1. Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes
2nd Grade
Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes
Week of August 20, 2018
WEEKLY HOMEWORK
A Peek at Our Week
Reading: Ask and Answer Questions
We will learn how to ask and answer questions such as who, what, when, where, how, and why to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
Writing
Choose a writing prompt from the August writing calendar (homework binder)
Math
Go to the class webpage, click on “fun links”, then play “Math Facts Fluency”
Practice math facts(using flashcards or create your own using index cards)
Math: Math Facts
We will practice fluently adding and subtracting math facts within 10 using mental strategies.
Spelling
Choose an activity from the Speller’s Choice Board
Watch the S.O.S video on the class blog under the “homework resources” tab and practice with your spelling words (who, what, when)
Writing: Writing Workshop Launch
We will continue writing personal narratives and focusing on small moments when we write. Great writers magnify small moments by adding details.
Reading
Read for 20 minutes
Practice jotting down questions as you read – who, what, when, where, how, and why. Now try to find the answer!
Science/SS/Health: Regions of Georgia/Rivers
We will finish up the nutrition unit and begin learning about the Regions of Georgia ((Piedmont, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Blue Ridge Mountains, and Coastal Plain). We will locate and compare the Regions of Georgia & locate rivers on a physical map.
S.S./Science
Review Regions of Georgia flipbook (found in interactive section of take home binder)
Class Blog:
Spelling & Word Study
Spelling Pattern
Language Skill
Mark Your
Calendar
Collective Nouns
We will learn how to write and use collective nouns (a group) when speaking or writing.
Ex: army of ants
school of fish
Rules of /k/
-ck is used after a short vowel after the first syllable of a word.
-k is used before e, i, or y and at the end of a word. –c is used before a, o, or u.
Ex: sock, kid, cup
August 20- Wellstar In-house field trip “Just Eat It”
August 21- Fit and Values Volunteer and Collaboration Training 10:00
August 22- Picture Day ( Do not wear green)
August 24- Fresh Fruit Friday
Front Office Volunteer Training
PE Fun Night 6:00
Weekly Words
who, what, when