Saturday, February 25, 2017

Week of February 20th, 2017

Here are the goals we've been working on this week:
Math
- We can add three two-digit and/or three-digit numbers together using efficient strategies.
- We can solve problems about money and determine the "change" we'd get back.

Reading
- We can identify nonfiction text features.
- We can ask questions before, during, and after reading.
- We can write about our reading (facts and questions).

Writing
- We can write hooks, introductions, and closings.
- We can organize our writing using a Table of Contents and headings.
- We can give our book a theme by using details on each page.
- We can create a glossary and use expert words.
- We can use labels, cut aways, and close ups to help the reader learn from our book.
- We can add many details to our writing and illustrations to teach the reader.

Spelling
- We can spell using glued sounds and three-letter blends.
- We can spell trick words.
- We can spell er/ir/ur (r-controlled syllable) words.
- We can spell vowel team (double vowel) syllables.

Unit Time
- We can use and create a key for a map.
- We can identify the purpose of a map.
- We can identify features of a map.
- We can read a map.

Other
- We can work collaboratively.
- We can make choices to challenge ourselves in learning.
- We can use strategies to stay engaged and motivated.
- We can make choices to help ourselves as learners.
- We can share how we learn best and what challenges us.
- We can reflect on our classroom honestly to help drive change.

Ask:
- How do you play "Going to Boston" and how did it help you practice adding?
- What nonfiction book are you reading? What are you wondering? What have you learned?
- What are you writing about? How are you teaching the reader?
- What did you include on your map? How did you create the key? 
- What are your trick words for spelling?
- What is the best thing about your class? What is something you would change?
- How did you challenge yourself this week?

Morning Learning Choice

We have been using a morning learning choice time to become expert learners! The goal of this time is to learn and challenge yourself in any area you choose. We can practice reading, writing, math, spelling, or another subject. We can work on our own, as partners, or groups. Ask your second grader how do they challenge themselves at Morning Learning Choice?