develop stamina to read for up to 20 minutes independently
develop fluency
use strategies to determine words
apply comprehension strategies for both fiction and non-fiction texts
WRITING
explain answers in math
write using complete sentences with capitalization and punctuation
compose small moment stories, informational writing , opinion writing and books in a series
WORD STUDY
learning letter sounds, blends, digraphs and sight words
accurate spelling of sight words and simple CVC words (letter formation will be addressed in word study)
multi sensory opportunities to cement the relationship between sounds and letters
Mathematics
Addition and Subtraction-concepts and problem solving
Number Sense
Measurement
Surveys, Data and Representations
Fractions
Place Value
Time
Geometry
Math Fluency
Money
Social Studies
Citizenship
Self
Families
My community
Needs and wants
Science
Sky Patterns - learning cylces of day and night by observing the sun and shadows
A Bunny's Life - physical and behavioral characteristics that help a bunny survive
Waves: Light and Sound - students will be expected to understand the relationship between sound and vibrating materials as well as between the availability of light and the ability to see objects