Parent Notes

B Week- Gym

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Peek at the Week

In reading we will talk about the (–er) sounds in two syllable words (dollar, sailor, teacher) and the –ea (short e like in bread) family.  Our study skill is using the dictionary. Our grammar skill is present tense verbs and subject/predicate agreement.

In Readers’ Workshop we continue enjoying books by Jan Brett. Children will also read nonfiction books about the Arctic region. They will practice writing interesting facts down in their own words in their Reader Response Journals.

In Writing Workshop we start the new year off by writing our resolutions for 2009. We will discuss appropriate goals for second graders. Most importantly we will discuss ways to accomplish them.   Later in the week, each child will be picking an Arctic animal to research. They will look for specific facts and then put the facts into their own complete sentences.

In math we finish our chapter on solid shapes with logical thinking, review and the chapter test. Our next chapter will be on fractions.  

            In Social Studies, we will learn about the Arctic region. Children will learn about different animals found in this habitat as well as different ways they adapt to the cold and snow.

            This week we can’t wait to get back to reading postcards! We have so many yet to read sitting in our classroom mailbox!

Please send in snow gear for outside play. Label everything possible. I also suggest that you pack an extra plastic  bag for wet stuff and a dry pair of socks (just in case!).

January 19- No school - ML King Day.

 

 

 

 

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