weekly update

Writing:

We took a break from persuasive writing this week to do some fun and creative informational writing. The second graders each wrote their own version of How to Catch a Leprechaun. We will be back to writing persuasive opinions next week as we write about our reading and books we love. We will be writing letters to lots of people, so check your mailbox often!

Math:

This week we counted over 1,000 popsicle sticks as a class. The second graders worked in teams to bundle groups of 10 and 100 and we made one big bundle of 1,000. We will be working on numbers up to 100 while continuing strategies for adding and subtracting multidigit numbers. We are also working on counting money, so see if your second grader can identify a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter, and count some money at home.

Reading:

We are moving ahead with our series book clubs. This week we studied what authors do to help readers create vivid pictures of the story! We talked about description and figurative language - which are really big ideas! Next week we will continue our series work and talk about other techniques that authors use to bring stories to life. 

We also have been having some fun listening to some Mystery Readers.  It has been awesome having you in  to class! There's still time to sign up if you haven't already!  Mystery Reader Sign Up If you are signed up and haven't yet, please fill out the background check! Background Check Link

Social Studies:

We have been learning about how governments and communities work together to solve problems. We learned about a law in the city of Hudsonville about the number of pets a household can legally have and we made a recommendation about a similar law in fictional town. Next week the class will hear some reader's theaters and we will debate solutions to other civic problems. 

Homework:

The 5 star sentence page is due by March 15 (Early Release Day). 

Extra Information:

March 15- Early Release

March 28-April 7- Spring Break