HSE Second Grade Eaglets: Mrs. Priestas and Mrs. Dean: November 2011

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, November 14, 2011

WEEK of NOVEMBER 14

READING:We are going to read the story "The Story of Z". We are working on vocabulary, sequence, comprehension, using context clues, and talking about fantasy. We will continue this story into next week as well. 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:

This week we will be using our Biographies this week to work on a project (in class... no worries) to share information on our person. 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 job gentle BONUS:
jar joke general respiratory system
jeans judge giant circulatory system
jelly jump giraffe
jet just 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 working on measurement... the students are learning that there are more than one way to measure something! We measured items around our classroom with our shoes (yes, it was kind of smelly!:) and now we are measuring with standard measurement. We are working this week on perimeter and area. We are going to do a project to create our dream house! The test over Unit 3 will be next TUESDAY. Continue to watch for Homelinks to come home in the homework folder.

SCIENCE: (currently teaching Mrs. Snyder's students)

We continue to study rocks and learning about the 3 types of rocks. (igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary) Also, rocks change with the rock cycle. We are also learning how things become fossils. The students are taking notes and using a graphic organizer. We will be taking a test on rocks on the Nov 22nd.

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!