Dear families,

Here we are, ready for our fifth week of distance learning. It is our prayer that you have settled into a new routine and that things are going smoothly at home. We are so grateful to our Lord and Savior for you and for your children. Continuing to pray for you daily and we’re here to support you in any way that we can.

In Him,Your Second Grade Team

Janet CurtisJill HagmanBecky PokorneyHayley Kruse

Websites/LinksNeeded passwords are inside the agenda book cover and were sent home with a letter.

Feel free to contact your teacher should you have trouble with passwords.

Teachers’ email addressesjanetcurtis@evansvillechristian.orgjillhagman@evansvillechristian.org

beckypokorney@evansvillechristian.orghayleykruse@evansvillechristian.org

Class Websitewww.jcurtis2ndgrade.weebly.com

www.mrsjhagman.weebly.comwww.2ndkrusenews.weebly.com

www.2ndmrsbpokorney.weebly.com

Epichttps://www.getepic.com/

ARhttps://global-zone08.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/124329

Moby Maxhttps://www.mobymax.com/signin/ecs2b

https://www.mobymax.com/signin/hagman2chttps://www.mobymax.com/signin

https://www.mobymax.com/signin/kruse2a

HMH-Reading Curriculumhttps://www.hmhco.com/one/login/

Spelling Cityhttps://www.spellingcity.com/Log-yourself-in.html

ConnectED-Math/Social Studieshttps://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/pictorialLoginSchool.do?code=y3b0

AR InformationWe are not worrying about your child’s goal. Just read and enjoy!

● Mrs. Eckart has prepared this video https://youtu.be/eFdrh9W8zGY for parents and students on how to take an AR test at home. If your child needs their username or password, email your child’s teacher.

● Students may test over any book in their level or near their level, as it is most important that students continue reading. Use this link www.arbookfind.com to search for available quizzes on books your family may have at home.

● Here is the web address for accessing AR tests: https://global-zone08.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/124329

This Week in 2nd GradeApril 28 - May 1

Reading- I can gain information from print and digital text.

- I can ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

- I can identify a nonfiction text written to show a cause and effect relationship.

- I can identify the main idea of a multiparagraph nonfiction text.

Math - Shapes- I can create squares, rectangles, triangles, and right rectangular prisms- I can identify and describe two- and three- dimensional shapes.- I can classify two- and three-dimensional shapes according to the number and shape of the faces.- I can draw two-dimensional shapes.- I can investigate the impact of decomposing two- and three-dimensional shapes.

Social Studies - Who We Are as Americans

- I can explain that the United States government is founded on the belief of equal rights for its citizens.- I can understand and explain why it is important for a community to have a responsible government.- I can discuss and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. - I can explain the consequences of violating laws.

Writing/Spelling

- I can use my writing to help others follow my suggestions.

- I can state my opinion by presenting it in the introduction of my writing.

- I can provide supporting reasons.

- I can write a paragraph or paragraphs on a topic.

Bible -Paul and Barnabas EncourageI can encourage others!

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are

doing.

Week 5

What is due to be TURNED IN this week?

Below you will find a list of assignments that need to be turned in for a grade for this week. These assignments will be due to your teacher by Monday, May 4th. They will be marked TURNED IN on the day it is assigned as well. Several assignments are to be completed aloud and an answer key is attached.

❏ Local and State Governments BrainPop assignments

❏ Our Government at Work Google Form❏ President of the United States Google Form❏ 3-D shape drawing from Wednesday ❏ Spelling City: Final Sound Speller❏ Spelling City: TestMe❏ Writing: How you resolved a disagreement

Library

This week, we will complete our Hero unit by creating a cinquain poem about our heroes. Use the planner on the next page and your notes from last week to help you create your Heroes’ Cinquain poem. Once you complete your cinquain, mail it or give it to a person that you consider your hero.

Music

I play simple rhythms with symbols.Practice this clapping game song we learned together in the Music Room-

Bim BumSing along with one of our favorites- Nothing but the Blood of Jesus

Art

Drawing with your Eyes Closed

Tech2nd Grade

Keeyboard Climber

PEMovement Monopoly

Gameboard

SpanishWhat is this?Mrs. Mojica’s

Lesson

SpecialsOptional Activities

Social/EmotionalEmotional Activities

Miss Jackson is available via email atkeishajackson@evansvillechristian.org

Week 5

Name ________________

Cinquain topic: __________________________

What I Know About the Topic:

Cinquain

___________Topic

___________ ___________ Adjective Adjective

___________ ___________ ___________ Action Verb Action Verb Action Verb

___________________________Sentence or Phrase (4 words)

___________Conclusion or Final Word

LibraryHero Cinquain

Live Animal Cams

Fun to enjoy!

Read a story on Epic!

Choose a book close to your AR

range.

Go for a bike ride or walk with your family and draw a map of

your neighborhood.

With permission, gather trash and build something

useful.

Watch this video to the end. See a sunset from space.

Wow!Next Time You See

a Sunset God is amazing!

Dance, Dance, Dance with this

GoNoodle!

Minute to Win it Challenge

Kids Vs. ParentsWatch for fun! Maybe your family can do

some.

Listen to

The Punies by Kobe Bryant

Practice math facts with

flashcards or MobyMax.

Listen to Mrs. Hagman’s pick of

the week:I Wish You More

Sock Puppet

Find an old sock and make it into a puppet. Have

fun!

Check out one of these 5-Minute Family Devotions

about Old Testament Heroes

Choice BoardChoose 2 and have fun!

Spelling Words

baseball people

favorite friend

because when

a lot interesting

beautiful receive

Must DoTuesday, April 28, 2020

Math - 2-Dimensional Shapes❏ Read and discuss the attached vocabulary cards❏ Watch this math mini-lesson about 2-dimensional shapes.❏ Look at the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes in the

chart on the attached page. Decide which shapes are 2-dimensional and which are 3-dimensional and explain WHY to a family member.

Reading❏ This week in Reading❏ Listen to Being a Good Citizen. Can you think of something you

could do to be a good citizen at your house?❏ Sign in to BrainPop and go to your Dashboard at the top of

the screen. Watch the assigned video about Local and State Governments and take both of the assigned quizzes. (Turned in)

❏ Listen and learn about Local Government Departments❏ Complete the Spelling Practice Test assigned on Spelling City❏ Read a good book for A.R.

Writing❏ You’re going to do a lot of writing this week. Please review

this Check Your Writing lesson.❏ Write 2 or 3 sentences in a journal or diary about what it’s

been like living in quarantine.

Optional ActivitiesTuesday, April 28, 2020

Bible❏ Watch this video about Paul ❏ Who spoke to Saul on the raad?❏ Look up the word encourage in a dictionary-what does this word

mean?❏ Read 1 Thessalonians 5:11❏ Song of the week: Lift Me Up

Social Studies❏ Go to ConnectED for Social Studies. Click on Unit 4 Lesson 4.

Click My Lesson Box, lesson 2 and click on the headphones. Answer quick check and what law are the people in the picture following?

Cinco de Mayo Craft with Mrs. Montgomery

Math Review❏ Complete the review page and check your answers!

Reading Challenge❏ Listen to and enjoy our class novel, Ranger in Time: Rescue on

the Oregon Trail

Math Chapter 12 Vocabulary words

2-Dimensional A shape that has both length and width.

Rectangle

A 2-dimensional shape that has 2 sets of equal parallel

lines and 4 right angle vertices.

TriangleA 2-dimensional shape that has straight 3 sides and 3

vertices.

Square A 2-dimensional shape that has 4 straight equal sides and 4 right angle vertices.

Math Chapter 12 Vocabulary words

Side One of the line segments that make up a shape.

Vertex

The point where two sides of a 2-dimensional shape (or 3-faces of a 3-dimensional

shape) meet.

Math Review

Must DoWednesday, April 29, 2020

Math - 3-dimensional shapes ❏ Read and discuss the attached vocabulary words ❏ Watch this mini-lesson on 3-dimensional shapes. ❏ Your turn! Try drawing 3-dimensional shapes by watching this

Art with Mrs. F video. (Take a picture and send to your teacher - give your best effort!) (Turned in)

Reading❏ Watch Our Government at Work and complete the google form

by clicking on your teacher’s name and answering the questions. Don’t forget to click the Submit button. (Turned in)

CurtisHagmanKrusePokorney

❏ Learn about the Pledge of Allegiance. Why do you think saying pledges like the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Christian Flag and the Pledge to the Bible are important?

❏ Complete Final Sound Speller assigned on Spelling City (Turned in)

❏ Read a good book for A.R.

Writing❏ Listen to What if Everybody Did that? By Ellen Javernick❏ Think about your rules at school or at home and write a short

paragraph about the rules and what if everybody broke those rules.

Optional ActivitiesWednesday, April 29, 2020

Bible❏ Watch this video about Paul❏ Who encouraged Paul?❏ What does it mean to encourage someone?❏ Read 1 Thessalonians 5:11❏ Song of the week: Lift Me Up

Social Studies❏ Go to ConnectED for Social Studies. Click on Unit 4 Lesson 4.

Click My Lesson Box, lesson 3 and click on the headphones. Answer quick check and what is the constitution?

Math Review❏ Review counting money with this game

Reading Challenge❏ Listen to Ranger in Time Ch. 3 and 4

Math Chapter 12 Vocabulary words

3-DimensionalA shape that has length,

width, and height.

CubeA 3-dimensional shape that

has 6 square faces.

Rectangular PrismA 3-dimensional shape that

has 6 rectangular faces.

FaceThe flat part of a

3-dimensional shape.

vertex The point where 3-faces of a 3-dimensional shape meet.

Must DoThursday, April 30, 2020

Math - Creating 2-D/3-D shapes❏ Review the 2-dimensional shapes that were discussed in

Tuesday’s mini-lesson. ❏ Complete the attached ‘My Shape Riddle’ activity. ❏ If you feel up to the challenge, try the extension activity on

the third page of this assignment.

Reading❏ Listen to Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler. Do 5 acts of

kindness for your family members.❏ Read the attached ReadWorks Article, “President of the

United States,” and answer the questions by clicking on your teacher’s name. (Turned in)

CurtisHagmanKrusePokorney

❏ Take a tour of the White House!❏ Read a good book for A.R.

Writing❏ Listen to the story If I Ran for President. Write a paragraph

about what you learned from this book. Five sentences or more.

Optional ActivitiesThursday, April 30, 2020

Bible❏ How many words can you come up with that are encouraging

words? Ex. super!❏ What does God’s Word say about encouraging others?❏ Use one of your encouraging words to encourage someone at

home.❏ Song of the week: Lift Me Up

Social Studies❏ Go to ConnectED for Social Studies. Click on Unit 4 Lesson 4.

Click My Lesson Box, lesson R and click on the headphones. Complete Self-Check quiz.

Math Review❏ Review place value. Choose “Whole Numbers,” “3 digit,” and

“hard”

Reading Challenge❏ Listen to Ranger in Time Ch. 5-6

My Shapes Riddle1. On the next page, draw a 2-dimensional shape. 2. Write four clues to describe the shape at the top of the

page. 3. Cover up your illustration. 4. Give your clues to a parent or sibling and see if they can

match your shape on this page. (See the examples and tips on the third page of this activity.)

My Shape Riddle 1. My shape has _______________________________.

2. My shape has _______________________________.

3. My shape is not ______________________________.

4. My shape ___________________________________.

My shape is a _____________________________.

My Shape RiddleHere are a couple of examples you can use to help you. If you want a challenge, combine some shapes and see if your parent can figure out what picture you created.

Must DoFriday, May 1, 2020

Math - Composing/Decomposing Shapes ❏ Read and discuss the vocabulary words on the next page. ❏ Cut or draw and cut the Tangram page attached. ❏ Listen to the story Grandfather Tang ❏ Challenge yourself to create the same pictures in the story

with your tangram pieces.

Reading❏ Listen to Kindness Counts. Challenge your family to do random

acts of kindness for each other!❏ Complete the assigned Spelling TestMe on Spelling City (Turned in) ❏ Read a good book for A.R. ❏ Listen and watch Express Your Feelings

Writing❏ Watch this message from Kid President❏ Write about a time you disagreed with a friend or sibling.

How was it resolved? Take a picture of your writing and email it to your teacher. She wants to see some love! (Turned in)

Optional ActivitiesFriday, May 1, 2020

Bible❏ Read Philippians 1:3-6. These verses tell us how we can pray

for others, even our missionaries. Discuss two ways these verses tell us how to encourage others.

❏ Song of the week: Lift Me Up

Social Studies❏ Go to ConnectED for Social Studies. Click on Unit 4 Lesson 5.

Click My Lesson Box, lesson 1 and click on the headphones. Answer quick check and play Statue of Liberty video.

Math Review❏ Review addition facts❏ Challenge: Math Man Addition game

Reading Challenge❏ Continue listening to our class read aloud:

Ranger in Time Ch. 7-8

Compose To create something by combining objects or shapes

Decompose To break down a shape or object into different shapes

InvestigateTo research, ask questions,

or check to find out information

PredictTo say or estimate something

that will happen in the future.

Math Chapter 12 Vocabulary Words

Tangram

Spirit Day Information