Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes 2nd Grade 770-578-7200 Kawanna.Alderson@cobbk12.org Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes Week of April 17, 2017 WEEKLY HOMEWORK A Peek at Our Week Reading: Author’s Purpose We will identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. MON Read for 20 minutes Choose a writing prompt from the April writing calendar Read 20 minutes Play a game from the class webpage TUE Math: Addition and Subtraction We will add and subtract within 1,000 using models or drawings and strategies based on place value. We will also explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and properties of operations. WED Review weekly words (usually, really, since, easy, sometimes) Read for 20 minutes Writing: Personal Narratives We will write personal narratives and focus on small moments when we write. Great writers magnify their small moments by adding details. Science/SS/Health: Life Cycle of an Animal We will identify the life cycle of four common animals (mammal, bird, amphibian, insect). Read for 20 minutes Practice addition and subtraction facts through 20 THU EXTRAS April Writing Calendar April Challenge Calendar Math Facts within 20 Student’s Name: _____________________________ Parent’s Signature: ___________________________ Spelling & Word Study Spelling Pattern: Language Skill Mark Your Calendar Past Tense We will use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs when writing or speaking. (Ex: sat, hid, told) Syllable Division VCCV words are usually divided between the consonants where both parts are closed-therefore making the vowels short. VC CV Ex: rabbit = rab bit victim = vic tim April 22 80s Dance at 3:00 April 27 Art Show 5:00 May 18 Ms. Alderson’s End of the Year Celebration 1:00-2:00 Weekly Words usually, really, since, easy, sometimes