HSE Second Grade Eaglets: Mrs. Priestas and Mrs. Dean: November 2013

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

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Week of Nov 13 - Nov 22

READING:We are going to read the story "Kamishibai Man". We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, cause and effect and sequencing. The students are learning about different Japanese stories and the meanings behind them. We will be doing some Japanese extensions in the next week to help our students appreciate other cultures. In grammar, we are working on dictionary skills. We continue to work on our ABC verb books to share with our Kindergarten reading buddies.

WRITING:

We are working on our final drafts of our Luckily/Unluckily books. They are going to be published this week with the help of Ms. Norris! We are currently working to write creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories this week. This is where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We creating some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects! We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. 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 will be winning Squiggle Puppy in their journal writing...We look for GREAT details, CORRECT capitalization and punctuation, and a great story! :)

SPELLING:

There will not be a spelling test this week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the agenda for the week. Test will always be every other WED. Our next test is November 27th.

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:
Contuing this week...we still will have nightly homework of STUDYING MULTIPLICATION FACTS for 15 min. and having our sheet signed and returned each day.We are working in CH4 with multiplication and patterns. We just finished creating our ARRAY CITIES! Come and view them outside of our classroom! We will also be creating illustrations for Halloween Multiplication story problems! We will be working with fact families.The students will be learning how to use arrays to help solve multiplication problems. We will also be starting timed multiplication tests. Check the agenda nightly to see what test your child is currently taking. Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home weekly to work on and return.

HEALTH: (I have Mrs. Stahlman's 3rd graders)

We are learning about nutrients and making healthy choices using the food guide pyramid and nutrition labels. We will talk about making healthy choices, goal setting, and how exercise will help us lead a healthier lifestyle.

HANDWRITING:

We are learning our cursive letters. We are using the Handwriting without Tears program. You received a copy of the letters on Curriculum night. 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!