1. Skills for the week: Reading – consonant patterns ng, nk (ex. sang, pink,) - compound words (ex. bathtub, sidewalk) ) - compare and contrast - verbs that add -s Math – Count and Model Numbers Announcements: Parents, your child will now be assessed weekly on the number of words read correctly in one minute. Please make sure they are practicing reading daily to improve fluency and automaticity. Initially, they will be graded on a 20 words read correctly in one minute scale. However, the number of words they are expected to read will soon increase. Therefore, daily practice is extremely important. Your support is appreciated and needed. Thank You! Monday: Write spelling words two times each. Read the first story and word list on the back using skills learned today. Complete math sheet. Tuesday: Write spelling words two times each. Read both stories and word list on the back using skills learned today. Complete math sheet. Wednesday: Write sentences using spelling words. Read both stories and word list on the back for continued practice. Complete math sheet. Thursday: Write spelling words two times each. Prepare for spelling test tomorrow. Read stories and words on the back for continued practice. Complete math sheet. You are an important part of your child’s success! Spelling Words FF First Grade Homework for the week of: December 7 – December 11, 2015 Reminders: Please read the stories on the back with your child. The bold letters are the skills they are learning this week. *Don’t forget to read AR books! SSE Committed to Excellence Ruby in Her Own Time Reminders: Please read the stories on the back with your child. The bold letters are the skills they are learning this week. *Don’t forget to read AR books! fish bank blank bring pink rank rink sang sunk trunk wing every sure

2. Inside and Outside Pete has lots to do inside. He checks his fish. He feeds his fish. He fills his backpack. He eats his lunch. He takes a nap. Pete can go outside. Pete has lots to do in the nice sunshine. Pete likes to jump. He can jump rope. He jumps and jumps. Pete likes to swim. He must use sunblock. He can swim for a while. Pete likes to fly his kite. He will chase his kite. His kite is up in the treetops. At sunset, Pete must go home. It is bedtime. Pete has had a big day. Parent signature: Monday________________ Tuesday________________ Wednesday_____________ Thursday_______________ High Frequency Words skill: endings ng, nk Zing is in a tank. He honks with his wings. Buzz, buzz. I will not let Zing go! He will be mad at us. We would get stung. Zing bangs into the tank. THUNK! He is not honking now. I think Zing needs a drink. I will bring it from the sink. I will let Zing go. Will he try to sting me? Zing is flying to the dish. He is drinking. Buzz, buzz. Zing honks jazz with his wings. He is a happy bee. I think he winked at me. Read Story #1 Monday - Thursday Read Story #2 Tuesday - Thursday #1 #2 Zing in a Tank skill: compound words These are test words! any enough ever every own sure were