Ms. You's 1st Grade Newsletter
Mandarin Immersion-Week 15 , Nov 8-12
Green and Blue Class
math
MODULE 2 Introduction to Place Value Through Addition and Subtraction Within 20
Topic C presents students with opportunities to solve varied add to with change unknown, take from with change unknown, put together with addend unknown, and take apart with addend unknown word problems. These situations give ample time for exploring strategies for finding an unknown. The module so far has focused on counting on and subtracting by decomposing and composing. These lessons open up the possibilities to include other Level 3 strategies (e.g., 12 – 3 = 12 – 2 – 1). Parents can include or adjust such strategy use dependent on whether they feel it enhances understanding or rather undermines or overwhelms.
The topic closes with a lesson to further solidify student understanding of the equal sign as it has been applied throughout the module. Students match equivalent expressions to construct true number sentences and explain their reasoning using words, pictures, and numbers (e.g., 12 – 7 = 3 + 2, 10 + 5 = 9 + 6).
Science
Unit 1: Light and Sound
❓ Weekly Essential Question(s) How can we use what we learned about the motion to solve problems.
In the Science lessons this week, students have been challenged to apply what they have learned about force and motion to solve a problem. Our dog friend Newton is having trouble parking his car in his doghouse without moving the doghouse or knocking it over. We use a ramp, our pencil and pencil box, a cup, a toy car, some rocks, and a piece of cloth to help Newton build a perfect garage.
We designed the garage by drawing it out first and then we test it. We evaluate our design by changing the height of the ramp, the surface of the garage, and the weight of the garage. We are so proud that we helped Newton build his perfect garage.
Mandarin
Mandarin Matrix NOVICE 1
Book:
N1 U4 02 玩沙
Synopsis:
A girl joins a boy to play with sand on the beach. Whilst playing, the boy tells the girl what he likes to eat but the girl does not like to eat the same things. Find out what she likes to eat in this funny story.
New Vocabulary:
喜 to like/to be happy,欢joyous,吃 to eat,很very,什what,么interrogative particle
喜欢 to like,吃 to eat,很 very,什么 what
Language Comprehension:
- Recognize and understand the words: 喜欢, 很, 什么 in listening and reading
- Understand the meaning and usage of 很喜欢 (e.g. 我很喜 欢吃牛。)
- Understand the meaning and usage of the question word 什么 (e.g. 玩什么?吃什么?)
Language Use:
- Make propositions with affirmative-negative questions (e.g. 你要不要吃?)
- In pairs, practice inviting each other to play
- Match the words: 水, 天, 田, 火山 to the supporting visuals
- Write the words 好 and 要 in the correct stroke order
- Match the correct text to the supporting audio
Weekly song
Upcoming
Week 16 , Nov 15-19
Math
MODULE 2Introduction to Place Value Through Addition and
Subtraction Within 20
Topic D: Varied Problems with Decompositions of Teen Numbers as 1 Ten and Some Ones
Lesson 28: Solve addition problems using ten as a unit, and write two-step solutions.
Lesson 29: Solve subtraction problems using ten as a unit, and write two-step solutions.
End-of-Module Assessment: Topics A–D
Semester 1 interim District assessment.
Science
❓ Weekly Essential Question(s)
How can you knock down a wall made of concrete?
📑 Weekly Standard(s)
Plan and carry out investigations which demonstrate how equal forces can balance objects and how unequal forces can push, pull, or twist objects, making them change their speed, direction, or shape.
Mandarin
Book:
N1 U4 03 几个大虫?How Many Big Worms?
Synopsis:
In math class, the teacher uses a fun way to teach the students counting and addition. Find out how the lesson goes and what happens at the end.
New Vocabulary:
喜 to like/to be happy,欢joyous,吃 to eat,很very,什what,么interrogative particle
喜欢 to like,吃 to eat,很 very,什么 what
Language Comprehension:
- Identify and understand the meaning and usage of 喜欢, 很, 什么
- Understand how to express preferences positively and negatively (e.g. 我很喜欢, 我不喜欢)
- Understand the meaning and usage of 可是
Language Use:
State the different days of the week
In pairs or groups, practice asking and solving math
questions using Chinese
Complete the sentences by matching the correct day of the
week to each picture
Write the words 你 and 鸟 in the correct stroke order
Match the correct text to the supporting audio
Friday, Nov 19, early release day, school ends at 1:30
Thursday and Friday , Nov 17 and 18. P.E. Fundraiser
Contact us
Ms.You
Yóu Shūqí lǎoshī.
Miss. Annie, Shuqi, You
Email: Shuqi.you@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/52696
Location: Gavilan Peak classroom 210
Phone: 623-445-7436
Ms. Tsau
Email: lisa.tsau@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/4570
Location: Gavilan Peak classroom 211
Phone: 623-445-7437