October 14, 2011
Parents,
Here is a peek at what we will be working on next week:
Reading: Our new reading vocabulary words are :
keep mother myself new warm
beak chipped duckling explore hatch
huddle laid paddle surface webbed
Please put this letter in a handy spot and have your child practice reading the words a couple of times each day.
Our new comprehension skill is compare and contrast. We will learn that authors can teach us about two or more things when they describe how things are alike and different. In our reading, we will be comparing and contrasting fiction and non-fiction stories about ducks.
Spelling: Our new spelling words are: passes, passing, teaches, teaching, wishes, wishing, mother, myself, danger, and paint.
Math: We are working on memorizing our addition facts. This week we practiced our doubles facts (2+2, 3+3, 4+4, etc.). Next week we will use our doubles facts to practice doubles +1 and doubles -1. The students will learn that if you know a double, you know the 1-more and 1-less sums. For example, if you know that 4+4=8, then you know that 4+4=9 and 4+3=7. Please take a few minutes each night to make up a few doubles +1 and doubles -1 facts for your child to practice.
Homework and Bookbags: I am so pleased with the homework and bookbags that are returned every day. This takes real commitment on your part. Thanks so much for all the support you and giving to your second grader.
Library: We return to the library on Wednesday. Please make sure all books are returned so that more may be checked out.
Field Trip Reminder: We visit Klackle Orchards on Thursday. Please make sure all notes and money are sent in by Monday. Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Wimmlerj
