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In Phonics; students are learning how looking for Powerful Patterns related to rhyming can help with reading, spelling and writing. Students need to carefully look and listen for rhymes when reading. In this week's lessons, they learned that rhyming words may sound the same, but spelled differently. For example: door-before, queen-bean. In Reading our 2nd graders will Become Experts in Nonfiction, they will practice the nonfiction skill of reading closely, with attention to detail. First they will do this with a reading partner. Then we will guide students to the library and select books in their baggies. They will read a book and then share information with their reading partner. We will call their attention to the graphics. Remind them to preview the books making sure to jot down any background information on sticky notes.

In Phonics, students can practice making lists of rhyming words using one of the Powerful Pattern endings: -ill, -ot, -at, -ay, -ick, -ake, -ight. In Reading our 2nd graders should read Nonfiction books for 25 minutes, then jotting down any important information.

Los estudiantes escriben nuevas anécdotas utilizando todas las estrategias que han aprendido como escritores. Encontrarán la parte más importante de sus narraciones y la contarán paso a paso para que el lector pueda imaginarla. También, revisarán cuidadosamente el principio y final, asegurándose de comenzar describiendo al personaje y el ambiente. Recordando, terminar con un final especial que sea atractivo para el lector.

• 1. Escribe una nueva anécdota sobre un momento especial de tu vida.

• 2.Usa dibujos para planificar tu anécdota antes de escribirla. Dibuja los momentos clave de tu anécdota para visualizar mejor el desarrollo.

• 3.Asegúrate de identificar la parte más importante y contarla paso a paso.

• 4. Revisa el principio para ver si describes al personaje o el ambiente de forma que atrape al lector, y termina con un final especial que deje una impresión duradera.

• Después de escribir tu anécdota, léela en voz alta y pregúntate: ¿Puedo visualizar lo que está ocurriendo? ¿El principio es claro y atrapa la atención? ¿El final tiene un impacto en el lector?

• Escritor recuerda:

• 1.Lee cada oración y verifica si las palabras tienen las letras adecuadas.

• 2.Fíjate especialmente en las mayúsculas al inicio de cada oración y en los nombres propios.

• 3.Asegúrate de que cada oración termina con el signo de puntuación correcto.

• -Cartel de estrategias. 1 y 2 

Mathematicians will keep estimating, counting and comparing quantities in order to develop place value skills. In addition, they will start measuring using tens. 

Students can practice place value skills using this activity: Place Value Practice Take a look at the Home connections for next week: Unit 2 Module 1 Home Connections Session 3-5

Scientists keep making strong observations and writing scientific questions about what they notice.

Plant Watch: Students can choose a plant in their home or garden to observe every day. They can draw or write down what they see, paying attention to details like changes in the leaves, color, size, or shape. Encourage them to notice even the smallest changes.

Friends and learners will listen to a story and discuss how we can have different feeling about situations. We will think about the cause of emotional reactions. 

Practice thinking about situations that you did not expect. How does that changes your feelings? What can you do to feel better? For example: You want to go to a park and were very happy, but it starts raining. How do you feel now? What can you do to feel better?