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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Progress Reports-IMPORTANT!!
The progress reports that came home today should be discarded. We got two sets of progress reports printed today that were both from quarter two. The second batch was supposed to be corrected, but weren't until after school. Please throw them away and the current one will be sent home tomorrow.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Weekly Homework
Monday-
Reading- Review Page (Singular and Plurals)
Math- 6-5
Tuesday-
Reading- Review vocab page
Math- none
Wednesday-
Reading- Review Page
Math- 6-6
*TEST TOMORROW ON TOPIC 6, Mental Addition*
Other- Assembly tomorrow at 12-Wear red or green
Thursday-
Reading- Book Report Due January 13
Math- Test Today-None
Friday-
A MATH AND READING REVIEW PACKET WILL BE SENT HOME ALONG WITH DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS FOR THE BOOK REPORT. PLEASE USE A NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINE, INTERNET, ETC ARTICLE FOR THE NEXT BOOK REPORT.
Reading- Review Page (Singular and Plurals)
Math- 6-5
Tuesday-
Reading- Review vocab page
Math- none
Wednesday-
Reading- Review Page
Math- 6-6
*TEST TOMORROW ON TOPIC 6, Mental Addition*
Other- Assembly tomorrow at 12-Wear red or green
Thursday-
Reading- Book Report Due January 13
Math- Test Today-None
Friday-
A MATH AND READING REVIEW PACKET WILL BE SENT HOME ALONG WITH DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS FOR THE BOOK REPORT. PLEASE USE A NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINE, INTERNET, ETC ARTICLE FOR THE NEXT BOOK REPORT.
Spelling Test
We took the reading test today but will take the spelling test Tuesday. One more study night! Don't forget Hannukah and Kwanza projects tomorrow last names I-P!!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Reading and Spelling Tests
The reading test for "Red Light Green Light Mama and Me" will be postponed until Monday. The spelling test will also be on Monday. Each student should bring home their reading book to re-read for detail.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Hanukkah/ Kwanzaa Project Rubric
Project Due Dates
Last Name: A-H: Monday 12/19
I-P: Tuesday 12/20
R-Y: Wednesday 12/21
I put this up early in case you want to begin this weekend/early in the week. This will come home in their yellow folder on Tuesday
Your child should create a project that embodies their given holiday. They can chose to mold, paint, draw, make a poster, create something, build something, dress up as something, sing, dance, create an imaginary feast etc. They should use index cards or type or write a short summary telling facts about Hanukkah or Kwanzaa and any special information that they would like to share with the class. Every student received an article about their topic, and some even found more information for their project on their own. You may use books or the internet as a source, and please list where your child got their information from on the back of their notecards or paper. They will be asked to share why they chose their project, what it is made from, etc. This will be part of their writing, speaking, and listening grades for the quarter.
Project Points: Girls-Hanukkah and Boys-Kwanzaa
| Has notecards or a typed or written summary with information to share with the class (In your own words!) | 10 points |
| The book or website is listed on the back of your notecards or paper | 5 points |
| Creativity of Project | 10 points |
| Neatness of Project | 10 points |
| Spoke Loudly and Clearly During the Presentation | 5 points |
Monday-
Math: 6-1
Reading: 3x's each (spelling)
Tuesday-
Math: 6-2
Reading: Vocabulary paragraph
AND book report due Friday
Wednesday-
Math- 6-3
Reading- 15 Spelling Sentences
Thursday-
Math- 6-4
Reading- 5 Comprehension Questions at the end of: Red Light, Green Light, Mama and Me
Book Report and Study Guide Due Tomorrow
Friday-
Reading- Book Report and Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Project Due Next Week
Last Names A-H Due MONDAY
Last Names I-P Due TUESDAY
Last Names R-Y Due WEDNESDAY
(Your Child will get a speaking grade for presenting their project and a listening grade for being a good audience member)
Math: 6-1
Reading: 3x's each (spelling)
Tuesday-
Math: 6-2
Reading: Vocabulary paragraph
AND book report due Friday
Wednesday-
Math- 6-3
Reading- 15 Spelling Sentences
Thursday-
Math- 6-4
Reading- 5 Comprehension Questions at the end of: Red Light, Green Light, Mama and Me
Book Report and Study Guide Due Tomorrow
Friday-
Reading- Book Report and Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Project Due Next Week
Last Names A-H Due MONDAY
Last Names I-P Due TUESDAY
Last Names R-Y Due WEDNESDAY
(Your Child will get a speaking grade for presenting their project and a listening grade for being a good audience member)
Spelling and Vocab 12/12-12/16
"Red Light, Green Light, Mama and Me"
Spelling:
mighty
knight
style
skyscraper
recognize
try
mice
lie
shy
right
child
pile
fly
night
pie
Vocab:
practice
public
recognize
automatically
perched
Spelling:
mighty
knight
style
skyscraper
recognize
try
mice
lie
shy
right
child
pile
fly
night
pie
Vocab:
practice
public
recognize
automatically
perched
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Winter Project
The class is starting a winter reading and writing project about Multi-Cultural holidays. We began learning about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa in class today. The boys will be focusing on Kwanzaa and the girls will be focusing on Hanukkah. If you have time, please sit down and research these holidays with your child. We are going to write an informative essay to share, and each child will have a chance to showcase a project such as a poster, a diorama, a painting, a picture, etc. with the class. You can use whatever creative outlets you would like, but please stick with your child's holiday. They knew LOTS about Christmas, some about Hanukkah, and barely anything about Kwanzaa when we began. By the end of this project your child will be multicultural experts! A rubric will come home for the project piece next week. The writing part will take place in class this week. I have some literature about the holidays, but I want their writing to be diverse. \So if you could send at least one article with your child about their topic to school tomorrow or Thursday, I would greatly appreciate it!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Hw 12/5-12/9
Monday-
Math: 5-5
Reading: 3x's each (spelling)
Tuesday-
Math: 5-6
Reading: Vocabulary paragraph
AND booke report due Friday
Wednesday-
Math- 5-7
Reading- 15 Spelling Sentences
Thursday-
Math- Review Practice Page
Reading- 5 Comprehension Questions on pg. 271
Friday-
Reading- Book Report
Math: 5-5
Reading: 3x's each (spelling)
Tuesday-
Math: 5-6
Reading: Vocabulary paragraph
AND booke report due Friday
Wednesday-
Math- 5-7
Reading- 15 Spelling Sentences
Thursday-
Math- Review Practice Page
Reading- 5 Comprehension Questions on pg. 271
Friday-
Reading- Book Report
Friday, December 2, 2011
Tell Me, Tree Spelling and Vocabulary Words
Vocab-
trunks
limbs
stems
minerals
sprouts
Spelling-
very
germ
cell
civil
chief
funny
thief
rigid
baby
brief
Challenge:
grieve
cancel
trunks
limbs
stems
minerals
sprouts
Spelling-
very
germ
cell
civil
chief
funny
thief
rigid
baby
brief
Challenge:
grieve
cancel
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Birdhouse For Rent Spelling and Vocab
Spelling:
age
peace
pencil
magic
ice
digit
face
gem
city
large
Challenge:
piece
gentle
tragic
century
excite
Vocab:
rent
vacant
tenants
deserted
examined
age
peace
pencil
magic
ice
digit
face
gem
city
large
Challenge:
piece
gentle
tragic
century
excite
Vocab:
rent
vacant
tenants
deserted
examined
Monday, November 21, 2011
Weekly Homework Assignments:
Monday:
Math- Make up 10 greater than, less than problems of your own to share with a partner tomorrow.
Reading- Study Guide for Hungry Hoppers is due Weds.
Tuesday:
Math- Topic 1-4 Review Sheet
Reading- Hungry Hoppers 5 Comprehension Questions on pg. 209
Extra: Reading and Spelling Tests Tomorrow
Wednesday:
Reading- Book Report Due Friday, 12/2/11
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Weekly Update
As some of you know, I was out on Thursday due to a family member passing away. I will also not be at school on Monday. I appreciate your patience and kind words. The spelling test will be on Wednesday as well as the reading test. I am working on a study guide to go home on Monday for 2 days' study time for the reading test on "Hungry Hoppers." I have not gotten a chance to grade the math tests yet, but I will have them graded by Wednesday for viewing on Parent Portal.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Weekly HW 12/5-12/9
Monday-
Math: 5-5
Reading: 3x's each (spelling)
Tuesday-
Math: 5-6
Reading: Vocabulary paragraph
AND book report due Friday
Wednesday-
Math- 5-7
Reading- 15 Spelling Sentences
Thursday-
Math- Review Practice Page
Reading- 5 Comprehension Questions on pg. 271
Friday-
Reading- Book Report
Math: 5-5
Reading: 3x's each (spelling)
Tuesday-
Math: 5-6
Reading: Vocabulary paragraph
AND book report due Friday
Wednesday-
Math- 5-7
Reading- 15 Spelling Sentences
Thursday-
Math- Review Practice Page
Reading- 5 Comprehension Questions on pg. 271
Friday-
Reading- Book Report
Friday, November 11, 2011
Spelling and Vocab Words- 11/14-11/23
"Hungry Hoppers"
Spelling Words:
tail
reach
queen
fear
say
gave
sweet
acorn
player
even
Challenge:
underneath
always
depend
wait
sneeze
Vocabulary Words:
fussy
dull
sensing
antennae
cycle
Spelling Words:
tail
reach
queen
fear
say
gave
sweet
acorn
player
even
Challenge:
underneath
always
depend
wait
sneeze
Vocabulary Words:
fussy
dull
sensing
antennae
cycle
Monday, November 7, 2011
STUDY ISLAND
I have just posted a new math and reading assessment on Study Island for the October and November skills that we have learned. This is not required, but is a great tool to use at home. I set up both assignments and they are activated to use at home any time. Thank you parents of AC, KP, NW, CB, and DT for pushing your child to use Study Island at home!! Just go to www.studyisland.com, put in your child's first initial(Period)lastname@rab ****Ex: j.orange@rab ****with the password rab.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Next Week
With the short week next week and getting acclimated to non-fiction stories, we are pushing back the next reading test to Tuesday, Nov. 8. The comprehension questions from page 193 will be postponed until Monday. Also, there will be some missing assignment work coming home in their yellow folders so please have that turned in by Wednesday with the end of the first quarter coming on Thursday. Feel free to check parent portal or email with any questions about missing assignments. I also told the students that I will not accept late homework for full credit in the second quarter. If they are absent, they can turn HW in late, other than that, 1 day late is half credit and it will be a zero after 2 days. Please to not keep the weekly homework to make it into a packet as we are trying to make this group as independent as possible. Also, your child should be writing their homework down EVERY NIGHT! (EVEN FRIDAY). If they are not, I have been writing notes in agendas this week for you to check.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Halloween & The Week Ahead
Just a reminder: Students are allowed to wear a non-violent costume to school on Monday and we will be doing some special activities in the classroom. At the request of Mr. McIntosh, please do not send candy with your child. Thank you. Also, our math test on Topic 3 will be Wednesday and we will review Tuesday in class.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Spelling and Vocabulary Words 10/31-11/4
"If You Find A Rock"
Spelling Words Long A spelled ai_, ay, a, and a_e:
chain
trace
fossil
print
outstretched
Spelling Words Long A spelled ai_, ay, a, and a_e:
- stay
- rain
- base
- April
- May
- chain
- trace
- play
- paid
- fable
- waist
- railroad
- pavement
- flavor
- Thursday
chain
trace
fossil
outstretched
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Spelling and Vocab Words
I will no longer be sending spelling and vocabulary words home on Fridays, and we will not have a spelling test next week. Too many students are losing or forgetting their words over the weekend and only 0-5 are getting 100% per week. Feel free to have them practice from the posted words here because I will continue to put them up on Fridays. Also, our reading test was changed to Tuesday, so we will have our "Ants! They are Hard Workers!" test then.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Spelling and Vocabulary Words 10/17-10/21
Long E spelled ee, ea, e, and e_e
insects
cocoon
tunnels
enemies
invade
- real
- sleep
- we
- feel
- east
- green
- team
- belong
- knee
- clear
- peach
- cheese
- please
- between
- eagle
insects
cocoon
tunnels
enemies
invade
Monday, October 10, 2011
Weekly Homework Assignments 10/11-10/14
Math- Practice Page 2-6
Writing-
Reading- Use all 5 vocabulary words in a 5 SENTENCE PARAGRAPH and Spelling words 3 x's each
Read 15 minutes
Social Studies-
Science-
Other- Gym Clothes Tomorrow
Wednesday-
Math- Practice Page 2-7
Writing-
Reading- Use each spelling word in a sentence (15 sentences) and read for 15 minutes
Social Studies-
Science-
Other-
Thursday-
Math- Review Practice Page (Test #2 Tomorrow on Adding 0, 1, and 2, Doubles, Near Doubles, Adding in Any Order, Adding 3 numbers, Making 10 to add) All adding in your head strategies!!
Writing
Reading- 5 Comprehension questions on page 117, Re-read "Corduroy" Book Report #5 Due TOMORROW
Social Studies-
Science-
Other- Math, Reading, and Spelling Tests Tomorrow/Gym tomorrow
Friday-
Math- None
Writing
Reading- Book Report #6 Due 10/21 Preview Spelling and Vocab words
Social Studies-
Science-
Other-
Friday, October 7, 2011
Spelling and Vocab Words 10/11-10/14
"N" "R" and "F" Blends-
wren (the bird)
knot
knife
wrote
phone
graph
wrap
wrist
phase
knit
Challenge:
alphabet
wrinkle
known
nephew
photo
VOCAB FROM "CORDUROY"
palace
escalator
dashing
yanked
fastened
wren (the bird)
knot
knife
wrote
phone
graph
wrap
wrist
phase
knit
Challenge:
alphabet
wrinkle
known
nephew
photo
VOCAB FROM "CORDUROY"
palace
escalator
dashing
yanked
fastened
Monday, October 3, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
2nd Grade Update
Hello Parents,
Progress reports are coming next week and I would like to give you all an update of what we are working on, some changes, and what you can help with at home. Some of the key skills we have worked on over the past 4 weeks are:
READING-Sequencing, Alphabetical Order, Making Connections, Asking Questions, Summarizing, Main Idea and Details, rhyme, Fiction/Nonfiction identification, reading genres-fairy tales, rhyming fiction, fiction.
FLUENCY- Reading with "feeling," Changing tone for dialogue while reading, reading with "flow," reading a poem a week aloud with good fluency.
WRITING- Writing in complete sentences, using a question to formulate an answer, writing a story with a beginning, middle, and end, using graphic organizers for pre-writing, writing a 5 sentence paragraph, writing a heading, writing a narrative and fairy tale story, editing and publishing. We have written 3 different paragraphs with the use of graphic organizers in class so far.
MATH- Vocabulary words- Addend, sum, difference, doubles, almost doubles, whole, parts, greater, less
than, minus, plus.
Choosing an operation based on a word problem (in all-addition, altogether-addition, how many are left?-subtraction) Writing a number sentence using a number story, knowing basic math facts, adding doubles (4+4=8, 5+5=10, etc.), Using the "whole" number to begin a subtraction sentence (Greatest number begins the sentence 11-6=5 not 6-5=11)
SOCIAL STUDIES- Government (Vocab-taxes, mayor, governor, president, laws, government services, judge, citizen, election, vote) The 2nd graders are learning about how local (city), state, and our countries government is run. They have learned which title identifies leaders of the city, state, and country, what government services are provided to people who pay taxes (roads, schools, and parks), how leaders help us be safe and get along, how an election works, what can be done with tax money, and what consequences can come with breaking of laws.
With the 5th week of school approaching, I think this class is ready for more of a challenge. For the students who get 100% on the pretest, they will get a list of 3rd grade words to work with for the week. I did a practice on Friday with those students, and they did a nice job of putting 21 words in alphabetical order and reading those words with ease. They will be tested on Friday, as the other students will, so there will be 2 test sessions. If you don't want your child to participate in the 3rd grade challenge, email me. I will also be adding writing a 5 sentence paragraph with the vocabulary words in place of writing 5 sentences in which they must have the proper heading, a title, and INDENT! On Weds. nights, they will use all 15 spelling words in a sentence in the correct context. Monday will remain 3x's each and Thursdays will remain comprehension questions and re-reading the weekly story. They also take weekly timed test in which my goal is to get them to answer 25 addition and subtraction problems in 1 minute. I started with 5, moved to 4, last week was 3, and some of them are finishing in about 2 minutes! Once they master this, they will be given 100 and after mastering that, it is on to multiplication!
Progress reports are coming next week and I would like to give you all an update of what we are working on, some changes, and what you can help with at home. Some of the key skills we have worked on over the past 4 weeks are:
READING-Sequencing, Alphabetical Order, Making Connections, Asking Questions, Summarizing, Main Idea and Details, rhyme, Fiction/Nonfiction identification, reading genres-fairy tales, rhyming fiction, fiction.
FLUENCY- Reading with "feeling," Changing tone for dialogue while reading, reading with "flow," reading a poem a week aloud with good fluency.
WRITING- Writing in complete sentences, using a question to formulate an answer, writing a story with a beginning, middle, and end, using graphic organizers for pre-writing, writing a 5 sentence paragraph, writing a heading, writing a narrative and fairy tale story, editing and publishing. We have written 3 different paragraphs with the use of graphic organizers in class so far.
MATH- Vocabulary words- Addend, sum, difference, doubles, almost doubles, whole, parts, greater, less
than, minus, plus.
Choosing an operation based on a word problem (in all-addition, altogether-addition, how many are left?-subtraction) Writing a number sentence using a number story, knowing basic math facts, adding doubles (4+4=8, 5+5=10, etc.), Using the "whole" number to begin a subtraction sentence (Greatest number begins the sentence 11-6=5 not 6-5=11)
SOCIAL STUDIES- Government (Vocab-taxes, mayor, governor, president, laws, government services, judge, citizen, election, vote) The 2nd graders are learning about how local (city), state, and our countries government is run. They have learned which title identifies leaders of the city, state, and country, what government services are provided to people who pay taxes (roads, schools, and parks), how leaders help us be safe and get along, how an election works, what can be done with tax money, and what consequences can come with breaking of laws.
With the 5th week of school approaching, I think this class is ready for more of a challenge. For the students who get 100% on the pretest, they will get a list of 3rd grade words to work with for the week. I did a practice on Friday with those students, and they did a nice job of putting 21 words in alphabetical order and reading those words with ease. They will be tested on Friday, as the other students will, so there will be 2 test sessions. If you don't want your child to participate in the 3rd grade challenge, email me. I will also be adding writing a 5 sentence paragraph with the vocabulary words in place of writing 5 sentences in which they must have the proper heading, a title, and INDENT! On Weds. nights, they will use all 15 spelling words in a sentence in the correct context. Monday will remain 3x's each and Thursdays will remain comprehension questions and re-reading the weekly story. They also take weekly timed test in which my goal is to get them to answer 25 addition and subtraction problems in 1 minute. I started with 5, moved to 4, last week was 3, and some of them are finishing in about 2 minutes! Once they master this, they will be given 100 and after mastering that, it is on to multiplication!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Study Island
Study Island is now activated for all second graders. This is an excellent at-home tool for students to read, answer comprehension questions, get writing prompts, and strengthen mathematical skills. Your child can log into www.studyisland.com, or click the link on the side of this page to begin. Have them type their first initial.last name@rab for their username (EXAMPLE m.morrissey@rab) and rab as their password for now. They can change it once they log in, or keep it rab. There are lots of games your children can play and they can do the assessments after reading each lesson. They get a blue ribbon for each passing score, beware of them clicking until they get the correct answer. They can get 3 wrong before 1 correct on any given question. It takes off points, but still gives them credit for answering. Don't be fooled! I have created a math and reading assignment for at home practicing. Happy islanding!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Spelling and Vocab Words (Week of 9/26-9/30)
Spelling- (Long a, e, i, o, and a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e patterns)
label
vine
bonus
wild
gate
huge
zero
made
spoke
use
Challenge:
basic
program
usual
finest
caper
Vocabulary:
elves
shoemaker
flash
leather
finest
label
vine
bonus
wild
gate
huge
zero
made
spoke
use
Challenge:
basic
program
usual
finest
caper
Vocabulary:
elves
shoemaker
flash
leather
finest
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
This Friday
Tomorrow is our first reading and spelling test. Next week there will be the opportunity to take the pre-test and not have to take the post test. The new words will be put up tomorrow for next weeks reading story. Also, the second grade teachers have decided to have a differentiated schedule for Friday's math lesson that includes a timed test, center time, etc. This means that no math homework will be sent home on Fridays. Please practice basic math facts with your children at home or they can play games online using the links on this blog. Have a nice weekend!
-Miss Morrissey
-Miss Morrissey
Monday, September 12, 2011
Weekly Spelling and Vocabulary Words
Our Reading Story This Week is "Because of You." 202 will have a vocabulary and comprehension test about this story on Friday. We will read the story multiple times in class and do lots of comprehension and extension activities in whole and small groups throughout the week.
The Spelling Words of the Week Are:
mild
care
pilot
lady
bake
time
sale
ride
able
kind
apron
final
quite
quiet
share
The Vocabulary Words of the Week Are:
The Spelling Words of the Week Are:
mild
care
pilot
lady
bake
time
sale
ride
able
kind
apron
final
quite
quiet
share
The Vocabulary Words of the Week Are:
feelings
share
precious
care
kind
share
precious
care
kind
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
The First Week of School
The first week of school is going great! We are doing lots of writing and are learning new procedures for our second grade classroom. I hope to see you all at Open House on Tuesday Sept. 13 at 6:00 in the lunchroom.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Welcome Back!!!
This is going to be an exciting year in second grade! For those who may not know me, I am Megan Morrissey, 2nd grade teacher at Robert A. Black Magnet. This is my third school year at Black. I was previously the NCLB reading and math teacher for both the Branch and the Main building, and am so thrilled with my new position in 2nd grade. I am looking forward to this year so much. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to email me at mfmorrissey432@gmail.com and I hope to see you all at the Open House on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.
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