Curriculum Night
October 6th, 2022 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Brockman grade 2/3 LLD Room 10
Reading Block
We have a 90 minute reading block. Within that block we focus on:
- decoding and encoding using the Wilson reading program
- comprehension using Geodes decodable books
- high frequency words using the Fry Sight word list
- fluency with Wilson passages
- phonics using Heggerty.
Writers Workshop
. Units of study are:
- narrative
- informational writing/ feature articles
- Persuasive Writing
- Editing work using checklists designed by The Landmark School
- Published work written and using Chromebooks
Math Workshop
During the math block we use the Eureka Math curriculum modified to become accessible for all students. Students use charts, organizers and manipulatives to help with understanding and calculation.
Units of study are:
- Collecting Data by analyzing Graphs
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Fractions
- Volume
- Area and Perimeter
- Geometry
- Word Problems
Science and Social Studies
Science units of study include:
- Engineering
- Weather and Climate
- Forces and Friction
- Life-Survival and Extinction, Diversity and Heredity
- Massachusetts cities and towns
- Native People of Massachusetts
- European Explorers' first contact with Native People in the Northeast
- The Pilgrams, Plymouth Colony and Native Colonies
- The Puritans and The Massachusetts Bay Colony
- American Revolution
Social Emotional Learning
- Each month there is a character trait. September is Responsibility
- Recite core values each morning: Hemenway Tigers respect ourselves, Hemenway Tigers respect others, Hemenway Tigers respect our school, Hemenway Tigers perservere!
- PBIS
- Zones of Regulation (red, yellow, blue, green zones)
- PAWS for good deeds, following the 5 core rules
SAVE THE DATE: CONFERENCES
This year the 1/2 day Thursdays for parent teacher conferences are:
October 13
October 20
October 27
Home-School Connection
Thank you so much for your partnership in making sure your children have a successful year. I truly believe working together is vital! Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments or concerns.