There are 6 Components to Homework this week.
1. My Math Homework Worksheets Subtraction Lessons 3-5
2. Timed Math Fluency
3. Reading 20-3o minutes/day
4. Timed Fluency Passages
5. Spelling/Vocabulary Words
6. Pet Rock
All Math, Spelling and Science Homework is Due Friday, September 29thnd.
Reading Homework will be checked on Monday, October 2nd.
1. Math Homework:
Monday Lesson 3: Subtraction Sentences
Tuesday Lesson 4: Subtract 0 and All
Wednesday Lesson 5: Vertical Subtraction
Thursday Lesson : Review Subtraction Strategies from lessons 3-5
Worksheets: Please look in the front of your child’s green folder on Monday for worksheets with concepts that will be taught in class. The purpose of this homework is for a quick review, some practice, and a chance for parents to see what their child is learning in math. Please complete every other problem (alternate between evens and odds so your child gets practice doing story problems AND “Vocabulary Check”/ “Test Practice” problems each week). If your child wants to do every problem they are certainly free to do so!
Please help your child read the directions/example problems and allow them to talk about the problems as they figure out the answers. Please check your child’s answers for accuracy.2. NEW Math Fluency Timings: Fluency Timings: This week, we are working on “Subtract Zero and All”. Emphasize this strategy: “When you subtract zero, you have the same number left. When you subtract all, you have zero left”. With your timing in the plastic sheet protector (included in your green folder), use a dry-erase marker to practice. When you’re ready, have a parent time you while you complete all 20 problems with pencil (write directly on the paper this time). Work on 1 timing each day, Monday-Wednesday. On Thursday, record your time and score on the paper and turn in with ALL homework at the end of the week. [The target goal is to finish all 20 problems in 1 minute, with 90% accuracy (18 out of 20 problems correct).]
I Love to read!
3. Reading 20 minutes/5 days or a total of 100 minutes/week:
RECORD YOUR READING ON YOUR “BOOK IT” READING LOG located in your green folder.
***There are SEVERAL SOURCES for reading: Books from HOME LIBRARIES or the PUBLIC LIBRARY and “Baggy Books.” PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SEND YOUR STUDENT’S “BAGGIE BOOK” TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY.
***CHECK OUT THIS SITE FOR BOOK ON LINE READ BY FAMOUS PEOPLE It’s fantastic!!! http://www.storylineonline.net/
Don’t forget about reading comprehension! Understanding what you are reading is just as important as being a fluent reader!!! PLEASE use these Re-Tell Ropes whenever you are reading with your student checking for understanding. THIS HELPS STUDENTS PREPARE FOR OUR LANGUAGE ARTS WORK ON FRONT ROW AND DIBELS TEST COMPREHENSION.
4. Reading Fluency Passages:
Please read over each sentence several times with your student so they become familiar with the words. Have them practice sounding out words that follow “Regular Rules” and then stop and think about the words that are “Red or Rule Breakers.” Time them for ONE, one-two minute timing to see how far they can read on their own. Their accuracy/fluency should increase each time.
Write done how long you timed them (ie 1.3 minutes) then circle the last work they read each night. Encourage them to read further each night when timing. I am only requiring ONE, one-two minute timing/night for now. AS they become more comfortable, confident, successful readers, I will have you time them up to the three times/night with the idea that they will eventually be able to completely read each passage in one minute.
***You may count the timings toward your student’s required weekly reading minutes.***
5. Spelling/Phonics and High Frequency Words
Last week we worked on words with the /l/ blend. This week we will be reviewing words with the /l/ blend and learning about words with the short /o/ sounds in the middle of words.
On a separate piece of paper, help your child sort words into the word families, ie hop, top, shop, log, hog, bog, etc. Put words in columns with the same vowel/ending sounds, then help your child add more words to each column.
NEW WORDS:
hop
top
log
hog
hot
lot
REVIEW WORDS:
flip
black
VOCABULARY WORDS:
they
too
Please take a few minutes to review what your student has written as well as how. I am starting to get VERY picky about where the letters go, and how they are formed AND that there is a space between words. Your student should NEVER BEGIN ANY LETTER FROM THE BOTTOM!!!! ***NO BOTTOM DWELLERS!!! It’s so important that students form good writing habits now. Bad habits are VERY hard to break!
6. I Love Science!
New!! This week will begin to study rocks, soil and water. Please send in a rock, that fits in your students hand, in a Ziplock labeled with your students name, as well as an OLD button down shirt to use when painting by Thursday, September 28th.
