1. Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes
2nd Grade
Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes
Week of April 17, 2017
WEEKLY HOMEWORK
A Peek at Our Week
Reading: Author’s Purpose
We will identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
MON
Read for 20 minutes
Choose a writing prompt from the April writing calendar
Read 20 minutes
Play a game from the class webpage
TUE
Math: Addition and Subtraction
We will add and subtract within 1,000 using models or drawings and strategies based on place value. We will also explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and properties of operations.
WED
Review weekly words (usually, really, since, easy, sometimes)
Read for 20 minutes
Writing: Personal Narratives
We will write personal narratives and focus on small moments when we write. Great writers magnify their small moments by adding details. Science/SS/Health: Life Cycle of an Animal We will identify the life cycle of four common animals (mammal, bird, amphibian, insect).
Read for 20 minutes
Practice addition and subtraction facts through 20
THU
EXTRAS
April Writing Calendar
April Challenge Calendar
Math Facts within 20
Student’s Name: _____________________________
Parent’s Signature: ___________________________
Spelling & Word Study
Spelling Pattern:
Language Skill
Mark Your
Calendar
Past Tense
We will use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs when writing or speaking.
(Ex: sat, hid, told)
Syllable Division
VCCV words are usually divided between the consonants where both parts are closed-therefore making the vowels short.
VC CV
Ex: rabbit = rab bit
victim = vic tim
April s Dance at 3:00
April 27 Art Show 5:00
May Ms. Alderson’s End of the Year Celebration 1:00-2:00
Weekly Words
usually, really, since, easy, sometimes