Cougar Reading- We will learn about the Statue of Liberty this week by partner reading grade level literature recounting the history and construction of this magnificent gift from the country of France.
English Language Arts (ELA)- It was amazing to watch my second graders become history buffs last week as we learned about the Revolutionary War. This week we will learn about why and how the Constitution was created in 1787. In class, excerpts from the book Shh! We're writing the Constitution will be shared, and we will partner read The Creature Constitution. We will end the week by having our own "constitutional convention" as we make "amendments" to our existing class reward system.
Math- On Friday we took the Topic 2 math test on Addition Strategies. Topic 3 will begin on Monday, we will be learning subtraction strategies such as subtraction doubles, near doubles, adding to subtract, and using the make 10 strategy.
Writing- The objective for writing this week is to choose a topic, organize ideas, and stick to that topic when writing. The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown will be read aloud in class. We will use this book as a model to create our own Important Class Book. We will go through the writing process this week as we brainstorm, write a first draft, edit, revise and publish for the first time in second grade.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Themes, Topics, and Objectives for September 9-13, 2013
Cougar Reading- On Friday we concluded our two week Daily 5 Bootcamp by creating a rap video about how to select books for independent reading. Be sure to scroll down an view this second grade sensation!!!
It's going to be a patriotic week in second grade! During cougar reading we will make text to text and text to world connections as we read The Man Who Walked Between Two Towers, Marriette on The Highwire, and Heroes of 9/11.
Integrated Language Arts and Social Studies- Thus far we have focused on the themes of courage, honesty and citizenship in class. This week we will apply our understanding of these character traits as we participate in history lessons on The Declaration of Independence, The Revolutionary War, and The Constitution. We will learn about the Patriots and Red Coats by reading The Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne. We will also rewrite the Declaration of Independence as a class and discuss the Constitution. Finally we will identify the Star Spangled Banner, The American Flag and The Statue of Liberty as symbols of patriotism.
Spelling- This week we will illustrate and act out the role of "silent e" in given long vowel words.
Math- Addition is our mission again this week! So far we have practiced solving doubles and near doubles facts and sums of 10. Next week, we will use this knowledge as learn strategies for adding 3 or more numbers and using the make 10 strategy.
It's going to be a patriotic week in second grade! During cougar reading we will make text to text and text to world connections as we read The Man Who Walked Between Two Towers, Marriette on The Highwire, and Heroes of 9/11.
Integrated Language Arts and Social Studies- Thus far we have focused on the themes of courage, honesty and citizenship in class. This week we will apply our understanding of these character traits as we participate in history lessons on The Declaration of Independence, The Revolutionary War, and The Constitution. We will learn about the Patriots and Red Coats by reading The Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne. We will also rewrite the Declaration of Independence as a class and discuss the Constitution. Finally we will identify the Star Spangled Banner, The American Flag and The Statue of Liberty as symbols of patriotism.
Spelling- This week we will illustrate and act out the role of "silent e" in given long vowel words.
Math- Addition is our mission again this week! So far we have practiced solving doubles and near doubles facts and sums of 10. Next week, we will use this knowledge as learn strategies for adding 3 or more numbers and using the make 10 strategy.
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