Stories of 3 Module

Stories of 3 Module
September 15 - October 10

Here is what we will be working on during our "Stories of 3 Module."

Language Arts

Here is a list of what we will be working on:

·         Providing a reaction to a story event using “I think” and “I like/didn’t like…because”

·         Retelling the story in sequence using the words beginning, middle, and end to a partner

·         Retelling key details from a story

·         Discussing what moment in a story an illustration depicts

·         Identifying and producing rhyming words

·         Comparing different fairy tale versions and character traits

·         Making connections to the story, characters, and setting

·         Vocabulary – first thinking aloud about unknown words & possible means, then learning the words, and finally using the new words as we talk with our partners and in our classroom setting

·         Identifying capital & lowercase letters and producing letter sounds

·         Practicing identifying and writing kindergarten snappy sight words

·         Using strategies  to decode tricky words

                   Retelling the Three Little Bears story using character pictures!

Our NEW Favorite Books for the Month!!!

The Three Little Bears

  

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

   

The Three Little Pigs

Little Red Riding Hood & Lon Po Po

  

Charlie Cook’s Favorite Book

Clever Jack Takes the Cake

Readers Workshop

Here is a list of what we will be working on:

·         Readers take care for their book buckets by carrying and storing books in it properly so the books last all year,

·          Readers get better at reading by making sure they read the whole time.

·         Readers read for a longer amount of time by re-reading their books, acting the book out, thinking about their characters thoughts & feelings, and making connections with their character.

·         Readers practice reading by pointing and knowing where to start.

·         Readers know how to share a reading adventure with a partner by taking turns and making plans.

·         Readers know how to share a reading adventure with a partner by actively listening.

·         Readers can act out their characters by looking closely at the picture and imaging what the characters would do or say.

·         Readers become better readers by re-reading books that are favorite content or character books.

·         Readers use the details in their books to tell the whole story.

·         Readers use the illustrations to predict what will happen in the story next.

·         Readers use the word wall words they now to help them read.  (Sight words!)

·         Readers think more deeply about a story by sharing their favorite part with a partner.

·         Readers compare books by finding parts that are the same and parts that are different.  (Three Little Bears, Three Little Pigs, Three Billy Goats Gruff)

·         Readers talk to a partner about their feelings, learning, and connections from their book.

Snappy Words We Have Learned (9/19)

I, a, my, to, go, he, we, can, see 

Keep practicing these words at home! :)  Test your siblings with your flashcards!

Snappy Words We Will Learn

like, is, the, at, am...

Writers Workshop

Here is a list of what we will be working on:

·         Writers put letters/labels next to their pictures to show what the picture is. 
·         Writers picture what they want to write about first and then put all of the details onto the page.
·         Writers say words slowly and write down each sound they hear.
·         When writers have an idea that is hard to draw, or a word that is hard to spell, they don't quit.  They keep trying!
·         Writers want to tell more and add more pages to their book.
·         Writers think about how their whole story will go and pre-plan.
·         Writers have a writing partner.  Writing partners give feedback by giving compliments and tips.
·         Writers say words slowly over and over again to write down all of the sounds they hear.
·         Writers get ready to write by first telling their stories out loud.
·         Writers plan how their stories will go by touching each page as they tell their story.
·         Writers add details to their illustrations by thinking about where they were, who they were with, and what they were doing in their story.
·         Writers have a place for their words and a place for their illustrations.
·         Writers have interesting stories that are not boring.
·         Writers choose their best piece of writing to "fancy-up."
·         Publishing Party!!!

Math

-       Counting on from any number - 0-10

- Recognizing numbers in a 5-frame

- Subitizing numbers 2 & 3 - As we see these numbers in different colors, arrangements, and shapes, we recognize that the quantity still remains 2 & 3.

- Sequencing events - putting the events of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in order

-       Number writing with verbal pathways - 0-10

- Tracing & writing a number, then showing its quantity with a picture

-       Identifying numbers 0-30

-       Shapes - Trapezoid and Hexagon

 

~ The Kindergarten Team ~