12-9-16
Language Arts
This week we read about schools in other parts
of the world and explored the question, “Why do
authors write different kinds of texts?” In the
informational text Schools Around the World,
we learned about how schools in other parts of
the world are the same and different. We also
read a selection of poems about school in School
Poems.
Target Vocabulary: culture, community,
languages, transportation, subjects,
lessons, special, wear
Phonics Skills: Vowel digraphs ee, ea
(long e sound)
Comprehension Skill: Author’s
purpose—tell why an author writes a
book
Comprehension Strategy: Analyze/
evaluate—tell how you feel about the
text and why
We have reached the point in our math lessons where we are learning about composing and decomposing ones and tens when adding or subtracting. Just remember,
composing = carrying over
decomposing = borrowing.
They just call the process by a different name now. Students are also expected to draw pictures of the place value disks to show the process.
We have not yet gotten to the subtraction with decomposing yet but will eventually.
Composing
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Polar Express Pajama Jam
Our holiday party will be on Thursday, December 22nd. We will be having our Polar Express Pajama Party. We will probably watch the movie in the afternoon since our mornings are so busy. We will also pop some popcorn and have some juice boxes. Any leftover time will be spent on a Read-In. Kids are more than welcome to bring in a blanket, pillow, books, stuffed animal, etc... Just remember that they have to be able to take it all home on the bus that day. If you are interested in donating some microwaveable popcorn, paper bowls, or juice boxes, please let me know.
Nutcracker
The other 2nd grade teachers convinced me to participate in their nutcracker project they do with the kids each year. I've never done this project before but I look forward to the challenge. I will need your help collecting any items that you could send in to help decorate them. I'm not expecting anyone to go out and buy anything but maybe just look around the house for any leftover arts & crafts materials. Below you will find a list to help give you an idea. My goal is to tackle this project the week before winter break. I will also be looking for some parent volunteers to help once I know what I'm doing and when.
Nutcracker Needs: “Anything to decorate a Nutcracker”
- Hot glue gun, and glue sticks
- Fabric
- Wooden balls - pea size for noses
- Beads, sequins, etc.
- Aluminum foil
- Yarn -LOTS
- “Ice cream spoons” - wooden paddle like for arms
- Toothpicks or larger - cover with aluminum foil for swords
- Mini Toy drum, present, bell
