Math
Bar Model Practice
Please complete the following activities:
1. Watch the videos on bar modeling--adding and subtracting and practice along with the videos:
1. Watch the videos on bar modeling--adding and subtracting and practice along with the videos:
2. At your own pace finish the practice addition and subtraction bar model word problems.
iReady Math
Make an effort to complete a minimum of 45 minutes of iReady math per week. iReady will be accessible to students until 8/24
Reading
To keep your reading and writing skills sharp. Please continue to read and respond everyday. I would suggest a summer notebook that you present to your 1st. grade teacher to show your commitment and progress.
Everyday - Read 15 minutes - write a response about one of the books you read in your Summer Notebook.
Please restate the question. Example: My text-to-self connection to the story is... Include title and author for each response.
Reading Responses:
Monday - What happened first, then, next, after that, and finally in the story.
In the beginning of (title, author)... Another event that happened in the story was... At the end of the story...
Tuesday - Can you make a text-to-self connection to the story (title, author)?
I can make a text-to-self connection to the (title, author)...because...
Wednesday - Answer W questions about the story (who, where, when, and why?).
The main character in (title, author) was... (title, author) took place... (title, author) happened during... The reason why the character/author/event...
Thursday - Describe the setting in the story (where the story took place).
The setting of (title, author) was...during... (where, when).
Friday - Do you have background knowledge about the story (schema)?
I have background knowledge or schema about (title, author) because...
Saturday - Is your book fiction or non-fiction. Explain how you know.
(title, author) is fiction/non-fiction because...
Sunday - Describe your favorite part of the story and why it is your favorite part. If you are reading non-fiction describe what you learned from reading the book.
My favorite part of (title, author) is...because....
Please restate the question. Example: My text-to-self connection to the story is... Include title and author for each response.
Reading Responses:
Monday - What happened first, then, next, after that, and finally in the story.
In the beginning of (title, author)... Another event that happened in the story was... At the end of the story...
Tuesday - Can you make a text-to-self connection to the story (title, author)?
I can make a text-to-self connection to the (title, author)...because...
Wednesday - Answer W questions about the story (who, where, when, and why?).
The main character in (title, author) was... (title, author) took place... (title, author) happened during... The reason why the character/author/event...
Thursday - Describe the setting in the story (where the story took place).
The setting of (title, author) was...during... (where, when).
Friday - Do you have background knowledge about the story (schema)?
I have background knowledge or schema about (title, author) because...
Saturday - Is your book fiction or non-fiction. Explain how you know.
(title, author) is fiction/non-fiction because...
Sunday - Describe your favorite part of the story and why it is your favorite part. If you are reading non-fiction describe what you learned from reading the book.
My favorite part of (title, author) is...because....
iReady Reading
Make an effort to complete a minimum of 45 minutes of iReady reading per week. iReady will be accessible to students until 8/24
Writing
People always write for a reason and you can use these writing prompts to help you learn how to express your opinions, knowledge, and ideas.
Please choose at least two writing prompt from each type of writing (narrative, opinion, expository, and research) for a total of eight pieces of writing. You can use the same notebook that you use for your reading responses. Just fold a page down in the middle of the book to divide the book for reading and writing.
Please choose at least two writing prompt from each type of writing (narrative, opinion, expository, and research) for a total of eight pieces of writing. You can use the same notebook that you use for your reading responses. Just fold a page down in the middle of the book to divide the book for reading and writing.
Narrative Essay Writing Prompts
In first grade students will continue to develop their skills in writing narrative essays by recounting the details of a real or imagined event. In their narrative writing they will describ the events and details in sequential order and including their reaction (feeling) to the described event.
- The Purple Crayon. Imagine that you have a magic crayon like the boy in Harold and the Purple Crayon. Describe something you would draw.
- Wings. Imagine that you are a bird or a butterfly. Write about what you might do in a day.
- Superpowers. Name one superpower you’d like to have and explain how you would use it.
- The Dumps. Think of a time when you were sad. What cheered you up?
- Scary Story. Do you remember a time when you were really scared? What happened?
- Family Fun. Does your family go on vacations together? What is your best memory from your last family trip?
- Lost. Have you ever been lost? What did you do and how did you feel?
- Shark Tales. What would your life be like if you were a shark?
- Movers and Shakers. Has your family ever moved to a new house? Describe the experience.
- Dressing Up. Imagine that you have a magical dress-up box that turns you into whoever you dress as. Who would you be?
- Teacher’s Pet. What if your teacher had a talking pet dragon and she brought it to school one day? Tell what you think would happen.
- After School. Describe what you usually do in the first half hour after you get home from school each day.
- Pet Dreams. What kind of pet do you have? Imagine a dream he or she might have and describe it.
Opinion Essay Writing Prompts
In first grade students will also continue to develop their opinion writing skills by responding to a topic with their own thoughts and opinions. Remember to write about the reasons that you have come to this opinion.
- First is Fun. What is the most exciting thing about going to first grade?
- Must Read. What is one book that every kid should read and why should they read it?
- School Food. Name your favorite lunch in your school’s cafeteria. Why is it your favorite?
- Wild Side. What is your favorite wild animal and why?
- New Friends. You may be meeting lots of new kids in first grade. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
- Weather Woes. What is your least favorite type of weather?
- Toy Story. Which of your toys is your favorite and what makes it so special?
- Holidays. What is your favorite holiday and why?
- Getting Older. Why is being in first grade better than being in kindergarten?
- Weekend. What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend?
- Watch or Join. If you are at a birthday party, are you more likely to be first in line to play all the games or do you like to hang back and watch others for a while?
- Fish or Frog. Would you rather be a fish or a frog? Why?
- Extra Hour. If you could stay up for an hour later than you’re allowed to each night, what would you do with the extra time?
Expository Writing Prompts
Expository writing includes informational and how-to pieces. Students in first grade learn how to state their topic and supply information about it in sequential order.
- Admiration. Name someone you admire and list three reasons you look up to them.
- PB&J. List the steps you’d take to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
- Healthy Teeth. Explain why it’s important to take care of your teeth by brushing them every day.
- Game Changer. Explain how to play your favorite board game.
- Lost and Found. Describe what you should do if you become separated from your parents in a crowded place like a store or an amusement park.
- Tough Tricks. Do you know how to do something that your friends haven’t figured out yet, such as blowing a bubble with chewing gum or jumping rope? Explain how to do it.
- Pet Care. You’re going out of town, and your friend has agreed to take care of your pet while you’re gone. Explain what he or she needs to do.
- Self Portrait. Describe your appearance to a friend as if he or she had never seen you.
- Apology. Explain how you would apologize to a friend or relative if you hurt their feelings.
- No More Germs. Describe the steps for washing your hands.
- My Space. Describe your room. What does it look like? What kind of furniture and decoration do you have?
- Rules. Choose one school rule and explain why it’s important for students to obey it.
- Step-by-Step. Explain, step-by-step, how to complete a process such as tying a shoe or folding a paper airplane.
Research Writing Prompts
In first grade students will deepen their understanding of the research process that we started this year. Remember to take notefacts (short jots that are facts). We never copy research directly from its sources. Your writing should be original.
- Dogs. List five things you know about dogs.
- Favorite Author. Write down three facts about your favorite author.
- Insects. Choose one of the following insects and find out where it lives, what it eats, how it moves, and what it looks like: butterfly, ant, bumblebee, or cricket.
- Reptiles and Amphibians. Choose one of the following creatures and find out where it lives, what it eats, how it moves, and what it looks like: frog, toad, turtle, or snake.
- My Town. Find out three facts about the history of your town.
- Volcanoes. What is a volcano? Where are volcanoes found? What do they do?
- Dinosaurs. Choose a type of dinosaur and write 3 to 5 interesting facts about it.
- Habitats. Choose a habitat such as an ocean, desert, tundra, or forest and describe the plants and animals that live there.
- African Animals. Choose an animal that lives in Africa, such as an elephant, lion, or zebra, and write 3 to 5 interesting facts about it.
- Sports. Choose your favorite sport. What are three important facts about how the game is played?
- Famous People. Read a story about a famous person from history. Then, find out when the historical person was born and where they lived.
Phonics
Please practice your phonics work daily.
Phonics Rules For Summer Review
1. If a word or syllable has only one vowel and it comes at the beginning or a word, the vowel is usually short.
These are called VC words. For example: an, ant, end, in, up, on, ox
These are called VC words. For example: an, ant, end, in, up, on, ox
2. If a word or syllable has only one vowel and it comes between two consonants, the vowel is usually short.
These are called CVC words.
For example:
short a in bat, cap, sat
short i in sit, lip, fit
short e in jet, men, web,
short o in pop, box, hot,
short u in run, bus, tub
These are called CVC words.
For example:
short a in bat, cap, sat
short i in sit, lip, fit
short e in jet, men, web,
short o in pop, box, hot,
short u in run, bus, tub
3. When a syllable ends in a silent “e”, the silent “e” is a signal that the vowel in front of it is long. This is often
called the magic e or the bossy e.
For example: make, kite, rope, use
called the magic e or the bossy e.
For example: make, kite, rope, use
4. Vowel Digraphs: If a syllable or one syllable word has two vowels, the first vowel usually stands for the
long sound, and the second vowel is silent.
For long a the letters a_e, ai, and ay all stand for the long a sound. word examples: away, face, play, wait, game, rain
For long i the letters i_e and ie can stand for the long i sound. word examples: bike, bite, pie, lie, tie, nine, line
For long u the letters u_e, ui, and ue can all stand for the long u sound. word examples: blue, glue, tube, flute, suit
For long o the letters o_e, ow, oe, and oa can all stand for the long o sound. word examples: bone, nose, own,bowl, toe,
coat, foal
For long e the letters ea and ee can stand for the long e sound. word examples: jeans, seat, beak, east, jeep,
beet, seed, team
long sound, and the second vowel is silent.
For long a the letters a_e, ai, and ay all stand for the long a sound. word examples: away, face, play, wait, game, rain
For long i the letters i_e and ie can stand for the long i sound. word examples: bike, bite, pie, lie, tie, nine, line
For long u the letters u_e, ui, and ue can all stand for the long u sound. word examples: blue, glue, tube, flute, suit
For long o the letters o_e, ow, oe, and oa can all stand for the long o sound. word examples: bone, nose, own,bowl, toe,
coat, foal
For long e the letters ea and ee can stand for the long e sound. word examples: jeans, seat, beak, east, jeep,
beet, seed, team
5. Consonant Digraphs: When two or more consonants are joined together they make one sound, they are
called a consonant digraph. They are coded with an underline what, catch
called a consonant digraph. They are coded with an underline what, catch
6. Syllables: Many words are made of small parts called syllables. Each syllable has one vowel sound.
*Closed syllable- can only have one vowel and it is followed by one or more consonants. The vowel sound is
always short. For example: last, napkin
*exceptions of this rule are ind, ild, old, olt and ost words.
*Open syllable-can only have one vowel sound which is the last letter in the syllable. The vowel sound is long.
For example: hi, sky, skyline, me, etc.
*Closed syllable- can only have one vowel and it is followed by one or more consonants. The vowel sound is
always short. For example: last, napkin
*exceptions of this rule are ind, ild, old, olt and ost words.
*Open syllable-can only have one vowel sound which is the last letter in the syllable. The vowel sound is long.
For example: hi, sky, skyline, me, etc.
7. Compound Words: are made up of two or more words joined together to make a new word.
For ex: granddad.
For ex: granddad.
8. R-controlled Vowels: A vowel followed by an “r” stands for a special sound that is neither long nor short.
R-controlled vowels are: ar, er, ir, or, ur
R-controlled vowels are: ar, er, ir, or, ur
9. Vowel Digraphs: A vowel digraph is two vowels or a vowel followed by a “w” that produce one vowel sound.
The vowel sound can be long or short, or have a special sound of its own.
Vowel digraphs are: ai, au, aw, ay, ea, ee, ei, ew, ie, oa, oo, ou, ow
The vowel sound can be long or short, or have a special sound of its own.
Vowel digraphs are: ai, au, aw, ay, ea, ee, ei, ew, ie, oa, oo, ou, ow
10. Initial consonant Blends: A consonant blend is two or more consonants that come together in a word.
Their sounds blend together, but each sound is heard. Blends are coded with a scoop.
Initial consonant blends are:
S blends: sc, sm, st, sk, sn, sw, sl, sp
L blends: bl, gl, cl, pl, fl
R blends: br, fr, tr, cr, gr, dr, pr
11. Final Consonant Blends: Come at the ends of words.
Final consonant blends are:
S blends: sk, sp, st
L blends: ld, lf, lk, lp, lt
N blends: nd, nk, nt
other blends: ft, mp, pt, rt
Their sounds blend together, but each sound is heard. Blends are coded with a scoop.
Initial consonant blends are:
S blends: sc, sm, st, sk, sn, sw, sl, sp
L blends: bl, gl, cl, pl, fl
R blends: br, fr, tr, cr, gr, dr, pr
11. Final Consonant Blends: Come at the ends of words.
Final consonant blends are:
S blends: sk, sp, st
L blends: ld, lf, lk, lp, lt
N blends: nd, nk, nt
other blends: ft, mp, pt, rt
Syllable Rules
Do you know the 6 syllable types? They are:
Finding the Number of Syllables in a Word An important first step in dividing up a word into its syllables is knowing how many syllables the word has. You may already know that 1 vowel sound = 1 syllable. If a word has 3 vowel sounds, for example, then it has 3 syllables. |
Social Studies & Science
Please choose three virtual trips to explore from the ones posted below. After viewing your trip please write about why you chose the trip and what you learned during your exploration. I chose...because...
This writing should include both your opinion (why you chose the trip) and the reasons for your choice. The writing should also be informational because you need to describe in detail (facts) what you learned from your trip.
Learning and exploring are fun! You have the whole summer to challenge yourself to go on all the trip, have a great virtual trip!
This writing should include both your opinion (why you chose the trip) and the reasons for your choice. The writing should also be informational because you need to describe in detail (facts) what you learned from your trip.
Learning and exploring are fun! You have the whole summer to challenge yourself to go on all the trip, have a great virtual trip!
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