Week of April 28th
Reading
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ELAGSE2RL6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
We will take a minor grade on Friday.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics
Lesson 28- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell multisyllable words with open and vowel team syllables.
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Enhanced Math
2.NR.3.2 Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
We will take a practice grade on Thursday.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
e. Jimmy Carter (leadership and human rights)
We will take a minor grade on Tuesday on Jimmy Carter.
Week of April 22nd
Reading
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.\
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ELAGSE2RL6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud
We will take the iReady Reading Diagnostic on Tuesday and Wednesday.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. POETRY focus
Phonics
Lesson 27- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with closed and long vowel silent-e syllables.
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Enhanced Math
2.NR.3.1 Determine whether a group (up to 20) has an odd or even number of objects. Write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.
2.PAR.4.2 Identify, describe, and create growing patterns and shrinking patterns involving addition and subtraction up to 20.
We will have a practice grade and a minor grade this week.
Science
S2E3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about how weather, plants, animals, and humans cause changes to the environment. (Clarification statement: Changes should be easily observable and could be seen on school grounds or at home.)
We will take the life cycle unit summative on Wednesday.
Week of April 15th
Reading
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Lesson 26- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with a consonant-le.
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Enhanced Math
2.NR.3.1 Determine whether a group (up to 20) has an odd or even number of objects. Write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.
We will be taking our iReady Diagnostics for the Spring on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Science
S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms.
We will have a practice and a minor grade this week.
Week of April 8th
Reading
ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
ELAGSE2RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Lesson 25- In our classroom this week, we are reviewing how to read and spell words with hard and soft c/g and silent letters.
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Enhanced Math
We will be reviewing all money and time standards (see previous weeks) for our unit 7 assessment on THURSDAY.
Find the study guide HERE.
Science
S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms.
a. Ask questions to determine the sequence of the life cycle of common animals in your area: a mammal such as a cat, dog or classroom pet, a bird such as a chicken, an amphibian such as a frog, and an insect such as a butterfly.
We will take a minor grade on Thursday.
Week of April 1st-5th
NO SCHOOL- SPRING BREAK
Week of March 25th
Reading
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Lesson 24- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the hard and soft c and g.
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Enhanced Math
2.MDR.6.2 Find the value of a group of coins and determine combinations of coins that equal a given amount that is less than one hundred cents, and solve problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately.
2.MDR.6.1 Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, and estimate and measure elapsed time using a timeline, to the hour or half hour on the hour or half hour.
We will have a minor grade on Wednesday.
Science
S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms.
a. Ask questions to determine the sequence of the life cycle of common animals in your area: a mammal such as a cat, dog or classroom pet, a bird such as a chicken, an amphibian such as a frog, and an insect such as a butterfly.
We will have a practice grade on Tuesday.
Week of March 18th
Reading
ELAGSE2RI3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
ELAGSE2RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
ELAGSE2RF4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
We will take a practice grade on part of the expository piece this week.
Phonics
Lesson 23- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the complex consonants ck/k, tch/ch, and dge/ge.
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Lesson 24- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the hard and soft c and g.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math
2.MDR.6.1 Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, and estimate and measure elapsed time using a timeline, to the hour or half hour on the hour or half hour.
We will have a practice grade this week.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history
e. Juliette Gordon Low (Girl Scouts and leadership)
Week of March 13th- NO SCHOOL 11-12TH
Reading
We will be reviewing all unit 5 standards in preparation for the unit 5 summative assessment on Friday.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Week 23- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the complex consonants ck/k, tch/ch, and dge/ge.
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Enhanced Math
We will be reviewing all unit 6 standards for the unit 6 summative assessment on Thursday.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history
e. Juliette Gordon Low (Girl Scouts and leadership)
Week of March 4th-
Reading
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ELAGSE2RL7: Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
ELAGSE2RI8: Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Week 22- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the silent letters gn, kn, mb, and wr.
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Enhanced Math
3.NR.4.1 - Describe a unit fraction and explain how multiple copies of a unit fraction form a non-unit fraction. Use parts of a whole, parts of a set, points on a number line, distances on a number line and area models.
3.MDR.5.4 - Use rulers to measure lengths in halves and fourths (quarters) of an inch and a whole inch.
We will have a minor and a major grade this week.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
c. Jackie Robinson (sportsmanship and civil rights)
We will take a minor grade this week about Jackie Robinson.
Week of February 26th-
Reading
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ELAGSE2RL7: Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W1: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
This writing piece will be taken for a grade.
Phonics
Week 21- Finishing week 21. In our classroom this week, we are reviewing how to read and spell words with vowel-r and vowel-r phonograms.
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Enhanced Math
2.GSR.7.2 Identify at least one line of symmetry in everyday objects to describe each object as a whole.
2.GSR.7.3 Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares. Identify and describe equal-sized parts of the whole using fractional names (“halves,” “thirds,” “fourths”, “half of,” “third of,” “quarter of,” etc.).
2.GSR.7.4 Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes may be different shapes within the same whole.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history
d. Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights)
We will take a practice grade on Thursday.
Week of February 5th-
Reading
RL10: ELAGSE2RL10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
We will have a reading test on Wednesday.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W1: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Week 19- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with vowel-r. With a focus on -ur, -er, and -ir.
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Enhanced Math
We will be reviewing all unit 5 standards for our unit 5 assessment on Thursday.
Science
S2E2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to develop an understanding of the patterns of the sun and the moon and the sun’s effect on Earth. a. Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the effect of the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on Earth at various times of the day.
We will have a minor grade on Wednesday.
Week of January 29th-
Reading
RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
RL7: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
We will have a minor grade on Wednesday.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W1: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Week 18- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with vowel-r.
Click here for the parent letter.
Enhanced Math
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction. 2.PAR.4.1 Identify, describe, and crea
2.MDR.5.5 Represent whole-number sums and differences within a standard unit of measurement on a number line diagram.
We will have a practice grade on Friday.
Science
S2E2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to develop an understanding of the patterns of the sun and the moon and the sun’s effect on Earth.
a. Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the effect of the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on Earth at various times of the day.
We will have a practice grade on Friday.
Week of January 22nd-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
ELAGSE2RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
We will have a practice grade on Wednesday.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Lesson 17- In our classroom this week we are learning how to read and spell words with unpredictable vowel teams.
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In phonics this week, we will be finishing lesson 17, and taking the unit 3 phonics assessment for a minor grade.
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
We will have a minor assessment on Thursday.
Science:
S2E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about stars having different sizes and brightness.
a. Ask questions to describe the physical attributes (size and brightness) of stars
We will have a minor grade on Tuesday.
Week of January 17th- NO SCHOOL MONDAY JAN 15 - TUESDAY JAN 16
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI5: Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI8: Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure
We will have a minor grade this week in writing.
Phonics:
Lesson 17- In our classroom this week we are learning how to read and spell words with unpredictable vowel teams.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
We will have a practice grade this week.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.b. Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet)
Week of January 8th
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
ELAGSE2RI5: Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently
We will have a practice and a minor grade this week.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Phonics:
Week 16- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team ew.
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Writing:
We will be starting a new realistic fiction writing piece.
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies. 2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Social Studies
SS2CG3 Give examples of how the historical figures in SS2H1 demonstrate positive citizenship traits such as: honesty, dependability, trustworthiness, honor, civility, good sportsmanship, patience, and compassion
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
b. Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet)
Week of January 3rd
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action
ELAGSE2RL9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Phonics:
We do not have a new skill this week! We will be using this time to review phonics expectations.
Writing:
We will be reviewing and practicing realistic fiction writing.
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Social Studies:
We will be using this time to review PAWS expectations at school.
Weeks of December 18th- January 2nd- NO SCHOOL, WINTER BREAK!!
Week of December 11th
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
Reader's Theater week!! We will be practicing how to read "parts" in a play!
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
We will be finishing an expository/informational piece on holidays!
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 15- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team ou.
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Enhanced Math:
We will be reviewing all standards covered in unit 4 for the unit 4 major assessment this week.
Science:
S2P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
Week of December 4th-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
We will be taking the iReady reading diagnostic on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
We will be continuing personal narrative writing.
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Lesson 14- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team oo.
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Enhanced Math:
2NR1.1 place value
2NR1.2 skip counting forward and backward
2NR1.3 compare and order <,>
2MDR5.5 represent sums and differences on a number line
2PAR4.1 growing and shrinking patterns up to 20
2PAR4.1 numerical pattern for repeating operation
We will have a minor grade this week.
Science:
S2P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
Week of November 13th-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
We will take two practice grades this week.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
This week we will be collecting the personal narrative piece as a major grade.
Phonics:
Week 12: In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team ow.
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Enhanced Math:
2NR1.1 place value2NR1.2 skip counting forward and backward
(Start with a three digit number, and transition: 490-495-500-505)
2NR1.3 compare and order <,>
2NR2.2 10 more, 10 less of a 3 digit number or 100 more 100 less
We will have a practice and a minor grade this week.
Science:
S2P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
Week of November 6th- Tuesday is a REMOTE DAY. No students in the building. Learning packets were sent home in Thursday folders.
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Lesson 11- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team ie.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.1.1 Explain the value of a three-digit number using hundreds, tens, and ones in a variety of ways.
2.NR.1.3 Represent, compare, and order whole numbers to 1000 with an emphasis on place value and equality. Use >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons
2.NR.1.2 Count forward and backward by ones from any number within 1000. Count forward by fives from multiples of 5 within 1000. Count forward and backward by 10s and 100s from any number within 1000. Count forward by 25s from 0.
Science:
S2P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
This week we will take a practice grade and a minor grade.
Week of October 30th-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe
ELAGSE2RI8: Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text
ACC Reading/Math:
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing:
Continuing poetry writing!
ELAGSE2RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
Phonics:
Week 10- In our classroom this week, we are reviewing how to read and spell words with predictable vowel teams.
Click here for the parent letter.
Enhanced Math:
We will be reviewing all standards from unit 3.
We will take the unit 3 major assessment on Thursday, November 2nd.
Social Studies:
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history. a. James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia)
This week we will have a minor grade and a practice grade on Mary Muscgrove and Tomochichi.
Week of October 23rd-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Beginning poetry writing!
ELAGSE2RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
Phonics:
This week we will be finishing week 8 and beginning week 9.
Week 8- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams ai, ay, oi, and oy.
Click here for the parent letter
Week 9- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams au and aw.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
2.MDR.5: Estimate and measure the lengths of objects and distance to solve problems found in real-life using standard units of measurement, including inches, feet, and yards
2.NR.1: Using the place value structure, explore the count sequences to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values to 1000 and describe basic place-value relationships and structures.
2.NR.2: Apply multiple part-whole strategies, properties of operations and place value understanding to solve real-life, mathematical problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000. (within 100 for this unit).
ACC Math:
Social Studies:
SS2H2 Describe the Georgia Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history. a. James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia)
Week of October 16th-
Reading:
We will be reviewing all standards from unit 1 for the unit major grade on Friday.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
We will be collecting the piece we have been working on this week for a major grade.
Phonics:
This week we will be finishing week 8 and beginning week 9.
Week 8- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams ai, ay, oi, and oy.
Click here for the parent letter
Week 9- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams au and aw.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
2.MDR.5: Estimate and measure the lengths of objects and distance to solve problems found in real-life using standard units of measurement, including inches, feet, and yards
2.NR.1: Using the place value structure, explore the count sequences to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values to 1000 and describe basic place-value relationships and structures.
2.NR.2: Apply multiple part-whole strategies, properties of operations and place value understanding to solve real-life, mathematical problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000. (within 100 for this unit).
We will have a practice grade on Thursday.
ACC Math:
Social Studies:
SS2H2 Describe the Georgia Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
Week of October 9th- NO SCHOOL 9th-11th
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 8- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams ai, ay, oi, and oy.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
2.MDR.5: Estimate and measure the lengths of objects and distance to solve problems found in real-life using standard units of measurement, including inches, feet, and yards
We will have a practice grade on Friday. If your child is out, they will do this the following week.
ACC Math:
ACC math is continuing multiplication and will have a major assessment on Friday.
Social Studies:
SS2H2 Describe the Georgia Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
We will have a practice grade on Friday. If your child is out, they will do this the following week.
Week of October 2:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
We will have MAP testing (like a diagnostic) in reading on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 7- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams ee and oe.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
We will be reviewing all standards from unit 2 this week.
We will have the unit 2 major assessment on Wednesday. Study guides were sent home in Thursday folders. You can also access it here.
ACC Math:
Science:
S2p1:Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects.
We will have a MAJOR grade on TUESDAY. This is a change from the study guide date**
Week of September 25:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
ELAGSE2RI5: Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
We will have a practice grade on Wednesday, and a minor grade on Thursday.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 6- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams igh and oa.
Click here for the parent letter.
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
We will have a minor grade on Friday.
ACC Math:
We are continuing with multiplication strategies next week: equal groups, bar models, and arrays.
3.PAR.3.1 - Describe, extend, and create numeric patterns related to multiplication. Make predictions related to the patterns.
3.PAR.3.2 - Represent single digit multiplication and division facts using a variety of strategies. Explain the relationship between multiplication and division.
3.PAR.3.3 - Apply properties of operations (i.e., commutative property, associative property, distributive property) to multiply and divide within 100. 3.PAR.3.6 - Solve practical, relevant problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using part-whole strategies, visual representations, and/or concrete models
Science:
S2p1:Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects.
We will have a practice grade on Tuesday, and a minor grade on Friday.
Week of September 18:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
We will take the Unit 1 Assessment for a major grade on Tuesday, September 19th.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 5: In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with inflected endings.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
ACC Math:
We are continuing with multiplication strategies next week: equal groups, bar models, and arrays.
3.PAR.3.1 - Describe, extend, and create numeric patterns related to multiplication. Make predictions related to the patterns.
3.PAR.3.2 - Represent single digit multiplication and division facts using a variety of strategies. Explain the relationship between multiplication and division.
3.PAR.3.3 - Apply properties of operations (i.e., commutative property, associative property, distributive property) to multiply and divide within 100. 3.PAR.3.6 - Solve practical, relevant problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using part-whole strategies, visual representations, and/or concrete models
Science:
S2p1:Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects.
We will have a practice grade on Friday, September 22.
Week of September 11:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
We will have a grade on Friday, September 15th.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section
Phonics:
Week 4- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the long vowel silent-e.
click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
ACC Math:
ACC Math is continuing to build on multiplication foundation with bar models, equations, and skip counting.
3.PAR.3.1 - Describe, extend, and create numeric patterns related to multiplication. Make predictions related to the patterns.
3.PAR.3.2 - Represent single digit multiplication and division facts using a variety of strategies. Explain the relationship between multiplication and division.
3.PAR.3.3 - Apply properties of operations (i.e., commutative property, associative property, distributive property) to multiply and divide within 100. 3.PAR.3.6 - Solve practical, relevant problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using part-whole strategies, visual representations, and/or concrete models
Science:
S2P1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects.
Week of September 4: NO SCHOOL SEPT. 4-6
Reading:
RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
Writing:
2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Review Week- This week we will be reviewing the phonics skill from weeks 1-3.
Enhanced Math:
Beginning Unit 2! These are the focus standards-
2.NR.2: Apply multiple part-whole strategies, properties of operations and place value understanding to solve real-life, mathematical problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000. (within 100 for this unit).
2.NR.1: Using the place value structure, explore the count sequences to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values to 1000 and describe basic place-value relationships and structures.
2.PAR.4: Identify, describe, extend, and create repeating patterns, growing patterns, and shrinking patterns.
2.MDR.5: Estimate and measure the lengths of objects and distance to solve problems found in real-life using standard units of measurement, including inches, feet, and yards.
ACC Math:
Multiplication with arrays, word stories for multiplication (word problems)
3.PAR.3.2
3.PAR.3.3
3.PAR.3.6
Multiplication strategies, multiplication word problems
Social Studies:
SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface. a. Locate and compare the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau. b. Locate on a physical map the major rivers: Savannah, Flint, and Chattahoochee.
We will have a major grade on Friday, September 8th. We will also be collecting the Regions Booklet for a practice grade (this was completed in class together). Access the study guide HERE.
Week of August 28:
Reading:
RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
We will have a minor grade on Wednesday, August 30th.
Writing:
2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
This week we will be working on our second narrative piece. This will be collected as a minor grade.
Phonics:
Week 3: In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with phonograms.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.1.2 Count forward and backward by ones from any number within 1000. Count forward by fives from multiples of 5 within 1000. Count forward and backward by 10s and 100s from any number within 1000. Count forward by 25s from 0
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
We will be assessing unit 1 with a minor and a major this week over multiple standards. Please review the study guide sent home, or access it here.
ACC Math:
3.PAR.3.1 - Describe, extend, and create numeric patterns related to multiplication. Make predictions related to the patterns.
Social Studies:
SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface. a. Locate and compare the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau.
SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface.
b. Locate on a physical map the major rivers: Savannah, Flint, and Chattahoochee.
We will have a minor grade on Thursday, August 31st.
Week of August 21:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Week 2- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with initial 3-letter blends and final blends.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
2.PAR.4.1 Identify, describe, and create a numerical pattern resulting from repeating an operation such as addition and subtraction.
2.NR.1.2 Count forward and backward by ones from any number within 1000. Count forward by fives from multiples of 5 within 1000. Count forward and backward by 10s and 100s from any number within 1000. Count forward by 25s from 0
2.NR.1.1 Explain the value of a three-digit number using hundreds, tens, and ones in a variety of ways.
ACC Math:
ACC Math is working on analyzing bar graph data, expanded form, and understand place value up to 1,000.
Unit 1 major grade will be taken on Friday, August 25th. Study guides will be sent home Monday.
Social Studies:
SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface. a. Locate and compare the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau.
This week we will have a minor grade on Friday, August 25th.
Week of August 14:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
We will be taking the iReady reading diagnostic on Thursday, August 17th, and finish on Friday, August 18th.
Writing:
We will begin our first writing unit- Realistic Fiction
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Week 1- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with initial consonant blends, consonant digraphs, or words that follow the Floss Rule (The Floss Rule says that the letters f, l, s, and z are doubled at the end of a 1-syllable word after a short vowel).
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Enhanced Math:
ACC Math:
3.NR.1.1 - Read and write multi-digit whole numbers up to 10,000 to the thousands using base-ten numerals and expanded form. **Up to 1,000 until Unit 5.3.NR.1.2 - Use place value reasoning to compare multi-digit numbers up to 10,000, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons. **Up to 1,000 in Unit 1.
Social Studies:
SS1G3 Locate major topographical features of the earth’s surface. c. Identify and describe landforms (mountains, deserts, valleys, and coasts).
We will have a practice grade on Wednesday, August 16th.
Week of August 7:
Welcome back!! This week we will focus on building our class communities and getting to know one another!
Reading
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ELAGSE2RL6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
We will take a minor grade on Friday.
ACC Reading/Math
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics
Lesson 28- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell multisyllable words with open and vowel team syllables.
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Enhanced Math
2.NR.3.2 Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
We will take a practice grade on Thursday.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
e. Jimmy Carter (leadership and human rights)
We will take a minor grade on Tuesday on Jimmy Carter.
Week of April 22nd
Reading
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.\
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ELAGSE2RL6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud
We will take the iReady Reading Diagnostic on Tuesday and Wednesday.
ACC Reading/Math
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. POETRY focus
Phonics
Lesson 27- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with closed and long vowel silent-e syllables.
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Enhanced Math
2.NR.3.1 Determine whether a group (up to 20) has an odd or even number of objects. Write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.
2.PAR.4.2 Identify, describe, and create growing patterns and shrinking patterns involving addition and subtraction up to 20.
We will have a practice grade and a minor grade this week.
Science
S2E3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about how weather, plants, animals, and humans cause changes to the environment. (Clarification statement: Changes should be easily observable and could be seen on school grounds or at home.)
We will take the life cycle unit summative on Wednesday.
Week of April 15th
Reading
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ACC Reading/Math
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Lesson 26- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with a consonant-le.
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Enhanced Math
2.NR.3.1 Determine whether a group (up to 20) has an odd or even number of objects. Write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.
We will be taking our iReady Diagnostics for the Spring on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Science
S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms.
We will have a practice and a minor grade this week.
Week of April 8th
Reading
ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
ELAGSE2RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
ACC Reading/Math
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Lesson 25- In our classroom this week, we are reviewing how to read and spell words with hard and soft c/g and silent letters.
Click here for the parent letter.
Enhanced Math
We will be reviewing all money and time standards (see previous weeks) for our unit 7 assessment on THURSDAY.
Find the study guide HERE.
Science
S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms.
a. Ask questions to determine the sequence of the life cycle of common animals in your area: a mammal such as a cat, dog or classroom pet, a bird such as a chicken, an amphibian such as a frog, and an insect such as a butterfly.
We will take a minor grade on Thursday.
Week of April 1st-5th
NO SCHOOL- SPRING BREAK
Week of March 25th
Reading
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text
ACC Reading/Math
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Lesson 24- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the hard and soft c and g.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math
2.MDR.6.2 Find the value of a group of coins and determine combinations of coins that equal a given amount that is less than one hundred cents, and solve problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately.
2.MDR.6.1 Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, and estimate and measure elapsed time using a timeline, to the hour or half hour on the hour or half hour.
We will have a minor grade on Wednesday.
Science
S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms.
a. Ask questions to determine the sequence of the life cycle of common animals in your area: a mammal such as a cat, dog or classroom pet, a bird such as a chicken, an amphibian such as a frog, and an insect such as a butterfly.
We will have a practice grade on Tuesday.
Week of March 18th
Reading
ELAGSE2RI3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
ELAGSE2RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
ELAGSE2RF4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
ACC Reading/Math
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
We will take a practice grade on part of the expository piece this week.
Phonics
Lesson 23- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the complex consonants ck/k, tch/ch, and dge/ge.
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Lesson 24- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the hard and soft c and g.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math
2.MDR.6.1 Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, and estimate and measure elapsed time using a timeline, to the hour or half hour on the hour or half hour.
We will have a practice grade this week.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history
e. Juliette Gordon Low (Girl Scouts and leadership)
Week of March 13th- NO SCHOOL 11-12TH
Reading
We will be reviewing all unit 5 standards in preparation for the unit 5 summative assessment on Friday.
ACC Reading/Math
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Week 23- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the complex consonants ck/k, tch/ch, and dge/ge.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math
We will be reviewing all unit 6 standards for the unit 6 summative assessment on Thursday.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history
e. Juliette Gordon Low (Girl Scouts and leadership)
Week of March 4th-
Reading
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ELAGSE2RL7: Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
ELAGSE2RI8: Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Week 22- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the silent letters gn, kn, mb, and wr.
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Enhanced Math
3.NR.4.1 - Describe a unit fraction and explain how multiple copies of a unit fraction form a non-unit fraction. Use parts of a whole, parts of a set, points on a number line, distances on a number line and area models.
3.MDR.5.4 - Use rulers to measure lengths in halves and fourths (quarters) of an inch and a whole inch.
We will have a minor and a major grade this week.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
c. Jackie Robinson (sportsmanship and civil rights)
We will take a minor grade this week about Jackie Robinson.
Week of February 26th-
Reading
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ELAGSE2RL7: Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W1: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
This writing piece will be taken for a grade.
Phonics
Week 21- Finishing week 21. In our classroom this week, we are reviewing how to read and spell words with vowel-r and vowel-r phonograms.
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Enhanced Math
2.GSR.7.2 Identify at least one line of symmetry in everyday objects to describe each object as a whole.
2.GSR.7.3 Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares. Identify and describe equal-sized parts of the whole using fractional names (“halves,” “thirds,” “fourths”, “half of,” “third of,” “quarter of,” etc.).
2.GSR.7.4 Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes may be different shapes within the same whole.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history
d. Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights)
We will take a practice grade on Thursday.
Week of February 5th-
Reading
RL10: ELAGSE2RL10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
We will have a reading test on Wednesday.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W1: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Week 19- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with vowel-r. With a focus on -ur, -er, and -ir.
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Enhanced Math
We will be reviewing all unit 5 standards for our unit 5 assessment on Thursday.
Science
S2E2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to develop an understanding of the patterns of the sun and the moon and the sun’s effect on Earth. a. Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the effect of the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on Earth at various times of the day.
We will have a minor grade on Wednesday.
Week of January 29th-
Reading
RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
RL7: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
We will have a minor grade on Wednesday.
ACC Reading/Math
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Writing
ELAGSE2W1: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics
Week 18- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with vowel-r.
Click here for the parent letter.
Enhanced Math
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction. 2.PAR.4.1 Identify, describe, and crea
2.MDR.5.5 Represent whole-number sums and differences within a standard unit of measurement on a number line diagram.
We will have a practice grade on Friday.
Science
S2E2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to develop an understanding of the patterns of the sun and the moon and the sun’s effect on Earth.
a. Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the effect of the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on Earth at various times of the day.
We will have a practice grade on Friday.
Week of January 22nd-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
ELAGSE2RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
We will have a practice grade on Wednesday.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Lesson 17- In our classroom this week we are learning how to read and spell words with unpredictable vowel teams.
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In phonics this week, we will be finishing lesson 17, and taking the unit 3 phonics assessment for a minor grade.
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
We will have a minor assessment on Thursday.
Science:
S2E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about stars having different sizes and brightness.
a. Ask questions to describe the physical attributes (size and brightness) of stars
We will have a minor grade on Tuesday.
Week of January 17th- NO SCHOOL MONDAY JAN 15 - TUESDAY JAN 16
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI5: Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI8: Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.
ACC Reading/Math:
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure
We will have a minor grade this week in writing.
Phonics:
Lesson 17- In our classroom this week we are learning how to read and spell words with unpredictable vowel teams.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
We will have a practice grade this week.
Social Studies
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.b. Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet)
Week of January 8th
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
ELAGSE2RI5: Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently
We will have a practice and a minor grade this week.
ACC Reading/Math:
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Phonics:
Week 16- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team ew.
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Writing:
We will be starting a new realistic fiction writing piece.
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies. 2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Social Studies
SS2CG3 Give examples of how the historical figures in SS2H1 demonstrate positive citizenship traits such as: honesty, dependability, trustworthiness, honor, civility, good sportsmanship, patience, and compassion
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
b. Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet)
Week of January 3rd
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action
ELAGSE2RL9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Phonics:
We do not have a new skill this week! We will be using this time to review phonics expectations.
Writing:
We will be reviewing and practicing realistic fiction writing.
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Social Studies:
We will be using this time to review PAWS expectations at school.
Weeks of December 18th- January 2nd- NO SCHOOL, WINTER BREAK!!
Week of December 11th
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
Reader's Theater week!! We will be practicing how to read "parts" in a play!
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
We will be finishing an expository/informational piece on holidays!
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 15- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team ou.
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Enhanced Math:
We will be reviewing all standards covered in unit 4 for the unit 4 major assessment this week.
Science:
S2P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
Week of December 4th-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
We will be taking the iReady reading diagnostic on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
ACC Reading/Math:
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing:
We will be continuing personal narrative writing.
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Lesson 14- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team oo.
Click here for the parent letter.
Enhanced Math:
2NR1.1 place value
2NR1.2 skip counting forward and backward
2NR1.3 compare and order <,>
2MDR5.5 represent sums and differences on a number line
2PAR4.1 growing and shrinking patterns up to 20
2PAR4.1 numerical pattern for repeating operation
We will have a minor grade this week.
Science:
S2P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
Week of November 13th-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
We will take two practice grades this week.
ACC Reading/Math:
Please visit the 3rd grade blog for information about ACC reading or math: https://new-prospect-elementary3rdgrade.weebly.com/blog
Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
This week we will be collecting the personal narrative piece as a major grade.
Phonics:
Week 12: In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team ow.
Click here for the parent letter.
Enhanced Math:
2NR1.1 place value2NR1.2 skip counting forward and backward
(Start with a three digit number, and transition: 490-495-500-505)
2NR1.3 compare and order <,>
2NR2.2 10 more, 10 less of a 3 digit number or 100 more 100 less
We will have a practice and a minor grade this week.
Science:
S2P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
Week of November 6th- Tuesday is a REMOTE DAY. No students in the building. Learning packets were sent home in Thursday folders.
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Lesson 11- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel team ie.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.1.1 Explain the value of a three-digit number using hundreds, tens, and ones in a variety of ways.
2.NR.1.3 Represent, compare, and order whole numbers to 1000 with an emphasis on place value and equality. Use >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons
2.NR.1.2 Count forward and backward by ones from any number within 1000. Count forward by fives from multiples of 5 within 1000. Count forward and backward by 10s and 100s from any number within 1000. Count forward by 25s from 0.
Science:
S2P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
This week we will take a practice grade and a minor grade.
Week of October 30th-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe
ELAGSE2RI8: Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text
ACC Reading/Math:
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Writing:
Continuing poetry writing!
ELAGSE2RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
Phonics:
Week 10- In our classroom this week, we are reviewing how to read and spell words with predictable vowel teams.
Click here for the parent letter.
Enhanced Math:
We will be reviewing all standards from unit 3.
We will take the unit 3 major assessment on Thursday, November 2nd.
Social Studies:
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history. a. James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia)
This week we will have a minor grade and a practice grade on Mary Muscgrove and Tomochichi.
Week of October 23rd-
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Beginning poetry writing!
ELAGSE2RL4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
Phonics:
This week we will be finishing week 8 and beginning week 9.
Week 8- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams ai, ay, oi, and oy.
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Week 9- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams au and aw.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
2.MDR.5: Estimate and measure the lengths of objects and distance to solve problems found in real-life using standard units of measurement, including inches, feet, and yards
2.NR.1: Using the place value structure, explore the count sequences to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values to 1000 and describe basic place-value relationships and structures.
2.NR.2: Apply multiple part-whole strategies, properties of operations and place value understanding to solve real-life, mathematical problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000. (within 100 for this unit).
ACC Math:
Social Studies:
SS2H2 Describe the Georgia Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history. a. James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia)
Week of October 16th-
Reading:
We will be reviewing all standards from unit 1 for the unit major grade on Friday.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
We will be collecting the piece we have been working on this week for a major grade.
Phonics:
This week we will be finishing week 8 and beginning week 9.
Week 8- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams ai, ay, oi, and oy.
Click here for the parent letter
Week 9- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams au and aw.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
2.MDR.5: Estimate and measure the lengths of objects and distance to solve problems found in real-life using standard units of measurement, including inches, feet, and yards
2.NR.1: Using the place value structure, explore the count sequences to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values to 1000 and describe basic place-value relationships and structures.
2.NR.2: Apply multiple part-whole strategies, properties of operations and place value understanding to solve real-life, mathematical problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000. (within 100 for this unit).
We will have a practice grade on Thursday.
ACC Math:
Social Studies:
SS2H2 Describe the Georgia Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
Week of October 9th- NO SCHOOL 9th-11th
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 8- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams ai, ay, oi, and oy.
Click here for the parent letter
Enhanced Math:
2.MDR.5: Estimate and measure the lengths of objects and distance to solve problems found in real-life using standard units of measurement, including inches, feet, and yards
We will have a practice grade on Friday. If your child is out, they will do this the following week.
ACC Math:
ACC math is continuing multiplication and will have a major assessment on Friday.
Social Studies:
SS2H2 Describe the Georgia Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
We will have a practice grade on Friday. If your child is out, they will do this the following week.
Week of October 2:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
We will have MAP testing (like a diagnostic) in reading on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 7- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams ee and oe.
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Enhanced Math:
We will be reviewing all standards from unit 2 this week.
We will have the unit 2 major assessment on Wednesday. Study guides were sent home in Thursday folders. You can also access it here.
ACC Math:
Science:
S2p1:Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects.
We will have a MAJOR grade on TUESDAY. This is a change from the study guide date**
Week of September 25:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
ELAGSE2RI5: Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
ELAGSE2RI7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
We will have a practice grade on Wednesday, and a minor grade on Thursday.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 6- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the vowel teams igh and oa.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
We will have a minor grade on Friday.
ACC Math:
We are continuing with multiplication strategies next week: equal groups, bar models, and arrays.
3.PAR.3.1 - Describe, extend, and create numeric patterns related to multiplication. Make predictions related to the patterns.
3.PAR.3.2 - Represent single digit multiplication and division facts using a variety of strategies. Explain the relationship between multiplication and division.
3.PAR.3.3 - Apply properties of operations (i.e., commutative property, associative property, distributive property) to multiply and divide within 100. 3.PAR.3.6 - Solve practical, relevant problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using part-whole strategies, visual representations, and/or concrete models
Science:
S2p1:Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects.
We will have a practice grade on Tuesday, and a minor grade on Friday.
Week of September 18:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
We will take the Unit 1 Assessment for a major grade on Tuesday, September 19th.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Phonics:
Week 5: In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with inflected endings.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
2.NR.2.3 Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers using part-whole strategies
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
ACC Math:
We are continuing with multiplication strategies next week: equal groups, bar models, and arrays.
3.PAR.3.1 - Describe, extend, and create numeric patterns related to multiplication. Make predictions related to the patterns.
3.PAR.3.2 - Represent single digit multiplication and division facts using a variety of strategies. Explain the relationship between multiplication and division.
3.PAR.3.3 - Apply properties of operations (i.e., commutative property, associative property, distributive property) to multiply and divide within 100. 3.PAR.3.6 - Solve practical, relevant problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using part-whole strategies, visual representations, and/or concrete models
Science:
S2p1:Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects.
We will have a practice grade on Friday, September 22.
Week of September 11:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
We will have a grade on Friday, September 15th.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section
Phonics:
Week 4- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with the long vowel silent-e.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
ACC Math:
ACC Math is continuing to build on multiplication foundation with bar models, equations, and skip counting.
3.PAR.3.1 - Describe, extend, and create numeric patterns related to multiplication. Make predictions related to the patterns.
3.PAR.3.2 - Represent single digit multiplication and division facts using a variety of strategies. Explain the relationship between multiplication and division.
3.PAR.3.3 - Apply properties of operations (i.e., commutative property, associative property, distributive property) to multiply and divide within 100. 3.PAR.3.6 - Solve practical, relevant problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using part-whole strategies, visual representations, and/or concrete models
Science:
S2P1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects.
Week of September 4: NO SCHOOL SEPT. 4-6
Reading:
RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
Writing:
2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Review Week- This week we will be reviewing the phonics skill from weeks 1-3.
Enhanced Math:
Beginning Unit 2! These are the focus standards-
2.NR.2: Apply multiple part-whole strategies, properties of operations and place value understanding to solve real-life, mathematical problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000. (within 100 for this unit).
2.NR.1: Using the place value structure, explore the count sequences to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values to 1000 and describe basic place-value relationships and structures.
2.PAR.4: Identify, describe, extend, and create repeating patterns, growing patterns, and shrinking patterns.
2.MDR.5: Estimate and measure the lengths of objects and distance to solve problems found in real-life using standard units of measurement, including inches, feet, and yards.
ACC Math:
Multiplication with arrays, word stories for multiplication (word problems)
3.PAR.3.2
3.PAR.3.3
3.PAR.3.6
Multiplication strategies, multiplication word problems
Social Studies:
SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface. a. Locate and compare the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau. b. Locate on a physical map the major rivers: Savannah, Flint, and Chattahoochee.
We will have a major grade on Friday, September 8th. We will also be collecting the Regions Booklet for a practice grade (this was completed in class together). Access the study guide HERE.
Week of August 28:
Reading:
RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
RL5: Describe the overall structure of a story including describing how the beginning introduces the story, the middle provides major events and challenges, and the ending concludes the action.
We will have a minor grade on Wednesday, August 30th.
Writing:
2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
This week we will be working on our second narrative piece. This will be collected as a minor grade.
Phonics:
Week 3: In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with phonograms.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.1.2 Count forward and backward by ones from any number within 1000. Count forward by fives from multiples of 5 within 1000. Count forward and backward by 10s and 100s from any number within 1000. Count forward by 25s from 0
2.NR.2.1 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using a variety of mental, part-whole strategies.
2.NR.2.2 Find 10 more or 10 less than a given three-digit number and find 100 more or 100 less than a given three-digit number.
We will be assessing unit 1 with a minor and a major this week over multiple standards. Please review the study guide sent home, or access it here.
ACC Math:
3.PAR.3.1 - Describe, extend, and create numeric patterns related to multiplication. Make predictions related to the patterns.
Social Studies:
SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface. a. Locate and compare the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau.
SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface.
b. Locate on a physical map the major rivers: Savannah, Flint, and Chattahoochee.
We will have a minor grade on Thursday, August 31st.
Week of August 21:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RI2: Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
ELAGSE2RI3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
Writing:
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Week 2- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with initial 3-letter blends and final blends.
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Enhanced Math:
2.NR.2.4 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
2.PAR.4.1 Identify, describe, and create a numerical pattern resulting from repeating an operation such as addition and subtraction.
2.NR.1.2 Count forward and backward by ones from any number within 1000. Count forward by fives from multiples of 5 within 1000. Count forward and backward by 10s and 100s from any number within 1000. Count forward by 25s from 0
2.NR.1.1 Explain the value of a three-digit number using hundreds, tens, and ones in a variety of ways.
ACC Math:
ACC Math is working on analyzing bar graph data, expanded form, and understand place value up to 1,000.
Unit 1 major grade will be taken on Friday, August 25th. Study guides will be sent home Monday.
Social Studies:
SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface. a. Locate and compare the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau.
This week we will have a minor grade on Friday, August 25th.
Week of August 14:
Reading:
ELAGSE2RL2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
ELAGSE2RL3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
We will be taking the iReady reading diagnostic on Thursday, August 17th, and finish on Friday, August 18th.
Writing:
We will begin our first writing unit- Realistic Fiction
ELAGSE2W3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
Phonics:
Week 1- In our classroom this week, we are learning to read and spell words with initial consonant blends, consonant digraphs, or words that follow the Floss Rule (The Floss Rule says that the letters f, l, s, and z are doubled at the end of a 1-syllable word after a short vowel).
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Enhanced Math:
ACC Math:
3.NR.1.1 - Read and write multi-digit whole numbers up to 10,000 to the thousands using base-ten numerals and expanded form. **Up to 1,000 until Unit 5.3.NR.1.2 - Use place value reasoning to compare multi-digit numbers up to 10,000, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons. **Up to 1,000 in Unit 1.
Social Studies:
SS1G3 Locate major topographical features of the earth’s surface. c. Identify and describe landforms (mountains, deserts, valleys, and coasts).
We will have a practice grade on Wednesday, August 16th.
Week of August 7:
Welcome back!! This week we will focus on building our class communities and getting to know one another!