Second Grade News

November 8-November 18

Here is a peek at what we are working on in our classroom.

Reading:  We will be reading a variety of fables.  A fable is a made-up story that teaches a lesson.  A fable has a beginning, middle, and end. 

Spelling:  Words with short u and long u made with u_e.  Our next spelling test will be on Friday, November 18.

mule             

plum

use

dug

cub

hum

huge

fun                          

rope 

must 

nose

look

yes

their                                        

                                                  

Sight Words:  By the end of the week your child should be able read these words 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.

 won

change

yes

fall 

five

cheer

their

open

look

open 

should          

Vocabulary: We are learning the meaning of these words. Please use these words in conversation with your child and ask him/her to tell you what these words mean.

believe          

lessons

delicious

feast

fond

remarkable

stories

snatch                               

Math:  We are working on learning subtraction facts.  This is a great time to get out the subtraction flashcards and help your child practice at home.

        

Reminders:  We return to the library this Wednesday.  Please make sure your child has returned all of his/her books so that more may be checked out.

School dismisses at 11:55 on Thursday, November 10 and Friday, November 11.  Please send a small lunch or healthy snack as lunch will not be served.   See you at conferences!