Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes Science/Social Studies 2nd Grade 770-578-7200 Kawanna.Alderson@cobbk12.org Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes Week of December 11, 2017 WEEKLY HOMEWORK A Peek at Our Week Reading: Poetry We will learn how words and phrases (regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song. Writing Choose a writing prompt from the December writing calendar Practice editing and revising your writing Math IXL Measure items around your house Math: Measurement We will learn how to use addition and subtraction strategies within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths that are given in the same units (centimeters, inches, feet, meters) and solve equations with a symbol for the unknown. 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 edit and revise our informational writing. Reading Read an informational/nonfiction book for 20 minutes Raz-kids Complete and review Environmental Changes Study Guide Science/SS/Health: Environmental Change We will learn the causes and effects of a change to the environment within the local community. 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 Reflexive Pronouns We will learn how to identify and use reflexive pronouns when speaking and writing. Ex: myself, ourselves 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