Weekly Story
"Meet Rosina"
Learning Target
I can identify the character and setting in a story
Vocabulary Words
Red book story
"Round Up at Rio Ranch"
Red Book stories all have AR tests!
Some blue book stories have AR tests
When you read a story with your child ask them the following key questions:
1. Ask them to predict what they believe the story will be about by looking at the title.
2. What is the genre of the story (fiction or non-fiction)?
3. What is the author's purpose for writing the story (to entertain, to give information, to persuade)?
4. Who are the characters?
5. Have you read a story with similar characters?
6. What is the setting of the story?
7. What is the plot (problem) in the story?
8. Does this story make you think of anything you've done before?
9. Did you learn a lesson from this story?
HOMEWORK ALERT
There is not always homework, but it is important.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR STUDENT'S HOMEWORK BACK. EACH ASSIGNMENT IS WORTH 1PT per page. THESE EXTRA POINTS CAN REALLY HELP IMPROVE YOUR STUDENT'S GRADE.
Every child should read his/her stories out loud every night. Please encourage your child to read books that interest them.
Spelling
The weekly spelling packet is sent home every Friday and is due the next Thursday. A grade is recorded for completing the packet.
Checkout this cool website. It is a fun way to
practice and learn the spelling list each week. Use the link below to find the current week's story list.
Spelling List:
You can find our spelling list at
Each Friday a spelling test for that week's words will be given.
Math
Ch 2
Lesson 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
test
Learning target: I can add and subtract two digit numbers with regrouping using various strategies.
Please practice MATH FACT flashcards. 2's mean 2+1, 2+2, 2+3 up to 2+10. 12-2, 11-2, 10-2 etc.
Knowing them by memory will help your child tremendously!
Students will need to know MATH FACTS through the 12's.
Remember, the important concept is that each child learn to add and subtract accurately.
We will be learning multiple strategies for addition and subtraction.
The method I prefer is counting on to add and subtract.
What that means is when adding your child puts the bigger number in his/her head and counts up the other number using his/her fingers.
For subtraction, your child will put the smaller number in his/her head and count up to the bigger number using his/her fingers.
IXL is a great tool to help skills stay fresh. Please use it at home!
We practice counting the multiples of 2, 3, 4, 5, & 10 orally everyday!
Language/Grammar
Unit 1
Sentences
Review- test week of September 16
Quiz every Friday. 10 questions and a writing prompt.
All writing will be graded using the 1st grade writing rubric. There must be 5 sentences. The first one must restate the prompt. There must be 3 detail sentences that focus on the first sentence. Finally, there must be a wrap it up sentence.
The following information is the 2nd grade writing goal. Every writing piece must have an introduction sentence that restates the original question. There must be three detail sentences that stay focused on the introduction sentence. Paragraph 2 will focus on the student's first detail sentence. Paragraph 3 will focus on the student's second detail sentence. Paragraph 4 will focus on the student's third detail sentence. Finally, there must be a wrap it up sentence that ties back to the introduction. Students need to use adjectives in their writing and use different verbs. All sentences should not start the same and use the same verbs. Each paragraph should use a transition word such as first, next, then, or last.
We are constantly working on writing sentences that begin with a capital letter, end with punctuation, and contain a complete thought. This will be something we will do all year long. Always, remind your student that it is important to begin and end a sentence correctly.
Writing
See above for writing expectations.
Students need to make sure they answer the question and that all paragraphs stay focused on the original writing prompt.
Encourage your child to write as neatly as possible. Students are now learning to use loose leaf paper, therefore, the handwriting needs to be much smaller than they were accustomed to in 1st grade. Please remind them to take their time and write neatly!!
Social Studies
We use a "Weekly Reader/Scholastic News" to learn about various Social Studies and Science topics.
Science
"Weekly Reader/Scholastic News" and "Ag in the Classroom"
We will be conducting Science Experiments each Friday that preview the following week's science content.
Character Counts
Six Pillars of Character
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Character is the person you are when no one is watching....Do you have good character or not so good character????