This week in Superkids, we will:
Read words with /th/ and /wh/ Understand memory words Encode pattern words with /th/ and /wh/ Discuss onomatopoeia Understand the homonym blossom Recognize and distinguish between types of sentences Understand and use end punctuation Understand and form contractions Identify irregular contractions Write two sentences using don’t and won’t Recognize and use apostrophes Understand what a pun is Ask your child: What is the ending sound to bath? What is the beginning sound to whale? Why do authors use onomatopoeia when writing a story? What do the contractions don’t and won’t stand for? This week in writing, we will: Recognize two parts to a sentence (subject and predicate) Discuss the importance of mechanics Understand different purposes of punctuation Review sequence words Generate ideas before writing Follow oral directions Free write Use props to support spoken messages Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences Ask your child: What is the difference between using a period and an exclamation point? Why do we need space when we write? Read the sentence The cloud moved across the sky and ask “What is the subject (the cloud) and predicate (moved across the sky) of that sentence?” This week in guided reading groups: Connect text to self-experience Draw and support conclusions Make predictions Recognize text features Determine important ideas Compare and contrast text and pictures Understand antonyms and synonyms Determine causes and effect Distinguish between genres Monitor comprehension and use fix-up tips Give and support opinions This week in math we will: Name, notate, and tell time to the hour using analog and digital formats Identify and recognize coins and their values Generate equivalent expressions for a number Develop fluency with addition within 20 (DO MATH FACTS WITH FLASHCARDS DAILY!!!) Consider a generalization about reordering addends for all numbers Consider whether reordering three addends results in the same total Begin to discuss word problems and recognize important information Fact families Ask your child: Using a standard and digital clock, ask your child what is the time? Please be reviewing math facts every night with flash cards (If you need, I can make some for you!). The speed piece of math facts within 20 is super important this time of year. Wish List: Hand sanitizer Hand Soap ALL CALL for snacks
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