Week of January 19, 2021
Spelling – words with ch, sh, th, tch and wh
wheat while white think thing
chest chase chill sheep shape
mule fuse often idea second
Dictation – I think the shape of the white rock in the chest looks like a dinosaur fossil.
Vocabulary – “Meet the Super Croc”
ancient – having to do with times very long ago; The museum was full of ancient dinosaur bones.
confirm – to show to be true or correct; The scientist was able to confirm the bones were dinosaur.
hopeful – wanting something you wished for to happen; I am hopeful I will get a bike for my birthday.
unable – not able, cannot do something; He was unable to go to his grandmother’s house after school.
valid – correct based on facts or proof; Scientists need valid information to prove it is a dinosaur.
Grammar – past-tense verbs
Math – We are continuing to learn different strategies for adding and subtracting within 200. Also, we will be learning how to decipher the information in a word problem in order to solve for the answer. We have included subtraction to our list of Math facts along with addition. We will continue with our 100 addition facts. I am sending home a letter explaining the grading system for these tests.
2nd Grade News
This week is a fairly quiet week as far as activities at school. Please stay warm and safe out there as the temperatures are dropping. Cozy up with a good book, a blanket and relax!
Have a great week!!!