Weekly Focus 

April 29-May 3, 2019

Dibels Test: Tuesday, April 30th

Reading: Bad Dog, Dodger! p. 264-277 (Test 5/3)

• Skill: Plot and Theme
  
• Phonics: Silent Consonants: kn, gn, wr, mb (Test 5/3)
• Vocabulary: Classify/Categorize
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: chased, chewing, dripping, grabbed, practice, treat, wagged
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Using I and Me (Test 5/3)

Math: Chapter 11 Test (4/30); Measurement

Science: Science Reading Comprehension Passages

Social Studies: Families and Trade

Weekly Focus 

April 22-April 26, 2019

Reading: Dibels Test Prep and Fluency Practice 

• Skill: Reading Fluency
  
• Phonics: Skill Review (Test 4/26)
• Vocabulary:
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: 
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Language Skill Review (Test 4/26)

Math: Fractions

Science: Science Reading Comprehension Passages

Social Studies: Scientists, Artists, and Inventors

Weekly Focus 

April 15-April 18, 2019

 School Holiday: Good Friday, April 19th

Reading: Dibels Test Prep and Fluency Practice 

• Skill: Reading Fluency
  
• Phonics: Skill Review (Test 4/18)
• Vocabulary:
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: 
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Pronoun Review (Test 4/18)

Math: Two and Three-Dimensional Shapes

Science: Data and Graphs

Social Studies: Presidents and Patriots

Weekly Focus 

April 8-April 12, 2019

Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library Field Trip: Friday, April 12th

Reading: Carl the Complainer p. 230-247 (Test 4/11)

• Skill: Cause and Effect
  
• Phonics: Prefixes un-, re-, pre-, dis- (Test 4/11)
• Vocabulary: Dictionary Skills
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: annoy, complain, mumbles, P.M., shrugs, signature
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Singular and Plural Pronouns (Test 4/11)

Math: Money and Three-Dimensional Shapes

Science: Data and Graphs

Social Studies: Good Citizens

Weekly Focus 

March 25-March 29, 2019

Reading: Unit 4 Review/Test (Test 3/29)

• Skill: Draw Conclusions, Sequence, Fact and Opinion, Plot and Theme
  
• Phonics: Unit 4 Phonics Review (Test 3/29)
• Vocabulary: Multiple-Meaning Words, Antonyms, Suffixes, Prefixes 
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: Unit 4 Review
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Unit 4 Language Review: Adjectives and Adverbs (Test 3/28)

Math: Money and Time

Science: Data Analysis and Interpretation

Social Studies: Changes for American Indians

Weekly Focus 

March 18-March 22, 2019

Report Card Conference Day: Thursday, March 21st

Reading: The First Tortilla p. 162-177 (Test 3/22)

• Skill: Plot and Theme
  
• Phonics: Vowel Digraphs oo, ue, ew, ui (Test 3/22)
• Vocabulary: Prefixes
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: awaken, cliffs, mountain, prize, rainbow, suffer, volcano
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Adverbs That Tell How (Test 3/22)

Math: Money and Time

Science: Landforms

Social Studies: Changes in America

Weekly Focus 

March 4-March 8, 2019

Spring Fling, Friday, March 8th

ALL weekly tests will be given on Thursday, March 7th.

Reading: The Night the Moon Fell p. 128-143 (Test 3/7)

• Skill: Plot and Theme
  
• Phonics: Syllable Patterns VC/CV and V/CV(Test 3/7)
• Vocabulary: Multiple Meaning Words
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: balance, canyons, coral, rattle, slivers, sway, whisper
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Adverbs that tell When and Where (Test 3/7)

Math: 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction (Test 3/7)

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: The Pilgrims Come to America

Weekly Focus 

February 25-March 1, 2019

Reading: Burrowing Animals p. 114-117 (Test 3/1)

• Skill: Fact and Opinion
  
• Phonics: Diphthongs ou, ow, oi, oy (Test 3/1)
• Vocabulary: Suffixes
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: grains, materials, particles, seeps, substances, texture
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives (Test 3/1)

Math: 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: North American Indians

Weekly Focus 

February 19-February 22, 2019

  President's Day Holiday: Monday, February 18, 2019

Reading: The Life Cycle of a Pumpkin p. 62-75 (Test 2/22)

• Skill: Sequence
  
• Phonics: Vowel Patterns oo, u (Test 2/21)
• Vocabulary: Antonyms
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: bumpy, fruit, harvest, root, smooth, soil, vine
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Adjectives for Number, Size, and Shape (Test 2/22)

Math: 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: World and US Explorers

Weekly Focus 

February 11-February 15, 2019

Reading: Ben the Bullfrog p. 46-51 (Test 2/15)

• Skill: Draw Conclusions
  
• Phonics: Final Syllable -le (Test 2/15)
• Vocabulary: Multiple-Meaning Words
  
• Selection Vocabulary Words: clearing, crashed, perfect, pond, spilling, splashing, traveled
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Adjectives and Our Senses (Test 2/15)

Math: 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: History and Time

Weekly Focus 

February 4-February 8, 2019

Reading: Unit 3 Test (Test 2/7, 2/8)

• Skill: Authors Purpose, Draw Conclusions, Compare and Contrast, Sequence, Fact and Opinion
  
• Phonics: Long E, Long O, Long I, Compound Words, Comparative Endings -er, -est (Test 2/8)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes
  
• High Frequency Words: 
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Unit 3 Review: Verbs (Test 2/8)

Math: 2-Digit Subtraction Strategies

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: Map Skills

Weekly Focus 

January 28-February 1, 2019

Reading:  A Weed is a Flower p. 486-507 (Test 2/1)

• Skill: Fact and Opinion
  
• Phonics: Comparative Endings -er, -est (Test 2/1)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
  
• High Frequency Words: neighbor, hours, money, clothes, taught, only, question
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Verbs Am, Is, Are, Was, Were (Test 2/1)

Math: 2-Digit Subtraction Strategies

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: Map Skills

Weekly Focus 

January 22-January 25, 2019

Reading:  The Crow and the Pitcher p. 474-477 (Test 1/25)

• Skill: Sequence
  
• Phonics: Long I Vowel Patterns i, ie, igh, y (Test 1/25)
• Vocabulary:
  
• High Frequency Words: daughters, youngest, their, buy, many, alone, half
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: More About Verbs (Test 1/25)

Math: 2-Digit Subtraction Strategies

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: Map Skills

Weekly Focus 

January 14-January 18, 2019

 **DIBELS TESTING THIS WEEK**

Tuesday, January 15th 

Reading:  Anansi Goes Fishing p. 424-443

               "Do spiders stick to their own webs?" p. 448 (Test 1/18)

• Skill: Compare and Contrast
  
• Phonics:  Compound Words (Test 1/18)
• Vocabulary: Antonyms
• High Frequency Words: been, believe, caught, finally, today, tomorrow, whatever
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Verbs for Past, Present, and Future (Test 1/18)

Math: 2-Digit Subtraction Strategies

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: Map Skills

Weekly Focus 

January 7-January 11, 2019

Reading: Many Ways to Be a Soldier p. 410-415 (Test 1/11)

• Skill: Draw Conclusions
• Phonics:  Vowel Pattern Long o: o, oa, ow (Test 1/11)
• Vocabulary: Prefixes (dis-, un-, , mis-, pre-, re-)
• High Frequency Words: faraway, answer, school. company, picture, wash, parents
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Verbs with Singular and Plural Nouns (Test 1/11)

Math: 2-Digit Addition Strategies

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: Map Skills

Weekly Focus 

November 26-November 30, 2018

Reading: Alberto the Scientist p. 376-379 (Test 11/30)

• Skill: Author's Purpose
• Phonics:  Vowel Pattern Long e: e, ee, ea, y (Test 11/30)
• Vocabulary: Antonyms
• High Frequency Words: pretty, science, shoe, villiage, watch, won, guess
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Verbs (Test 11/30)

Math: 2-Digit Addition Strategies

Science: Plants and Animals

Social Studies: Immigration

Weekly Focus 

November 12-November 16, 2018

 Veteran's Day Holiday: Monday, November 12, 2018

Reading:  Unit 2 Review

Language: Unit 2 Review: Nouns (Test 11/15)

Math: Addition/Subtraction and Place Value Review

Science: Plants and Seed Observations

Social Studies: Great Americans

Weekly Focus 

November 5-November 9, 2018

Reading:  The Lion and the Mouse (Test 11/9)

• Skill: Compare and Contrast 
• Phonics:  Vowel Pattern Long a: a, ai, ay(Test 11/9)
• Vocabulary: Unfamiliar Words
• High Frequency Words: brought, behind, everybody, door, sorry, minute, promise 
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Possessive Nouns(Test 11/9)

Math: Place Value Number Concepts to 1,000 (Test 11/8)

Science: Plants and Seed Observations

Social Studies: Super Citizens

Weekly Focus 

October 29-November 2, 2018

Reading:  A Fool Goes Fishing: A Retelling of a West African Tale(Test 11/2)

• Skill: Cause and Effect
• Phonics: Plurals (Test 11/2)
• Vocabulary: Homophones
• High Frequency Words: sign, probably, shall, people, brought, pleasant, scared
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Plural Nouns That Change Spellling (Test 11/2)

Math: Place Value Number Concepts to 1,000

Science: Plants and Seed Observations

Social Studies: Voting and Elections

Weekly Focus 

October 22-October 26, 2018

Reading: Scarcity (Test 10/26)

• Skill: Fact and Details
• Phonics: r Controlled er, ir, ur (Test 10/26)
• Vocabulary: Time and Order Words for Sequence
• High Frequency Words: above, ago, enough, toward, whole, word

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Singular and Plural Nouns (Test 10/26)

Math: Place Value Number Concepts to 1,000

Science: Plants and Seed Observations

Social Studies: American Government

Weekly Focus 

October 9-October 12, 2018

 Columbus Day, Monday, October 8th (No School)

Parent Conferences Thursday, October 11th

Reading: Abraham Lincoln (Test 10/12)

• Skill: Author's Purpose
• Phonics: Contractions (Test 10/12)
• Vocabulary: Dictionary/Glossary: Guide Words
• High Frequency Words: certainly, either, great, laugh, second, worst, you're

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Proper Nouns (Test 10/12)

Math: Place Value Number Concepts

 Science: States and Properties of Matter

Social Studies: American Symbols and Monuments

Weekly Focus 

October 1-October 5, 2018

Reading: Tara and Tiree (Test 10/5)

• Skill: Cause and Effect
• Phonics: R Contolled Vowels ar, or, oar, ore (Test 10/5)
• Vocabulary: Unfamiliar Words
• High Frequency Words: once, break, heard, listen, family, pull

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Nouns (Test 10/5)

Math: Place Value Number Concepts

 Science: States and Properties of Matter

Social Studies: Statue of Liberty

Weekly Focus 

September 24-September 28, 2018

 PCHS Homecoming Week

ALL TESTS WILL BE GIVEN ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Reading: Unit 1 Review

• Phonics:

Short Vowels, Long Vowels, Consonant Blends, Inflected Endings, Consonant Digraphs

• Comprehension Skills:

Character and Setting, Main Idea and Details, Facts and Details

Language: Unit 1 Review

Complete Sentences

Subjects

Predicates

Declarative (.) and Interrogative (?) Sentences

Imperative (.) and Exclamatory (!) Sentences

Math: Place Value Number Concepts

Science: States and Properties of Matter

Social Studies: American Flag

Weekly Focus 

September 17-September 21, 2018

Reading: The Strongest One (Test 9/21)

• Skill: Facts and Details
• Phonics: Consonant Digraphs (Test 9/21)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
• High Frequency Words: gone, pieces, very, learn, though, often, together

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Imperative (.) and Exclamatory (!) Sentences (Test 9/21)

Math: Mental Addition and Subtraction Strategies (Test 9/18)

          Number Concepts

 Science: States and Properties of Matter

Social Studies: American Flag

Weekly Focus 

September 10-September 14, 2018

Liberty Legacy Kickoff @ Troy University: Wednesday, Sept. 12

Progress Reports: Thursday, Sept. 13

Reading: A Walk in the Desert (Test 9/14)

• Skill: Main Idea and Details
• Phonics: Inflected Endings (Test 9/14)
• Vocabulary: Alphabetize
• High Frequency Words: animals, early, eyes, full, warm, water

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Declarative (.) and Interrogative (?) Sentences (Test 9/14)

Math: Place Value and Mental Addition Strategies (Test 9/14)

Science: States and Properties of Matter

Social Studies: Celebrate America

Weekly Focus 

September 4-September 7, 2018

Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 3rd (NO SCHOOL) 

GRANDPARENTS DAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th

Reading: Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (Test 9/7)

• Skill: Character and Setting
• Phonics: Consonant Blends (Test 9/7)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
• High Frequency Words: couldn't, straight, love, mother, father, bear, build

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Predicates (Test 9/7)

Math: Place Value and Mental Addition Strategies

Science: States and Properties of Matter

Social Studies: American Flag Activities and Grandparents Day

Weekly Focus 

August 27-August 31, 2018

Reading: Exploring Space with an Astronaut p. 58-71 (Test 8/31)

• Skill: Main Idea and Details
• Phonics: Long Vowels VCe (Test 8/31)
• Vocabulary: Position Words
• High Frequency Words: everywhere, live, woman, machines, move, work, world

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Subjects (Test 8/31)

Math: Place Value and Mental Addition Strategies

Science: States and Properties of Matter

Social Studies: Rights and Responsibilities

Weekly Focus 

August 20-August 24, 2018

Reading: The Twin Club p. 26-43 (Test 8/24)

• Skill: Character and Setting
• Phonics: Short Vowels and Consonants (Test 8/24)
• Vocabulary: Alphabetical Order
• High Frequency Words: somewhere, beautiful, friend, front, country, someone 

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Sentences (Test 8/24)

Math: Place Value and Mental Addition Strategies

Science: States and Properties of Matter

Social Studies: American Symbols

Weekly Focus 

August 13-August 17, 2018

Reading: Twin Club p. 26-43

• Skill: Character and Setting
• Phonics: Short Vowels and Consonants (Test 8/17)
• Vocabulary: Alphabetical Order
• High Frequency Words: somewhere, beautiful, friend, front, country, someone 

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Sentences (Test 8/17)

Math: Place Value and Mental Addition Strategies

Science: States and Properties of Matter

Social Studies: Technology

Welcome parents, believe it or not we are about to begin our second week of school. It has truly been great thus far!

I am looking forward to an awesome year with your second grader. Please don't forget to download the Remind App to keep up with things that are happening in our classroom.

Thank you for entrusting me with one of your most precious gifts! 

Weekly Focus 

April 30-May 4, 2018

*Dibels Testing: Tuesday, May 1, 2018*

*Liberty Legacy Field Trip: Thursday, May 3, 2018*

*PCES Field Day: Friday, May 4, 2018*

Reading:

• Skill: Comprehension Skills Review
• Phonics:  Phonics Review 
• Vocabulary: Vocabulary/Vocabulary Skills Review

Language: Pronouns, Contractions, Capital Letters, Quotation Marks Review

Math: Measurement and Geometry

Science: Science Related ReadWorks Passages

Social Studies: Presidents and Patriots

Weekly Focus 

April 23-April 27, 2018

*2nd Grade Global Scholar Testing will be on Monday and Wednesday.*

Reading:

• Skill: Global Scholar Skills Review/Test Prep
• Phonics:  Abbreviations (Test 4/27)
• Vocabulary: Global Scholar Vocabulary Review/Test Prep

Language: Quotation Marks (Test 4/27)

Math: Measurement

Science: Life Cycles/Science Related ReadWorks Passages

Social Studies: America Then and Now

Weekly Focus 

April 16-April 20, 2018

Field Trip Money ($5.00) and Permission Slip  Due Friday, April 20th

Reading: "Life Cycle of a Pumpkin" p. 62-65

• Skill: Sequencing
• Phonics: Inflected Endings (Test 4/20)
• Vocabulary: Antonyms
• High Frequency Words: bumpy, fruit, smooth, soil, root, harvest, vine
  

                     (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Using Capital Letters (Test 4/20)

Math: Estimate Lengths in Inches, Measure with an Inch Ruler, Problem Solving: Add and Subtract in Inches, Hands On: Measure in Inches and Feet, Estimate Lengths in Feet

Science: Life Cycles

Social Studies: Money Matters

Weekly Focus 

April 9-April 13, 2018

Reading: "Ben the Bullfrog" p. 46-51

Amazing Word Test (Not before 4/10) 

"Ben the Bullfrog" CCRS Reading Test and Weekly Selection Test (4/10)

• Skill: Drawing Conclusions
• Phonics: Vowel Patterns: aw, au, augh, al (Test 4/13)
• Vocabulary: Mulitple-Meaning Words
• High Frequency Words: perfect, pond, spilling, clearing, crashed, traveled, splashing
  

                     (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Contractions (Test 4/13)

Math: Time Review

Science: Interpret and Analyze Information in Graphs

Social Studies: Immigration

Weekly Focus 

April 2-April 6, 2018

Reading: "Ben the Bullfrog" p. 46-51

• Skill: Drawing Conclusions
• Phonics: Consonant Patterns: ph, gh, ck, ng (Test 4/6)
• Vocabulary: Mulitple-Meaning Words
• High Frequency Words: perfect, pond, spilling, clearing, crashed, traveled, splashing
  

                     (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Different Kinds of Pronouns (Test 4/6)

Math: Time to the Hour and Half Hour, Time to 5 Minutes, Practice Telling Time, A.M. and P.M.

Science: Interpret and Analyze Information in Graphs

Social Studies: Super Citizens and Great Americans

Weekly Focus 

March 26-March 29, 2018

NO SCHOOL: Good Friday, March 30th

 *ALL WEEKLY TEST WILL BE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH

Reading: "A Weed is a Flower" p. 486-507

Amazing Word Test (Not before 3/27) 

"A Weed is a Flower" CCRS Reading Test and Weekly Selection Test (3/28)

• Skill: Fact and Opinion
• Phonics: Silent Consonants: gn, kn, mb, wr (Test 3/29)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
• High Frequency Words: only, money, hours, clothes, taught, question, neighbor
  

                     (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Using I and Me (Test 3/29)

Math: One Dollar, Amounts Greater Than $1, Problem Solving: Money, Time to the Hour and Half Hour

Science: Interpret and Analyze Information in Graphs

Social Studies: Voting and Elections

Weekly Focus 

March 19-March 23, 2018

Report Card Conference Day: Thursday, March 22nd

School Dismisses at 12:30

 Reading: "A Weed is a Flower" p. 486-507

• Skill: Fact and Opinion
• Phonics: Prefixes: un-, re-, pre-, dis- (Test 3/23)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
• High Frequency Words: only, money, hours, clothes, taught, question, neighbor
  

                     (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Singular and Plural Pronouns (Test 3/23)

Math: Dimes, Nickels, and Pennies; Quarters; Count Collections; Show Amounts in Two Ways; One Dollar 

Science: Interpret and Analyze Information in Graphs

Social Studies: American Government

Weekly Focus 

March 5-March 9, 2018

 PCES Spring Fling 2018: Friday, March 9th

*ALL WEEKLY TEST WILL BE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH*

 Reading:

• Skill: Unit 3 Review
• Phonics: Suffixes: -ly, -ful, -er, -or, -ish (Retest 3/8)
• Vocabulary: Words from Other Languages
• High Frequency Words: half, many, youngest, their, daughters, buy, alone

                     (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Unit 4 Review: Adjectives and Adverbs (Test 3/8)

Math: 3-Digit Addition/Subtraction Review, Chapter 6 Test (Test 3/8)

Science: Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Social Studies: Symbols and Monuments

Weekly Focus 

February 26-March 2, 2018

Reading: "The Crow and the Pitcher" p. 474-477

 Amazing Word Test (Not before 2/28) 

"The Crow and the Pitcher" CCRS Reading Test and Weekly Selection Test (2/28)

• Skill: Sequence
• Phonics: Suffixes: -ly, -ful, -er, -or, -ish (Test 3/2)
• Vocabulary: Words from Other Languages
• High Frequency Words: half, many, youngest, their, daughters, buy, alone
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Pronouns (Test 3/2)

Math: Regrouping with Zeros, Problem Solving: 3-Digit Subtraction, 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction Review, Chapter 6 Test

Science: Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Social Studies: Statue of Liberty

Read Across America Week

SEUSS-IFY YOURSELVES

Monday: I Can Read With My Eyes Shut Day!

• Read My Shirt!  Wear a shirt you can read!  

Tuesday: The Lorax Mustache Day

• Everyone should wear your funniest mustache.

Wednesday: Foxiest Socks Day

• Wear your foxiest or craziest socks.

Thursday: Grab a book and Read Across PCES Day!

• Everyone should wear your favorite pajamas or comfy clothes.

Friday: Read Across America/Crazy Hat Day

• Wear your "Cat in Hat" hat or your favorite hat!

Weekly Focus 

February 19-February 23, 2018

NO SCHOOL: President's Day, Monday, February 19th

Reading: "The Crow and the Pitcher" p. 474-477

• Skill: Sequence
• Phonics: Vowel Digraphs oo, ue, ew, ui (Test 2/23)
• Vocabulary: Words from Other Languages
• High Frequency Words: half, many, youngest, their, daughters, buy, alone

                     (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Adverbs That Tell How (Test 2/23)

Math: Subtraction: Regroup Hundreds and Tens, Regrouping with Zeros, Regrouping Across Zeros, Problem Solving: 3-Digit Subtraction

Science: Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Social Studies: American Flag

Weekly Focus 

February 12-February 16, 2018

Field Trip Thursday, February 15th: Troy University

"Liberty's Legacy Super Citizen" Kickoff

Reading: "Many Ways to Be a Soldier" p. 410-415

Amazing Word Test (Not before 2/13) 

 "Many Ways to Be a Soldier" CCRS Reading Test and Weekly Selection Test (2/13)

• Skill: Draw Conclusions
• Phonics: Syllable Patterns VC/CV and V/CV (Test 2/9)
• Vocabulary: Prefixes
• High Frequency Words: faraway, answer, school, company, picture, parents, wash

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Adverbs that Tell When and Where (Test 2/16)

Math: 3-Digit Addition: Regroup Ones, 3-Digit Addition: Regroup Tens, 3-Digit Addition: Regroup Ones and Tens, Problem Solving 3-Digit Subtraction

Science: Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Social Studies: Good Citizens

Weekly Focus 

February 5-February 9, 2018

K4-2 2nd Nine Weeks Academic Assembly

Wednesday, February 7th @ 8:30

Reading: "Many Ways to Be a Soldier" p. 410-415 

• Skill: Draw Conclusions
• Phonics: Diphthongs ou, ow, oi, oy (Test 2/9)
• Vocabulary: Prefixes
• High Frequency Words: faraway, answer, school, company, picture, parents, wash

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Comparative and Superlative Adjectives (Test 2/9)

Math: Chapter 5 Review/Test, Draw to Represent 3-Digit Addition, Break Apart 3-Digit Addends

Science: Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Social Studies: Technology

Weekly Focus 

January 29, 2018-February 2, 2018

Reading: "Alberto the Scientist" p. 376-379 

 Amazing Word Test (Not before 2/1) 

 "Alberto the Scientist" CCRS Reading Test and Weekly Selection Test (2/1)

• Skill: Compare and Contrast
• Phonics: oo, u (Test 2/2)
• Vocabulary: Antonyms
• High Frequency Words: guess, pretty, science, shoe, village, watch, won
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Adjectives for Number, Size, and Shape (Test 2/2)

Math: Write Equations to Represent Subtraction, Solve Multistep Problems, Chapter 5 Review/Test 

Science: Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Social Studies: History and Time

Weekly Focus 

January 22, 2018-January 26, 2018

Reading: 

Dibels Test: (Goal: 76 wpm) 

• Skill: Unit 2 Review/Author's Purpose
• Phonics: Final Syllable -le (Test 1/26)
• Vocabulary: Antonyms
• High Frequency Words: guess, pretty, science, shoe, village, watch, won 

     (Must be able to use words in sentences.) 

Language:  Adjectives and Our Senses (Test 1/26)

Math:  2-Digit Subtraction, Practice 2-Digit Subtraction, Rewrite 2-Digit Subtraction, Add to Find Differences 

Science: Science Mysteries (Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases)

Social Studies: Inventors and Scientist

Weekly Focus 

January 15, 2018-January 19, 2018

***Monday, January 15th is a school holiday***

Reading: 

Dibels Test: Thursday, January 18th (Goal: 76 wpm) 

• Skill: Unit 2 Review
• Phonics: Final Syllable -le (Test 1/19)
• Vocabulary: Unit 2 Review
• High Frequency Words: Unit 2 Review
• (Must be able to use words in sentences.) 

Language:  Adjectives and Our Senses (Test 1/19)

Math:  2-Digit Subtraction, Practice 2-Digit Subtraction, Rewrite 2-Digit Subtraction, Add to Find Differences 

Science: Science Mysteries (Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases)

Social Studies: Martin Luther King Activities

Weekly Focus 

January 8, 2018-January 12, 2018

***Report cards go home on Thursday January 11, 2018***

Reading: "The Lion and the Mouse" p. 340-343

 Amazing Word Test (Not before 1/9) 

 "The Lion and the Mouse" CCRS Reading Test and Weekly Selection Test (1/10)

• Skill: Compare and Contrast
• Phonics: Comparative Endings -er. -est (Test 1/12)
• Vocabulary: Unfamiliar Words
• High Frequency Words: behind, brought, door, everybody, minute, promise, sorry

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Using Verbs: is, am, are, was, were (Test 1/12)

Math: Model Regrouping for Subtraction, Model and Record 2-Digit Subtraction, 2-Digit Subtraction, Practice 2-Digit Subtraction, Rewrite 2-Digit Subtraction 

Science: Science Mysteries (Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases)

Social Studies: Martin Luther King Activities

Weekly Focus 

January 3, 2018-January 5, 2018

Reading: 

• Skill: Compare and Contrast
• Phonics: Spelling Review
• Vocabulary: Unfamiliar Words
• High Frequency Words: behind, brought, door, everybody, minute, promise, sorry

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Review Nouns and Verbs/Cursive Writing

Math: Break Apart Ones to Subtract, Break Apart Numbers to Subtact, Model Regrouping for Subtraction 

Science: Crayons: Observe and Explore

Social Studies: Winter Activites

Weekly Focus 

December 11, 2017-December 15, 2017

Reading: 

• Skill: Comprehension Review
• Phonics: Spelling Review: Long E, Long O, Compound Words, Long I (Test 12/14)
• Vocabulary: Review
• High Frequency Words: bought, people, pleasant, probably, scared, shall, sign
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Review Verbs (Test 12/14)

Math: Problem Solving: Addition, Write Equations to Represent Addition, Chapter 4 Review/Chapter 4 Test

Science: Science Comprehension Pasaages

Social Studies: Christmas Activites

Weekly Focus 

December 4, 2017-December 8, 2017

** "Peter Pan" Field Trip is this Friday, December 8th**

Reading: "A Fool Goes Fishing: A Retelling of a West African Tale" p. 306-311

Amazing Word Test (12/5)

 "A Fool Goes Fishing: A Retelling of a West African Tale" CCRS Reading Test and Weekly Selection Test (12/6)

• Skill: Cause and Effect
• Phonics: Long I: i, ie, igh, y (Test 12/8)
• Vocabulary: Homophones
• High Frequency Words: bought, people, pleasant, probably, scared, shall, sign
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  More About Verbs (Test 12/8)

Math: Practice 2-Digit Additon, Rewrite 2-Digit Addition, Problem Solving: Addition,Write Equations to Represent Addition 

Science: Science Comprehension Pasaages

Social Studies: Christmas Activites

Weekly Focus 

November 27, 2017-December 1, 2017

CHECK OUT OUR PHOTO ALBUM 

NEW PHOTOS HAVE BEEN ADDED

Reading: "A Fool Goes Fishing: A Retelling of a West African Tale" p. 306-311

• Skill: Cause and Effect
• Phonics: Compound Words (Test 12/1)
• Vocabulary: Homophones
• High Frequency Words: bought, people, pleasant, probably, scared, shall, sign
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Verbs for Past, Present, and Future (Test 12/1)

Math: Break Apart Addends as Tens and Ones, Model Regrouping for Addition, Model and Record 2-Digit Addition, 2-Digit Additon

Science: Bees, Flowers, and Pollination

Social Studies: Money and Markets

Weekly Focus 

November 13, 2017-November 17, 2017

Spelling, Language, and Social Studies Tests will be on

Thursday, November 16th

K4-3rd Thanksgiving Lunch, Thursday, November 16th 

Reading: Unit 2 Phonics and High-Frequency Word Review

• Phonics: R-Controlled (ar, or, ore, oar, er, ir, ur), Contractions,     Plurals (-s, -es-, -ies), Long A (a, ai, ay) (Spelling Test 11/16)
• High Frequency Words

(Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language: Nouns

• Common Nouns, Proper Nouns, Singular and Plural Nouns, Irregular Plural Nouns, Possessive Nouns (Test 11/16)

Math: Break Apart Ones to Add, Use Compensation

Science: Observing and Measuring Plant Growth, Bees, Pollination

Social Studies: Goods and Services

Weekly Focus 

November 6, 2017-November 9, 2017

NO SCHOOL: Veterans Day, Friday, November 10th 

Spelling, Language, and Social Studies Tests will be on Thursday, November 9th

Reading: "Scarcity" p. 254-267

 Amazing Word Test (Not before 11/8)

 "Scarcity" CCRS Reading Test and Weekly Selection Test (11/9)

• Skill: Fact and Details
• Phonics: Long O: o, oa, ow (Test 11/9)
• Vocabulary: Time and Order Words for Sequence
• High Frequency Words: above, word, ago, enough, toward, whole
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Verbs with Singular and Plural Nouns (Test 11/9)

Math: Equal Groups, Repeated Addition

Chapter 3 Review/Test (Not before 11/7)

• Use Doubles Facts
• Practice Addition Facts
• Make a Ten to Add
• Add 3 Addends
• Practice Subtraction Facts
• Use Ten to Subtract
• Use Drawings to Represnt Problems
• Use Equations to Represent Problems
• Equal Groups
• Repeated Addition

Science: Observing and Measuring Plant Growth, Bees, Pollination

Social Studies: Resources and Choices

Weekly Focus 

October 30, 2017-November 3, 2017

Reading: "Scarcity" p. 254-267

• Skill: Fact and Details
• Phonics: Long E: e, ee, ea, y (Test 11/3)
• Vocabulary: Time and Order Words for Sequence
• High Frequency Words: above, word, ago, enough, toward, whole
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Verbs (Test 11/3)

Math: Practice Subtraction, Use Ten to Subtract, Use Drawings to Represent Problems, Use Equations to Represent Problems, Equal Groups

Science: Thinning and Transplanting, Observing and Measuring Plant Growth

Social Studies: Families and Trade

Weekly Focus 

October 23, 2017-October 27, 2017

CHECK OUT OUR PHOTO ALBUM

NEW PHOTOS HAVE BEEN ADDED

Reading: "Rescue Dogs" p. 212-215

 Amazing Word Test (Not before 10/24)

 "Rescue Dogs" CCRS Reading Test and Weekly Selection Test (10/26)

• Skill: Cause and Effect
• Phonics: Long A: a, ai, ay (Test 10/27)
• Vocabulary: Unfamiliar Words/Context Clues
• High Frequency Words: break, family, heard, listen, once, pull
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Possesive Nouns (Test 10/27)

Math: Make a Ten to Add, Add 3 Addends, Relate Addition to Subtraction, Practice Subtraction

Science: Compare and Contrast 2 Seeds, Planting Seeds, Observing and Measuring Growth

Social Studies: Compare/Contrast Types of Maps (Political and Physical), Identify locations in North America

Weekly Focus 

October 16, 2017-October 20, 2017

Spelling, Language, and Social Studies Tests will be on Thursday, October 19th

Reading: "Rescue Dogs" p. 212-215

• Skill: Cause and Effect
• Phonics: Plurals: -s, -es, -ies (Test 10/19)
• Vocabulary: Unfamiliar Words/Context Clues
• High Frequency Words: break, family, heard, listen, once, pull
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Irregular Plural Nouns (Test 10/19)

Math: Use Doubles Facts, Practice Addition Facts, Make a Ten to Add, Add 3 Addends

Science: Observe Seeds and Record Data/Compare and Contrast 2 Seeds

Social Studies: Globe Skills:

Identify Continents, Oceans, Equator, Prime Meridian, North and South Poles

Weekly Focus 

October 10, 2017-October 13, 2017

NO SCHOOL: Columbus Day, Monday, October 9th 

Report Card Conference Day is Thursday, October 12th

School Dismisses at 12:30

Reading: "Rescue Dogs" p. 212-215

• Skill: Cause and Effect
• Phonics: R-Controlled: er, ir, ur   (Test 10/13)
• Vocabulary: Unfamiliar Words/Context Clues
• High Frequency Words: break, family, heard, listen, once, pull
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Singular and Plural Nouns (Test 10/13)

Math: Chapter 2 Review/Test (Test not before 10/13)

• Group Tens as Hundreds
• Explore 3-Digit Numbers
• Model 3-Digit Numbers
• Hundreds, Tens, Ones
• Place Value to 1,000
• NUmber Names
• Different Forms of Numbers
• Different Ways to Show Numbers
• Count On and Count Back by 10 and 100
• Number Patterns
• Compare 3-Digit Numbers 

Science: Chapter 3 Review (Landforms, Fossils)

Social Studies: Maps and Globes

Weekly Focus 

October 2, 2017-October 6, 2017

Homecoming Week

Weekly Tests (Social Studies Test, Spelling Test, and Language Test) will be given on Thursday, October 5, 2017 due to Homecoming activities on Friday.

Reading: Unit 1 Review/Unit 1 Test

Unit 1 Reading Test (10/3 & 10/5)

• Phonics: Contractions  (Test 10/5)

Language:  Proper Nouns (Test 10/5)

Math: Number Patterns, Compare Numbers, Chapter 2 Review

Science: Landforms and Habitats

Social Studies: Explorers

Homecoming Dress Up Days

October 2nd-October 6th

Monday: Mathletes vs Athletes: Dress up like a Nerd or a Jock.

Tuesday: Hunter vs Animal: Dress up in camoflage or as an animal.

Wednesday: Elderly Day: Dress up as an elderly person.

Thursday: Throwback Thursday: Dress up in 60s/70s attire.

Friday: Spirit Day: Dress in purple and white.

Weekly Focus 

September 25, 2017-September 29, 2017

Scantron Reading Assessment Monday, September 25, 2017

Scantron Math Assessment Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Reading: "Anteaters" p. 178-181

Amazing Word Test (9/26)

"Anteaters" CCRS Reading Test (9/28)

• Skill: Facts and Details
• Phonics: R-Controlled Vowels: ar, or, ore  (Test 9/29)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
• High Frequency Words: gone, learn, often, pieces, though, together, very
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Nouns (Test 9/29)

Math: Different Ways to Show Numbers, Count On and Count Back by 10 and 100, Number Patterns

Science: Landforms and Habitats

Social Studies: American Cultures

Weekly Focus 

September 18, 2017-September 22, 2017

Reading: "Anteaters" p. 178-181

• Skill: Facts and Details
• Phonics: Consonant Digraphs (Test 9/22)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
• High Frequency Words: gone, learn, often, pieces, though, together, very
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences (Test 9/22)

Math: Model 3-Digit Numbers, Place Value to 1,000, Number Names

Science: Landforms and Habitats

Social Studies: The Pilgrims Come to America

Weekly Focus 

September 11, 2017-September 15, 2017

POWWOW FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED 

Reading: "Anteaters" p. 178-181

• Skill: Facts and Details
• Phonics: Inflected Endings Review (Test 9/14)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
• High Frequency Words: gone, learn, often, pieces, though, together, very
  

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Declarative and Interrogative Sentences Review

Math: Group Tens as Hundreds, Explore 3-Digit Numbers

Science: Landforms and Habitats

Social Studies: 

Weekly Focus 

September 4, 2017-September 8, 2017

Reading: Henry and Mudge p. 88-103

Amazing Word Test 9/6

"Henry and Mudge" CCRS Reading Test Not Before 9/6

• Skill: Character, Setting, and Plot
• Phonics: Inflected Endings (Test 9/8)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
• High Frequency Words: bear, build, couldn't, father, love, mother, straight

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Declarative and Interrogative Sentences (Test 9/8)

Math: Chapter 1 Review/Test

Chapter 1 Number Concepts:

• Even/Odd
• Understing Place Value: Tens and Ones
• Expanded Form
• Different Ways to Read and Write Numbers to 100
• Different Names for Numbers
• Counting Patterns Within 100
• Counting Patterns Within 1,000 

Science: Landforms and Habitats

Social Studies: Impact of Newcomers to American Indian Culture

Weekly Focus 

August 28-September 1, 2017

Reading: Henry and Mudge p. 88-103 

• Skill: Character, Setting, and Plot
• Phonics: Consonant Blends (Test 9/1)
• Vocabulary: Synonyms
• High Frequency Words: bear, build, love, couldn't, father, mother, straight 

        (Must be able to use these words in sentences.) 

Language:  Subjects and Predicates (Test 9/1)

Math: Counting Patterns to 1,000 and Even/Odd Numbers 

Science: Landforms and Habitats

Social Studies: North American Indian Nations

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