Spring Term Preview: April June 2015

Mrs. Ringguth's K/1 Class - Grade One Outcomes

The following is a list of the prescribed learning outcomes I intend to cover during the third term.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
is friendly, kind and helpful in the classroom and on the playground
participates and contributes cooperatively to class and group activities
treats others and property with respect and follows the classroom rules
is able to identify feelings and manage emotions appropriately
identifies simple problems and uses strategies to solve them
tells simple ways to improve the school, community and world
listens and responds politely, and can take turns and share
LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading
recognizes at least 80% of the Dolch sight words (flashcard words) suggested for Grade One:
Preprimer (Term 1), Primer (Term 2), First Grade (Term 3)
reads and shows understanding of grade level stories, poems and non-fiction books
reads Level 14 text independently with 95% accuracy
blends letters to sound out words (i.e., cl-ow-n)
tells how many syllables are in a word
reads familiar text in phrases, rather than word by word
independently reads just-right text for 10 -15 minutes daily - for enjoyment and to improve fluency, expression and
comprehension
retells events of a story in sequence
shows understanding about the elements of stories (i.e., characters, setting, events)
knows what a good reader does (i.e., makes connections, asks questions, visualizes)
Writing
spells many words phonetically within the writing process
spells some familiar and high frequency words correctly
leaves spaces between words and prints legibly
uses upper and lower case letters appropriately
uses end punctuation in personal writing
writes 3-4 meaningful sentences on a topic
creates imaginative writing with a beginning, middle and ending (i.e., Once upon a time)
attempts to edit own work, using a class generated checklist
shows pride and satisfaction with own writing tasks
Speaking and Listening ~ Oral Language
shows engagement and enthusiasm for speaking and listening
uses language to interact and play with others, follow two-step directions, make connections and complete tasks
stays on topic and organizes ideas in a logical sequence when using language to express thoughts
participates in classroom discussions appropriately while demonstrating good listening manners (i.e., asking
questions, recalling ideas, focusing on the speaker, preparing for listening)
shows an understanding of the vocabulary used in the classroom
MATH
Addition and Subtraction to 20
demonstrates an understanding of addition and subtraction facts to 20
uses mental math strategies (i.e., counting on and back, making ten, doubles facts, using addition to subtract)
creates and solves simple addition and subtraction problems
Measurement
makes comparisons between objects (i.e., longer, shorter, more, less, heavier, lighter)
orders lengths of objects (i.e., shortest to longest)
compares the areas of objects by covering them with different materials
compares the capacities of containers by filling them with water
compares the masses of objects by using simple scales and balances
Geometry
compares and sorts 2-D shapes and 3-D objects according to one attribute, and explains the sorting rule
describes 2-D shapes and 3-D objects
reproduces composite objects and shapes (i.e., towers)
identifies shapes on objects (i.e., a circle on the bottom of a yogurt container)
SCIENCE
classifies living and non-living things
describes the basic needs of plants and animals (i.e., food, water, light)

 describes how the basic needs of plants and animals are met in their environment
describes how a caterpillar grows and changes into a butterfly
communicates their observations, experiences and thinking in a variety of ways
SOCIAL STUDIES
describes their roles, rights, and responsibilities at school
identifies types of work done by people in their community
shows an awareness of the purpose of money
describes ways they use technologies
shows responsible behaviour in caring for our classroom and school environment
explains the purpose of classroom and school expectations
identifies ways to care for the Earth
participates cooperatively and productively in groups
HEALTH AND CAREER EDUCATION
gives information about ways children can get help at school and in the community
describes a variety of jobs they have at school
identifies practices that contribute to health, including healthy living, regular physical activity, and emotional health
practices
identifies practices that help prevent the spread of communicable diseases and conditions (i.e., washing hands,
covering sneezes, not sharing personal items)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Taught by Mrs. Wong)
performs movements in personal space while maintaining control
demonstrates proper technique for performing specific locomotor movement skills including walking on balance
beams, running, jumping and hoping
performs a body roll (e.g., log roll, shoulder roll)
demonstrates proper technique for performing specific manipulative movement skills including rolling or sliding an
object toward a target, carrying an object and twohanded throwing of an object underhand toward a target
identifies safety guidelines for participating in physical activity
(e.g., following instructions, staying within boundaries, using equipment only with supervision)
FINE ARTS
Drama
uses exploration and imagination and demonstrates co-operation in drama activities
uses movement and his/her body to explore a range of ideas, feelings, and actions
participates in drama from a variety of contexts and willingly shares drama work
Dolch Basic Word List
(Grade One - Third Term)
Your child should be able to read these words quickly by sight by the end of Term Three. To help your child master
these essential words, please cut apart the yellow flashcards and then check the monthly Newsletter for each
week's five new Word Wall Words. It is important for students to try to memorize these words because they occur
frequently in text and many of them cannot be "sounded out." By adding only five new words to practice each week,
which have been taught and practiced in class, your child will build up his/her sight reading vocabulary and gain
confidence with reading.
Term One
Pre-Primer
(Red Cards)
a
and
away
at
big
blue
can
come
down
find
for
funny
go
help
here
I
in
is
it
jump

little
look
make
me
my
not
one
play
red
run
said
see
the
three
to
two
up
we
where
yellow

Term Two
Primer
(Orange Cards)
all
am
are
at
ate
be
black
brown
but
came
did
do
eat
four
get
good
have
he
into
like
must

please
pretty
ran
ride
saw
say
she
so
soon
that
there
they
this
too
under
want
was
well
went
what
white

Term Three
Grade One
(Yellow Cards)
after
again
an
any
as
ask
by
could
every
fly
from
give
going
had
has
her
him
his
how
just
know

let
live
may
of
old
once
open
over
put
round
some
stop
take
thank
them
then
think
walk
were
when

news
no
now
on
out

who
will
with
yes