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Welcome To Second Grade
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Introducing…
A sharp bunch of teachers
with a combined total of almost 60 years
of experience ineducation.
Kristi Bush, Laura DeLaBorda, Trisha Lehman, and Casey Willaby
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Word Work in Second Grade
Journals
Weekly Patterns• Syllables
• Vowels/Consonants• Blends and Digraphs
• Prefixes/Suffixes• Antonyms/Synonyms
•Dipthongs•High Frequency Words
Classroom Practice• Magnetic letters• White boards• Letter tiles
• Letter stamps• Games
Assessments• Not weekly
• Verbal or written• Based on written work in class
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Writer’s Workshop
•30 minutes of Writers Workshop per day (mini lesson/now you try).
•Writing Journals - our playground forour pens!
•Revise, edit, and publish
•We will be writing….• Personal Narratives• Non-fiction: Informational• Letter Writing• Persuasive Writing• Poetry• Authors as Mentors
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Writer’s WorkshopRubrics
• The grade is based on the writing process
• Rubric based on the skills taught each unit
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Reading in Second Grade
Reader’s workshop•mini-lessons•guided practice •independent practice•integrated with Social Studies
Daily FiveRead to SelfRead to SomeoneListening to Reading
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Reading Rubrics
• Grades based on skills taught• Comprehension• Fluency• Good Fit Books
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Reading in Second Grade
How you can help…
•Share positive reading experiences.•Read 20 minutes every night (at least).•Talk about the book.•No fake reading, exposure to a variety of
Genres, Good fit books•Reinforce the principles of Daily 5
Daily Five•Independent Reading •Read to Partner•Listening to Reading•Word Work-Practice words
•Work on Writing
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Social Studies in Second Grade
Units of Study
Communities Citizenship
Constitution/Freedom Week Government
Famous Historic Figures Maps and Globes and Landforms
Economics Landmarks and Symbols Holiday Customs and
Cultures•Environment and Natural Resources
• Timelines• Technology Advances
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Math in Second Grade
•hands-on exploration •mini-lessons
•guided practice •independent practice•daily fact practice
•spiral review •games
•UPS •problem solving
•Envisions and Investigations
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Math in Second Grade
How you can help…•Practice math facts to 24 •Great websites: A+ Math, AAA Math, Fun Brain, ABCya, or any Norton web link
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Science in Second Grade
Units of Study
•Safety/Tools/Journals•Meteorologist: Weather/Water Cycle
•Astronomer: Moon Phases•Physicist: States of Matter, Force and Motion, Magnets
•Zoologist: Animal Adaptations•Botanist: Plant Parts/Functions
•Geologist: Fresh/Salt Water, Rocks•Engineer: Resources / Conservation
Visits to Connemara There will be several visits to Connemara for
observation and investigation. Watch for dates in the newsletter.
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Castle Time
What is Castle Time?
It’s a time for Norton faculty to work collaboratively to differentiate for the learning needs of every student in our grade level.
Who will be involved?Classroom teachers, ESL teacher, reading and math specialists and paraprofessionals.
What does it look like?For 30 minutes each day, students are grouped in order to address their specific learning needs (enrichment, intervention or both). Groups are flexible and change every few weeks.
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Homework• Read 20 minutes every night (Mon.-Thur. recorded in log) • Practice math facts every night (Mon.-Thurs. recorded in log)• Math concept practice• Word work practice• Websites
• Due on Friday.
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Grading and Report Cards9 week grading periods Progress reports include: reading, writing,
math, science, and social studiesGrades of 70 and above=passingSubjects graded: reading, oral written
communication (writing and word work), math, science, social studies
Handwriting, conduct, and specials (art, music, and PE) receive letter grades
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Discipline
• Positive Incentives vary by class
• Study Hall
• Second Grade “Think Track”
• Code of Conduct to be initialed daily by parent
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2nd Grade WebsiteCheck out our second grade website for information on all the latest information
(Homework, Newsletters, Connemara dates, Website links, etc.)
http://allenisd.org//Domain/786
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Parents we need your help!
• Complete Volunteer Background Check online-These must be re-submitted each school year!
• Send anti-bacterial hand sanitizer
• Copying, tracing, cutting out, etc. will be handled by each teacher/classroom coordinator
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Notes of Interest
Parent/Teacher Conferences – Beginning in October, your child’s teacher will contact you regarding conference sign-ups.
Field Trips-Sci-Tech Discovery Center and Dallas Arboretum-We will let you know when online payment is available.
Scholastic Book Order – Great Deals! Pick out good fit books.
Communication: e-mail, notes, phone calls, folders
If there is a change in how your child will be going home please send a note or call the office.
**Conference /Planning is 9:40
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Does this look familiar?
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Questions?