First Grade Newsletter
Smiley Faces Publishing
Reading/Language Arts
Chunk: “ed”
Word Wall Words: learn, world, should, high,
every
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Ask and answer questions to clarify
Week of: January 24, 2012
Math
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Order and describe the lengths of objects.
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Compare the lengths of two objects indirectly by
using a third object.
At home practice:
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Basic facts (+,- within 10, and use strategies to
solve problems up to 20) for at least 10 minutes,
three nights a week.
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Suggested activities include games, on-line games,
flashcards, and puzzles.
meaning of words and phrases.
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Determine the meaning of unknown words.
Writing
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Science & Social Studies
Use various brainstorming strategies, such
as drawing details before writing, talking
to a partner before writing, or using a list
to record facts, to recall details about a
special place.
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Identify ways to be
safe when outdoors near
vehicles.
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Here’s How You Can Help at Home:
If you can, please donate glue sticks and crayons for our classroom. Thank you so
much to everyone who has donated!   
Please help your child bring his/her book-in-a-bag (reading homework) to school daily.
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