Language Arts:
Mini-Lessons for the First 30 Days (Rituals, Routines, Responsibilities of Daily 5/Readers Workshop)
Mini-lessons are short (5-15 minutes) and laser-focused. These particular lessons are like stepping stones and will help us become ready to confidently dive into more vigorous reading and writing instruction. These will be revisited throughout the year.
- Turn and Talk
- introduction to this collaborative learning strategy
- Sharing: When and How
- explore the idea of when and how students may be asked to share about reading
- Sharing: Responses to Questions
- responses and questions when sharing with a partner and whole group
- create a chart listing these responses and questions
- “Just Right” Books
- importance of choosing a “just right” book
- explain difference between easy, “just right,” and challenging book
- Taking Care of Books
- reinforce the idea that books need special care
- Managing Classroom Library
- practice good library manners
- introduce ways to keep classroom library neat
- know where different types of books are stored and how to return them
- Continue with read to self
- Continue to build stamina (2-3 minutes of reading to self!)
- Review expectations and practice (read the whole time, start right away, read quietly, find a comfy, quiet spot, ignore distractions, build stamina)
- Journals/writers workshop: write/draw a basic entry every day, write as a whole group too
- how do we choose what to write about?
- why do we do them? (to become better writers and have fun!)
- practice sharing/turn and talk
- Letter-A-Day:
- Mon: Aa
- Tues: Bb
- Wed: Cc
- Thurs: Dd
- Fri: Ee
Math:
- Unit 1: Understand Numbers 1-10
- 1.3: Draw Scenes of 2
- Objectives: develop the language to discuss numbers and number relationships, draw 2 objects, develop spatial concepts
- Vocabulary: group, right, left
- 1.4: More Scenes of 2
- Objectives: identify and order numbers 1 through 5, count 1 through 5 objects, Identify numbers 1-5 from the number word
- 1.5: Relate Shapes and Numbers Through 5
- Objectives: Identify and order numbers 1-5, Count 1-5 objects, Identify numbers 1-5 from the number word, Draw 3 objects
- Vocabulary: hexagon, trapezoid
- 1.6: Scenes of 2 and 3: Practice Visual Imagery
- Objectives: Count and visualize two or three objects, Draw 1-5 objects, develop spacial concepts
- Vocabulary: up, over, under, down, apart
- 1.7: More Practice: Relate Objects and Numbers Through 5
- Objectives: Identify and order numbers 1 through 5, Count 1 through 5 objects, Identify numbers 1 through 5 from a number word, Draw 1 through 5 objects
- Vocabulary: hexagon, trapezoid, visualize, partners
Science:
- Discussing and exploring different types of trees in Minnesota
- Identifying different parts of trees and learning about their function
- Exploring the four seasons
Social Studies:
- Learning about how to make new friends
- Learning and practicing being a great listener
SPECIALS: (September 12-16)
Monday: Music/Art (Day 5)
Tuesday: Media/P.E. (Day 6) - Picture Retake Day!
Wednesday: Music/Art (Day 1)
Thursday: Media/P.E. (Day 2)
Friday: Art/Music (Day 3) - Field Trip to the Apple Orchard! (Dress for the weather!!)
MEDIA (Library): check out/return books every Day 6!
COMPUTER: Every Tuesday @ 10am
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