9.10.2016

Schedule for the Week of September 12-16

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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