Listed below are the skills the first grade classes will be working on during 3^rd and 4^th Quarter:

Reading:

·        Using phonics & word structure clues

·        Recognizing high frequency words

·        Identifying story elements

·        Reading with understanding

·        Reading fluently

Writing:

·        Capitalizing & punctuating appropriately

·        Applying grammar correctly

·        Expressing ideas clearly in a written form

·        Writing a story (opening sentence, 3 details, closing)

·        Using correct spelling of high frequency words in daily work

Math:

·        Mastering number values

·        Writing & ordering numbers 0-100

·        Describing & labeling graphs

·        Mastering basic addition facts

·        Mastering basic subtraction facts

·        Applying problem solving strategies

·        Identifying & counting coins

·        Demonstrating chronological order

·        Using different tools for measuring (4^th quarter only)

·        Identifying shapes & symmetry

·        Describing fractions

Science & Social Studies:

·        Understanding the scientific method

·        Understanding concepts presented in class

Reminders:

·        Please check your child’s green folder every night.

·        Homework is to be turned in the next school day.