January 26-29, 2016
Marking Period 3 - Week 1
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 compare and
of key details in a text.
contrast the most
important
Students
willpoints
use beginning
dictionaries
and
glossaries
presented by two
texts onto
clarify
the
meaning
of words
the same topic.
and phrases.
Students will describe
the properties, locations,
and motion of celestial
bodies with a focus on
the Earth and Moon.
HOMEROOM
Our
trip to out!!!
We field
are almost
Strathmore Hall to
Our class
really
learn
about
the needs
Ziploc bags
(gallon
orchestra
is scheduled
andNovember
sandwich size),
as
for
18th. You
wellreceive
as tissues.
Any
will
information
donations
be
and
sign awould
permission
greatly
appreciated.
slip
at your
child'
Thanks!
Students will write an
opinion piece about a
change they have
experienced in their life.
Students will strengthen
their writing by revising
and editing with peers
and adults.
Students will use
geographic tools to locate
Students
willplaces
identify
and
describe
on
examples
technology.
Earth
such of
as continents,
countries, oceans, the
equator, and north and
Students will analyze
south poles.
how technology affects
Students
use map
the way will
people
live,
elements
such
as
work, and play. the
compass rose, legend or
key, and sectors to locate
places.
Students will measure
lengths using centimeter
rulers or meter tapes.
Students will solve word
problems involving lengths.
Students will apply
strategies to mentally add
and subtract within 20.
Although we will be
moving on to
standard
measurement next
week, please
continue to practice
counting bill and
coin combinations at
home.
Our mission is clear and the
possibilities are endless!
Upcoming Dates…
January 25--Professional Day-no school
Positive Notes…
Our students have completed the first half of
second grade. Wow! We’ll start the second half
with lots of snow! Enjoy the long weekend and stay
safe.