Week of April 20 th Reading Writing Phonics Math Each first grade teacher will be setting up Zoom meetings where students will share their animal reports and projects. Please look for their email communication that will give specific details and directions. Access the first grade teacher’s websites to listen to their read alouds. Optional response sheets are attached. Listen to the story, The Lorax at the link below. https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=EdWesdMfy d4 After listening use the attached paper to respond to the story. Write 3-4 complete sentences to answer the prompt. For fun follow these directions to draw the Lorax! https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=- PmPWBUm7qk Practice reading and writing words containing the chunk IGH using the attached list. Some ways to practice include: • Write words on sticky notes and place them around the house – go on a word hunt • Spell with Legos • Write words with a white crayon – water color over to make the word appear • Spell with scrabble letters Chapter 11 introduces and goes over 3D shapes. Watch this story to introduce the 3D shapes. https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=r6x4VLjYyBk Use the attached GO Math workbook pages to compare, sort, and identify 3D shapes. Complete 20-30 minutes of RAZ-Kids or IXL each day. IXL Math – 3D Shapes, W.1-W.10 IXL Language Arts – Z.1 Additional Practice Ideas Brain Pop Jr. • Earth Day/Arbor Day • Solid Shapes Math Activities • Build 3D Shapes with toothpicks, straws, playdough, or marshmallows. • Go on a 3D shape hunt around your house. Find objects that are cubes, cylinders, spheres, and rectangular prisms. Scholastic News www.scholastic.com/s n1 • Use your class code to read and watch Scholastic News magazines. Directions: Please have your child complete the learning activities listed below in addition to reading daily and working on RAZ Kids or IXL. Remember it is best to stay consistent when working each day. Set aside a time to complete activities, have materials ready, and clear away any distraction to help your child stay on task. 1 st Grade Distance Learning