13April8

=April 8-12 =

Reading:
Begin Good-bye Curtis 4/1-4/10  I:\All Staff\Grade 2\Curriculum\Reading\Good Bye Curtis Focus Skill: I can compare and contrast story elements. Target Strategy: I can sequence and summarize events in a story. *Vocabulary:addresses, clerk, grown, honor, pour, route *building background-Question/Answer Chart letter carriers 176T *Sharing Literature-The Paperboy 176H/195F The Postman 176P/197D *Guided Reading *trifold *Retelling-complete story map 195A *Compare and contrast Good-bye Curtis to Pine Park Mystery 177A/195A (double bubble) *Compare and contrast Curtis when he started his route and after 42 years on the job 199C (double bubble)  *Create an invitation to a surprise party for Curtis 195B *Pretend you are on Curtis's route-make a card to give him at the party 195B *Think and Respond questions/Extended response prompt <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Grammar: I can use subject-verb agreement. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Word Work: I can use contractions. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Scavenger hunt <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*leveled readers <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*test

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Begin Seed to Plant 4/11--4/18 <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Focus Skill: I can interpret information from charts, graphs and diagrams. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Target Strategy: I can reread aloud to improve understanding. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Vocabulary:beautiful, nutrition, protects, ripens, streams <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*building background- create a circle map or KWL on seeds and plants. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Prereading Strategies- Preview/predict/discuss genre/set purpose 313C <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Sharing Literature-Pumpkin Circle 312H/331F, Maytime Magic 312P/335D <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Compare and contrast From Seed to Plant to Pumpkin Circle 337F <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Retelling-Complete a sequence diagram 331A (flow map?) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Think and Respond questions/Extended response prompt <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Grammar:I can write the months of the year. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Word Work: I can use consonant blends and r-controlled words. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*scavenger hunt <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*leveled readers <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Students can select a plant shown in the text, find information about that plant and create clues/riddles for their plant. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*test

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Spelling:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can spell -er/-est words.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Math:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can add and subtract within 20. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> *word problems <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can differentiate between odd and even by making groups of 2. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Make groups of two with a number of objects to <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">determine if they are even. Count by 2s. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Use Odd/Even Worksheet below. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(Fishing for Numbers board game)

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can determine odd and even by making arrays. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Take the bags of objects from previous day. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Model making an array of two groups to determine if the number is even/odd. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I can determine if a number is even or odd. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Students are given a number and must explain how <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">they determined if it is even/odd.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Writing:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Cursive <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Continue Finish Persuasive writing (book review) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Begin Poetry <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Continue Writer's Workshop

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Science:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Begin Plant Unit (include taking care of Earth for Earth Day Party) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*Scholastic News/Time for Kids (Candyce) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*The Lorax

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 1: I can list schema on plants. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 2: I can develop and answer questions about plant needs. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 3 (2 days) I can plant seeds for observation. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 4: I can identify parts of a seed. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 5: I can classify seeds by their method of travel. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 6: I can determine the function of roots. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 7: I can determine the function of stems. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 8: I can determine the function of leaves. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activty 9: I can determine the function of flowers. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Activity 10: I can demonstrate knowledge of plants and their life cycles.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">TO Do:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Erin: Field trip permission slips <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Dan: <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Candyce: <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">LMC: Are there any books on Earth Day that we can use?

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">SEL Targets:
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">•I can listen to other people’s ideas •I can make positive choices when working with others. •I can identify ways to work and play well with others. •I can use my self control.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Notes:

 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Summer PD time: application process
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">SIP Day 4/9
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Concert Practice 4/24 9:15/ Concert at night
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Fullersburg Woods Field Trip 4/25 2R/2W
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Fullersburg Woods Field Trip 4/26 2G
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Progress reports go home 5/3
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Interim testing and CBM sweeps 4/26-5/1
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">We are all on lounge duty next week! 4/8-4/12 :o)