1. Our Classroom Activities
This presentation is an in depth
explanation of what we will be doing in
class during the next two weeks.

2. What you should know after this
presentation:
 This presentation will inform you of what your
child will be learning during our next unit in 1st
grade. This unit is entitled, “How we write, about
what we do.” During this unit your child will learn
how to write extensively, using verbs to show
action. This unit will last approximately two weeks
total. This presentation will make you aware of
what is expected of your child during this time.

3. What are the objectives for this unit?
During this unit the following objectives will be
considered:
 Your child will complete a project, which includes
creating a short story describing their favorite trip.
 Students will collaboratively proof read each
others papers, demonstrating that they know how
to find mistakes within writing.
 Students will use technology to research one
interesting fact about this place, which they did
not already know. (This will be supervised)
 Students will demonstrate in writing their stories
that they can use verbs to describe what they did.

4. What EXACTLY will your child
have to do?
During this unit your 1st Grader will begin our unit by
participating in a lesson describing what verbs are and how
we use them in our writing. We will have a short lesson each
day before beginning work on our project. I will have your
students do a short worksheet to demonstrate
understanding. Next, they will begin writing their stories
about their favorite trip. This could be a family vacation to a
trip to the toy store, it doesn’t matter. During this time they
will describe their trip, and what they did during it using
complete sentences, verbs and correct punctuation and
capitalization. They will also illustrate this book. We will
rotate books during the last week and proofread each others
books. We will create the final products and present them on
Friday two weeks from now, during a classroom popcorn
party!

5. How can you help?
Parental participation is very important during a child’s
life, especially when they have something “big” or out of
the ordinary going on. So during this time I suggest that
you:
• Ask you child questions about their project and
understanding of the concept entirely.
• When reading with your child, have them point out
the verbs in sentences.
• Show lots of interest!! The more excited you are, the
more excited your child will be!!!

6. My Role as The Teacher:
During this unit, at every given opportunity, I will be:
• Pointing out verbs to your students
• Assessing their ability to write using complete
sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization.
• Helping them with collaboration skills during group
time, reading others stories.
• Observing each student’s work daily to make sure
they understand the concepts we are covering daily.

7. Project Based Learning:
 During this unit your student will be a part of
“Project Based Learning.” This is when teachers,
basically, teach using projects.
 In my experience, this is much more enjoyable for
children.
 The students learn the concept much better than
when they simply copy sentences that I have
written on the board.
 This project should serve as an instrumental
reinforcement behind the lessons being taught
each day.

8. Contact Information:
If you have any further questions about this unit, or
anything about our classroom, please feel free to
contact me using one of the sources listed below:
• Email: mrs.T@gvedu.com
• Home Phone: (287) 567-3445
• Cell Phone: (287) 456-9000
You are also welcome to call the school during my
planning period from 1:45-2:30
• (287) 567-8997

9. I am enjoying having each of
your students in my class this
year! Thank you so much for you
help!