September 9-13
Mrs. Turner's 2nd Grade - Week 4 News and Objectives
News
- Please remember to send your child to school prepared every day with his/her backpack and responsibility folder. Please check the folder for papers, and review and initial the behavior chart each day.
- Our first monthly homework and reading log went home last week (see my note on our homepage).
- We are lucky to have an iPad for each student in 2nd grade to use to extend our learning. To help your child focus and be successful, please send earbuds to school to plug into his/her iPad. They will be put into a ziplock bag with his/her name. *earbuds only, no headphones please.
Weekly Objectives
Weekly Essential
Always say "please" and "thank you".
*See our class homepage for my note about Morning Meetings and the Weekly Essentials.
Reading and Writing
Reading Focus: We will describe and understand plot elements, including the main events, the conflict, and the resolution, for texts read aloud and independently.
I will listen to a story and understand plot elements, including main events, characters, and problem and solution, so I can become a fluent reader.
Writing Focus: We will plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing such as drawing and brainstorming.
I will develop ideas about a summer activity, so that I can compose a personal experience narrative.
Word Study/Spelling (TEST FRIDAY 9/13)
- graph
- dish
- math
- dolphin
- trashcan
- shamrock
- little
- look
- make
- put
Grammar
2.11Dx We will use end punctuation, apostrophes in contractions, and commas with items in a series and in dates.
I will use correct end punctuation in a sentence, including a period, exclamation, or question mark, so that I can write a complete sentence.
Math
2.2D We will use place value to compare
and order whole numbers up to 1,200 using comparative language, numbers, and symbols
(<,> or =).
2.2 B We will use standard, word, and expanded forms to represent numbers up to 1,200
I will construct a house with base ten blocks so that I can use place value to create, organize, and represent mathematical ideas.
Social Studies
2.13A We will identify selected symbols
such as state and national birds and flowers and patriotic symbols.
I will recognize national symbols of the United States, so that I have a better understanding of American treasures.
Dates to Remember
- Every Thursday: House Colors Days
- Every Friday: Brewer Blue Spirit Days
- September 11 - WSISD Hope Day
- September 18 - College Blitz Day - Wear College/Military Shirt, Sweatshirt, Hoodie, etc.
- September 20 - Elementary Night - Brewer Bear Varsity Football Game - Elementary students get in free with royal blue shirt and adult
*You can also message me via Class Dojo. If you need another invite, please contact me.