Second Grade News

March 7-March 15

Reading:  Our genre is expository text (nonfiction).  This type of literature gives information about a topic.   We will be reading selections about different types of weather and how the weather affects us.

Sight Words:  By the end of the week your child should be able read these quickly and easily.  Please post this letter in a handy spot (on the fridge, etc.) and have your child practice reading through these words a couple of times each day.

        

         after

         first

         would

         before

         hear

         special

         every

         hurt

         few

         old

Spelling Words:  The spelling test will be on Tuesday, March 15.

          we

         bee

         need

         queen

         mean

         leaf

         thief

         chief

         pony

         keys

         grow

         toe

         after

         every

         special

        

Vocabulary:  Please use these words in conversation with your child as we are learning their meaning.

         damage

         dangerous

         destroy

         event

         harsh

         prevent

         warning

         weather

Reading Month Reminders:

March 16-Read to your stuffed animal.

March 17-Wear camping green (St. Patrick’s Day).

March 18-Doughnuts with Dad and Mismatch Day (wear mismatched clothes).

March 24-Read with a flashlight.

March 28-Read with a flashlight.

April 1-Pajama Day.