Week of April 13, 2015

Here's what we are learning for the week:

Math:

I can use objects and pictorial models to solve word problems with known beginnings or middles or after the equal sign.  
I can explain strategies used to solve addition and subtraction problems up to 20 using words, objects, number sentences, and pictorial models.  


Reading / Social Studies:

I can locate the United States and Texas on a map or globe. 
I can identify the four geographic regions of Texas. 
I can identify and locate land forms and bodies of water in Texas. 
I can identify sensory details in Texas tales. 

Writing:

I can read and listen to find facts and details for my research. 
I can put information into my own words. 
I can edit for capital letters and punctuation. 

Spelling:  

I can spell words with the rime patterns -ide and -ine.

Spelling Words

1. tide
2. side
3. bride
4. nine
5. spine
6. mine
7. who *
8. are *
9. got *
10. two *

Challenge Words

1. pattern
2. ladder

Bonus Words

1. rain
2. sunshine

When your child practices writing their spelling words at home, please make sure they are using capital letters correctly.  The only word that needs a capital letter is the word I.  All others should be written with lowercase letters without a capital letter added where it doesn't belong.

Science:

I Can:

• observe, compare, describe, and sort components of soil by size, texture, and color.
• gather evidence of how rocks, soil, and water help to make useful products.