The Crow's Nest
Mrs. Crow's Second Grade
Spelling Words List 27
1. aside
2. aware
3. aloud
4. alive
5. alarm
6. awake
7. agree
8. along
9. alone
10. ago
11. away
12. around
13. avoid
14. about
15. alike
16. often
17. science
18. busy
19. door
20. certain
Dictation Sentences:
21. We should get to the zoo around nine to avoid the long lines?
22. Can you tell me about life in China?
Important Dates
Monday, April 29th - Friday, May 3rd - Book Fair - Buy One Get One Free
Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 13th - 3rd/4th STAAR Testing - CLOSED CAMPUS
Tuesday, May 14th - 3rd/4th STAAR Testing - CLOSED CAMPUS
Monday, May 20th - Buddy Day
Tuesday, May 21st - Second Grade Awards 8:30 - 9:00
Thursday, May 23rd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Early Release 1:05
What Are We Learning?
Reading
2.14(A) identify the main idea in a text and distinguish it from the topic
Math
2.9(D)determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit using rulers, yardsticks meter sticks, or measuring tapes
2.9(F)use concrete models of square units to find the area of a rectangle by covering it with
no gaps or overlaps, counting to find the total number of square units, and describing the measurement using a
number and the unit
Science
2.9(A) identify the basic needs of plants and animals 2.9(B)* identify factors in the environment, including temperature and precipitation, that affect growth and behavior such as migration, hibernation, and dormancy of living things 2.10(B)* observe, record, and compare how the physical characteristics of plants help them meet their basic needs such as stems carry water throughout the plant
Writing
2.24(A) generate a list of topics of class-wide interest and formulate open-ended questions about one or two of the topics
2.24(B) decide what sources of information might be relevant to answer these questions
2.25(A) gather evidence from available sources (natural and personal) as well as from interviews with local experts
2.25(B) use text features (e.g., table of contents, alphabetized index, headings) in age-appropriate reference works (e.g., picture dictionaries) to locate information
2.25(C) record basic information in simple visual formats (e.g., notes, charts, picture graphs, diagrams
2.26 Research/Synthesizing Information. Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information. Students are expected to revise the topic as a result of answers to initial research questions.
2.27 Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas. Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students (with adult assistance) are expected to create a visual display or dramatization to convey the results of the research.