Word Study:

Today we will learn about the different kinds of verbs. We have action verbs and helping verbs. Watch this video to learn more about the different kinds of verbs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IHOXJyzRAei56ukJJ9xQH-nCupvAM9Ga/view?usp=sharing

Activity: Write 4 sentences. Try to use a helping verb in at least two of the sentences! Then circle the action verb and underline the helping verb.

Writing:

Today we will beginning to draft a new chapter! Look back at the list you made when we started this unit. Choose another topic that you have notes on to write about today. Today's goal is to try all the topic sentence strategies to see how you want to start this chapter. Then, write your best topic sentence down a new piece of paper to begin your next chapter.

Here is a video on today's writing lesson: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UvwhD_nodCtogoCq32shvy6_4YuioMjZ/view?usp=sharing

When writers start a chapter, they should begin with a topic sentence that names the subject and interests the reader:

• • Start with a sound word

  • Ask the reader a question

  • Jump right in with an interesting or surprising fact

You can use the suggested paper or any paper you have at home. Here are some paper choices that may be helpful to you:

Writing paper with a picture box: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W5L69NfOf4O7MOsmcyQ6xaXxP4nvR7i2/view?usp=sharing

Writing paper just lines:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LI5rQKxICeSqyYKnG0NSdP0Mis1j9iuG/view?usp=sharing

Math: Measuring in Inches and Feet

Today you will continue to learn how to know when to use inches or feet. Every 12 inches is equal to a foot. So we use inches for small objects and feet for larger objects.

Click on My Library

Go to Grade 2 Interactive Student Edition

Click on Chapter 8: Measurement

Select Lesson 8.6 Measuring in Inches and Feet

Watch Instructional Video

Then go to "Things to Do" and click on assignments. Do all work and remember to hit turn it in so your teacher can see your work.

Science: Plant Study

Plants can be used to help people feel better. Have you ever had a sunburn? A plant called Aloe can take away and sooth your sunburn.

In Epic read, “Healing Plants” by Pam Rosenberg. When you finish reading make a list to show 3-5 ways plants help people feel better.

Remember not all plants are safe to eat!

Special:

Please see the special area website for all special area assignments:

https://sites.google.com/oradellschool.org/ops-specials/home?authuser=1

SEL Coronavirus: A Kid's View

Instructions:

A Fifth Grader at OPS had the idea to create a Padlet board where all students could go to voice their feelings about COVID-19 and how it has impacted their lives. You asked, we listened! Click the link below to go to the Padlet for your grade.

For PreK-3: https://padlet.com/masonrgvoice/2kmama0a9itg4seu