Week 8 Learning Plan

This Week In Grade One May 25-29
Task One English Language Arts		Weekly Wellness Listen and Move Listen to the story “I Am Yoga”. You might want to pause the story on each page to try the yoga pose there, or listen all the way through, then replay the video and try out the poses. Discuss How did your body feel before you tried these movements? How did it feel afterward? How did your mind feel before?  How did it feel afterward? Respond Move along with the “I Am Yoga” song.  Draw a picture or write a sentence that shows how moving your body makes you feel.
Links		I Am Yoga- Story I Am Yoga- Action Song
Learning Intentions		I can describe how physical activity makes me feel. I can understand the connections between physical activity and emotional well-being; e.g., feels good. I can relate stories to personal feelings and experiences.
Optional Extensions		Want to do more?  Active Yoga (Pokemon theme) Cosmic Kids-Pokemon Quiet Mindfulness (“Zen Den”) Cosmic Kids- Mini the Puppy
Task Two English Language Arts		Butterfly Life Cycle - Writing, Editing and Goal Setting This is a  task that is intended to be broken up over 3 days.  Day 1: Watch videos, write about first 2 stages Watch the video called “How a Caterpillar Becomes a Butterfly.” Watch the videos ‘instructions’ and ‘adding details and editing’   before you begin your writing task. Write a sentence to explain the first 2 stages a butterfly goes through.  Your sentence should include: -Name the stage (egg, larvae, pupa, butterfly) in sequence   -Explain what happens in each stage (what does it do, what does it look like, where are they during this stage) Day 2: Write about the last 2 stages of the life cycle.            Your sentence should include: -Name the stage (egg, larvae, pupa, butterfly) in sequence   -Explain what happens in each stage (what does it do, what does it look like, where are they during this stage) Ask an adult to help you use your writing checklist to edit your work  Day 3: Set a goal for writing (eg. finger spaces, using lowercase letters, adding more details, sounding out words to add more of the sounds you hear, spelling sight words with more accuracy). Think about when you edited yesterday. What would you like to improve on? Write your goal at the bottom of the page.  If you are able to, please send me a video answering these questions: Look at the images below What stage of the lifecycle our butterflies are in right now (see the picture) and why you think that.  What stage do you think will happen next and why do you think that?  When do you think the next stage will happen? Why do you think that?
Links		How a caterpillar becomes a butterfly adding details and editing
Learning Intentions		I can write detailed sentences in sequence. I can use my editing checklist. I can set goals to improve my writing.
Task Three Reading		**Please complete this task and submit** This week we would like you to send us a video of your child reading. We would like the students to read as independently as possible. If they are really stuck, you can help them out.  Please choose a book at their reading level. Also, it is best if they choose a new book to read for this task (not one they are familiar with and may have memorized). There are two options for this:  -Record on RazKids  -Choose a book from home and attach a video in Google Classroom Recording on RazKids is very simple. If you have read on RazKids before, log in as usual and just choose the microphone option at the top of the page once you have chosen a book. If you need a refresher, or want to see how to access the microphone to record, you can click on this link. If you are new to RazKids, click on this link for step-by-step instructions about how to log in and record. Your child’s teacher will be listening to the recording for the following things:  -fluency  -accuracy  -expression -identifying reading strategies that students are using (recognizing sight words, sounding out unknown words, looking for smaller words in big words, identifying blends and vowel sounds) After reading, have your child identify the main topic in the story as well as whether the text they read was fiction or non-fiction. Choose two of the following questions to ask your child. Please include their responses in the video, if possible! Fiction text:  -who was the main character?  -what happened in the story?  -what was the problem in the story?  -what was the setting? -what happened at the beginning of the story?  -what happened at the end of the story?  -what character did you like the most? Why?  -if you could trade places with one of the characters, which one would you choose? Why?  -is what you read believable? Why or why not?  -how is something in the book like something in your life?  Non-fiction text: -what new information did you learn while reading?  -what new questions do you have after reading?  -what else do you know about this topic?  -what text features did the author use (labels, headings, bold words)? How do they help the reader?  -what interesting words did you find?  -what was the story mainly about?
Links		Instructions for Recording on Raz Kids
Learning Intentions		I can read aloud with some fluency and accuracy. I can use a variety of reading strategies.  I can identify the main topic or idea in a story. I can answer comprehension questions after reading.
Optional Extensions		Have your child record and answer questions for both a fiction and non-fiction book.
Math		Measurement check in. We would like to find out the kids’ understanding about linear measurement through an independent assessment task. Help your child by explaining the task but encourage them to try this task on their own. Please submit this task via video. Watch the video and look at the picture as a review of how to measure accurately. Choose a non standard unit to measure with (eg. lego pieces, paperclips, your foot, felt markers) Choose an object in your house and take a video of you measuring it. Then answer the following questions in your video. How do you know you measured accurately? If you were teaching someone to measure the length of something, what would you tell them to remember to do?
Links/Resources		https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C7gkAIB6Q-09xcsOUyX_F8If7DJjItpo/view
Learning Intentions		I can accurately measure an object with non standard units (no gaps, no overlaps, units of measurement are the same size)
Optional Extensions		1.Find another unit of measurement to measure the same object and explain what you notice. For example if you measured a book with lego pieces try measuring the same book with toothpicks.  2. Paper Airplane Challenge-build a paper airplane, throw, measure how far it went and record your results. If your paper airplane goes a long distance would you want to use a short object like paperclips to measure it or a longer object like a stick to measure it?
Math		Math: Building with 3-D Shapes Watch the story Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes. Pay close attention so that you can answer the questions, you can always rewind or pause the video if you need to. Questions: 1. How many faces does a cube have? 2. How would you describe the top and the bottom of a cone shape? 3. What shape is at the base of a pyramid? 4. What shape is at the ends of the cylinder? 5. In the story what shape did the cylinder launch and how is it different from a circle? Challenge: Search around your home for objects that are the 3-D shapes you learned about in the story. Your pantry is a good place to look for items like boxes and cans and you may even find some of these shapes outside in nature. With your items, create your own spaceship. Once you have created your spaceship “capture” it by drawing and labeling it or try the pic-collage app which is a free download in the app store.  Please share your work with your teachers and remember to help your parents out by cleaning up any items you use! Shapes Song: Check out the super fun Shape Song video attached!
Links		Captain Invincible!
Learning Intentions		I Can Statements: I can describe 3-D shapes. I can identify 3-D shapes by two attributes (one face, one tip) I can identify and name the following 3-D shapes: Sphere, cube, cylinder, pyramid, rectangular prism.
Optional Extensions		Optional Extensions: Guess the shape- play guess the shape by giving descriptive clues to a family member or friend. You could say something like: “I have one point, one base and four sides, what am I?”
Math   Word Problems		Add or Subtract? Use the clues in these word problems to see if you need to add or subtract to get the answers. Draw a picture of the problem, then write a number sentence to go with it (eg. 6+5=11) Problem #1 Alex is playing in the park. He sees 9 ladybugs on one leaf. He sees 6 ladybugs on another leaf. How many ladybugs did he see altogether? Problem #2 Summer is in the garden picking flowers. The garden has 14 tulips, and Summer picks 8 to take inside. How many tulips are left in the garden? Problem #3 Brooklyn is planning to build a Mason bee house in her yard. She has 12 bees and 7 tubes. How many more tubes will she need to have one for each bee? Challenge Problem: (2 parts- optional) It is Leo’s birthday tomorrow. Last night, his dad decorated 17 cupcakes. This morning he decorated 25 more. His family ate 9 of the cupcakes. How many cupcakes are left for the party?
Links
Learning Intentions		I can understand which operation to use to solve my problem (add or subtract). I can show my thinking through drawing. I can write a number sentence.
Optional Extensions		Write and Solve your own word problem about something you did this week with your family.
Math		Subtraction Practice  Step 1 Watch the video Subtraction: Words with Puffballs Watch the video called Basic Subtraction (video) After watching, show an example of subtraction. Show an example of something that is NOT subtraction. Explain. Pretend that you were explaining addition and subtraction to someone that has never heard those words before. How would you explain the difference to them? What is the connection between addition and subtraction? Share your ideas with your teacher by recording a video, if you would like!  Step 2 Complete the subtraction practice worksheet. Try and use a variety of strategies to solve the problems (number line, counting backwards, drawing objects, counting materials from around the house)
Links		Subtraction: Words with Puffballs Basic Subtraction (video) Subtraction Worksheet Make that Number game from The Measured Mom
Learning Intentions		I can identify the connection between addition and subtraction.  I can answer subtraction questions to 20.
Optional Extensions		Choose one of the "Make that Number" subtraction games from the Measured Mom for extra practice. There are games with varying degrees of difficulty for students needing an additional challenge with subtraction!

Optional Outdoor Learning Challenge:

Have you heard about the One Nature Challenge? At its heart, the One Nature Challenge is about getting people of all ages into nature more often by spending at least 30 minutes outside each day for 30 days straight. It is a simple and meaningful way for us to develop a deeper connection with nature while improving our health and well-being. Grade 1’s will be participating in this exciting activity, starting Monday ,May 25th. Details can be found on the David Suzuki Foundation website:

The One Nature Challenge

Students are also encouraged to take their learning outside whenever possible - a number of activities on the Bingo charts attached fit quite well. Participate in your own backyard, or head over to a nearby natural space. Bring a towel along to place on the ground; alternatively, a ‘sit-upon’ can be made in a few minutes using newspaper, plastic bags and sturdy tape (see link for instructions on how to make one).

Keep track of outdoor activities on the Bingo chart by recording each 30 minutes spent outside for 30 consecutive days. Endeavor to head outdoors in various types of weather. The activities suggested are intended to be open-ended and completed in numerous ways and in different outdoor settings. You are only limited by your imagination! 😊

Links: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-make-a-sit-upon-3875996