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Welcome Back!

This year will be different, challenging and great. I can’t wait to see all my new students on Zoom Monday, August 31st . I will share information as it is given to me to keep all parents current.
We will have an orientation all next week with special times allotted to promote social distancing and keep everyone safe. I’m asking that only one parent come with your child for the time assigned to adhere to safety regulations. I will go over schoology , where student will view and turn in assignments. If you can’t attend this meeting, other arrangements can be made. Next, I will go over Zoom, our video conferencing device for students. Schedules will be given and virtual rules discussed. You will have a brief overview of our new Benchmark Universe literacy program and learning labs. Hopefully you will leave with some insight and information about the upcoming year.
I will be sending remind requests and calling to get scheduling times soon.
I can also be reached at ramounn@dearbornschools.org for any questions.

WEEK 1 Aug. 31rst -Sept. 3rd

MONDAY8:15-8:30 ROLL Call Teacher introduction8:30-9:00 virtual rulesturn Mic offcome on time and be prepared with materialsparticipate- with icons and showing answer. respect for teacher and others.9:00-9:15 make a name tag and decorate.9:15-10:00WOW Prompt #1This summer I..10:-10:30 First day story of your choice.Wrap it up and go over rules one more time. Have students bring name tags tomorrow. Time and log in for the next day.TUESDAY8:15-8:30 Roll CallTeacher introduction8:30-9:00 virtual rulesturn Mic offcome on time and be prepared with materialsparticipate- with icons and showing answer. respect for teacher and others.9:00-9:15 What kind of teacher do you want-Have it on posterboard and students comments are put on sticky tabs.9:15-10:00WOW Prompt #2Friends should be like…10-10:30 story of your choice and wrap it up.WEDNESDAY8:15-8:30 Roll CallTeacher introduction8:30-9:00 virtual rulesturn Mic offcome on time and be prepared with materialsparticipate- with icons and showing answer. respect for teacher and others.9:00-9:15 Class Time capsule  and items to discuss with kids. Don’t open till last day of school.9:15-10:00WOW Prompt #3School last year and now, compare and contrast.10-10:30 story of your choice and wrap it up.THURSDAY8:15-8:30 Roll CallTeacher introduction8:30-9:00 virtual rulesturn Mic offcome on time and be prepared with materialsparticipate- with icons and showing answer. respect for teacher and others.9:00-9:15  Dice Breaker-See photo sent for instructions.9:15-10:00WOW Prompt #4 Second grade will teach me to be better in….10-10:30 story of your choice and wrap it up.FRIDAY
NoSchool!!!!!

Virtual Learning Week 11 (June 1)

Must Do: All assignments are on google classroom to turn in digitally, the assignments below are for your overview of the week’s work. Please visit classwork in google classroom for further instructions. Assignments are graded based on participation for the fourth cardmarking.

  • 30 minutes reading DAILY
  • Freckle- Reading articles and Math Practices
  • Readworks articles and questions
  • Daily journal entry (Work on Writing)
  • Writing workshop
  • Eureka math homework on Google Classroom (If not already completed)

Freckle Reading and Writing assignments 

Monday: Reading – Breakfast Customs Around the World  Math: # 91 (No Eureka Math) 

Tuesday: Reading – Sharks  Math: # 54 (No Eureka Math) 

Wednesday: Reading – Baker Math: # 76 (No Eureka Math)

Thursday: Reading – Fire Dog Math: # 19 (No Eureka Math)

NO SPELLING

W.O.W (Work on Writing)

Monday:

Our time together in second grade ended so soon, but we still had a lot of fun memories we can look back on. What is your favorite school year memory of second grade? 

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Tuesday:

Next year you will be a third grader, describe your emotions. Are you excited, nervous, happy, or scared?

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Wednesday:

Yayy! School is almost out, what do you plan on doing with your family this summer? 

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Thursday: 

Write a story about something that happened at school one day that you will remember for the rest of your life.

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Writer’s Workshop: 

Letter writing to your third grade teacher.

Use the writing process to help you write a letter about your year in second grade. What fun things did you do, and what are some things you learned that you’ll never forget. 

Tuesday: Rough Draft

Wednesday: Edit

Thursday: Revise

Friday: Final Draft

Writing Friendly Letter - Lessons - Tes Teach

Daily Reading Books (Comprehension Questions)

Fiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-

1. What is the author’s purpose for this book?
2. What is the problem in the story? 
3. How was the problem solved?
4.How did the character in the story act throughout the story?
5.  This story reminds me of a time I ….

Nonfiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-
1. What is the main idea of this book?
2. The three facts I learned are….
3. After using the glossary pick two words and write the  meaning.
4. The photograph that helped me understand the text more is …….. .
5. After reading this book I now know more about…..

Resources

Scholastic News Articles:https://scholasticnews.scholastic.com

  • Go to Grade 2
  • Log in
  • click on student
  • our class code is Ramouni2020

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code G44XTA

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Below are Fiction and Non-Fiction comprehension questions students should answer after reading each book from their reading bag. They must choose 3 questions per book to answer.

Non-Fiction Questions

1 Write 3 facts you learned from this book.2 What is the most interesting thing that you learned?3 Who do you think would be interested in the book you read? Explain why….
4 What was the author’s purpose? Explain how you know.5 Find a heading in your book. Tell me what page it is on and write what the heading is teaching us about.6 Choose 4 vocabulary words from your text. With each word: Describe it, illustrate it, and use it in a sentence.
7 What are 2 questions you still have about this topic?8 With an adult, do some online research about your topic and write 2 NEW facts your learned (that were NOT in your book).9 Write a connection that you have with this topic. Why are you interested in this topic and what else are you still wondering?

Fiction 

1 Do a picture walk of your story. Write down your prediction for what you think will happen.  2 What is the problem and solution of your book?3 What is the author’s purpose for writing this story? How do you know? -Persuade -Inform -Entertain  
4 What is the main idea of this story? What do you think the author wanted you to learn?5 Retell the story: First… Next… Then… Last…6 Did this story remind you of anything? Write down your connection and tell me what kind of connection it is.
7 Write 3 new or interesting words from your story and write their definition.8 How do you think the main character felt in this story and why?9 Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story and write 3 sentences about it.

Virtual Learning Week 10 (May 26- May 29)

Must Do: All assignments are on google classroom to turn in digitally, the assignments below are for your overview of the week’s work. Please visit classwork in google classroom for further instructions. Assignments are graded based on participation for the fourth cardmarking.

  • spelling assignments 
  • 30 minutes reading DAILY
  • Freckle- Reading articles and Math Practices
  • Readworks articles and questions
  • Daily journal entry (Work on Writing)
  • Writing workshop
  • Eureka math homework on Google Classroom (If not already completed)

Freckle Reading and Writing assignments 

Tuesday: Reading – Addiction  Math: # 39 (No Eureka Math)

Wednesday: Reading – Constellations Math: # 42 (No Eureka Math)

Thursday: Reading – Superhero Friends Forever Math: # 01 (No Eureka Math)

Friday: Reading – Tornadoes  Math: # 93 (No Eureka Math)

Spelling practices for Week 10

  • Monday– write four times each
  • Tuesday-vowels in red/consonant in blue
  • Wednesday-sentences using your spelling words
  • Thursday– alphabetical order
  • Friday– rainbow writing

Week 37: compound words

Word Bank: (no cold list – teach all)

  1. football 
  2. grandmother
  3. downstairs  
  4. playground
  5. sunshine 
  6. everyone
  7. bedroom
  8. anything
  9. someone  
  10. something

W.O.W (Work on Writing)

Tuesday:

Happy Eid Everyone! Tell me how you celebrated the Eid with your family? How was it the same and how was it different this year?


Wednesday:

Travel back in time and tell me what is your favorite second grade memory?Give three reasons why this memory stood out to you the most.

Thursday:

Say what you see! Use four or more sentences to describe what is happening in this picture? Give great details!

Writer’s Workshop: 

Letter writing to your third grade teacher.

Use the writing process to help you write a letter to your third grade teacher, include information you want your teacher to know about you and why you would make a great student.

Tuesday: Rough Draft

Wednesday: Edit

Thursday: Revise

Friday: Final Draft

Daily Reading Books (Comprehension Questions)

Fiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-

1. What is the author’s purpose for this book?
2. What is the problem in the story? 
3. How was the problem solved?
4.How did the character in the story act throughout the story?
5.  This story reminds me of a time I ….

Nonfiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-
1. What is the main idea of this book?
2. The three facts I learned are….
3. After using the glossary pick two words and write the  meaning.
4. The photograph that helped me understand the text more is …….. .
5. After reading this book I now know more about…..

Resources

Scholastic News Articles:https://scholasticnews.scholastic.com

  • Go to Grade 2
  • Log in
  • click on student
  • our class code is Ramouni2020

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code G44XTA

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Below are Fiction and Non-Fiction comprehension questions students should answer after reading each book from their reading bag. They must choose 3 questions per book to answer.

Non-Fiction Questions

1 Write 3 facts you learned from this book.2 What is the most interesting thing that you learned?3 Who do you think would be interested in the book you read? Explain why….
4 What was the author’s purpose? Explain how you know.5 Find a heading in your book. Tell me what page it is on and write what the heading is teaching us about.6 Choose 4 vocabulary words from your text. With each word: Describe it, illustrate it, and use it in a sentence.
7 What are 2 questions you still have about this topic?8 With an adult, do some online research about your topic and write 2 NEW facts your learned (that were NOT in your book).9 Write a connection that you have with this topic. Why are you interested in this topic and what else are you still wondering?

Fiction 

1 Do a picture walk of your story. Write down your prediction for what you think will happen.  2 What is the problem and solution of your book?3 What is the author’s purpose for writing this story? How do you know? -Persuade -Inform -Entertain  
4 What is the main idea of this story? What do you think the author wanted you to learn?5 Retell the story: First… Next… Then… Last…6 Did this story remind you of anything? Write down your connection and tell me what kind of connection it is.
7 Write 3 new or interesting words from your story and write their definition.8 How do you think the main character felt in this story and why?9 Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story and write 3 sentences about it.

Virtual Learning Week 9 (May 18- May 22)

Must Do: All assignments are on google classroom to turn in digitally, the assignments below are for your overview of the week’s work. Please visit classwork in google classroom for further instructions. All assignments are graded.

  • spelling assignments 
  • 30 minutes reading DAILY
  • Freckle- Reading articles
  • Daily journal entry (Work on Writing)
  • Eureka math homework on Google Classroom: Lesson 14, 15, and 16

Freckle Reading and Writing assignments 

Monday: Reading – Government  Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

a MathTuesday: Reading – Simone Biles  Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

Wednesday: Reading – Leaders and Authority Figures Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

Thursday: Reading – Reading Lion Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

Friday: Reading – Invention of Basketball  Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

Spelling practices for Week 9

  • Monday– write four times each
  • Tuesday-vowels in red/consonant in blue
  • Wednesday-sentences using your spelling words
  • Thursday– alphabetical order
  • Friday– rainbow writing

Week 36:  Homophones

Word Bank: (no cold list – teach all)

  1. bear 
  2. bare
  3. sun  
  4. son
  5. write 
  6. right
  7. week
  8. weak
  9. hair   
  10. hare

W.O.W (Work on Writing)

Monday: 

Pretend that you keep a lock on a special box under your bed. What is in the box? Why did you put it in your box?

Tuesday: 

Describe a place you like to visit. Use details to help your reader see, hear, and feel the place you describe.

Wednesday: 

If you can plan a field trip for your class, where would you choose to go and why? List at least three reasons.

Thursday:

Eid is approaching! Describe three things you do on Eid. Why is Eid special to you and your family?

Writer’s Workshop

Use the writing process to write a narrative writing piece. Happy Memories. Write a story about one of your happiest memories. 

Monday: Brainstorm

Tuesday: Rough Draft

Wednesday: Edit

Thursday: Revise

Friday: Final Draft

Daily Reading Books (Comprehension Questions)

Fiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-

1. What is the author’s purpose for this book?
2. What is the problem in the story? 
3. How was the problem solved?
4.How did the character in the story act throughout the story?
5.  This story reminds me of a time I ….

Nonfiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-
1. What is the main idea of this book?
2. The three facts I learned are….
3. After using the glossary pick two words and write the  meaning.
4. The photograph that helped me understand the text more is …….. .
5. After reading this book I now know more about…..

Resources

Scholastic News Articles:https://scholasticnews.scholastic.com

  • Go to Grade 2
  • Log in
  • click on student
  • our class code is Ramouni2020

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code G44XTA

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Below are Fiction and Non-Fiction comprehension questions students should answer after reading each book from their reading bag. They must choose 3 questions per book to answer.

Non-Fiction Questions

1 Write 3 facts you learned from this book.2 What is the most interesting thing that you learned?3 Who do you think would be interested in the book you read? Explain why….
4 What was the author’s purpose? Explain how you know.5 Find a heading in your book. Tell me what page it is on and write what the heading is teaching us about.6 Choose 4 vocabulary words from your text. With each word: Describe it, illustrate it, and use it in a sentence.
7 What are 2 questions you still have about this topic?8 With an adult, do some online research about your topic and write 2 NEW facts your learned (that were NOT in your book).9 Write a connection that you have with this topic. Why are you interested in this topic and what else are you still wondering?

Fiction 

1 Do a picture walk of your story. Write down your prediction for what you think will happen.  2 What is the problem and solution of your book?3 What is the author’s purpose for writing this story? How do you know? -Persuade -Inform -Entertain  
4 What is the main idea of this story? What do you think the author wanted you to learn?5 Retell the story: First… Next… Then… Last…6 Did this story remind you of anything? Write down your connection and tell me what kind of connection it is.
7 Write 3 new or interesting words from your story and write their definition.8 How do you think the main character felt in this story and why?9 Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story and write 3 sentences about it.

Virtual Learning Week 8 (May 11- May 15)

Must Do:

  • spelling assignments 
  • 30 minutes reading DAILY
  • Freckle- Reading articles and Math Practices
  • Daily journal entry (Work on Writing)

Freckle Reading and Writing assignments 

Monday: Reading – Balloons and T-Shirts  Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

a MathTuesday: Reading – The Olympic Games  Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

Wednesday: Reading – Personal Hygiene Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

Thursday: Reading – Prosthetic Devices Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

Friday: Reading – Senator  Math: Focus on Eureka Math in Google Classroom

Week 8 Spelling -(Monday– write four times each, Tuesday-vowels in red/consonant in blue, Wednesday-sentences using your spelling words, Thursday– alphabetic order, and Friday– rainbow writing. 

Prefixes: re-, pre-, un-, dis- 

Word Bank: (Choose 5 hot words and 5 cold words)

reread

redo

preview

pretest

unable 

unjust

disagree  

dismiss

preschool 

unlike

W.O.W (Work on Writing)

Monday: 

Sunday, May 10th was Mother’s Day. How did you and your family celebrate your mother on Mother’s Day? 

Tuesday: 

Winner!!! Winner!!! Congratulations, you have just won an “All-Expense Paid Trip” to anywhere in the world. Where would you go and why? 

Wednesday: 

Hobbies are a way for people to relax. A hobby could be anything from collecting rocks, reading, cooking or walking. What are some hobbies you enjoy and why?

Thursday:

We don’t get to pick our names, our parents give us our names when we are born. Do you like the name your parents picked for you? Why or why not? If you think your name is a good fit for you, describe why you feel that way. If you don’t like your name, what name would you have liked to have instead and why? 

Writer’s Workshop: 

Use the writing process to write a narrative writing piece. Write a story about the first time you met your best friend. 

Monday: Brainstorm

Tuesday: Rough Draft

Wednesday: Edit

Thursday: Revise

Friday: Final Draft

Daily Reading Books (Comprehension Questions)

Fiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-

1. What is the author’s purpose for this book?
2. What is the problem in the story? 
3. How was the problem solved?
4.How did the character in the story act throughout the story?
5.  This story reminds me of a time I ….

Nonfiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-
1. What is the main idea of this book?
2. The three facts I learned are….
3. After using the glossary pick two words and write the  meaning.
4. The photograph that helped me understand the text more is …….. .
5. After reading this book I now know more about…..

Resources

Scholastic News Articles:https://scholasticnews.scholastic.com

  • Go to Grade 2
  • Log in
  • click on student
  • our class code is Ramouni2020

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code G44XTA

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Below are Fiction and Non-Fiction comprehension questions students should answer after reading each book from their reading bag. They must choose 3 questions per book to answer.

Non-Fiction Questions

1 Write 3 facts you learned from this book.2 What is the most interesting thing that you learned?3 Who do you think would be interested in the book you read? Explain why….
4 What was the author’s purpose? Explain how you know.5 Find a heading in your book. Tell me what page it is on and write what the heading is teaching us about.6 Choose 4 vocabulary words from your text. With each word: Describe it, illustrate it, and use it in a sentence.
7 What are 2 questions you still have about this topic?8 With an adult, do some online research about your topic and write 2 NEW facts your learned (that were NOT in your book).9 Write a connection that you have with this topic. Why are you interested in this topic and what else are you still wondering?

Fiction 

1 Do a picture walk of your story. Write down your prediction for what you think will happen.  2 What is the problem and solution of your book?3 What is the author’s purpose for writing this story? How do you know? -Persuade -Inform -Entertain  
4 What is the main idea of this story? What do you think the author wanted you to learn?5 Retell the story: First… Next… Then… Last…6 Did this story remind you of anything? Write down your connection and tell me what kind of connection it is.
7 Write 3 new or interesting words from your story and write their definition.8 How do you think the main character felt in this story and why?9 Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story and write 3 sentences about it.

Week 7 Online Learning (May 4 – May 8)

Must Do:

  • spelling assignments 
  • 30 minutes reading DAILY
  • Freckle- Reading articles and Math Practices
  • Daily journal entry (Work on Writing)

Freckle Reading and Writing assignments 

Monday: Reading – Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream  Math: #74

Tuesday: Reading – Mind Pictures Math: #08

Wednesday: Reading – Night of the Avalanche Math: #22

Thursday: Reading – News Anchor Math: #20

Friday: Reading – The 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle  Math: #20 Continued

Week 7 Spelling -(Monday– write four times each, Tuesday-vowels in red/consonant in blue, Wednesday-sentences using your spelling words, Thursday– alphabetic order, and Friday– rainbow writing. 

  1. Hid
  2. Stood
  3. Went
  4. Told
  5. Wrote
  6. Made
  7. Spoke
  8. Gone
  9. Sold
  10. Began

W.O.W (Work on Writing)

Monday: 

You are going on a trip, but can only take 5 items with you. Which items would you pick? Why did you pick those items?

Tuesday:

Would you rather ride rollercoasters or waterslides? Give me three reasons why?

Wednesday: 

Tell me the story about how your parents chose your name? Was it passed down from family tradition, religion, culture, location, or pop culture?

Thursday:

Would you rather live on a farm or in a city? Why?

Writer’s Workshop (Continue Working on Informational writing from last week. If completed, please submit final draft via google classroom or Remind app)

Informational Writing– Write about the stages of the plant cycle.What are the parts of a plant and how does it function for the plant. This should be three paragraphs with an introduction, the second paragraph with the body part of a plant with its function, and lastly the conclusion of why plants are so important to us. Below is a diagram of a plant and with its parts and functions to use for reference. (Refer to week 6 for images and diagrams)

Daily Reading Books (Comprehension Questions)

Fiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-

1. What is the author’s purpose for this book?
2. What is the problem in the story? 
3. How was the problem solved?
4.How did the character in the story act throughout the story?
5.  This story reminds me of a time I ….

Nonfiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-
1. What is the main idea of this book?
2. The three facts I learned are….
3. After using the glossary pick two words and write the  meaning.
4. The photograph that helped me understand the text more is …….. .
5. After reading this book I now know more about…..

Resources

Scholastic News Articles:https://scholasticnews.scholastic.com

  • Go to Grade 2
  • Log in
  • click on student
  • our class code is Ramouni2020

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code G44XTA

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Below are Fiction and Non-Fiction comprehension questions students should answer after reading each book from their reading bag. They must choose 3 questions per book to answer.

Non-Fiction Questions

1 Write 3 facts you learned from this book.2 What is the most interesting thing that you learned?3 Who do you think would be interested in the book you read? Explain why….
4 What was the author’s purpose? Explain how you know.5 Find a heading in your book. Tell me what page it is on and write what the heading is teaching us about.6 Choose 4 vocabulary words from your text. With each word: Describe it, illustrate it, and use it in a sentence.
7 What are 2 questions you still have about this topic?8 With an adult, do some online research about your topic and write 2 NEW facts your learned (that were NOT in your book).9 Write a connection that you have with this topic. Why are you interested in this topic and what else are you still wondering?

Fiction 

1 Do a picture walk of your story. Write down your prediction for what you think will happen.  2 What is the problem and solution of your book?3 What is the author’s purpose for writing this story? How do you know? -Persuade -Inform -Entertain  
4 What is the main idea of this story? What do you think the author wanted you to learn?5 Retell the story: First… Next… Then… Last…6 Did this story remind you of anything? Write down your connection and tell me what kind of connection it is.
7 Write 3 new or interesting words from your story and write their definition.8 How do you think the main character felt in this story and why?9 Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story and write 3 sentences about it.

Week 6 Online Learning (April 27-May 1)

Must Do:

  • spelling assignments 
  • 30 minutes reading DAILY
  • Freckle- Reading articles and Math Practices
  • Daily journal entry (Work on Writing)

FreckleReadingandWritingassignments 

Monday: Reading – Old Man Johnny  Math: #07

Tuesday: Reading – Bakers Math: #20

Wednesday: Reading – Helen Keller Math: #26

Thursday: Reading – Maple Syrup Math: #00

Friday: Reading – Nona  Math: #47

Week 3 Spelling -(Monday– write four times each, Tuesday-vowels in red/consonant in blue, Wednesday-sentences using your spelling words, Thursday– alphabetic order, and Friday– rainbow writing. 

  1. friendly
  2. likely
  3. careful
  4. coldness
  5. walkable
  6. helpful
  7. slowly
  8. kindness
  9. likeable
  10. washable

W.O.W (Work on Writing)

Monday:
There are people that perform jobs that are important for the citizens of a community.  Without these people, our communities would not be efficient, or productive.  Write about one of these people and how they are important to the community.

Tuesday

Bees work hard their entire lives to find nectar to make honey.  This is their only job. Where do you think the idiom “busy as a bee” comes from?  What is the meaning of this idiom?

Wednesday

A seed needs warm temperatures, healthy soil, and water in order to begin germinating.  To germinate means to sprout roots and a shoot that will turn into the plant’s stem.  What is the purpose of a plant’s stem and the roots of the plant?

Thursday 

Most of the Earth is covered in water.  Besides drinking, what do we use water for?  Give at least 3 things and describe how we use them.

Writer’s Workshop (Assignment)

Informational Writing- Write about the stages of the plant cycle.What are the parts of a plant and how does it function for the plant. This should be three paragraphs with an introduction, the second paragraph with the body part of a plant with its function, and lastly the conclusion of why plants are so important to us. Below is a diagram of a plant and with its parts and functions to use for reference.

See the source image
See the source image
See the source image

After reading a book daily fill out the following comprehension questions ..

Fiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-

1. What is the author’s purpose for this book?
2. What is the problem in the story? 
3. How was the problem solved?
4.How did the character in the story act throughout the story?
5.  This story reminds me of a time I ….

Nonfiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-
1. What is the main idea of this book?
2. The three facts I learned are….
3. After using the glossary pick two words and write the  meaning.
4. The photograph that helped me understand the text more is …….. .
5. After reading this book I now know more about…..

Resources

Scholastic News Articles:https://scholasticnews.scholastic.com

  • Go to Grade 2
  • Log in
  • click on student
  • our class code is Ramouni2020

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code G44XTA

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Below are Fiction and Non-Fiction comprehension questions students should answer after reading each book from their reading bag. They must choose 3 questions per book to answer.

Non-Fiction Questions

1 Write 3 facts you learned from this book.2 What is the most interesting thing that you learned?3 Who do you think would be interested in the book you read? Explain why….
4 What was the author’s purpose? Explain how you know.5 Find a heading in your book. Tell me what page it is on and write what the heading is teaching us about.6 Choose 4 vocabulary words from your text. With each word: Describe it, illustrate it, and use it in a sentence.
7 What are 2 questions you still have about this topic?8 With an adult, do some online research about your topic and write 2 NEW facts your learned (that were NOT in your book).9 Write a connection that you have with this topic. Why are you interested in this topic and what else are you still wondering?

Fiction 

1 Do a picture walk of your story. Write down your prediction for what you think will happen.  2 What is the problem and solution of your book?3 What is the author’s purpose for writing this story? How do you know? -Persuade -Inform -Entertain  
4 What is the main idea of this story? What do you think the author wanted you to learn?5 Retell the story: First… Next… Then… Last…6 Did this story remind you of anything? Write down your connection and tell me what kind of connection it is.
7 Write 3 new or interesting words from your story and write their definition.8 How do you think the main character felt in this story and why?9 Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story and write 3 sentences about it.

Week 5 Online Learning (April 20-April 24)

Must Do:

  • spelling assignments 
  • 30 minutes reading DAILY
  • Freckle- Reading articles and Math Practices
  • Daily journal entry (Work on Writing)

Freckle Reading and Writing assignments 

Monday: Reading – The English Alphabet  Math: #71

Tuesday: Reading – Newton’s Second Law of Motion Math: #99

Wednesday: Reading – Sharks Math: #55

Thursday: Reading – Calendars Math: #57

Friday: Reading – A Conversation About Hijabs  Math: #04

Week 3 Spelling -(Monday– write four times each, Tuesday-vowels in red/consonant in blue, Wednesday-sentences using your spelling words, Thursday– alphabetic order, and Friday– rainbow writing. 

  1. bigger
  2. biggest 
  3. faster
  4. fastest
  5. liked
  6. liking
  7. looked
  8. looking 
  9. talked 
  10. talking

Work on Writing W.O.W

Monday:

Describe how you would draw a map of your bedroom. What symbols would you use on your key?

Tuesday:

In your opinion, should children be allowed to have cell phones? Support your opinion with at least three reasons.

Wednesday:

Write an all about paragraph describing  ways to help care for our planet Earth in honor of Earth Day. List at least four ways.

Thursday:

In your opinion, should children wear helmets when riding a bike? Support your opinion with at least three reasons.

After reading a book daily fill out the following comprehension questions ..

Fiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-

1. What is the author’s purpose for this book?
2. What is the problem in the story? 
3. How was the problem solved?
4.How did the character in the story act throughout the story?
5.  This story reminds me of a time I ….

Nonfiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-
1. What is the main idea of this book?
2. The three facts I learned are….
3. After using the glossary pick two words and write the  meaning.
4. The photograph that helped me understand the text more is …….. .
5. After reading this book I now know more about…..

Writer’s Workshop (1 Week Assignment)

Opinion Piece: Should kids wear helmets when riding a bike? Why or why not.

Resources

Scholastic News Articles:https://scholasticnews.scholastic.com

  • Go to Grade 2
  • Log in
  • click on student
  • our class code is Ramouni2020

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code G44XTA

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Below are Fiction and Non-Fiction comprehension questions students should answer after reading each book from their reading bag. They must choose 3 questions per book to answer.

Non-Fiction Questions

1 Write 3 facts you learned from this book.2 What is the most interesting thing that you learned?3 Who do you think would be interested in the book you read? Explain why….
4 What was the author’s purpose? Explain how you know.5 Find a heading in your book. Tell me what page it is on and write what the heading is teaching us about.6 Choose 4 vocabulary words from your text. With each word: Describe it, illustrate it, and use it in a sentence.
7 What are 2 questions you still have about this topic?8 With an adult, do some online research about your topic and write 2 NEW facts your learned (that were NOT in your book).9 Write a connection that you have with this topic. Why are you interested in this topic and what else are you still wondering?

Fiction 

1 Do a picture walk of your story. Write down your prediction for what you think will happen.  2 What is the problem and solution of your book?3 What is the author’s purpose for writing this story? How do you know? -Persuade -Inform -Entertain  
4 What is the main idea of this story? What do you think the author wanted you to learn?5 Retell the story: First… Next… Then… Last…6 Did this story remind you of anything? Write down your connection and tell me what kind of connection it is.
7 Write 3 new or interesting words from your story and write their definition.8 How do you think the main character felt in this story and why?9 Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story and write 3 sentences about it.

Week 4 Online Learning (April13-April 17)

Welcome Back: Hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break!

Must Do:

  • spelling assignments 
  • 30 minutes reading DAILY
  • Freckle- Reading articles and Math Practices
  • Daily journal entry (Work on Writing)

Freckle Reading and Writing assignments 

Monday: ReadingA Little More Careful Math: #24

Tuesday: ReadingIn Great Shape Math: #45

Wednesday: ReadingThe Trail of Tears Math: #67

Thursday: ReadingChef Math: #12

Friday: ReadingOrgan Transplant Math: #42 

Week 3 Spelling -(Monday– write four times each, Tuesday-vowels in red/consonant in blue, Wednesday-sentences using your spelling words, Thursday– alphabetic order, and Friday– rainbow writing. 

Spelling (Irregular Plural Nouns)

  1. Woman
  2. Women
  3. Goose 
  4. Geese
  5. Mouse 
  6. Mice
  7. Man
  8. Men
  9. Foot 
  10. Feet

Work on Writing

Monday:

Compare what it is like having school from home and school in a classroom. Think about the positive and negative aspects of both. Which do you prefer and why?

Tuesday:

What is your favorite game/activity that you are doing at home during the quarantine that you did not do as much in the past, ex. Puzzles, baking, cooking, reading, watching TV… Describe why it is your favorite. 

Wednesday: 

Adjectives are describing words. We use adjectives so others can get a better picture of the things we are describing. Pick a family member and use adjectives to describe them. Describe all the things that make them special.

Thursday:

Write a letter to the friend you miss the most from class. Tell them why you miss them so much. 

Friday:

Heads up/Seven up…Hot Potato…Little Sally Walker… Red Light/Green Light…Musical Chairs 

Which game that we play in school is your favorite? Why is it your favorite? 

After reading a book daily fill out the following comprehension questions ..

Fiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-

1. What is the author’s purpose for this book?
2. What is the problem in the story? 
3. How was the problem solved?
4.How did the character in the story act throughout the story?
5.  This story reminds me of a time I ….

Nonfiction Books:

Title-
Author-
Text  Type-
Genre-
1. What is the main idea of this book?
2. The three facts I learned are….
3. After using the glossary pick two words and write the  meaning.
4. The photograph that helped me understand the text more is …….. .
5. After reading this book I now know more about…..

Writer’s Workshop (1 Week Assignment)

Opinion Piece: Should schools stop letting students celebrate birthdays in school? Why or why not? 

Resources

Scholastic News Articles:https://scholasticnews.scholastic.com

  • Go to Grade 2
  • Log in
  • click on student
  • our class code is Ramouni2020

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go towww.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code G44XTA

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Below are Fiction and Non-Fiction comprehension questions students should answer after reading each book from their reading bag. They must choose 3 questions per book to answer.

Non-Fiction Questions

1 Write 3 facts you learned from this book.2 What is the most interesting thing that you learned?3 Who do you think would be interested in the book you read? Explain why….
4 What was the author’s purpose? Explain how you know.5 Find a heading in your book. Tell me what page it is on and write what the heading is teaching us about.6 Choose 4 vocabulary words from your text. With each word: Describe it, illustrate it, and use it in a sentence.
7 What are 2 questions you still have about this topic?8 With an adult, do some online research about your topic and write 2 NEW facts your learned (that were NOT in your book).9 Write a connection that you have with this topic. Why are you interested in this topic and what else are you still wondering?

Fiction

1 Do a picture walk of your story. Write down your prediction for what you think will happen.  2 What is the problem and solution of your book?3 What is the author’s purpose for writing this story? How do you know? -Persuade -Inform -Entertain  
4 What is the main idea of this story? What do you think the author wanted you to learn?5 Retell the story: First… Next… Then… Last…6 Did this story remind you of anything? Write down your connection and tell me what kind of connection it is.
7 Write 3 new or interesting words from your story and write their definition.8 How do you think the main character felt in this story and why?9 Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story and write 3 sentences about it.