HOMEWORK 2-26-13

For tonight's homework, review the trick words using the presentation. In the COMMENT BOX, write one sentence for each of the following new trick words: through, after, then, good.

HOMEWORK 2-25-13

Tonight's homework:

Complete a session on XtraMath.

HOMEWORK 2-21-13

Use Education City to practice <, >, =   and counting up and down by 10.

Play both of the following games:
Dance Stars:  Compare Using Symbols
Mr. Cow's Milk:  County Up & Down By 10

There is NO COMMENT BOX assignment.  :)

HOMEWORK 2-20-13

Our country celebrated Presidents' Day this week.  Read the non-fiction text about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.  You will need to read about each president separately.
Then, complete the COMMENT BOX assignment.

COMMENT BOX:  We have used a 3-2-1 chart to write about non-fiction text.  When completing a 3-2-1 chart, students summarize and show understanding of what they have read.  Students write 3 sentences to share what they have learned/discovered in the reading (the ideas should be NEW, not previous knowledge); 2 sentences to share what they found interesting; and 1 question they have and would like to answer.  You can see one example of a 3-2-1 chart by clicking the following:  3-2-1 Chart.  For tonight's homework, you need to complete a 3-2-1 chart about the Scholastic News article about Washington and Lincoln in the COMMENT BOX or you can put your answers on the example chart, print it out, and bring it to school.  You can also write your answers on regular paper.  Please make sure your writing is neat.  Use proper capitalization and punctuation.  Words from the article should be spelled correctly. 

HOMEWORK 2-19-13

Complete a session on XtraMath.  You do not need to post in the COMMENT BOX.

HOMEWORK 2-13-14

In math we are learning about the < (less than), > (greater than), and = (equals sign) and how to use them when comparing two values.  We began by making Math Monsters that like to eat larger numbers.  We have used the Math Monsters in class to eat larger numbers.  The Math Monsters always turn their open mouths to the larger number.  If the numbers are equal, then we use the = to show that the values are the same.  Tonight you will practice this skill by playing  Raceway Number Values.

NO COMMENT BOX.

HOMEWORK 2-12-13

This week our phonics focus is on the vowel teams ai and ay.  Both make the long a sound.  We usually use ay at the end of the word and ai  when we hear long a in the middle of a word.  Sometimes we also use a_e  to spell long a in the middle of a word.

Do the LONG A activity to practice.  You will be given a word to read.  The student should read follow the directions as they are given.  When it is time to type, make sure you click in the box until the blue vertical line appears.  After typing, there will be a section where a bird head pops out of holes.  This is like whack-a-mole.  Have fun!

NO COMMENT BOX ASSIGNMENT.

HOMEWORK 2-11-13

Practice fast facts using XtraMath.  There is not a COMMENT BOX assignment.

HOMEWORK 2-7-13

We are working on finding the number that is 10 more and 10 less than a given number.  We are using our knowledge of place value to do this.  In class we use cubes to model numbers and then add or remove cubes depending on the instructions.  We have also looked at the digits in the numbers to see what changes and how it changes.  To practice this skill, play Ten More Ten Less on IXL. 

COMMENT BOX:

Think about the number 76.   Answer these questions about the number 76 in the comment box:
1.  What number is 1 less?
2.  What number is 10 more?
3.  What number is 1 more?
4.  What number is 10 less?

HOMEWORK 2-6-13

We are still working on contractions.  Tonight you are going to practice contractions using Education City.  When you enter the site for this assignment, you will need to go to 2nd grade rather than 1st grade.  You will need to go to Language Arts and play the game called Force Field Contractions.  Play it until you earn 100%.  There is no COMMENT BOX assignment.

Remember, we are still competing with the Kindergarten and 2nd grade.  This would be a great opportunity to earn some extra points for our grade by doing some additional activities.  Post what extra activities you complete in the COMMENT BOX for a reward in class.

HOMEWORK 2-4-13

Practice math facts using XtraMath.  There is no COMMENT BOX assignment.

HOMEWORK 1-31-13

Tonight you will practice more contractions by playing WhichWord.  Read the sentence and each of the word choices to choose the correct word to fill the blank.  Please listen to your child read each sentence.

COMMENT BOX:
Write a sentence for each of the following contractions:
couldn't, don't, aren't, won't, he'll, they'll

HOMEWORK 1-30-13

Tonight we will practice place value with tens and ones.  You will use the IXL site.  Please remember that this one only lets you practice an activity for a certain amount of time before it "times out" for the day. 

COMMENT BOX:
Write a number sentence that shows the value of the tens and the value of the ones in 82.  Think about how we have used the cubes in class.  81+1=82 is NOT a correct answer because it does not represent the value of the tens and the value of the ones. 

HOMEWORK 1-29-13

We are learning about contractions.  They are two words that are blended into one.  One or more of the letters are replaced by an apostrophe.  For example it is becomes it's when it is a contraction.  Please point these out to your child when you see them in print anywhere, especially in their reading books. 

To practice, play Treasure Trove. 

COMMENT BOX:  Write the contractions for the following word pairs: 
1.  do not
2.  should not
3.  was not
4.  will not (Be careful with this one.)
5.  is not
6.  are not
7.  cannot (This one is tricky, too.)
8.  have not
9.  were not
10.  would not

Remember to write your first name in the comment box.

HOMEWORK 1-28-13

Tonight's homework is to do XtraMath.  Concentrate and do your best! 

HOMEWORK 1-10-13

In class we have been working with two digit numbers and building tens and ones.  Tonight's homework works on this skill. 

First, go to Education City.  Go to the math section and select Aqua Cubes.  Watch the lesson and complete the activity.

Next, play Shark Numbers.

Last, complete the COMMENT BOX assignment.

COMMENT BOX:
Greg has toy cars.  He has 7 boxes of cars.  Each box has ten cars in it.  How many cars does he have?  Explain. 

You may answer in the box or send the answer to school on paper.

HOMEWORK 1-9-13

We have added 3 new trick words this week: could, know, some. For homework tonight, read each word in the presentation within 3 seconds. COMMENT BOX: Write the new trick words (could, know, some) three times each. Say the word before you write it, say each letter as you write it, say the word again. Write one sentence for each new trick word. If you would prefer, you may write the assignment on paper and bring it to school in your folder. Please remember to include your name. Two of last nights entries did not have names.

HOMEWORK 1-8-13

Tonight you will practice writing words with the long vowel spelling pattern v_e (vowel blank e). Many of you know this as the "silent e" or "bossy e". View the presentation and follow the directions written there. COMMENT BOX: Either send in the work you did on paper OR write the words and sentences in the COMMENT BOX. Remember to write your first name in the box. If you have time, you have the option of earning Caught Being Good coupons for work on Education City. Bring in your list and scores so we can give you the correct amount of coupons.

HOMEWORK 1-7-13

Practice math facts using XtraMath.

NO COMMENT BOX

HOMEWORK FOR 1-2-13 AND 1-3-13

Both tonight's and tomorrow's assignments are listed.

WEDNESDAY:

Do XtraMath.

THURSDAY:

Do one Language Arts activity and one Math Activity on Education City.


NO COMMENT BOX ASSIGNMENT