Hello Second Grade Families,
GHNO Birthday Books Traditions:Celebrate your scholar's birthday by donating a birthday book to their classroom library! This voluntary tradition lets students share a favorite book with classmates, complete with a special bookplate and birthday picture. Learn about this tradition here.
Content Corner This Week:
Math -
Scholars this week will be learning the foundations to renaming in a given addition problem. They will be using number bonds, base-ten blocks, and place value chart. Alongside they will be learning how to write and show their work in a vertical equation.
Scholars this week will be learning the foundations to renaming in a given addition problem. They will be using number bonds, base-ten blocks, and place value chart. Alongside they will be learning how to write and show their work in a vertical equation.
They will be using a hands on approach with using base-ten blocks during each days lesson.
Videos were sent home on the weekly blog email if you need help!
Please check agendas/red folders for homework when assigned.
Spalding -
Phonograms: We are starting to work through all 70 phonograms each week. We recommend choosing a few each night to review with your scholar.
Phonograms:
Spelling Words: pocket, shoes, shoe, stairs, stream, talks, tiny, words, trust, extra, dress, besides, teach, happen, begun, collect, file, provide, sight, stood, fixed, fix, born, goes, does, Tuesday, hold, drill, army, pretty(30 words)
Spelling Test on Friday!
Don't forget your scholar has Spalding homework Monday-Thursday.It is located inside their red folder.
Grammar -
Scholars will be learning how to write a 2-point expository paragraph about their two favorite colors. They will first begin with a whole class example of an outline and then move into their own individual writing. They will finish the week out with writing their first ever rough draft from their outlines.
Editing Checklist coming home Monday, November 3rd**VERY IMPORTANT** Please help look over your scholar's writing assignment and make edits together. NEEDS to be return on Tuesday, November 4th
History -
Unit: Culture of JapanScholars will be learning about kimonos, teas ceremonies, origami, bonsai trees, cherry blossoms, Haiku poems, and examining The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
Study Guide sent home on Thursday, November 6thUnit Test on Tuesday, November 11th
Spelling Test on Friday!
Don't forget your scholar has Spalding homework
Monday-Thursday.
It is located inside their red folder.
Scholars will be learning how to write a 2-point expository paragraph about their two favorite colors. They will first begin with a whole class example of an outline and then move into their own individual writing. They will finish the week out with writing their first ever rough draft from their outlines.
Unit: Culture of Japan
Science -
Unit: Organism and Their HabitatsStudents will investigate and record pollinators that assist plants with their development. Scholar's will be looking and explore the profession of a Naturalist and what is entails to be one!
Study Guide sent home on Wednesday, November 5thUnit Test on Friday, November 14th
Life Cycle Project passed out on Wednesday, October 22ndDue on Thursday, November 13th
Unit: Organism and Their Habitats
Project Guidlines:- Your student has been assigned an animal or insect to do research on their life cycle.
- All students have been provided a manilla folder (pamphlet folder) in addition to blank copy paper they can use to draw and list their details.
- You project should only be of the animal you were assigned.
- The project can be as creative as you would like! Words and pictures can be either handwritten/drawn or printed to be included on the pamphlet.
- Must have:
- The type of animal.
- Facts about its habitat and a picture of its natural habitat.
- The life cycle must be shown in pictures with each stage properly labeled and in correct order.
- Facts about the animal's basic needs.
- Include on the back of pamphlet any resources used either books or online.
Literature -
Will be reading Courage of Sarah Noble Chapters 3-8.They will be reading and answering comprehension questions with each chapter.
The Courage of Sarah NobleBy: Alice DalglieshISBN: 978-0689715402Please place your child's name inside so if lost it can be returned to them quickly.
Reading Log-Each day, students are reading a book from their home library for a minimum of 20 minutes. At home, students will read this book aloud to an adult.
- Your student has been assigned an animal or insect to do research on their life cycle.
- All students have been provided a manilla folder (pamphlet folder) in addition to blank copy paper they can use to draw and list their details.
- You project should only be of the animal you were assigned.
- The project can be as creative as you would like! Words and pictures can be either handwritten/drawn or printed to be included on the pamphlet.
- Must have:
- The type of animal.
- Facts about its habitat and a picture of its natural habitat.
- The life cycle must be shown in pictures with each stage properly labeled and in correct order.
- Facts about the animal's basic needs.
- Include on the back of pamphlet any resources used either books or online.
Each day please log:1. The title of the book from home.
2. The total minutes your student spent reading (20 minutes minimum each night).
3. Parent initials confirming minutes read.
Please make sure you scholar is reading each night and this log is filled out and turned in on MONDAY.
Poem -
"Something Told the Wild Geese" by: Rachel Field
DUE: November 10th
Please help your child practice nightly. They are required to speak the title, author and poem from memory in front of their classmates.
"Something Told the Wild Geese" by: Rachel Field
DUE: November 10th
Please help your child practice nightly. They are required to speak the title, author and poem from memory in front of their classmates.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Nov. 7: Early Release
- Nov. 13: Life Cycle Project Due
- Nov. 14: Early Release; Winter Concert
- Nov. 21: Early Release
- Nov. 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
Thank you for your support this week!
Warm Regards,
2nd Grade Team