Scott Foresman / Reading Street Unit 2 / Morning Warm-Up Debra McKeivier/ Holly Andrepont Maplewood Middle School / 1st Grade A Big Fish for Max The Farmer in the Hat Who Works Here? The Big Circle Life in the Forest Honey Bees

A Big Fish for Max Unit 2 / Day 1 A community is a place where many people live and work together. A family’s home can be a small community for them. What does a family do together? A Big Fish for Max Unit 2 / Day 1

A Big Fish for Max Unit 2 / Day 2 Today we will read about a city. In a city you can see such things as shops, libraries, and parks. What would you like to visit in a city?

A Big Fish for Max Unit 2 / Day 3 Today we will read about a family with a plan. They want to catch a fresh fish. Have you ever been on a fishing trip? What does your family like to do together? A Big Fish for Max Unit 2 / Day 3

A Big Fish for Max Unit 2 / Day 4 How did Grandma and Ruby help Max? Today we will read how a family works and plays together. How do you help your family at home? A Big Fish for Max Unit 2 / Day 4

A Big Fish for Max Unit 2 / Day 5 This week we read about families that work together. Every family has chores to do and rules to follow. What are some ways that your family members help you? A Big Fish for Max Unit 2 / Day 5

The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 1 School is a good place. We all learn new things. No one is left out. How do we learn together at school? The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 1

The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 2 Let’s pretend to take a walk in a city. Think about all the things you can see. What will we talk about when we get home? The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 2

The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 3 Today we will read about a group of children who put on a class play. They know how to share and work together. How does our class work together? The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 3

The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 4 Boys and girls work together at school. Today we will read about a club where children take care of pigs, cows, and hens. Do you think working together can be fun? The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 4

The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 5 This week we read about working together at school. What do we share as a group? How can we show respect for our classmates? The Farmer in the Hat Unit 2 / Day 5

Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 1 Old friends and new friends could be in our neighborhood. Who makes our neighborhood a nice place to live? Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 1

Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 2 Today we’ll take another look at the city. We can learn about the people who make the city a busy place. How is a big city like our community? Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 2

Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 3 Today we will read about workers in a community. If you watch them, you will see that they do much to help us. What workers do you have in your community? Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 3

Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 4 Cities are busy! I would not want to get lost in one! Today we’ll learn how maps can help us find our way. What community workers might help us find our way? Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 4

Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 5 This week we read about people who work in a community. Police and firefighters keep our community safe. What are some ways we can all be good citizens? Who Works Here? Unit 2 / Day 5

The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 1 Some animals live and work together. They are a lot like people. How do animals work together to survive? The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 1

The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 2 Today we’ll read about a frog that sits on a log in a bog. Eating bugs and slugs makes him grow. What makes you grow? The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 2

The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 3 Today we will read about dinosaurs. We’ll learn how they cooperate. They share the job of protecting each other. What jobs do you share? The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 3

The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 4 Today we will read a news page about a class that takes a trip to a special place. They visit a museum. What would you like to see in a museum? The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 4

The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 5 This week we read about dinosaurs and other animals that live together. They find food and protect one another from enemies. How are these animals like a community? The Big Circle Unit 2 / Day 5

Life in the Forest Unit 2 / Day 1 Many animals eat plants. There are other ways plants help animals. How do plants and animals live together? Life in the Forest Unit 2 / Day 1

Life in the Forest Unit 2 / Day 2 Today we’ll read about a frog that lives in a bog. I’m afraid he’ll get a surprise if he isn’t careful. What kind of surprise would be fun to find? Life in the Forest Unit 2 / Day 2

Life in the Forest Unit 2 / Day 3 Today we will read about a forest. We’ll learn about animals that live there. We’ll see how plants and animals live together. What would you like to do or see in a forest? Life in the Forest Unit 2 / Day 3

Life in the Forest Unit 2 / Day 4 Today we will read about another kind of forest. First, we will learn why this forest is special. Then, we will learn what animals and plants live there. How do you think a forest is a community? Life in the Forest Unit 2 / Day 4

Life in the Forest Unit 2 / Day 5 We read how each plant and each animal - even slimy creatures that crawl in sludge - are part of the environment. They all need each other to grow healthy and strong. How do members of a community need each other?

Bees fly where flowers grow. They look around to find food. Honey Bees Unit 2 / Day 1 Bees fly where flowers grow. They look around to find food. How is a community of insects like a community of people?

Today we will meet the frog in the bog again. We’ll read what he eats and see how big he gets. Would you like to have a frog for a pet? Honey Bees Unit 2 / Day 2

Today we will read about honey bees. First we’ll read about the different kinds of bees and the jobs they do. They we’ll learn about how they live together. What do you know about bees? Honey Bees Unit 2 / Day 3

Today we will read about a community of insects. One ant will lead the others. Why do you think a community needs a leader to be in charge? Honey Bees Unit 2 / Day 4

This week we read about bees and ants. These insects live together in groups. Each one has a special job to do. How can insects be like a community? Honey Bees Unit 2 / Day 5