Dear families,

Can you believe this is our third week of Distance Learning? We hope that your child is learning and enjoying what we have planned. We have made adjustments where needed and we’re praying that all the websites will cooperate. Thank you again for your amazing patience and supportive partnership. Remember, we are here to answer questions, offer support, and provide additional resources.

In Him,Your Second Grade Team

Janet CurtisJill HagmanBecky PokorneyHayley Kruse

AR InformationWe are not worrying about your child’s goal. Just read and enjoy!

● Mrs. Eckart has prepared this video https://youtu.be/eFdrh9W8zGY for parents and students on how to take an AR test at home. If your child needs their username or password, email your child’s teacher.

● Students may test over any book in their level or near their level, as it is most important that students continue reading. Use this link www.arbookfind.com to search for available quizzes on books your family may have at home.

● Here is the web address for accessing AR tests: https://global-zone08.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/124329

Websites/LinksNeeded passwords are inside the agenda book cover and were sent home with a letter.

Feel free to contact your teacher should you have trouble with passwords.

Teachers’ email addressesjanetcurtis@evansvillechristian.orgjillhagman@evansvillechristian.org

beckypokorney@evansvillechristian.orghayleykruse@evansvillechristian.org

Class Websitewww.jcurtis2ndgrade.weebly.com

www.mrsjhagman.weebly.comwww.2ndkrusenews.weebly.com

www.2ndmrsbpokorney.weebly.com

Epichttps://www.getepic.com/

ARhttps://global-zone08.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/124329

Moby Maxhttps://www.mobymax.com/signin/ecs2b

https://www.mobymax.com/signin/hagman2chttps://www.mobymax.com/signin

https://www.mobymax.com/signin/kruse2a

HMH-Reading Curriculumhttps://www.hmhco.com/one/login/

Spelling Cityhttps://www.spellingcity.com/Log-yourself-in.html

ConnectED-Math/Social Studieshttps://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/pictorialLoginSchool.do?code=y3b0

This Week in 2nd GradeApril 14-17

Reading- I can determine the overall structure of a story (beginning, middle, and end).- I can make and confirm a prediction about a text based on what I read.- I can state the main idea and details in a text.-I can demonstrate my understanding of a text by asking and answering questions.

Math - Measurement- I can explain that the length of an object does not change no matter what unit it is measured in.

- I can measure the length of an object twice using different units and describe how the two measurements relate to the size of the chosen unit.

- I can select and use appropriate tools to measure.

Social Studies - Who We Are as Americans

- I can understand and explain why it is important for a community to have a responsible government.

- I can identify community leaders such as the mayor and city council.

- I can explain the consequences of violating laws

Writing/Spelling- I can write a sentence that makes a statement.

- I can write a sentence that asks something.

- I can write a narrative that includes a beginning, middle, and end.

Bible - Peter Acts BoldlyI can be bold in Christ!

2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of

love and of self-discipline.

Week 3

What is due to be TURNED IN this week?

Below you will find a list of assignments that need to be turned in for a grade for this week. These assignments will be due to your teacher by Monday, April 20th. They will be marked TURNED IN on the day it is assigned as well. Several assignments are to be completed aloud and an answer key is attached.

❏ Math WB 683-684 (send a picture to your teacher)

❏ MobyMax assignment on identifying sentences (spread out over all 4 days)

❏ Metric measuring chart (make a copy of this or take a picture to send to your teacher)

❏ Initial Sound Speller activity on Spelling City❏ TestMe activity on Spelling City ❏ Selection Quiz over Goal! (in assignments tab on

HMH)❏ Weekly Reading Assessment (in assignments tab

on HMH)

Library

This week, we want to put our Hero into Action. Assignment: There are a lot of lonely people in our world who would love to hear a special message from a Kid Hero like you. Pick one of the choices below and become a Kid Hero in someone’s life today:1. Make a card for a nursing home resident reminding them that God loves

them and that they are not forgotten.2. Write a letter to a veteran and thank them for being heroes in our country

and for fighting for our freedom.3. Write a letter or make a thank you card for your personal hero such as

mom or dad; your teacher; your grandparents and remind them that they are loved and appreciated.

MusicGreeting from Mrs. Ledbetter

Name That Tune- Listen to a special guest musician- my dad- playing his guitar. Send me your answers of the name of this familiar song we sing together in the Music Room. carissaledbetter@evansvillechristian.org

Sing along with one of our favorites- The Crayon Box Song

ArtSilly Characters

TechAnimation

Abcya link to animation

PEMile Run Fun

SpanishMrs. Mojica’s FavoritoesEl Perro y el Gato: Favoritos

SpecialsOptional Activities

Social/EmotionalLove

Miss Jackson is available via email atkeishajackson@evansvillechristian.org

Week 3

Practice math facts with

flashcards or MobyMax.

Learn about the Tyrannosaurus Rex!

How to Draw Bad Kitty!

Or listen toBad Kitty Does NOT Like Video

Games

Get a deck of cards like Uno.

Make math addition problems using three digits.

Beast in the Bathtub

Read by the amazing Mrs. Masterson

Complete some fun Dog Man activities with Dav Pilkey!

Watch Mrs. Kruse’s read

Madlenka, Soccer Star

Weather Wiz Kids Optical Illusion

Rainbows

May Day Craft with

Mrs. Montgomery

Read a story on Epic!

Choose a book close to your AR

range.

Get up and dance!Bonus: have a

parent record you and send it in to your teacher!

How are Toys Invented?

Watch and go play with your favorite

toy for a 15 minute recess.

Choice BoardChoose 2 and have fun!

Spelling WordsDrop the final “e” before adding “-ing” or “-ed”

liked hiding

using standing

riding asked

chased hopping

spilled clapped

making pinned

closed cutting

hoping taping

baked dropped

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Math - Lesson 11.5 ❏ Watch this video about inches, feet, and yards❏ Complete WB 671 with similar items you have at home (door,

table, bookcase or toybox?) Make sure you take a look at the box on the top of WB 672 (these See and Show always have good information)

❏ Complete WB 673-674 measuring similar objects you have at home (let us know what you measured on the page)

Reading❏ Review Story Structure with Mrs. Hagman. Think about this

as you listen to the story!❏ Listen to Time for Cranberries. Optional bonus video:

Harvesting Cranberries.❏ Count the syllables in your name. Now enjoy Clap it Out!❏ Watch this video to help you learn your spelling words and

then take the Practice Test assigned on Spelling City. Make sure you log in.

❏ Readers Make Inference Watch and Learn (Optional)❏ Read a good book for A.R.

Writing❏ Log in to MobyMax and go to your assignments tab. Complete

the first three lessons (Identify a Statement, Use the Correct End Mark for a

Statement, and Identify a Command) in the assignment for Statements, Questions, Commands, and Exclamations.(Turned in)

❏ Watch the Kansas City Zoo Underwater Cam and fill out the attached web to brainstorm for a story (or draw your own web!). Work on this today and tomorrow. Do you want to name the penguins and tell their story? Do you want to be swimming with the penguins? Or do you want to be at the zoo and watching the penguins with your friend? It’s your story! Have fun! SAVE THIS!

Optional ActivitiesTuesday, April 14, 2020

Bible❏ 2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us

timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.Write about a time you have been afraid.Song of the week: Fear is a Liar

Social Studies❏ Go to ConnectED for Social Studies. Click on Unit 4 Lesson 2.

Click My Lesson Box, lesson 2. Complete R page and take the Self-Check quiz.

Math Challenge❏ Write a story problem involving addition and two 3-digit

numbers. Solve the problem yourself and then see if a parent or older sibling can solve it!

Reading Challenge❏ Read the attached article and answer the questions.

marsh A marsh is wet, muddy land.

shallow Shallow water is not deep.

steersIf someone steers something,

he or she makes it go in a direction.

heave When you heave something big, you lift, pull, or push it.

pucker If things pucker, they wrinkle.

tart When something is tart, it tastes sour.

Time for CranberriesPower Words

Tues.

Brainstorm

Main Problem or Main Event

Details Details

Details Ending or Solution

Main Characters: __________________________________________________

Tues.

Tues.Reading Challenge

Tues.Reading Challenge

Challenge Answer KeyTues.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Math - Review measuring with standard lengths ❏ Complete WB 683-684 (Check my Progress) Snap a picture

and send it to your teacher. (Turned in)

❏ Complete ‘Measure It Twice’ activity (see attached) ❏ Play Strolling with my Gnomies with whole numbers in inches.

*This game might not work on tablets or handheld devices*

Reading❏ Look at the Power Words for May Day Around the World.❏ Review how readers Make and Confirm Predictions with Mrs.

Curtis.❏ Read or listen to the story May Day Around the World (pgs.

137-143) There are some interesting words in this one!❏ As you read about other people and cultures, remember God

does not show favoritism. He loves each one of us! Optional bonus video: Just a Regular Kid on RightNow Media.

❏ Complete “Initial Sound Speller” assigned on Spelling City. Make sure you log in! (Turned in)

❏ Read a good book for A.R.

Writing❏ Log in to MobyMax and go to your assignments tab. Complete

the next three lessons (Use the Correct End Mark for a Command, Identify a

Question, and Use the Correct End Mark for a Question) in the assignment for Statements, Questions, Commands, and Exclamations.(Turned in)

❏ Be sure you have a good story web for your penguin story. Add to it if you’d like. You don’t have to use all of these amazing ideas. Remember we want to stick to the topic and make our story flow well. Be sure to SAVE your story web. You’ll need it tomorrow.

Optional ActivitiesWednesday, April 15, 2020

Bible❏ Read 2 Timothy 1:7. Watch Peter Walks on Water

What happened when Peter took his eyes off Jesus? What happens when we take our eyes off Jesus?Song of the week Fear is a Liar

Social Studies❏ Go to ConnectED for Social Studies. Click on Unit 4 Lesson 3.

Click My Lesson Box, lesson 1 and click on the headphones. Answer quick check and why were George Washington’s contributions important.

Math and Reading Challenge❏ Go to the Scholastic website and scroll down to the bottom.

Complete “Day 10: Math and Science Measurement” books and activities!

Item: Inches Estimate:

Inches: Feet Estimate:

Feet:

Measure It Twice! Choose 5 objects that you can measure in both inches and feet. Complete the chart below with the name of the object, an estimate for how many inches and feet you think each object will be, then measure to see how many inches or feet it took to measure that object.

Wed.

trunkA trunk is the main part of a tree from which branches

grow.

races Someone who races runs or moves very fast.

clutched If you clutched something, you held it tightly.

forgot If you forgot something, you did not remember it.

May Day Around the World

Power Words

Wed.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Math - Lesson 11.7 ❏ Take a look at the vocabulary cards for centimeter and

meter.❏ Watch this mini-lesson from Mrs. Kruse. ❏ On WB 685, use a centimeter ruler to measure those four

objects. Check out the See and Show section on WB 686. ❏ Complete WB 687-688 (estimate and measure with similar

objects at home).

Reading❏ Look at the Power Words for this story before reading. ❏ Sign in to HMH here. Look for “Prepare to Read: Goal!” in the

Assignment tab. Once you pull it up, click the right arrow to hear about the author. Read the story Goal! (pgs. 150-161).

❏ Synthesize the information from Goal! Remember it’s a big word for putting together all the pieces of the story to decide what does it mean to you?

❏ Complete the Selection Quiz for Goal! assigned on the reading website. Use your reading book to help you (Turned in)

❏ Read a good book for A.R.

Writing❏ Log in to MobyMax and go to your assignments tab. Complete

the next two lessons (Identify an Exclamation and Use the Correct End Mark for an

Exclamation) in the assignment for Statements, Questions, Commands, and Exclamations.(Turned in)

❏ If you would like, rewatch the video Kansas City Zoo Underwater Cam. Use your story web from yesterday to begin planning your beginning, middle, and end. Remember you don’t have to use all of your story web ideas. You are not writing your story. You are just planning out the ideas that complete your story. Use the attached chart to help you.

Optional ActivitiesThursday, April 16, 2020

Bible❏ Read Matthew 14:29. Why did Peter get out of the boat?

Was he afraid? What can you do when you are afraid?Song of the week: Fear is a Liar

Social Studies❏ Go to ConnectED for Social Studies. Click on Unit 4 Lesson 3.

Click My Lesson Box, lesson 2 and click on the headphones. Answer quick check and why were Susan B. Anthony’s contributions important.

Math Challenge❏ Hope has 31 rolls of toilet paper. John has 15 more rolls of

toilet paper than Hope. Chris has 7 less rolls of toilet paper than John. How many rolls of toilet paper does Chris have? Think you have the answer? Email it to your teacher!

Reading Challenge❏ Complete Day 1 on the Scholastic Website for either grades

1-2 or grades 3-5.

patientIf you are patient, you can wait for something without

complaining.

imaginary Something that is imaginary only happens in your mind.

final In a group of events, the final one is the last one.

foundedThe date when something

was founded was when it was started or created.

Goal!

Power Words

Thurs.

Thurs.

My main characters are

My setting is

Friday, April 17, 2020

Math - Lesson 11.8❏ Time to think about the tools you use to measure objects

using the metric system (centimeter ruler and meter stick). ❏ Complete WB 691. ❏ Take a walk around your neighborhood with a parent or

grandparent. Look for different objects that you could measure using a centimeter ruler. Complete the attached chart (or draw your own). Take a picture of this to send to your teacher. (Turned in)

Reading❏ Practice finding the Central Idea of a passage with Mrs.

Hagman.❏ Sign in to HMH here and complete the Weekly Assessment in

the Assignments tab (Turned in)

❏ Complete TestMe on Spelling City (Turned in)

❏ Read a good book for A.R.

Writing❏ Log in to MobyMax and go to your assignments tab. Complete

the last two lessons (Identify the Type of Sentence and Choose the Correct End Mark)

in the assignment for Statements, Questions, Commands, and Exclamations.(Turned in)

❏ Review your beginning, middle, and end for your penguin story. Maybe even watch the video again. Remember we are not writing our story (yet!). We are just giving our story structure.SAVE THIS CHART FOR NEXT WEEK.

Optional ActivitiesFriday, April 17, 2020

Bible ❏ Read 2 Timothy 1:7. In our song of the week, what is fear

called? Why is it called that?Song of the week: Fear is a Liar

Social Studies❏ Go to ConnectED for Social Studies. Click on Unit 4 Lesson 3.

Click My Lesson Box, lesson 2 and on top right play the movie Elizabeth Stanton and Susan B. Anthony video

Math Challenge❏ Complete the math review worksheet attached in this document.

Reading Challenge❏ Complete Day 2 on the Scholastic Website for either grades

1-2 or grades 3-5.

Objects I can measure: Length:

Fri.

Fri.Math Challenge

Spirit Day Information