This week we continue to model the comprehension strategy of creating visual images. Readers will work on identifying the words in the text that helped them create an image in their minds while reading. We will also discuss how theses visual images help us to understand what is going on in the story. Our text connection this week will be Owl Moon.
In writing, we continue to use our Writer's Workshop time to work on developing entertaining beginnings. This is the first part of the writing diamond and is a secure skill for second grade. Students will work on transforming "boring" beginnings into exciting ones through the use of dialogue, sound effects, thoughts or feelings and action. We will also look back into our old personal narratives and edit the beginnings. We will also talk about nouns and review synonyms and antonyms.
We wrap up Unit 4 this week in math. The final lessons of Unit 4 will focus on addition of two and three digit numbers. Students will learn two strategies to solve these type of problems. One is the regrouping strategy and the other is partial sums. Although students will be introduced to both of these strategies, they are free to choose either algorithm to solve equations. We will assess Unit 4 on Wednesday. We will use our small math groups on Tuesday to review and prepare for the assessment. Unit 5 will begin on Thursday and the focus will be on geometry.
In social studies, we conclude our mapping unit. Students will have more practice reading a map key, reading a compass rose, and will create a map of their bedrooms.
Have a great week!
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