Reading During Daily 5 this week we have been building our stamina in Read to Self. We learned how to pick good fit books. We've read a couple selections and have been working on the comprehension strategies checking for understanding, back up and reread and cross checking for accuracy. Next week we will continue to work with the Daily 5 structure, work on writing, to build independence when we write.
Reading Logs Please continue to read and help your child record their minutes in their September reading folder. Second graders are expected to read for 20 minutes each night, for a total of 21 days per month. Reading logs should be returned to school at the end of the month after reading for 21 days. Students who read and return their logs after 21 days will be recognized with a special celebration.
Language Arts Students will distinguish between different types of sentences.
Spelling This week many word sort activities were modeled and practiced. Next week a couple more activities will be introduced and the students will be able to choose which activities they want to complete to practice their words. We will also be previewing vocabulary activities with our word sorts. On Monday look for the Spelling Activity Card with spelling choices. Please keep the Weekly Spelling Activity Card in your child's green folder, once they have completed the nightly activity. Students are being asked to choose a different activity from the Weekly Spelling Activity Card to complete each night (Mon-Thurs) to help them master their spelling words. Once your child has completed the activity, please fill out the spelling bookmark, indicating which activity they chose, initial it, and have them return it the following day. This will help them prepare for the assessment on Friday.
Math Students will continue working with the topic Understanding Addition and Subtraction. When students solve story problems, they will decide whether they need to add or subtract by using objects. Students will be assessed on this topic next week. The next topic we will focus on is Addition Strategies.
Math Facts Math facts should be reviewed daily. The Math flash cards that you purchased should be used to practice math facts as well as the one minute math practice worksheets that are brought home. Weekly timed tests are given.
Click on the following link to print copies of the math practice worksheets:
http://www.ccsd66.org/wp-content/uploads/Teacher_Pages/Schultz/Math/
Social Studies This week we read There's a Map on My Lap. We learned the difference between a globe and a map, what a map shows and we looked at different kinds of maps. Next week we will discuss what map symbols represent.
Important Dates & Announcements
The Ide staff is inviting you and your student to The Daily 5 Literacy Night. Click on the following link to find out more information: http://goo.gl/Mmyu9v
September Dates to Remember
16 - Magazine Drive Kick Off
18 - PTO Book Fair and Ice Cream Social @6:30 pm
23 - 1st Magazine Turn In Day
25 - 2nd Magazine Turn In Day
25 - Early Dismissal @12 pm - School Improvement Day
30 - Last Magazine Tun In Day
October Dates to Remember
7 - Daily 5 Literacy Nights @ Ide from 5:45-7:35 pm
8 - Picture Day
10 - Early Dismissal @12 pm - School Improvement Day
13 - No School - Columbus Day
27-31 Parent/Teacher Conference Week
31 - Classroom Halloween Parties
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