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Fluency
Watch for the Fluency passage
to come home every Monday.
This is the most important part
of our reading!
High Frequency Words
could
find
funny
green
how
little
one
or
see
sounds
Be sure to look for these
words in the fluency reads
that come home, too!
READ!
READ!
READ!
Spelling Words
Mrs. Martin’s Minions
August 12, 2016
Reading: Each week the students will have two stories to read. They will spend
Monday and Tuesday working with a shorter story in the Reading/Writing workshop
book (1 fish book). Then on Wednesday and Thursday, the students will work with
the longer story in the Literature Anthology (2 fish book).
This week the students practiced finding the key details in the story “Help.” They
also identified the characteristics of a fantasy story. The students spent part of
the week learning about root words and the inflectional endings –s, -es, -ed, and
–ing and how inflectional endings can help determine what a word means.
Language Arts: Grammar—The students practiced identifying two different
kinds of sentences: statements and questions. Spelling—This week’s spelling
pattern was short a and short i words. The students did a great job spelling their
words this week. Please remember to help your child study their words each night.
Writing—The student’s learned how to brainstorm a list of topics to write about,
which will be used daily for awhile.
Math: The students spent their week in math learning about different strategies
for addition. They learned about the Commutative Property, counting on, doubles
and near doubles, make 10, and group addends differently.
Social Studies: The students continued learning about rules, procedures, and how
to be a good citizen.
Vocabulary Words — for the weekly story: Big, Red Lollipop
Comprehension Skill: Character, Setting, Events
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Test Friday!
Vocab Strategy: Root Words
aside: when things are put aside, they are moved to one side
culture: People who share the same way of life at a certain time in history
fair: When you treat people in a just and honest way
invited: Asked in a nice way to do something or to go somewhere
plead: To beg or argue to get what you want
language: the way we speak, read, write, or sign
scurries: scamper or runs quickly
share: to give part of something to someone else
Test Friday, 8/17/16
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
went
9. tub
tell
10. bun
pet
11. fix
job
12. has
fog
13. one
not
14. or
tug
15. see
hut
Study each night 
Reminders
*The classroom can be chilly at times. If your child gets cold easily, please send
a sweatshirt or sweater to leave at school. 
*August 17: Early Dismissal Day
*August 26: Picture Day! Order forms were sent home earlier this week.
More information on the back!
Discipline
One of the reasons I became a teacher was due to the experiences I had when I was in school.
I was often terrified of my teachers and therefore, didn’t enjoy school. As I grew up and knew I
wanted to teach, I decided I never wanted my students to feel the way I had felt. I want my
classroom to be a safe, challenging, and fun environment for all. In order for this to happen,
there must be order and routine.
We have Disney for every aspect of our room. Our behavior tracker is no different. Each
student begins on “Ready to Learn” each morning. This means everyone gets a fresh start each
and every day. I record where each magnetic name is at the end of the day and then they are
moved back to “Ready to Learn” for the following day. I’ve included a small version of this
below. The students can tell you how it works.
There is also the opportunity to move “UP.” This would mean student did something extra
spectacular. (Helping another student, etc.) The idea is to be on one of the first three at the
end of the day. You can get moved to “Mike” in the morning, but may get moved back to
“Ready to Learn” later in the day. It rewards in this way, as well.
Incredible!
Ready
To Learn
I’ve got
my eye on you
STOP and Restart
your Engine
Another Great Week!
I absolutely love 2nd grade! Your children are wonderful and are making each day a joy.
Please never hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. I am starting to figure out
where each of your children is academically and will be contacting you with concerns I may have.
Fridays are testing days for us. We will be testing spelling words, reading skills, and reading
vocabulary.
Example Agenda: These will be typical assignments. I try to plan no more than 15 minutes per
evening.
Monday- New Fluency, Read 1 Fish story, Practice Skills Test due Thursday, Possible Math
Tuesday- Fluency, Possible Math
Wednesday- Fluency, Read 2 Fish story, Possible Math
Thursday- Fluency, Vocabulary and Spelling Tests tomorrow
Friday- No Homework