Many Seconds in Second

Reading:

We learned good readers can retell the stories they read with great detail.  We use our hand as a graphic organizer so we don't forget any parts of retelling.  We focused on: characters, setting, the problem, solution, beginning, middle, and end.  As your child reads at home encourage him/her to retell the story ‘across their hand’. 

Reading minutes are due on Monday-100 minutes a week.  A bright pink recording sheet goes home every Monday and should be returned the following Monday.

(Anika and Alex practicing retelling across their fingers)

Writing: 

We continue to use the book Jane Yolen as our mentor author. This week we learned how to create ‘leads’ that hook a reader in and learned to write endings that stay close to the small moment.

Math:

We continue working on addition and subtraction strategies.

Math homework is due each Friday.

Bible:

Your child learned about God’s special people:  Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. The patriarchs.  Even though all of them made mistakes, they tried to follow God and pass on His promises to the next generation.  God used these people even though they were sinful.  We too, are sinful. However God continues to love us.  What a great and wonderful God He is!

Science: 

We continue to study and learn all about plants and how to make meaningful observations.  This week we planted a baggie garden and are learning what is happening under the soil.  We also learned the different parts of plants.  We taste tested the leaf, stem, flower, root, and seeds of many different kinds of plants!  Yum!

(Many experiments happening in second grade!)

(Eating different parts of a plant-some yummy, some yucky)

APPLE DAY on WEDNESDAY!!!!

On Wednesday we will be doing APPLE activities and learning about Johnny Appleseed.  Please have your child dress up like Johnny Appleseed (jeans rolled up, plaid shirt, a cooking pot for a hat, and Bible in hand.)  Also, have your child bring in one apple that is not cut.  This is such a fun day!

Field Trip on Thursday: 

We will be leaving school at 8:30 a.m.  on a bus to Robinette's Apple Orchard.  We will be returning to school before lunch.  Please be sure to have your child dress for the weather!