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April 9-13 Reading: 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 *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 *Compare and contrast Curtis when he started his route and after 42 years on the job 199C *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 *Grammar: I can use subject-verb agreement. *Scavenger hunt *leveled readers  *test
 * Finish Good-bye Curtis(4/2-4/10)**
 * Word Work: I can use contractions.

Focus Skill: I can identify mulitple meaning words. Target Strategy: I can reread to self-correct. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Vocabulary <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*building background-make a web of Neighborhood Sounds 200T <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Prereading Strategies- Preview/predict/discuss genre/set purpose 201C <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Sharing Literature-Nathan and the Baby Grand 200H/221E, Way Down in the Music 200P/225D <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Compare Max to Nathan from Nathan and the Baby Grand 227F <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Guided Reading <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*trifold <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Retelling-complete a sequence chart 221A <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Think and Respond questions/ Extended response prompt <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Scavenger hunt <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*leveled readers <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*writing extension- plan a poem /draft a poem 225A <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Companion Selection-City Music poem 222-223
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Begin Max Found Two Sticks (4/11-4/18) **
 * Grammar:I can use past tense verbs.
 * Word Work: I can use ew and ui patterns. Review prefixes mis-, under-
 * [] Check out this link for some great resources! (Nice find Candyce!!)**

Use MCAP/MCOMP scores to review as needed MCAP -probe
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 19px;">Spelling: Lesson 25: I can spell words with -er and -est. . <span style="font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 19px;">Math: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">9.9 I can compare weight and explore units of weight. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Unit 9 review <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Unit 9 test <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">10.1 I can use coins to show an amount. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20px;">Science: Continue Plant Unit Activity 1: I can list schema on plants. Activity 2: I can develop and answer questions about plant needs. Activity 3 (2 days) I can plant seeds for observation. Activity 4: I can identify parts of a seed. Activity 5: I can classify seeds by their method of travel. Activity 6: I can determine the function of roots. Activity 7: I can determine the function of stems. Activity 8: I can determine the function of leaves. Activty 9: I can determine the function of flowers. Activity 10: I can demonstrate knowledge of plants and their life cycles.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 19px;">Writing: Continue Poetry Unit <span style="color: #000000; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 17px;">SEL Targets: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 17px;">Notes: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">* PDW: 4/4 tech training and allergy guideline update <span style="color: #000000; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">*4 hours of "summer hours" to revamp unit adding 21st century and SEL-will be done in the spring... <span style="color: #000000; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">*Report Cards sent home 4/5 <span style="color: #000000; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">* No School 4/6
 * Close Study:** Revisit the poems. Discuss similarities and differences between poems with the goal of categorizing the poems. Onces poetry has been sorted provide students with specific name and definition. Discuss if their sorting revealed the specific names and definitions.
 * Generating:** Brainstorm ideas/topics for poetry writing.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13px;">I can listen to other people’s ideas
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13px;">I can make positive choices when working with others.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13px;">I can identify ways to work and play well with others.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13px;">I can follow directions
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13px;">I can manage my behavior.