Reading & Writing
Our second grade reading and writing units split the year into three seconds. First, we read and write narrative pieces. Then, we move on to opinion. Finally, we read and write non-fictions pieces, including a large research project at the end of the year. We are currently working on writing our research projects (non-fiction writing).
In addition to our writing portion of the research project, we are creating a Google Slides presentation. Students have full access to gmail, which is where all of his or her work is saved. I strongly encourage you to support your child's technology use at home. The school email address will stay with them until they graduate from high school! PLEASE monitor computer usage and make sure you have good PARENTAL CONTROLS installed on your devices. We have very tight controls on our classroom technology to ensure that students only have access to appropriate materials. Your child is very aware of his or her literacy strengths and weaknesses. Please talk to your child about what they need to work on. Also, I sent home log in information for Mobymax. If you have access to the internet, please have your child utilize this resource at least twice per week! |
MathUnit 5: Place Value to One Thousand
In this unit, your child will:
Problem Count the sticks in each group. Which group has more? How many sticks are there in all? Comments Place value refers to our base ten number system. The value of each digit in a number depends on its place: ones, tens, or hundreds. Using models strategically grouped into 100s, 10s and 1s (like the bundles and sticks shown at left) emphasizes the connection between the quantity and symbol. Base ten area pieces (shown below) provide another model of 100s, 10s, and 1s for students to use during this unit. 100s 10s 1s When using the pieces for computation, students may also show their thinking in their written work by making a sketch. Expanded notation helps students think about the value of each digit in a number. The number in the example, 218, is written as 200 + 10 + 8. The digit in the hundreds place is a 2 for 2 hundreds or 200. The next digit, 1, is in the tens place for 1 ten or 10, and the last digit is in the ones place for 8 ones or 8. Numbers may also be written in word form. Two hundred eighteen is the word form for 218. Timed tests – We are working on passing five minute, single- digit addition problems. The end-of-year goal is to correctly answer at least 90 single-digit addition problems in five minutes or less. I do not expect them to pass this test yet! It takes time and practice for single digit addition problems to become automatic. |