September 5-8

Here's what is going on in second grade this week:

Writing:
We're continuing to launch writer's workshop by working through the writing process. Students will practice generating ideas, building stamina, and writing a clear beginning, middle, and end. We will work on finishing our five finger story from last week and edit for capital letters and punctuation.

Reading:
This week we're focusing on A Bad Case of Stripes. We are working on retelling the story and building our vocabulary with interesting words from the story. We also will work on launching the second part of reader's workshop, read to a buddy. Readers will practice the correct way to sit, read, and share with a partner.

Math:
Our study of 2 digit numbers will continue as we practice our different number forms, including standard form, block form, expanded form, and word form. We will play games and do different activities to help students learn the different forms.

Science:
This week we are thinking like scientists! We will look at different tools scientists use, talk about experiment safety and look at different jobs scientists can do. If anyone has a career in a science field, we'd love to hear from you! Please let me know if you want to come talk to the class about what you do for a living.

Reminders:
No school: Monday, September 4th
Back to School Parent Night: Thursday, September 7. K-2: 6:00 pm, 3-5: 7:00 pm.