Second Grade Scoop
Miss Roberts * Stoy School * May 20, 2019
Reading Workshop
This is the final week for our Unit on changes. We have read many interesting selections and talked about how they relate to the Big Idea, “Living Things Change Over Time.” The living things in question this week are Plants. We are going to explore the question, “What steps would you take to plant a garden?” In the fantasy story, "How Groundhog’s Garden Grew”, we will find out how Squirrel helps Groundhog with his vegetable garden. In the informational text, "Super Soil", we’ll learn how soil helps plants grow.
Target Vocabulary: sprouting, crops, blossomed, underneath, fortunate, drooping, promised, harmful
Phonics Skills: words with /aw/: au, aw, ai, o, a
Vocabulary Strategy: Using context
Comprehension Skill: Sequence of events – tell the order in which things happen
Comprehension Strategy: Monitor/clarify – find ways to figure out what doesn’t make sense
Writing Workshop
Math
Science
Here’s something you can do to encourage your child’s curiosity: next time you’re driving together, look for steep places along the road where engineers have tried to prevent erosion, like hillsides or cliffs. Your child will know to look for walls, nets, and plants that hold back the rocks and soil!
Social Expectations
Look Who's Getting Older!
Coming Soon!
May 20th - Pretzels orders due
May 21st - Kindergarten transition Parent Night 7PM at Van Sciver
May 22nd - Math Unit 14 test
May 24th - Field Trip to Camp Creek Run, Patriotic Spirit Day and Pretzel Sale
May 27th - No School; Memorial Day
May 31st - 3rd. Marking Period W.E.B. Projects due