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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Weekly Focus
September 24-September 28, 2018
PCHS Homecoming Week
ALL TESTS WILL BE GIVEN ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Reading: Unit 1 Review
Short Vowels, Long Vowels, Consonant Blends, Inflected Endings, Consonant Digraphs
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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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Welcome parents, believe it or not we are about to begin our fourth 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!
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