1. Welcome to Second Grade! 2014-2015 Jessica Rosenthal Room # 144 jrosenthal@sd25.org

2. Morning Work Literacy Reading Writing Spelling Vocabulary Science/Social Science Depending on schedule Integrated into literacy and other subjects Lunch Specials See schedule Math Assignment Sheets/Behavior Log What Does A Typical Day Look Like?

3. What is Literacy? Reading Writing Spelling

4. Writing Writers’ Workshop ●Mini-lessons- focus on specific skills ●Guided practice- practice skills with teacher modeling ●Independent work- try it on your own ●Peer and Teacher conferencing- check to see if student is applying skills to writing ●Journals- used for various writing throughout the day (ie: reflections, prompts, new learning)

5. Writing Units ●Letter Writing ●Autobiography- personal narrative ●Persuasive ●Biography ●Poetry

6. Reading ○ Whole group ■ Consists of mini lessons. ○ Guided Reading ■ Small group practice of skills/concepts learned in the mini lesson with books at instructional level. ○ Independent ■ Daily 5 ○ Individual conferences ■ Periodic one-on-one meeting with me.

7. Spelling Begin with High Frequency words Words Their Way ○ Phonics based-sorts follow a pattern(ie:long o, short a) ○ Trimester assessments ○ End of the sort assessment ○ Individualized ○ In-class practice (Word Work in Daily 5) ○ At home activities

8. Math Everyday Math -Concepts: place value, money, time, geometry, math facts, problem solving, beginning multiplication and division, number sense, etc. E-suite -This is a resource for parents and students. Among other things, here you can practice skills through games, print home links, or read family letters. Home Links - These are the homework pages sent along with each completed lesson. You will see these come home after each completed lesson. A challenge page will also accompany the Home Links most days. These are optional. Rocket Math - This is a timed fact practice we do in class each day. Each students progresses at his/her own speed based on passing each level. Math Workshop- This will begin later in the year. More information will follow.

9. Science ●Science Companion ○ Inquiry based discovery ○ Hands on explorations ○ Family link ○ Collaborative activities ●Rocks and Minerals ●Life Cycles- Butterflies ●Motion

10. Social Studies ●Time for Kids ●Community ●Cultural Comparison ○ Extended research project ●Map Skills and Landforms

11. Homework Reading Logs The expectation is to read at least 5 days a week for 15 minutes. This will increase to 20 minutes later in the year. Math Home Link and/or other math pages Challenge pages- These are optional and will be provided most days.

12. Reading Log

13. Assignment Sheet/Behavior Log

14. Classroom Management ●Classroom Rules ●Stoplight Behavioral System ●Behavior Log This is attached to the assignment sheet and will be filled out by the students each day. ●Whole Class System ●Ivy Hill Expectations ○ I am safe. ○ I am respectful. ○ I am responsible.

15. Communication ●Email is the best way to communicate ○ Email: jrosenthal@sd25.org Weebly: missrosenthal.weebly.com Voicemail: 847-506-6999 ext: 5616

16. Miscellaneous ● Snacks o Bring a healthy snack each day. ●Birthdays ○ The children are recognized on their special day by being sung to and receiving a sticker, bookmark, and pencil. No treats of any kind can be brought in. Thank you for understanding. ● Field Trips o End of the year picnic o Other Trips?