HSE Second Grade Eaglets: Mrs. Priestas and Mrs. Dean: December 2010

BIG IDEAS: LEARNING TARGETS

BIG IDEAS: LEARNING TARGETS....

READING: I CAN... compare and contrast, identify cause and effect, determine meaning of unknown words using a variety of context clues, sequence text using steps in a process, determine different parts of a story, identify text features, and determine main/central idea and give supporting details, recount/retell, tell point of view

WRITING: I CAN...apply capitalization rules to my writing, use correct end punctuation marks in my writing, and use a resource to check my spelling, and research by finding a topic, search and gather information from multiple sources, and sort relevant information into categories about the topic.

MATH: I CAN... tell and write the time to 5 minutes, solve word problems by using a variety of strategies, find patterns, , create a picture or bar graph to show data and solve problems using the information from the graphs, identify and write the value of dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, skip count by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s, mentally add and subtract 10 or 100, identify odd and even numbers, and count within 1000, measure different objects using inches and centimeters

SOCIAL STUDIES: I CAN... learn to read a map, create a map key and put it to use.

SPELLING: I CAN... spell words correctly in my writing, use resources to help me spell correctly, and find patterns in words

Monday, December 6, 2010

Week of December 6

READING:We are continuing to read the story "The Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison". We are working on vocabulary, discussing steps in a process, comprehension, using context clues, and talking about biographies. Keep reading nightly and record on the Reading Calendar to be turned in on Monday in the Red Folders. Remember to read for AT LEAST 15 minutes on 3 separate nights....HAPPY READING! ")

WRITING:

We are reporting on our BIOGRAPHY reports that are finished and typed. We are learning that there are lots of requirements to research reports! We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday and Squiggles every Wednesday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. The kids LOVE winning Squiggle Puppy...We look for GREAT details, CORRECT capitalization and punctuation, and a great story! :)

SPELLING:

Don't forget to study your words... our test is on Wednesday. This week's words:

jacket jar jeans BONUS: mistletoe

jelly jet job reindeer

joke judge jump

just gentle general

giant giraffe gym

If you're on a challenge list... make sure you check your agenda for the word list. All word lists are posted weekly in the agenda.

MATH:

We are learning all about multiplication and how to create arrays, models, and skip counting. We are making flashcards in our classroom to practice our facts and today we discussed the importance of learning our math facts and that will become a good habit and give us FACT POWER!!!!!!!!! We will continue to look for patterns and look at repeated addition as well as looking at fact families in multiplication and division. PLEASE start studying MULTIPLICATION FACTS AT HOME...we are starting to take timed tests. There are 25 to 30 problems and the kids get 3 minutes to master the facts. A GREAT site to practice and even take tests right on the computer is multiplication.com.

SCIENCE:

We continue to study SOIL. Our soil test will be this Fri. (Dec. 10). We will be taking an open book/notes test on soil on the Dec. 10th. (I currently am teaching Ms. Beeker's 3rd graders) My class will resume with me on the 13th of Dec.

HANDWRITING:

We are still working on learning our lowercase letters in cursive! They are doing great! Keep practicing and check out the link for Handwriting Without Tears for helpful hints and practice tips. Click Here.

NEWSFLASH!!!!!!!!!

Our MISSION: Inspire & Guide... EAGLE PRIDE!!!!!!!

Priestas' classroom rules:

*ALWAYS listen when someone else is talking.

*Use your hand signals.

*Respect others and their property.

*Always do your BEST and take PRIDE in your work.

Dean's classroom rules:

*Be Respectful

*Be Responsible

*Be Safe

*Keys to Success

We continue to use ST Math and Lexia Core5.

Don't forget that EVERY Friday is PRIDE day at HSE! We are showing our spirit and school pride by wearing RED and GOLD or BW attire! Each week a class is chosen with the most pride colors to have Harry the Eagle visit their classroom for the following week! GO 2nd GRADE!!!!!!

The students will have the chance to eat breakfast every morning if they wish! There is a cost for this breakfast...check the website for breakfast menus and price. It is a great way to start the day!