Second Grade April Newsletter
2016
Reading
In reading, we continue to work on Reading to be Informed and Reading for
Literacy Experience. We are practicing using text features, such as table of
contents, index, diagrams, captions and charts, to help us find important
information. We will identify story elements, make predictions, identify
character traits, cause and effect events, and evaluate titles. We will begin
reading biographies. Please be sure to read with your child every night and
return the reading calendar on the first of the following month.
Writing
Students will read and write a variety of poems to identify the poets’ purpose
that is developed through the use of imagery and patterns.
Math
Students will add and subtract three digit numbers using different strategies.
They will also recognize, draw, and describe the attributes of shapes to classify
them.
Science
The students will observe the life cycle and characteristics of living things to
help them determine what factors might impact their ability to survive.
Social Studies
We will read about history and recognize relationships among events to help
us understand the past. We will look at a variety of time lines to help us
understand events.
Important Dates
April 1st -- Spring Break- schools are closed
April 8th –End of quarter 3
Field trip to see “The Little Mermaid”
April 11th -15th – Scholastic Book Fair
April 19th – STEM Fair
April 22nd – School Dance
April 29th – Individual Spring Pictures