February 15-19, 2021
Important Information
February 15-19- All students are remote (8:00-2:30)
ELA
Standards
2.RI.9- compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
Essential Questions
How can two texts on the same topic be alike and different?
Vocabulary
compare
contrast
versions
Spelling Words
1. boy
2. soon
3. came
4. want
5. eggs
6. nurse
7. curve
8. turn
9. burn
10. curl
11. purse
12. growth
13. affect
14. fish
15. mammal
16. fruit
ELA assignments
Monday
No School
Tuesday
Introduce spelling words sight words, -ur pattern, and academic vocabulary
Spelling activity write last 8 words 4 times each
Contraction test
Popcorn read Bugs: Nature’s Time Machine on page 318-319
Bugs: Nature’s Time Machine quiz
Black History Month Activity
Wednesday
Review spelling words, sight words, -ur pattern, and academic vocabulary
Spelling activity
write sentences for the last 8 words
Lesson 20 Introduction Compare and contrast two text on page 324
Discuss the following questions
What is the topic of the posters?
What are the important points shown in both posters?
What can we learn from the pictures that the words didn’t tell us?
How do the pictures help us understand the words?
What questions do you have about the information?
Complete page 325
Writing prompt
How are the texts alike and different?
Thursday
Review spelling words, sight words, -ur pattern, and academic vocabulary
Review vocabulary
Popcorn read Don’t Feed the Animals and Our Animal Friends on page 326
Close reader habits underline a sentence in each passage that tells an important point.
Complete page 327
Writing Prompt
What is an important point in “Our Animal Friends” Write you answer on page 332
Friday
Review spelling words, sight words, -ur pattern, and academic vocabulary
Review vocabulary
Popcorn read Turn on the Tap on page 328 and Fresh Water on page 328
Close Reader Habits on page 328 underline the sentence that tells why water is important.
Complete page 330 and 331
Writing prompt
Use the information from your Venn diagram to describe how the two articles are alike and different. write answer on page 333
Social Studies
Standards
2.C.1Explain how artistic expressions of diverse cultures contribute to the community (stories, art, music, food, etc.)
2.C.1.2 Recognize the key historical figures and events that are associated with various cultural traditions.
Essential Question
What is culture?
What are some ways cultures contribute to communities?
What is an emperor?
What is a dynasty?
What is a tragedy?
What is integration?
What is segregation?
Vocabulary
civilization
Día de los Muertos
Cinco de Mayo
emperor
dynasty
compass
segregation
integrate
Social Studies Assignment
Monday-
No School
Tuesday
Introduce new vocabulary
Watch the BrainPop Jr video on culture and arts https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ancienthistory/ancientchina/
Review Easy Quiz on Ancient China
Test on Ancient China
Draw About It
What were some ancient Chinese inventions that we use today? Draw your answer.
Wednesday
Review vocabulary
Watch the BrainPop jr video on culture https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/mexico/
Review Easy Quiz on Mexico
Test on Mexico
Write About It
Imagine you could take a trip to Mexico. What would you like to see? What would you like to do?
Thursday
Review vocabulary
Watch the BrainPop jr video on culture and arts https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/biographies/rubybridges/
Easy Quiz on Ruby Bridges
Write About It
Imagine you are Eleanor Roosevelt. Write a letter to support Ruby Bridges.
Friday
Review vocabulary
Watch the BrainPop jr video on culture and arts https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/biographies/rubybridges/
Review Easy Quiz on Ruby Bridges
Draw About It
Draw a picture that shows Ruby Bridges’ bravery.