Reading and Language Arts Next week we will be comparing and contrasting two stories. The first story, Owl Moon, is realistic fiction. We will see what happens when a girl and her father look for owls on a cold winter night. The second story, Owls, is nonfiction. We will learn more about what owls look like, where they live, and how they hunt for food.
Comprehension Strategies: Compare/Contrast; Monitor/Clarify; Classify/Categorize; Fact and Opinion
Vocabulary Words: owling, shadows, furry, clearing, echo, threading, meadow, pumped, rarely, active, blend, outlined, curved, swoops
Grammar Skills: Telling Sentences and Questions; Commands; Exclamations
Phonics: Long vowels CVCe: o, u, e,
Reading Logs November Reading logs went home Thursday. Please continue to log minutes with your child.
Math We finished Chapter 6 and will begin Chapter 7, Explore 2-Digit Subtraction. Students will count back by tens to subtract multiples of ten and model subtracting 1 and 2 digit numbers from 2-digit numbers.
Flash Cards Students should be practicing their addition and subtraction facts with their flash cards. Weekly facts tests are given.
Science We finished Chapter 11, Light and Heat. Next week we will begin Chapter 12, Sound. We will discuss what causes sound.
Star Student of the Week Jake was our star student of the week. Jake lives in Darien. When he is at school he enjoys recess, gym and math. When he is at home he likes to play his PS3 and with his trains. When he grows up he would like to be in the Army. Jake is a star because he is learning another language and plays sports. Thanks for sharing Jake!
Important Dates & Reminders
Thanks to Mrs. Bende, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Malatia and Mrs. O'Connell for planning a fabulous Halloween party. A special thanks to all our parents, including Mrs. Adams, Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Zwart, who sent in yummy treats, drinks and supplies for our party. The children had a blast!
Mon, Nov. 5 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tues, Nov. 6 - No School - Teacher Institute
Mon, Nov. 12 - No School - Veteran's Day
Thurs, Nov. 15 - 2nd Grade Dinostars Concert at 6:45, Lakeview Gym
Tues, Nov. 20 - Last Day to order a copy of the Dinostars concert
Wed/Thurs/Fri, - Nov. 21-23 - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
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