add more than two addends.

Lesson 1.6 - Break Apart Strategy to Add
Use the break apart strategy to add 3-digit numbers.

Lesson 1.7 - Use Place Value to Add
Use place value to add 3-digit numbers

Lesson 1.8 - Estimate Difference
Use compatible numbers and rounding to estimate differences.

Lesson 1.9 - Mental Math Strategies for Subtraction
Use different strategies to find differences mentally.

Lesson 1.10 - Use Place Value to Subtract
Use place value to subtract 3-digit numbers.

Lesson 1.11 - Combine Place Values to Subtract
Use the combine place values strategy to subtract 3-digit numbers. 

Lesson 1.12 - Problem Solving
Solve addition and subtraction problems by drawing a diagram. 

IPads in the Classroom

We officially have 5 IPads for use in the classroom.  I am very excited to implement the use of this new technology.  I have already reviewed several apps for use like KidBlog, Class Dojo, and Vocabulary Spelling City, and many more.  I am hoping to use them for collaborative projects, research, review, and games - there are so many different uses and apps out there it's nearly impossible to choose only a few.  I will keep everyone posted on any apps used in the classroom, especially if they can be valuable resources used at home.

Now ...this new technology is a privilege we have in the classroom.  There are rules that must be followed in order to maintain and benefit from our IPads.  

1. Always use two hands when carrying the IPad to and from your seat.

2. Stay seated when using the IPad.

3. Tap the screen gently! There will be no slamming, throwing, hitting, etc.  

4. Stay on the app or website you're supposed to be on.

These are our classroom rules regarding IPads.  If a student fails to follow these rules, their IPad privileges will be revoked.

Homework Policy

Students will be given homework every night to reinforce skills learned in the classroom.  Homework will be graded every day.  It is the students' responsibility to make sure their assignments are completed and turned in on time.

If a student does not complete an assignment they will be required to finish any work during recess.  After every 5th missing assignment a note will be sent home and the student will have a recess detention.

Classroom Rules

1. Be Safe

School should be a safe place for everyone.  I stress the importance of practicing safe behavior, not only in my classroom but throughout the school.

2. Be Respectful 

Students are expected to be respectful regarding all aspects of the school.  They are are expected to show respect towards themselves, their peers, school staff, and school property.

3. Follow Directions 

There is an immense amount of things to do throughout every school day, following directions facilitates every aspect and keeps us not only focused but safe. 

4. Try Your Best!

I expect my students to try their very hardest.  It's okay if you need help, but it is NOT acceptable to give up.  Try your hardest and I'll be there to help you succeed.

Welcome Back!!!

Welcome back to a new school year! My name is Ms. Quintero, but the students all call me Ms. Q. As of now I will be in charge of Mrs. Darstek's classroom for the next several weeks. It is possible that Mrs. Darstek may request an extension and if so I will keep you updated with any new information.

I am extremely excited to begin this new year. As you know we have received many new supplies for the students, which they will receive on the first day of school: pens, pencils, notebooks, highlighters, folders, etc. Along with new school supplies, Memorial School updated their Science, Social Studies, and Health textbooks. I have been busy perusing and organizing all the new material -- it all looks wonderful! These new textbooks, along with our recently added GoMath! give us great tools to use in the classroom.

Along with these new textbooks we are also implementing the use of Ipads in the classroom. After recent training I realized the many ways to use this technology to facilitate and enrich students' learning in the classroom. Those are only a few changes this upcoming year and I can't wait to work with all of you and the students.

See you soon,
Ms. Quintero