Homework

The purpose of homework is two-fold: to reinforce what we have learned in class, and to teach responsibility. My goal is to help students develop good work habits for future years.

What to Expect

Below are two sample pictures of what second grade homework will look like. Starting in October, students will be given a double-sided sheet, which will contain a choice board on one side and a reading log on the other. Students will be asked to complete and check off at least 4 activities a week from the choice board and read for at least 20 minutes a night (Monday-Thursday). I will review the sheets every Friday and return them by Monday for the next week of 4 activities and reading log entries. Students will receive a new homework sheet each month. (In September we will start a slow transition into homework by only assigning the Reading Log portion.) Please make sure to check your child's home folder each night for their Reading Log sheet and for any other papers coming home.

The 4 activities from the choice board can be done one each night, or all in one night depending on what works best for your family's schedule. However, I ask that the 20 minutes of reading be done on a nightly basis in order for continued reading practice and progress.  

ELA

Reading Log

• I am relying on family support to ensure daily reading is actually being done. 

• Around the middle and end of the year, students will have the opportunity to take Accelerated Reader(AR) quizzes to assess their reading comprehension.

• Please see the Accelerated Reader section of this web page for more information about AR.

Lexia(optional)

In September, all students will participate in a Lexia placement test.

• • Level 1  is a PreK level*

  • Levels 2-5 are Kindergarten levels*

  • Levels 6-9 are 1st grade levels*

  • Levels 10-12 are 2nd grade levels

  • Levels 13-15 are 3rd grade levels

  • Levels 16-18 are 4th grade levels

  • Levels 19-21 are 5th grade levels

*Students who test at Level 8 and under are encouraged to log into Lexia at home for extra practice and to catch up to grade level material.

Math 

• Second graders are expected to know from memory all sums of two single-digit numbers and related differences. For example, the sum 6+5=11 has related differences of 11-5=6 and 11-6=5. 

  • • Please make sure your child practices their facts. Dollar Tree has a great assortment of flash cards!

ST Math(optional)

• Students should work towards completing at least 3 ST Math objectives per month. (30 objectives = 100% completion of the second grade ST Math curriculum). If/when a student completes all 30 objectives, he/she will have the opportunity to play the challenge objective!