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Second Grade Overview

September 21-25



MATH​: We will continue in Unit 1 of Bridges. In this unit, our mathematical focus rests primarily on the development of number sense, operations, fact families, and fact fluency to 20. Students will be learning how to use a number rack to add and subtract within 20.


READING​: We will start our new F&F unit on Retelling. Look for the Retelling Skills and Vocabulary pages in your child’s homework folder. These pages will stay in their homework folders for easy access at home. Begin to have your child study the skills (pattern statement and process questions) and vocabulary words a few times each week. Use the process questions as part of your book discussions at home. 


*There will be study guides in your child’s binder. They need to know the pattern statement, three process questions, and their (10) vocabulary words/definitions. 


**Please have your child read for ten minutes each night. Include time for your child to read aloud to you.


SPELLING/PHONICS​: We will be working on List #5 of our Spelling words. 

List: knee, know, knock, knight, sign, gnat, gnome, gnaw, off, cold, tell, work

Our Spelling test will be on Friday, September 25. 


The test will also include two dictated sentences that they will need to write, using correct capitalization and punctuation. When working with your child, remind them that there are NO capital letters needed in this week’s list. 


SOCIAL STUDIES: We will start our unit on the study of Egypt.


LANGUAGE/WRITING​: Students will be learning about the subject and predicate of a sentence. They will work with finding the “who” and the “action” of each sentence. 


A few reminders: 

-The rooms can be cold, so your child may need a sweater/sweatshirt (follow the uniform guidelines) to wear in the classroom. 

-Students may also need a water bottle that they can use in the classroom, but also outside for recess.

-Please make sure to label your child’s water bottle and sweaters/sweatshirts. 


THANK YOU for reading the overview! Have a great week!