Hot Topic Schedule

2017-2018

*Please make sure your child brings in notecards or jots ideas down on paper to use during their presentation. They will choose 1 of the topics listed to present on each month.

Week of: / Topics
Sept. / Tell what you did over the summer. Share and describe souvenirs.
Sept. / Introduce your family to the class. Bring in 2-3 pictures.
Sept. -Be prepared to present by Thursday 9/28 / Speak about something funny you did when you were a baby.
Oct. / Talk about what you want to be when you grow up. Why?
Oct. / Talk about the top 3 reasons you love living in your home.
Oct. / Share your favorite book and why you like it.
Oct. / Describe your Halloween costume.
Oct.-Be prepared to present by Thursday 10/26 / Describe your favorite after school snack and explain why you like it.
Nov. / List 3 reasons why Veteran’s Day is important and observed.
Nov. / Discuss who your hero is and why they are important.
Nov. / Speak about 3 things you are thankful for and why.
Nov.-Be prepared to present by Thursday 11/30 / Describe what you like to eat for breakfast and why you like it.
Jan. / Tell what you did over Winter Break.
Jan. / Recite a poem of your choice.
Jan. / Describe 3 interesting facts about your favorite animal.
Jan. / Bring in something that means a lot to you (picture, stuffed animal, etc.) Be able to explain why you chose it.
Jan.-Be prepared to present by Thursday 1/25 / Share an accomplishment you are proud of.
Feb. / Describe your favorite meal and how to make it.
Feb. / Describe how you would catch a leprechaun.
Feb. / Gather information about your favorite place to visit.
Feb.-Be prepared to present by Thursday 2/22 / Give 3 facts about any country in the world.
March / Choose a family member and tell us 3 facts about them.
March / Interview a parent and describe his/her work. You can use props.
March / If you could be anyone for a day, who would you be? Why?
March-Be prepared to present by Thursday March 29 / Describe your dream bedroom to the class.
April / List 3 reasons why you appreciate your teacher.
April / Share 3 interesting facts about your pet. If you do not have a pet, tell 3 reasons why you would like to have a pet.
April / Share 3 interesting facts about yourself.
April-Be prepared to present by Thursday April 26th / What is your favorite memory of 1st grade?

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