Thursday, April 30, 2015

May

May Curriculum Update: 

*Have your child practice his/her math facts (flash cards) every day, and make sure your child is reading at least 20 minutes daily. 


Math:
- Students will measure objects, collect data from measurements, and use data to make a line plot. (MCC2.MD.1, 2, 3, 9) 
- Students will partition a rectangle into rows and columns of same size squares and counts to find the total number. (MCC2.G.1,2,3)
- Students will be introduced to multiplication through repeated addition and arrays. (MCC2.OA.4)

Reading: 
- Students will identify main topic of text or specific paragraph in text. (ELACC2RI2)
- Students will identify main purpose of a text, what is the author's purpose.(ELACC2RI6)
- Students will compare and contrast important points presented by two texts on the same topic. (ELA2CC2RI9) 


ELA/ Writing:
- Students will write narratives pieces.  (ELA2W1)
- Students will distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs and closely related adjectives. (ELACC2L5b)
- Students will write friendly letters to parents (ELACC2L2)


Science: 
- Students will identify the life cycle of a plant from seed to maturity. (S2E2a.b)

Social Studies: 
- Students will learn about good and services. (SS2E2)

Health: 
- Students will compare and contrast accident prevention strategies to use in recreational activities or sports.  


~Mrs. Folsom