1. Ms. Alderson’s Superheroes Science/Social Studies
2nd Grade
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:
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