First Grade Assignment Sheet - Week 6 Due: October 1, 2020  Student’s Name____________________________________  Mrs. Rachel Lyles  901-270-4013 rachel.vcsnashville@gmail.com  

 

★ Bible/Character Study:   

○ Respect- Showing regard for the worth of someone or something. 

○ Memorize Commandments 8, 9, and 10 by October 1st. Be prepared to say or sing all Ten Commandments.  

■ 8. steal You shall not steal. (v. 15)  

■ 9. false testimony You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. (v. 16)   

■ 10. covet You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. (v. 17)  

○ Family activity: Watch this video and try to sing along! We’ll be practicing this song in class too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2q32Q9dtOM Students can sing the Ten Commandments (not the whole song) instead of reciting them if they prefer. 

○ Family Discussion: Remember that the Ten Commandments were given to us so we could learn how to show respect first to God and then to others. Practice showing respect at home to our family members and then it will become much easier to show respect to our friends and to others. Remember, parents, “Actions speak louder than words.” Respect truly is a two-way street. Only when we give respect to our children can we expect them to give respect to us. In Bible times, tax collectors had a reputation for taking too much money for taxes. When the tax collectors asked for more than the rightful taxes, they were stealing. Read about the respect that Jesus showed to a tax collector named Zaccheus and how it changed his life in Luke 19:2-8. 

○ Family discussion: “Thou shalt not steal” means all forms of taking something that doesn't belong to us. We have discussed that looking at someone else’s paper and taking that person’s answers is also stealing. “Thou shalt not give false testimony against thy neighbor” is talking about not lying. This includes not only not lying about someone, but telling any form of gossip. We should keep confidences and not spread rumors — whether they are true or not. “Thou shalt not covet your neighbor’s house” is one of the most difficult commandments in this day and age to teach our children. They see what their friends have and want it too. We need to let them know that spending time and energy desiring what others have is contrary to what we should be doing. We need to work on accomplishing good, and not concentrate so much on wanting what everyone else has. 

○ “Something to think about”- Let’s think about showing respect for families. We might show respect for each other but do we treat each other with respect. 

mailto:rachel.vcsnashville@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2q32Q9dtOM

Treating family members with respect is usually more difficult than treating others with respect. We live with these people all of the time, so they deserve it the most but often receive it the least. In this electronic age, our time, especially our family time, does not always receive respect. It saddens me to go to a restaurant and see a family sitting at a table together and all members are on a different electronic device, not communicating with each other. As a family, think about how you are treating each other. Are you showing each other respect with time, attitudes, behavior, voices? Remember that God created you as a family and He expects us to “show proper respect to everyone”, especially our family. 

○ Bible Project: Due NEXT WEEK - Make Clay Tablets.  

○ Sing 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman a few times this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtwIT8JjddM 

 

★ History: 

○ Read chapter 7, ‘Hammurabi and the Babylons’ aloud to your child. Have your child answer these questions orally: 

■Why did Hammurabi want to be king? So that people would be treated fairly 

■What did Hammurabi write down on a stone monument? Laws 

■What were these laws called? The code of Hammurabi 

■Have your child tell you about one of the laws. 

○ Complete the coloring the page,  

○ History Copywork: Copy the history sentences on the history sheet correctly and neatly. Practice reading the sentence. 

○ History Narration: After you have read the history assignment to your child, have your child tell you about something that you've just read. Write their version down in the history workbook. The narrations are usually two to five sentences. Have them illustrate their narration and add a caption. 

 

★ Literature: 

○ The Real Story of Creation, by Paul L. Maier. Read aloud chapter 11 through the Epilogue. Discuss the comprehension questions on the attached study guide. 

○ We read the attached poem, Remember September, in class today.  

■ Read it again at home and discuss its meaning with your child. Some questions you may want to ask: What is the title of the poem? Note the personification of September. September is personified as “she.” What did she do? What is a gypsy shawl? Where did she spread a gypsy shawl? Do you see any rhyming words? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtwIT8JjddM

■ Draw a picture in your sketchbook to illustrate the poem. 

 

★ Grammar: 

○ Complete the Noun Search (Rule 11) worksheet. 

○ Sequencing: Complete the attached three-part sequence picture story (Fly a Kite). You may color your picture. 

○ The story of Johnny Appleseed is known as a legend. A legend is a traditional story that is thought to be historical but cannot be verified (made sure that it is true). 

■ With your parent’s permission, watch the story of the legend of Johnny Appleseed: https://youtu.be/484AJlOnOnc 

■ Memorize the following poem by October 1st. If you’d like, you can use the song to help you memorize the poem (https://youtu.be/5G_QZEQPylQ): 

Johnny Appleseed 

The Lord is good to me, 

And so I thank the Lord, 

For giving me the things I need, 

The sun and the rain, 

And the apple seed. 

The Lord is good to me. 

And every seed that grows 

Shall grow into a tree 

And one day soon 

There’ll be apples there 

For everyone in the world to share. 

The Lord is good to me. 

  

★ Penmanship: 

○ Copywork: Draw Write Now - Draw the animal and copy the first two sentences from page 14 into your Draw Write Now red folder. 

○ Complete the alphabet trace sheets for letters M, N, and O.  

https://youtu.be/484AJlOnOnchttps://youtu.be/5G_QZEQPylQ

 

★ Phonics: 

○ Complete Lessons 22, 23, and 24. 

○ Complete the Phonics worksheets: letter /m/; letters /s/ and /t/; and short vowel sounds. 

○ Read Decodable Readers 5 (The Cat Cap) and 6 (The Big Pig).  

■ Color the pictures (optional).   

■ Parents, remember to read the questions aloud to check your student’s comprehension of the story. 

○ Saxon Fluency Master 1: Fluency masters provide additional practice for your child who may need more exposure to high frequency words in order to learn them.  

■ Parents, please have your child read the words orally to you. You may want to put a star or a smiley face in each section that he reads correctly. This is great practice. 

 

★ Spelling and Dictation: 

○ Spelling Words: See attached List #6 for spelling words. 

○ Spelling Menu: Choose 3 activities to complete on the Spelling Menu 

○ Take a practice written test, then copy any misspelled words two or more times.  

○ Dictation: Dictate two sentences using at least two spelling words in each sentence. 

 

★ Fine Arts: 

○ Art Appreciation: No assignment this week 

○ Music Appreciation: Listen to Classics for Kids, Episode 1 on Tchaikovsky: “About Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.” Answer the quiz questions at the bottom of the page. 

■ https://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/shows.php?id=17 

 

★ Geography: ○ Maps, Charts, and Graphs – Complete Lesson 5 

 

 

 

https://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/shows.php?id=17

 

★ Critical Thinking: 

○ Primary Analogies: Complete pp. 10-12 

○ Complete “Examining Similarities” worksheets 

■ Parents, if your child needs assistance reading, please read the sentences/answer options for them on p. 9. For p. 10, please read the groups of words to your child and circle his/her answer.   

 

★ Read Aloud: 

○ Reading Connection: Complete the worksheet “If I Had a Wish” 

○ Read Aloud from a book of your choice for 20 minutes or more a day. Suggest goal: minimum of 10 books or chapters per week. Parents, listen to your student read aloud so you can monitor their expression and flow as they read aloud. Also, read aloud to your child to model correct flow and expression. 

○ Extending the Lesson (Optional): Color a star on the attached sheet for every book or chapter that you read. If you do more, draw a star on the back of this sheet and color it.  

 

★ Extending the Lesson (Optional): 

○ Corresponding literature suggestions for The Story of the World: 

○ The Three Princes: A Tale from the Middle East, by Eric Kimmel 

○ God’s People: Stories from the Old Testament, by Geraldine McCaughrean 

  

   I have reviewed my student's work, and all assignments are complete as outlined on this assignment sheet. 

________________________________________   Parent's Signature 

VCS 1st GRADE HOMEWORK LAYOUT - WEEK 5 NAME___________________________________________  *Notes: Science and Math need to be included in your weekly work. Don’t forget to Read Aloud every day! 

  HISTORY/ GEOGRAPHY 

LITERATURE/ READING 

GRAMMAR  PENMANSHIP  CRITICAL THINKING 

PHONICS  SPELLING  BIBLE  FINE ARTS 

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DAY 3 

                 

DAY 4 

              

     

 

1st Grade Phonics – Parent Instructions

Week 6Lessons 22-24

Each week your student will need to complete any part of the front side that we do not complete in class, and complete the back said of each phonics worksheet. These instructions are what you will say to your child as they complete the front side of each page. When the letter is between these lines //, be sure and say the sound the letter or letters make. The instructions for completing the back side are on the bottom of the back page. Please make sure to read those boxes each time.

Lesson 22 – The Letter C

Front:Now, look at your worksheet. Write your name neatly on the space provided at the top of your page. Practice writing the letter Cc neatly and correctly two times.

#1-10 I will say a word, and you will write down a letter from a part of the word. I might ask for any sound in the word, so listen carefully for the instructions.1. initial sound in ‘kite’ – k 6. initial sound in ‘rip’ – r2. final sound in ‘bag’ - g 7. initial sound in ‘fit’ - f3. vowel sound in ‘pit’ - ĭ 8. vowel sound in ‘pat’ - ă4. vowel sound in ‘nay’ - ā 9. letter or letters that make the /z/ sound – z, s 5. final sound in ‘had’ - d 10. initial sound in ‘hip’ - h

#11-12 I’ll give you a word. Spell the words on the lines provided.11. skip 12. skin

#13-16 We learned a new way to spell the /k/ sound today. What two letters make the /k/ sound? k and c K and c both make the /k/ sound, so when I say the /k/ sound, you should respond ‘k comma c’ and write this on the line. Do this for #13. For #14 through #16 we are going to practice spelling with our new letter.13. k, c 14. can15. cat 16. cost

#17-26 Code the words, and then read them silently to yourself. When you’re finished, draw a line from the word the picture that matches on the right.17. cap 22. class18. clap 23. glass19. clip 24. skill20. crop 25. drops21. cross 26. so

Back:Copy the upper and lower case c’s in your best handwriting. Write each letter four times or more.

1st Grade Phonics – Parent Instructions

Read the sentence next to #1. Then read the question next to #2. Write the answer on the line provided. Put your finger next to #3. Read the blend, and then match it to the picture on the right. Do the same for#4-6. Read the high frequency words aloud.

Lesson 23 – Spelling with k and c

Activity Sheet:Let’s play Bingo! Write your name at the top of your activity sheet. As I say each spelling sound, cover the letter that spells that sound on your activity sheet. When you cover all the letters on one line, either up and dow, across, or from corner to corner, say ‘Bingo!’1. /g/ - g 6. /ă/ - ă2. /ĭ/ - ĭ 7. /s/ - s3. /f/ - f 8. /l/ - l4. /d/ - d 9. /p/ - p5. /z/ - z 10. /t/ - t

Front:Look at your worksheet. Write your name neatly at the top of the page.#1-10 I’ll give you a sound. You write the letter that makes that sound on the line. Be sure and code the vowels, so you know if it was the long or short sound.1. /t/ - t 5. /l/ - l 8. /s/ - s2. /g/ - g 6. /f/ - f 9. /ă/ - ă3. /ĭ/ - ĭ 7. /d/ - d 10. /z/ - z, s4. /p/ - p

#11-15 We’re going to practice spelling word with the /k/ sound, using the k and c spelling rule. Put your finger by #11. The word is ‘can.’ Which letter is making the /k/ sound in the word ‘can?’ Look at the letter that comes after the /k/ sound. c Yes, c is making the /k/ sound. Write the letter c on the line. Do the same with #12 through #15.11. c (can) 12. k (kin) 13. c (clap) 14. k (skin) 15. k (skid)

#16-17 Read the sentence by #16 to yourself. Code any words you don’t know. When you’re finished reading, read #17 and answer the question on the blank line.17. the class

Back:#1-#6 Read the spelling rule for using k and c. Using the rule as a guide, fill in the line with the correct spelling of /k/ for the word.1. c (cat) 4. c (cost)2. k (kit) 5. c (clip)3. k (kiss) 6. c (class)

#7-#8 Read the sentence by #7. Code any words that you don’t know. When you’re finished reading, read #8 and answer the question on the blank line.8. lost

1st Grade Phonics – Parent Instructions

Read the high frequency words aloud. Parents, you may want to check or put a smiley face when they read the correctly.

Lesson 24 – The Letter B

Front:Look at your worksheet. Write your name neatly at the top. Write b’s two times each, in your best penmanship.#1-10 I will say a sound, and you will write the letter that makes that sound on the line provided. Be sure to code your vowels correctly.1. /ŏ/ - ŏ 6. /ī/ - ī2. /n/ - n 7. /ō/ - ō3. /t/ - t 8. /s/ - s4. /p/ - p 9. /k/ - k, c5. /l/ - l 10. /r/ - r

#11-12 Let’s review some of the things we’ve learned so far, and spell some words.11. clip 12. skit

#13 I’ll give you a word. I want you to write the letter of the sound you hear in the initial position.13. bike (b)

#14-16 Let’s practice spelling with our new letter.14. big 15. bag 16. blond

#17-26 Code these words and draw a line from the word to the matching picture on the right. When youare finished, read the words to yourself.

Back:Copy the upper and lower case b’s in your best handwriting. Write each letter four times or more.

Read the sentences next to #1 and #2. Draw a line from the sentence that matches the picture to the right. Put your finger next to #3. Read the blend, and then match it to the picture on the right. Do the same for #4-6. Read the high frequency words aloud.

Examining 'similarities Name _______ _ OCQOQOOOOOO OOOQOGQ�OOOQOOOQOQOOOQQO

Not in the Group Read each list. Cross out the thing that does NOT belong.

1. seven 4. oak 7..

short stone

five pine

one .maple

2. arm a. hill 8.

neck pond

toe lake

bee river

B. blue 6. bean 9.

coat carrot

jeans corn

dress cup

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10

out does not belong in that groap.

house

car

bus

truck

cry

read

sob

weep

skip

jump

sleep

hop