1. hobbies and interests
2. reading

Grade One Gazette
January 30th - February 3rd
Monday
Word of God (Ms. Dietrich)
Math
Reading
Language/Writing
Workshop
Spelling
Social Studies
Phy. Ed (Ms. Dietrich)
People of Israel in the Desert – Lesson 32/”Wonderful,
Merciful Savior”
Comparing numbers/Ordering numbers
Morning warm-up, Shared literature-Build Oral
Vocabulary-“Life Cycle”, Phonemic awareness-Blend and
segment onset/rime, Phonics-r-controlled er, ir, ur-Blend
words/Sort words, Decodable reader, Build backgroundChanges in Nature-Graphic organizer-How a chick grows,
Listening comprehension-Draw conclusions-Read aloud“The Nest on Our Back Porch”, Word wall words, and
Literacy centers
Daily fix-it, Grammar: Am, is, are, was, were, and
Writing: Describing words
Words with er, ir, ur-Look, say, listen, write, and check
Review-“What Is the Declaration of Independence?” and
“What Does the Constitution Mean to Me?”
Kicking
Homework:
1)Please read and discuss “People of Israel in the Desert” (Lesson 32)
with your child.
2)Memory Work-“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”- Please check the sheet
that was sent home today.
3)Reading-1)Decodable Reader-“A Big Day For Mom”
2)Practice Word Wall Words-done, know, push, visit, wait
4)Practice Spelling Words- The list was sent home today. The test will
be on Friday.
5)Book Buddy Bag
Tuesday
Word of God (Ms. Dietrich)
Math
Reading
Language/Writing
Workshop
Library
Spelling
Social Studies
Music (Ms. Dietrich)
God Gives the Law – Lesson 33/ “Wonderful, Merciful
Savior”
Number patterns to 99
Morning warm-up, Shared literature-“Life Cycle”, Build
concepts-Big book- What Makes the Seasons?Nonfiction/Build Oral Vocabulary, Phonemic awarenessDelete Final Phonemes, Phonics-Contractions-Blend/Sort
words, Decodable reader, Word wall words, and Literacy
centers
Daily fix-it, Grammar: Am, is, are, was, were, and
Writing: Describing words
Weekly time in the school library
Words with er, ir, ur-Read clues/write word, opposites,
and write missing word
George Washington/Learning about freedom
Chords/Notes
Homework:
1)Please read and discuss “God Gives the Law” (Lesson 33) with your
child.
2)Memory Work-“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”- Please check the sheet
that was sent home this week.
3)Reading- 1) Decodable Reader-“Sam Can Fly”
2) Practice Word Wall Words and Spelling Words
4)Book Buddy Bag
Reminders:
1)Please bring in one package of an item that is healthy to put in our
Snack mix for our 100th day. (Examples: A box of Chex cereal,
Cheerios, pretzels, raisins, other types of dried fruit, or small types of
Crackers.) Please bring this to school by tomorrow.
2)Please be working on your 100th Day book! Our 100th day is on
Monday!
Wednesday
Word of God (Ms. Dietrich)
Math
Reading
Open Circle
Spelling
Social Studies
Phy. Ed (Ms. Dietrich)
God Gives the Law – Lesson 33/ “Wonderful, Merciful
Savior”
Skip counting
Morning warm-up, Shared literature-“Life Cycle”, Big
Book-What Makes the Seasons?-Listen and respond-Build
oral vocabulary/Monitor listening comprehension,
Phonemic awareness-Blend and segment onset/rime,
Phonics-Fluent word reading-r controlled er, ir, ur and
contractions-Phonics song and rhymes chart-“Burst Out,
Bugs”, Build background-Caterpillars/Butterflies-Venn
Diagram, Word wall and vocabulary words,
Comprehension-Skill: Draw Conclusions, Strategy: Text
Structure, Read-I’m a Caterpillar, and Literacy center
Read-Dealing With Arguments/ Focus on the importance
of solving an argument using a calm voice and without
physical fighting.
Words with er, ir, ur- Identify the word that is spelled
correctly/Write it
I Pledge Allegiance
Kicking
Homework:
1)Memory Work-“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”- Please check the sheet
that was sent home this week.
2)Reading- 1) Read-I’m a Caterpillar
2) Practice Word Wall Words and Spelling Words
3)Book Buddy Bag
Thursday
Word of God (Ms. Dietrich)
Math
Reading
Language/Writing
Workshop
Spelling
Social Studies
Music (Ms. Dietrich)
The Golden Calf – Lesson 34/ “Wonderful, Merciful
Savior”
Problem-solving activities: Choosing reasonable answers
Morning warm-up, Shared literature-“Life Cycle”, Read“Song of the Cicada”-Connect concepts- Activate prior
knowledge/Build oral vocabulary, Phonemic awarenessSubstitute Phonemes, Review phonics-Inflected endings, r
controlled ar, Word wall words, Reading online-“My
Computer”, Reread for fluency-I’m a Caterpillar, and
Literacy centers
Daily Fix-It, Grammar: Am, is, are, was, were, and
Writing: Reader response
Words with er, ir, ur- Use code/write word, Matching
words
Groundhog Day Activity
Chords/Notes
Homework:
1) Please read and discuss “The Golden Calf” (Lesson 34) with your
child.
2)Memory Work-“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”- Please check the sheet
that was sent home this week.
3)Reading- 1) Review Word Wall Words and Spelling Words
(Test Tomorrow)
2) Reread for fluency – I’m a Caterpillar
4)Book Buddy Bag
Reminder: Please return your Fridge Fact coupon for the week!
Friday
Word of God (Ms. Dietrich)
Math
Reading
Weekly Reader
Spelling
Social Studies
Art
The Golden Calf – Lesson 34/ “Wonderful, Merciful
Savior”
Checkpoint
Morning warm-up, Shared literature-“Life Cycle”, Read“Song of the Cicada”-Listen and respond- Use prior
knowledge/Monitor listening comprehension, Build Oral
Vocabulary-Use a dictionary, Review Phonics-r controlled
er, ir, ur, and contractions, Word wall words, Research
and Study Skills-Technology: My Computer, and Literacy
centers
Presidents’ Day
Test
American symbols
Love Bug
Homework:
1)Book Buddy Bag
Reminders:
1)On Sunday grades K-2 will have the blessing of praising our Lord
through song! We will be singing in the 10:30am service. Please meet
in the music room in the church basement by 10:10am.
2)The 100th Day book is due on Monday!
“Walk with God”
“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do
not fear, I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13