January 19, 2016

January 19-22, 2016
Marking Period 2 - Week 9
Second Grade Shark Shout
Students
use
various
text
Studentswill
will
answer
“wh”
features
to
locate
key
facts
questions to demonstrate
or information in a text
understanding of key
efficiently.
details in an informative
Students
will ask and answer
text.
“wh” questions to
demonstrate understanding
Students will identify the
of key details in a text.
main topic of a text and
give details
thatbeginning
support
Students
will use
dictionaries
and
glossaries
to
the main idea.
clarify the meaning of words
and phrases.
Students will discuss and
model appropriate
responses to emergency
situations.
Students will continue
writing an original
folktale which will include
a detailed setting,
problem, and lesson.
Students will strengthen
their writing by revising
and editing with peers
and adults.
Students will use
Students will explain
geographic tools to locate
waysdescribe
that people
can
and
places
on
help to
pass
on
Earth
such
as continents,
countries,
the
traditionsoceans,
and customs.
equator, and north and
south poles.
Students will describe
Students
will usethe
map
and tell about
elements
such
as
the
clothing, celebrations,
compass rose, legend or
and and
foodsectors
of their
key,
to locate
personal culture.
places.
HOMEROOM
Our
field
Some
of trip
our to
class
Strathmore
Hall
to
supplies are running
learn
the
low. about
We are
in need
orchestra
scheduled
of tissues,is Ziploc
for
November
18th. You
bags
(gallon and
will
receive
information
sandwich
size),
and
and
sign
a
permission
fun items for the
slip
at your
child'Any
treasure
box.
donations would be
appreciated. Thanks!
Students will determine
the value of a set of coins
and bills.
Students will solve word
problems involving
quarters, dimes, nickels,
and pennies.
Students will apply
strategies to mentally add
and subtract within 20.
Please ask your
child about their
school supplies.
Are they in need
of new pencils or
glue sticks?
Our mission is clear and the
possibilities are endless!
Upcoming Dates…
January 18---Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-no school
January 22---End of Marking Period 2
Positive Notes…
Our second graders are working hard to count
money. Please practice as much as you can at
home. Empty out your change jars and piggy
banks and count away!