Second Grade Student Learning Plan Week of May 4 - 8 Click here to access ClassLink *Click here for a video link for accessing Class Link* Reading and Writing: Your child will take the HMH Growth Measure Reading Assessment as a measure of reading comprehension progress. The assessment should be completed independently to provide data on your child's independent reading level. This assessment is not a grade; it is an additional piece of data your child's teacher will use to determine areas of strength and how to best support your child as we begin school next year. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher for additional information. Click here for directions on accessing the Growth Measure and helpful tips. or Click here for a video on how to access the screener through Ed: Your Friend in Learning. Reading Focus: Module 10: Many Cultures, One World Click here to watch a video on how to access the texts in Ed: Your Friend in Learning Or click on each title to access a document of each text. Choose one of the books below to learn more about cultures from around the world. All About Masks Draw a two-column chart labeled “Masks for Work” and “Masks for Fun.” As you read the text find examples for each column. Click here for questions about All About Masks. Flamenco Music and Dancing The author of this text shares her opinions and supports those opinions with facts. For example, on page 6 she states, “Flamenco music is good to listen to...It is very exciting.” She then gives us facts to support her opinion: “It is soft and slow and becomes louder and faster.” As you read, find more opinions and the facts that support them stated by the author. Click here for questions about Flamenco Music and Dance. Building Foundational Literacy Skills: ● Choice reading: for 20 minutes daily ● Word Work: Adding -ed or -ing ○ Sometimes when you add -ed or -ing to a word, you have to change the way the word is spelled. When a base word has the short vowel followed by one consonant, double the consonant and add -ed or -ing. Click here to practice this skill. ● Computer Program Options: ○ iRead computer program (found in Ed: Your Friend in Learning): This program works at your individual level and provides precise phonological and phonics practice for you. ○ Imagine Learning - Access Imagine Language & Literacy, an adaptive learning program, from your ClassLink account. Click here to get started. Click here for tips and fixes for the program.
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Second Grade Student Learning Plan Week of May 4 - 8
Click here to access ClassLink *Click here for a video link for accessing Class Link*
Reading and Writing:
Your child will take the HMH Growth Measure Reading A ssessment as a measure of reading comprehension progress. The assessment should be completed independently to provide data on your child's independent reading level. This assessment is not a grade; it is an additional piece of data your child's teacher will use to determine areas of strength and how to best support your child as we begin school next year. If y ou have any
questions, please contact your child's teacher for additional information.
Click here for directions on accessing the Growth Measure and helpful tips. or
Click here for a video on how to access the screener through Ed: Your Friend in Learning .
Reading Focus:
Module 10: Many Cultures, One World Click here to watch a video on how to access the texts in Ed: Your Friend in Learning
Or click on each title to access a document of each text.
Choose one of the books below to learn more about cultures from around the world.
All About Masks
Draw a two-column chart labeled “Masks for Work” and “Masks for Fun.” As you read the text find examples for each column.
Click here for questions about All About Masks .
Flamenco Music and Dancing
The author of this text shares her opinions and supports those opinions with facts. For example, on page 6 she states, “Flamenco music is good to listen to...It is very exciting.” She then gives us facts to support her opinion: “It is soft and slow and becomes louder and faster.” As you read, find more opinions and the facts that support them stated by the author.
Click here for questions about Flamenco Music and Dance .
Building Foundational Literacy Skills:
● Choice reading: for 20 minutes daily
● Word Work: Adding -ed or -ing ○ Sometimes when you add -ed or -ing to a word, you have to change the way the word is spelled.
When a base word has the short vowel followed by one consonant, double the consonant and add -ed or -ing. Click here to practice this skill .
● Computer Program Options: ○ iRead computer program (found in Ed: Your Friend in Learning): This program works at your
individual level and provides precise phonological and phonics practice for you. ○ Imagine Learning - Access Imagine Language & Literacy, an adaptive learning program, from your
ClassLink account. Click here to get started . Click here for tips and fixes for the program.
Extension Opportunities: ● Make a Mask: Copy one of the masks in the book or use your own ideas. Use a paper plate, glue, string,
paint, markers, and recycled materials to make your mask unique. Now write a story or informational text about your mask.
● Make Flamenco Shoes: Make your own flamenco dancing shoes by taping a quarter or nickel to the bottoms of your shoes, underneath the toe. Discover the sounds you can make when you stamp your feet like a flamenco dancer. Tap your toes fast and slow. Make a rhythm. Perform your toe-tapping rhythm for your family or record to share with others. Be sure to ask for permission.
● Handwriting: Second graders learn to write cursive. Click here for some model pages to begin practicing writing cursive letters.
Math:
This week we will be working on: ● Addition: Adding two- and three-digit numbers with various strategies, including on a number line
Origo Opportunities:
Click here to take a virtual trip with our district through the Origo at Home option and hear some tips for navigating the site...or simply follow the steps below and explore:
Click to access Origo at Home Week 5
Click United States at the bottom of the screen.
Select Grade 2 at the bottom of the screen.
Click the orange, Week 5 button.
First in Math Opportunities:
➔ Continue working in First in Math to build fluency and have fun playing math games! You can use the suggestions from last week or find a new 2nd-grade appropriate game on your own.
◆ Click here for a video reminder of how to get to last week’s games like Practice Gym - Subtraction and Go to 100! - Subtract .
◆ Don’t forget: Access First in Math through Clever or ClassLink .
Extension Opportunities: ❖ Four in a Row - Addition
➢ You’ve played this with subtraction, now let’s try addition! Print or recreate the cards. Then challenge a family member with your addition skills! You can even play on the laptop screen by laying it flat. Who will be the first to get four in a row?
❖ Which One Does Not Belong? ➢ Which addition sentence does not belong with the others? Remember to justify your thinking. Can
you pick a different answer and justify why it might not belong instead? Share your reasoning with someone at home or with your teacher, too.
❖ Road Rally ➢ Practice your addition and subtraction problem solving skills by racing to the finish line! If you can’t
print out the cards: write the numbers 1-10 and 21-30 on index cards, draw one, and refer to the questions...or work through each problem with your family one at a time and discuss your solution.
❖ Adding a Multiple of Ten ➢ Shuffle the cards and see if you can be the first to get 5 correct! Practice adding multiples of ten to
complete the addition sentences. Do your best to solve the problems using mental math. You can write the sentences on index cards, if needed.
❖ Addition on a Number Line
➢ Use a number line to practice adding 10 or 100 from a number you create! Instead of number cards you could use playing cards (Jack = 0 and Ace = 1), or these Online Dice (where 10 could be zero).
■ If you want or need extra practice, subtraction is included as well!
❖ Would you Rather?:
Coin Stacks
Put your problem solving skills to the test to determine which you
would rather have in each situation! Justify your thinking. You can share your answer with your teacher, too.
Skittles
Science:
Standard: TEKS 2.10A Observe, record, and compare how the physical characteristics and behaviors of animals help them meet their basic needs.
The questions you should be able to answer by the end of the week: What comparisons can we make among animals about the behaviors they use for meeting their basic needs? Parent Background Information
To access the activities, go to ClassLink and click the STEMscopes app
Activities:
1. Reading Science ( English ) ( Spanish ) 2. Concept Review Game 3. Claim Evidence Reasoning ( English ) ( Spanish )
Don’t forget to hit the “Turn in” button when you are done
Standards: 18B obtain information about a topic using a variety of valid visual sources such as pictures, maps, electronic sources, literature, reference sources, and artifacts 18C use various parts of a source, including the table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as keyword Internet searches to locate information Questions to be answered: How do people earn money.? What do you spend your money on? Week 27: Money and Markets-- Students will understand the purpose of markets and the functions of a bank. They will also understand that people in different places depend on each other for goods and services. Activities:
● How Many Euros for a Dollar? English Spanish ● Allowance English Spanish ● Money and Markets English Spanish ● Video: Goods and Services English Spanish ● Video: Economics English Spanish ● Video: Fun Ways to Earn Summer Cash English
Enrichment:
● Imagine you are selling lemonade for 5 cents a cup. Calculate how many cups you would need to sell to make $10.00.
● Look on a world map and locate the countries mentioned in the article titled, “The Euro.” Discuss ways to travel to these countries and what you might purchase in the markets using the euro.
Specials:
● Click here for Art Learning Plans
● Click here for Music Learning Plans
GT Challenges:
● This Week’s Challenges
Extra Opportunities:
● Grab your water bottle, load up your pack, and let’s head out for our virtual tour of the Grand Canyon!
● The Museum of Texan Cultures San Antonio : Take a tour of historic San Antonio and learn about its rich culture!
● Institute of Texan Cultures : Learn about being a Jr. dulcet and what that is. ● Click here to write a note to your mom and celebrate her day!!
Learning independently will naturally come with its challenges — for teachers, students, and parents. While we understand that remote learning differs greatly from traditional classroom instruction, it is critically important that we continue to engage and
communicate with our students in instruction and learning. As we grow through this process, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher with celebrations or concerns.
