Friday, November 9, 2012

November 9, 2012


READING

            Next week we will be working on fables and Thanksgiving activities.             
            We will be working on the comprehension strategies predict/infer, rereading for understanding and understanding fables.
            Our vocabulary words are fable, lesson, moral.
            In phonics we will be focusing on final k as in ck and k. 
            In grammar we will be working on revising run-on sentences.

                           MATH

                                    In math we are continuing to work on 2-digit subtraction.  We will be using addition problems to help us solve subtraction problems, estimating differences, problems solving and using mental math to find the differences.  Our chapter test will be next Friday.  Our next chapter will continue with 2-digit subtraction.  Please remember to practice flash cards daily.

Social Studies
We are learning about the Pilgrims, the Native American Indians and the First Thanksgiving.  Next week we will learn about the Pilgrims and how the First Thanksgiving was created.

Recess
          We go outside for recess unless the wind chill is below 20 degrees.  The children will need to bring snow pants and boots in order to play in the snow.  Any child who needs to stay inside for recess will need a doctor's note.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 12th – Veteran's Day – No School
November 15th – 2nd Grade Music Program
Nov. 21, 22, 23 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
Dec. 22-Jan. 7 – Winter Break