Grade 2 Week at a Glance (Jan. 27-Jan. 31)
Tuesday Night – Pack library books to be
sent back Wednesday.
Nightly – read
good fit book, practice sight words, practice sound teams introduced up to this
point. Students now have the option of
reading books online on Raz-kids
Literacy:
Words
of the Week: line, boy, why, small,people
Word Family: -ine.
How many words can you think of that end with the –ine sound?
Sound Team: We are working on oi and oy both making the same sound as in boy and boil. Please highlight
on the sheet you have at home.
Prefixes
This week we will be learning
about prefixes that mean “not” and how when we add these prefixes to the
beginning of a word, it changes the meaning. Please have your child practice
reading the words below and talk about how the prefix changes the meaning:
understanding – misunderstanding
possible – impossible
like – dislike
lock - unlock
Reading
: Fiction vs. Nonfiction
We will continue looking at
the difference between fiction and nonfiction by reading and comparing a
variety of books from both genres.
Writing: Voice
This week we will be learning how to add “voice” to our
writing. Writers often use bold and/or uppercase letters to emphasize certain
words. Our goal this week will be to incorporate this strategy into our own
stories.
Math:
We will soon start our unit on addition and
subtraction to 100. In this unit, your
child will be developing strategies for adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers,
with and without regrouping. We will use
many models such as hundred charts, number lines, and base ten blocks. How you can help: have your child practice adding groups of 10
to two digit numbers and subtracting groups of 10 from two digit numbers. Adding and subtracting multiples of ten is a
good place to start! For example: ask your child “23+10”, “52+20”, “35-10”,
“92-20”, etc.
Continue to practice facts to 20 and be
sure they are using strategies….see the note that was sent home.
Reminders/Important Dates:
Monday, Jan.27-Professional
Learning Day-no school for students.
Monday, Feb.10-coloured
t shirt team activity
Monday, Feb. 17 – Provincial
Family Day – No School
Thank you for your support!