Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes Science/Social Studies 2nd Grade 770-578-7200 Kawanna.Alderson@cobbk12.org Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes Week of December 4, 2017 WEEKLY HOMEWORK A Peek at Our Week Reading: Making Connections We will learn how to describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. Writing Choose a writing prompt from the December writing calendar Math IXL Word problem practice – class blog/fun links page (https://www.mathplayground.com/wpdatabase/wpindex.html) Math: Problem Solving We will learn how to use addition and subtraction strategies to solve one and two step word problems within 20. Spelling Choose an activity from the December Speller’s Choice activity sheet Choose an activity from the December Challenge Calendar Writing: Informational Writing In our informational unit, we will learn how to write a topic sentence, use facts to develop points, and a closing sentence on a topic of our choice (that we know all about). Reading Read an informational/nonfiction book for 20 minutes Raz-kids Use Force Study Guide to review for test Science/SS/Health: Force and Motion We will learn about how forces are pushes or pulls on an object and how they can make an object move, slow down, or stop. Science/Social Studies Class Blog: http://www.cobblearning.net/Alderson/ Spelling & Word Study Spelling Pattern Rabbit Words Language Skill Mark Your Calendar (Syllable Division) Divide VCCV words in between the two consonants. Ex: rab-bit nap-kin Root Words We will learn how to use a known root word as a clue to find the meaning of an unknown word with the same root. Ex: addition – additional December 6 – Grade Level STEM Day December 7 – Adventures in Art December 14 – High Touch High Tech – In House Field Trip (wear class t-shirt) December 20- Winter Party at 8:30 (All parents are invited) Weekly Words very, most, our