Instructional Continuity Core Instruction Learning Plan Days 11-20 First Grade   

  MATH  READING bit.ly/1CMSReading  

WORD WORK   bit.ly/1CMSWordWork   SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES 

Day 11 

Gather a shoe, a crayon and a pencil. Lay the objects side by side. Then, put the objects in order from longest to shortest. Which object is longest? Which object is shortest? Record your responses in your math journal, notebook or on paper.  Optional: Watch the Comparing Lengths YouTube video. Share two things you learned with a family member.  Complete Solve and Share and workbook problems #5, #6 and #7 in your packet for Day 11 on page 5. 

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 11 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Read the Ornithologist Letter and look at the images (page 12).  Talk about the vocabulary and what you notice and wonder from the images.  Write about what you notice and wonder from the images and about helping birds (page 12). 

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 11 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).  Color It: Write each word from your Cycle 18 word list that has a suffix (page 20). Use a colored pencil or marker to trace the suffix (-s, -ed, -ing) in each word. Read your words out loud. 

Social Studies Topic: Earning Money Adults earn money in many ways. Brainstorm possibilities for ways that kids can make money. Using paper divided into 3 sections, write and draw to expand 3 of your ideas into something YOU could do to earn money. Note any help or materials you would need, who your customers would be, and what to charge. Discuss your plans with an adult!  Enrichment Resource:  How to Make Money Tips - Financial Education for Kids - https://bit.ly/2QIUq6n  

Day 12 

Compare a pencil to a book, a toothpick or crayon, a chair, a spoon and an object of choice. Record your findings in your math journal, notebook or on paper by copying and completing the sentence frame for each comparison. The pencil is _____ (shorter, longer) than the _____ .  Optional: Watch the YouTube video Ordering Objects by Lengths by Vantage Learning. Tell an adult one fact you learned.  Complete Solve and Share and workbook problems #5, #6 and #7 in your packet for Day 12 on page 5. 

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 12 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Listen to the story Mongo’s Migration (page 13).  Talk and think about the word migration.   Write and draw about the characters and setting (page 14). 

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 12 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).  Decodable Text: Highlight or make a list of words from the Cycle 18 text decodable text, “Baseball”, that have a suffix (-s, -ed, -ing). Read the decodable text “Baseball”. Focus on reading smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed (page 20). 

Social Studies Topic: Saving Money When people save money, they choose to give up spending money now in order to buy things later. Think of something you would like to save for in the future (it can be an item or an experience). Draw a picture of you once you’ve bought it. Write about how to save in order to afford it. Enrichment Resource: A Story About Saving | Kids & Money | Channel NewsAsia https://bit.ly/2QIoeQK  

Day 13 

Cut out the paper clips for Day 13 in your packet on page 7. Use the paper clips to complete the Solve and Share task for Day 13 on page 6.   Optional: Google Using Paper Clips to Measure on a cell phone or device. Watch the video. After the video, decide if you measured the pencil correctly during Solve and Share. Explain how you know in your math journal, your math notebook or on paper.   Using your small and large paper clip cutouts, measure the length of a book. Describe what you noticed to a family member. Store your paper clips in a Ziplock bag or sandwich bag. (Page 5)  Complete workbook problems #5 and #8 for Day 13 on page 6. 

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 13 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Listen to the story Mongo’s Migration (page 13).  Think and talk about Mongo’s problem and why he had trouble solving it at first. Think and talk about how he changed his behavior to finally solve the problem.  Write and draw about Mongo’s problem and the solution (page 14). 

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 13 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).  Kaboom: Write ten Cycle 18 words (from page 20) on tiny slips of paper. Also write the word Kaboom. Put all your slips into a cup. Pull the slips out one-by-one and read them aloud. If you get the word Kaboom, yell it out! Put all of the slips back in the cup and start again.  

Social Studies Topic: Spending Money People buy what they need, such as food and medicine, and they also buy things they want, like toys and treats. Using paper divided in half, write and draw a list on one side, Goods or Services I Can Buy Now, and then on the other side Goods and Services I Must Save To Buy. On the back, decide on a budget that shows how much money you have now, how much you are willing to spend now, what you will have to save for, and how you will get money to save. Enrichment Resource: CashVille Kidz Episode 23: SMART Budgeting  https://bit.ly/2QGj9rU  

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Instructional Continuity Core Instruction Learning Plan Days 11-20 First Grade 

Day 14 

Look at the lines on the Which Line Is Longer? activity for Day 14 on page 9. Which line do you think is longer? Make a prediction. Use your small paper clips to measure each line. Record the number of small paper clips used. Was your prediction correct? Explain to an adult.  Which line do you think uses fewer large paper clips to measure how long? Make a prediction. Use large paper clips to measure each line in the Which Line Is Longer? activity. Record the number of large paper clips used below each line. Was your prediction correct? Explain to an adult.  

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 14 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Listen to the story Mongo’s Migration (page 13).  Think and talk about the author’s message and how the author communicates the message through the characters’ actions and words.   Write and draw about the author’s message (page 15).  

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 14 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).  Sentence Time: Choose five Cycle 18 words (from page 20) and write each word in a sentence. Remember to check your sentences for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. 

Science Topic: Animal Characteristics List or discuss what you know about animals. Can you see any outside your window? What do you think animals need in order to survive?  

Day 15 

Look at the number of small and large paper clips you used on Day 14. Did you use the same number of small paper clips and large paper clips to measure each line? Explain by copying and completing the sentence frames in your math journal, math notebook or on paper.   I ___ (did, did not) use the same number of small paper clips and large paper clips to measure each line. I think this happened because ___________ . 

 Complete the Exit Tickets for Day 15 in your packet on pages 10-11. 

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 15 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Listen to the story Mongo’s Migration (page 13).  Think and talk about how Mongo’s actions changed throughout the story and examples of characters showing respect and compassion in the story.   Write and draw about Mongo showing respect and another character showing compassion (page 15). 

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 15 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills).  Spelling Buddy: Have a sibling, parent, or friend call out ten words to you from the Cycle 18 list (from page 20). Spell each word carefully on a blank sheet of paper. 

Science Topic: Animals Grow Do plants and animals keep growing forever? How big will you be when they finish growing? How long do people grow? Do you think you will be as big as your father or mother or relatives? Draw yourself now and create a picture of how you will be in the future!   Resource: Animals Learn and Grow found in the site listed below.   Additional Resources: bit.ly/cms1science 

 SPECIALS - Choose at least one activity to complete each day. Your well-being is important to us. Please do not participate in physical activity if you are not feeling well. 

❏Keep the Beat by tapping to any song you like to listen to! 

 

❏Sing “Old MacDonald” and draw a picture of the animals you pick. 

 

❏Go outside or look outside and draw the trees that you see. 

❏Create a tree collage using materials in the home such as magazines, newspapers, etc. 

 

❏For 60 seconds, clear your mind & only focus on your breathing. If your mind starts to wander, bring your attention back to your breathing. 

❏Put a piece of tape on the ground and jump back and forth as quick as you can for 30 seconds. 

 

❏Listen to a story read by a real astronaut in space at storytimefromspace.com. Write: What happened in the beginning, middle and end of the story. What was the central message of this story? 

❏Go to PebbleGo Science in ONE Access. Learn about what an astronaut does. Write: What important things does an astronaut do every day? What is a question you have about an astronaut’s job?   

  I certify that my child, _________________________________________________, did complete all of the required activities in days 11-15 of this learning plan.    Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________________________         

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Instructional Continuity Core Instruction Learning Plan Days 11-20 First Grade    

  MATH  READING bit.ly/1CMSReading  

WORD WORK   bit.ly/1CMSWordWork   SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES 

Day 16 

This week’s topic is about Data which is in your Volume 1 student workbook. Daily tasks, problems and workbook pages are also linked to this work plan.   Ask your family members at home or over the phone the following question, “Which is your favorite season- summer, fall or winter?” Use their answers to make a tally chart in your math journal. Then, ask them where they like to visit most- the beach, mountains or national parks. Make a tally chart in your math journal.  Complete the Data Task for Day 16 on page 6.  Optional: Complete the Solve and Share task in Lesson 6-1. Complete problems #1-10 in your Volume 1 workbook on pp. 254-256. Log into DreamBox and continue working for 15 minutes. 

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 16 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Listen to the story Tom and the Egg (page 16).  Talk about the characters and setting and if there are any similarities between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration.   Write and draw about the characters and setting in the story (page 17). 

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 16 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)  Color It: Write each word from your Cycle 19 word list (from page 20). Use a colored pencil or marker to trace the “ar” or “or” in each word. Read your words out loud. 

Social Studies Topic: Giving Money Many people find when preparing a budget that they’d like to include charitable giving into their spending plan.  Activity: Talk with an adult about charitable organizations that helps in Charlotte, and others that help in other parts of the world. Which do you like the most? Next, collect 3 containers (boxes, envelopes, etc.). Decorate them then label one SAVE, another SPEND, and a final one GIVE.Use these for your own money.  Enrichment Resource:  Kid President + Glad to Give present How Good Spreads https://bit.ly/2wD0Tcf  

Day 17 

Ask your family members at home or over the phone the following question, “What is your favorite food- pizza, burgers or tacos?” Use their answers to make a tally chart in your math journal.  Use the following question from Lesson 6-2 Solve and Share to interview your family members, “What is your favorite activity to do outside- jump rope, basketball or ride a bike?” Create a tally chart with their answers.   Complete the Data Task for Day 17 on page 6.  Optional: Complete problems #1-9 in your Volume 1 workbook on pp. 258-260. Log into DreamBox and continue working for 15 minutes. 

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 17 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Listen to the story Tom and the Egg (page 16).  Talk about the problem and solution and if there are any similarities between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration.   Write and draw about the problem and solution in the story (page 16). 

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 17 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)  Decodable Text: Highlight or make a list of words from the Cycle 19 text, “Looking for Mars”, that have “ar” or “or” (from page 20). Read the decodable text “Looking for Mars”. Focus on reading smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed. 

Social Studies Topic: Borrowing Money To borrow means to receive something with the intention of returning it.   Activity: Write and draw to answer the following questions: Have you ever borrowed money from someone? What deal did you make about paying the money back? Did you keep your promise? [If you have not borrowed money, write about something else you borrowed.]  Enrichment Resource: A Story About Spending Wisely | Kids & Money | Channel NewsAsia https://bit.ly/2xpoBbL 

Day 18 

Ask your family members the following question, “What is your favorite sport- soccer, football or tennis?” Use their answers to make a picture graph in your math journal. Then, ask your family members the following question, “Which fruit is your favorite- banana, apple or orange?” Make a picture graph in your journal to show the results. Complete the Data Task for Day 18 on page 6.  

Optional: Complete the Solve and Share task in Lesson 6-3. Complete problems #1-11 in your Volume 1 workbook on pp. 262-264. Log into DreamBox and continue working for 15 minutes. 

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 18 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Listen to the story Tom and the Egg (page 16).  Think and talk about how Tom helped a bird in the story and how you can help birds.   Write about how Tom was a bird helper. Draw a picture showing how you can be a bird helper (page 18).  

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 18 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)  Hoppin’ High Frequency Words: Create word cards with one sight word on each card (from page 20). Tape the cards on the floor that allows enough room to hop like a frog or jump from word to word. Read each sight word, then hop to the next card. 

Science Topic: Animals and Water and Air  Activity: Animals need food, water, air, shelter, and sunlight to survive. Create a Venn Diagram comparing animal and plant needs. What do they need that is the same. What do plants need that may be different than what animals need. Enrichment Resource: Animals Need Water Video, Animals Need Air video bit.ly/cms1science    

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Instructional Continuity Core Instruction Learning Plan Days 11-20 First Grade 

Day 19 

Ask your family members the following question, “What is your favorite color- blue, red or yellow?” Use their answers to make a tally chart and picture graph in your math journal.  Ask your family members the following question, “What is your favorite kind of cake- strawberry shortcake, pound cake or chocolate cake?” Create a tally chart and bar graph in your math journal.   Complete the Data Task for Day 19 on page 6.  Optional: Complete the Solve and Share task in Lesson 6-4. Complete items #1-7 in your Volume 1 workbook on pp. 266-268. 

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 19 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Listen to Tom and the Egg (page 16) and Mongo’s Migration (page 13).  Think and talk about the similarities between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration.  Write about the similarities between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration (page 18).  

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 19 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)  Sort It Out: Fold a piece of paper in half. Sort your Cycle 20 words by “ar” and “or” (page 19). Read each list of words out loud. 

Science Topic: Animal Energy Activity: You use energy every day to work and play. Special things in food give you energy. Food can bring energy to your body. Food can help you grow and stay strong. Food can help you stay healthy. Eat well so you have energy to enjoy your day. Create a plate drawing of the types of food that you get energy from. 

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Day 20 

Ask your family members the following question, “Which animal is your favorite- fish, cat or dog?” Create a tally chart and bar graph in your math journal. Repeat this activity for favorite shoes- sneakers, sandals or flip flops.  Complete the Data Task for Day 20 on page 6.  Optional: Complete the Solve and Share task in Lesson 6-5. Complete problems #1-8 in your Volume 1 workbook on pp. 270-272. Log into DreamBox and continue working for 15 minutes. 

Optional: Watch the module video for Day 20 (bit.ly/1stModules).  Listen to Tom and the Egg (page 16) and Mongo’s Migration (page 13).  Think and talk about the differences between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration.  Write about the differences between Tom and the Egg and Mongo’s Migration (page 19). 

Optional: Watch the instructional video for Day 20 (bit.ly/1stgradeskills)  Spelling Buddy: Have a sibling, parent, or friend call out ten words to you from the Cycle 19 list (page 20). Spell each word carefully on a blank sheet of paper. 

Science Topic: Animal Diets Activity: Create a three part chart for the following types of animal diets: Herbivore(plant), Omnivore(plant and meat), and Carnivore(meat)   

 

SPECIALS - Choose at least one activity to complete each day. Your well-being is important to us. Please do not participate in physical activity if you are not feeling well. 

❏Read about someone important in a book or using the World Book Encyclopedia. Create a speech for your family to tell why this person should be on MyHero.com. 

 

❏Make up a song about your favorite food.  

❏List 10 things that make you think of the color BLUE (or other colors).  

❏Express in your drawing the happiest time that you had this year. 

 

❏For 60 seconds, clear your mind & only focus on your breathing. If your mind starts to wander, bring your attention back to your breathing. 

❏Lay on your stomach resting on your forearms. Crawl across the room dragging your body as if you’re moving under barbed wire. 

 

❏Google search John Phillip Sousa and listen to one of his songs. Can you keep the beat and march with him? 

❏Ready to try your hand at creating and coding? Log into Code.org and click on Hour of Code. Pick one of the activities to do and learn how to code! Share what you learned with your family or friend. 

  I certify that my child, _________________________________________________, did complete all of the required activities in days 16-20 of this learning plan.    Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________________________    

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Day 11

Solve and Share:

Practice Problems:

Day 12

Solve and Share:

Practice Problems:

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Day 13

Solve and Share:

Use small and large paper clips to measure the pencil.

_____ small paper clips _____ large paper clips

Practice Problems:

Data Tasks for Days 16-20

Day 16: Count the total number of votes for each survey category. Copy and complete the sentences below in your journal. More people like ____ (season) than they like ____ (season). Fewer people like to visit the ____ (place) than they like to visit the ____ (place). Day 17: Count the total number of votes for each survey category. Copy and complete the sentences below in your journal. Fewer people like ____ (food) than they like ____ (food). More people like ___ (activity) than they like ___ (activity). Day 18: What do you notice about how your family voted for their favorite sport? Write three sentences to describe what you notice. Day 19: Count the total number of votes for each survey category. Copy and complete the sentences below in your journal. More people like ____ (color) than they like ____ (color). Fewer people like to eat ____ (cake) than they like to eat ____ (cake). Day 20: How did your family vote for their favorite animal? Write three sentences to describe how they voted.

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Which Line Is Longer? Use small and large paperclips to measure each line. Write the number of paperclips used below each line.

Line A Line B

__________ small paperclips __________ small paperclips __________ large paperclips __________ large paperclips

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CYCLE 18 

Word List  Sight Words  Decodable Text: Baseball 

bake bakes baking baked diving smiles smiling smiled 

became baseline campsite cupcakes 

female homemade 

inside 

time watch ago long 

          

 

Baseball is a fun game to play and watch. We call baseball a pastime. Do you like baseball? 

Baseball is played outside. It is nice to play in the sunshine, but baseball games can sometimes be played when it is late, 

too. 

These players are from a long time ago. These players do not have a bat. So they use a stick. They are playing stickball! 

Here is a female player. She just hit the ball. I hope she can make it to all the bases. Let’s see if she can. 

She is racing fast! Is she going to get there in time? She slides. She is safe! 

He is diving for the ball. He is trying, but he cannot quite catch it. 

Here are the fans. They like to taste hotdogs as they watch the game. 

Do you like to play baseball? 

CYCLE 19 

Word List  Sight Words  Decodable Text: Looking for Mars 

dark far 

hard park 

sharp stars start yard corn fork 

porch short thorn storm forget 

again around 

bye could does knew 

or would 

 

It is dark. There is no storm. It is time to see Mars! 

Pat and James start to go to the park. But it is not warm, so they get a scarf for Pat. 

It is a short way to the park. But it is a long way to the stars! 

“There are so many stars!” says James. “There is the North Star!” It is hard for Pat to see. 

“Mars is so far. Look for the red. Just look very hard,” says James. 

It is still hard for Pat to see. She does not see Mars or the North Star. 

James and Pat go to the yard in the park. “We can see more stars in the dark,”says James. 

Then Pat grabs his arm. “Mars!” says Pat. “I knew you could see it!” says James. 

“I go to bed with stars?” asks Pat. “No, that would not be safe. But we will do it again,” says James with a smile. 

“I did it!” Pat says. “Bye, stars! Bye, Mars!” says Pat. 

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