Dear Family,

This week we'll begin by exploring the question "What are animal homes like?" We'll read an informational text called Animals Building Homes that tells about different types of animal homes around the world. Can you guess what animal makes a nest in a tree even though it doesn't have wings? We'll find out as we continue to learn about animal homes while reading Whose Home Is This? 

Your partner in education,
Mrs. Dudas

Domain: Life Science

Lesson Topic: Animal Homes

Essential Question:  What are animal homes like?

Target Vocabulary: beaks, break, deepest, hang, pond, shaped, winding, branches

Phonics and Spelling Skills:  
Common final blends nd, ng, nk, nt, ft, xt, mp

Vocabulary Strategy: Base Words and prefixes un- (means "not" or "undo") and re- (means "again")

Comprehension Skill: Text and Graphic Features--tell how words work with art

Comprehension Strategy: Question--ask questions about what you are reading

Writing Focus: Narrative Writing--Friendly Letter

Grammar Skill: More Plural Nouns

Fluency:Accuracy: Expression

Activities to Do Together with Your Child at Home:
Vocabulary
Find a picture of a nature scene in a magazine or book. See how many of the Target Vocabulary words you can use to tell about the picture

Next Door to Nature
Look out the window of your home. Talk with your child about the natural things you can see. Can you identify all of them by name?

Plants and Animals
Research different kinds of bird nests online or in a reference book. Have your child write a paragraph that tells the important ideas and details you read about.

Math:  Chapter 1 - Addition and Subtraction facts to 20; TEST on Wednesday 10/17

Religion: Chapter 4 - We Celebrate Baptism; TEST on Tuesday 10/16

Science: Animals - Extinct Animals