Grade 2

Mathematics: Division

Objectives:

ü  Explore finding the number of groups, given the total and the number in each group

ü  Write the correct mathematical sign for division.

ü  Solve worded problems using problem solving strategy.

Language Arts: Similes

Objectives:

Ø  Identify similes in given sentences.

Ø  Use similes to make sentences.

Ø  Use similes when writing personal & narrative stories.

Bible: Elijah Trusts God

Objectives:

-      Identify ways in which Elijah trusts God.

-      List at least three miracles God did for the prophet Elijah.

Click here for SAT Practice Work http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/skills_second_2nd_grade.htm

Dear Parents

The SAT Tests commence Monday, April 26, 2010. This will last for the week with 2 tests each day.  I have been revising different topics relating with SAT and working with Practice Test Papers.  The students are working hard on the papers and are also identifying ways in which they can help themselves to be prepared and do well.

Here are a few tips that will help when doing the SAT Test.

v Be sure you understand all the directions before you begin.

v It is OK to be a little nervous, but stay calm and do your best.

v Listen carefully while you look at the problem and all the answer choices.

v Listen for key words and numbers.

v Read each question carefully.

v Mark the right answer as soon as you know which one it is.  Then get ready for the next item.

v If an item is difficult, skip it and come back to it later.

I have sent home a list of Interactive websites with topics that have been covered in class and will be in the SAT.  Please use them in helping your child be prepared for the SAT Tests which begin on Monday, April 26th.

As the teacher, I know each of my student’s strengths and weaknesses, both teacher and students have been working hard on areas that are most challenging and reviewing and strengthening other topics.

I have encouraged my students that they will do well. As parents, I know you are nervous as well, but please reassure them that they can do well.  I will be sending a Time Table for the SAT and practice worksheet. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to give call me.  The students are smart, brilliant and will do well.

Thanks for your continued support

Respectfully yours,

Mrs. Lewis

2nd Grade Teacher

The grade two music class have been learning about key concepts in music.   As a class we wrote a piece called “Raindrop Rhythm” using high and low notes on the xylophones.   Students had  a wonderful time creating their measure of music for the song and performing the piece.

Dear Parents,

We are almost finished with our Science Topic: “Habitats for Plants and Animals” which includes the different types of land and water habitats.  We are currently looking at “What Are Some Animal Adaptations?” The students are enjoying learning more about the different habitats and animals. As a teacher, I am motivated to see my students enthused about learning; their participation in class discussion is remarkable. To make this even more interesting we are going to learn more about the Animal Habitats.  Each child will choose an animal for his or her project and also create the perfect habitat.  Please assist your child with this.  Remember BE CREATIVE. Thanks for your usual support.

Due Date: April 12th, 2010

 Yours truly,

Audrey Lewis

2^nd Grade

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Happy Habitats

http://www.coweta.k12.ga.us/eses/IT/Happy%20Habitats%20WebQuest.htm

Homework packet – Monday, March 1, - March 5, 2010

Monday, March 1, 2010

·         Mathematics: Money (Practice Worksheet)

·         Reading Worksheet.

·         Spelling Contract (One activity only)

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Mathematics: -

Topic:  Fractions

Focus Skills & Objectives:  Identify halves, fourths and thirds of regions.

ü  Fraction Worksheet

Language Arts: Exact verbs/Synonyms

Reading: “The Emperor’s Egg” (Daffodil & Daisy)

                  “Be a Birdwatcher”/ “Ask the Experts”

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Science: Take two pictures of animals in the following habitats

-          Tundra

-          Rain Forest

-          Forest

-          Desert

Mathematics: Fractions

Ø  Fraction Worksheets

Ø  Fraction Task cards (Activity varies)

Language Arts; - English Workbook (page

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Spelling Contract (Complete Spelling Contract activities for submitting)

Revision for Tests –

Mathematics – Fractions

Language Arts – Synonyms

Spelling

Friday, March 5, 2010

NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK

Monday, February 22 – Friday, February 26, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

Mathematics: - Money

Topics: Adding Money

       Making Change

       Dollars & Cents

      Shopping  

Language Arts: Verbs

               English Worksheet (Pages 62 -63)

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Ø  Spelling: Spelling Contract – Complete one activity

Ø  Science: What Are Different Water Habitats?

Ø  For Experiment/Observation: Take to school 2 lettuce leaves (Wednesday, February 24, 2010)  

Ø  Reading: Comprehension Task Cards

Ø  Mathematics: Money Worksheet

Wednesday, February 24, 2010      

Language Arts: Verbs

Contractions Worksheets (Group activities vary)

Mathematics: Money Worksheet/Task Cards     

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Spelling: Complete final activity for Spelling Contract

Revision for Tests

Mathematics: Money

Language Arts: Verbs

-          Verbs in sentences

-          Verbs with ‘s’

-          Contractions

-          Irregular Verbs ( run/ran)

-          Helping verbs (is/are  was/were)

Friday, February 26, 2010

NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK

Monday, February 8, 2010

Mathematics: Money

Topics: Sorting Money (nickel, dime, penny)

            Making Change using (penny, nickel, dime only)

           Adding Money (cents)

Homework: Sorting Money Worksheets

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Language Arts

Topic:  Irregular verbs

Homework: - Irregular verbs Worksheets

Mathematics - Money Worksheets - Making Change 

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Money Worksheet - Adding money

Language Arts - Irregular Verbs Worksheets (Activities vary)

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Reading - Dear Mr. Blueberry (Groups Daisy & Daffodil)

Focus Skill: Facts & Opinion

Make Prediction about the story.

Buttercup: - One Small Place in a Tree

Focus Skill:  Author’s Purpose- Learn how to recognize an author’s purpose for writing.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Spelling Contract - New Spelling Words

Bible Verse