Elizabeth Donnell - What's New

April

Dear Parents,
Wow what a busy time of year! During the month of April here are the curriculum items we will be covering in First Grade.

Reader's Workshop- Asking questions. Students will learn why good readers need to ask questions 24/7. Please remember to read with your child every night.

Writer's Workshop-Fiction. Students will plan, organize and write their own fiction story. Students will develop a character that is just right for their story. I can't wait to hear all the wonderful stories from my students!

Handwriting-Students will continue with sight words and sight word phrases and spelling words.

Spelling- Students will continue learning how to spell words from our Pathways program. Please remember to practice spelling words nightly.

Pathways Small Group-Students are in small groups during this time. Each group is working on something different. For example, some students are working on the -ng sound. All students will have vowel practice, segment and write, spot a vowel, read words, read in context and multi-syllable practice through out the week.

Science- We will cover these science units during our science day in May.

Social Studies-We will also cover these units during our social studies day in May.

Math- We will be working on adding and subtracting to 40. Adding and subtracting with and without regrouping.

If you have any questions about curriculum, please email or call me.

Have a wonderful spring and enjoy your family,

Mrs. Donnell
elizabeth.donnell@harrisonvilleschools.org
ext. 3851