2nd Grade Assignments

Grandparents' Day!!

Grandparents’ Day!!

Grandparents Day

Skill: Writing a story together
Lesson 59- page 123

Homework:
Review classwork in English folder.

Open Day - finish up Grandparents Day Crafts and art for hallways

1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Review for test on Around the Pond.
3. Take reading test.

Homework
*None

Test 7 and Skill Drill on lessons 41-45

HW: none

Skill- Parts of a Paragraph / Paragraph Review
Lessons 57 and 58- pages 119-122

Homework:
Review classwork in English folder.

1. Review vocabulary words (bank, crater, edge, moss, path, shallow, terrapin, scolds, mussel).
2. Read the story Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?
3. Complete comprehension check "Follow the Clues". Write the clues or the names of the animals that Cammy and William found at the pond.
4. Review homographs.
5. Complete homograph activity sheet. (on back of comprehension check)
6. Complete the comprehension questions to use as a study guide for test tomorrow.

Homework
*Study vocabulary and read Around the Pond.
*Test tomorrow

SkillLong i can be spelled i_e, igh, or y. 
Workbook pages 34-37
1. Review spelling words.
2. Write up to 10 good sentences using all spelling words.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test tomorrow.

Skill- Long i can be spelled i_e, igh, or y.
Workbook pages 34-37

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write spelling words in ABC order.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

1. Review vocabulary words (bank, crater, edge, moss, path, shallow, terrapin, scolds, mussel).
2. Read the story Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?
3. Complete vocabulary sheet "What's the Word?".
4. Review homographs. Complete cut and paste activity and check together.

*Study vocabulary and read
Around the Pond.
*Reading test Thursday
*Pumpkin book reports due tomorrow

Complete Chapter 5 Review (Lesson 54- pgs. 111-112) and Cumulative Review (Lesson 56- pgs. 113-114) for a test grade.

Homework:
none

Lesson 43 pgs. 85-86

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test and skill drill tomorrow

Complete Practice page: Lesson 53- pages 109-110

Homework:
*Review pages in English folder for test tomorrow (Tuesday).

NO COLD READ THIS WEEK. We will begin pumpkin character presentations as they come in.
WEDNESDAY IS THE FINAL DAY!!

1. Introduce vocabulary words (bank, crater, edge, moss, path, shallow, terrapin, scolds, mussel).
2. Copy vocabulary words in reading notebook.
3. Complete vocabulary context sentences using vocabulary words and copy in reading notebook.
4. Read the story Around the Pond: Who's Been Here? Stop and ask questions to check for understanding.
5. Introduce homographs. Homographs are words that are spelled and sometimes sound the same but have different meanings. For example, punch May I have a glass of punch? Do not punch your brother.
6. Complete homograph activity on smart board.

Homework
*Study vocabulary and read Around the Pond.
*Reading test Thursday
*Pumpkin book reports due by Wednesday, Oct. 21st

Skill- Long i can be spelled i_e, igh, or y.
Workbook pages 34-37
1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write each word 3 times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

Lesson 42 pgs. 83-84.  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test and skill drill Wednesday

Lesson 41 pgs. 81-82 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder 

SkillLong i can be spelled i_e, igh, or y.
Workbook pages 34-37
1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling/dictation test.

Homework
*none

Skill: Now (present) and past verbs

Complete worksheet on Now/ Past verbs.

No written homework
* Test next Tuesday, October 20 on verbs

No Spelling test this week. We will work on commonly misspelled words, but they will not be assessed.
1. Review spelling words.
2. Complete word search.
Homework
*None

No reading story this week. We will practice reading comprehension and answering questions in complete sentences.

1. Take cold read assessment: The Haunted House/Pumpkins

Homework
*No written
*Pumpkin character book report
due Oct. 21st

Skill: Now/ past verbs (see, do, and go)
Lesson 52- pages 107-108

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
*Test next Tuesday, October20 on Verbs

Lesson 40 pgs. 79-80 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder 

No reading story this week. We will practice reading comprehension and answering questions in complete sentences.

1. Read The Pumpkin Patch cold read and answer comprehension questions. Go over together.
2. Read Apple Picking cold read and answer comprehension questions. Go over together.

Homework
*No written
*Cold read assessment tomorrow
*Pumpkin character book report
due Oct. 21st

No Spelling test this week. We will work on commonly misspelled words, but they will not be assessed.
1. Review spelling words.
2. Write words in ABC order.
Homework
*Finish ABC order if you did not finish in class.

No reading story this week. We will practice reading comprehension and answering questions in complete sentences.

1. Read The Football Game cold read and answer comprehension questions. Go over together.
2. Read Autumn cold read and answer comprehension questions. Go over together.

Homework
*No written
*Cold read assessment Friday
*Pumpkin character book report
due Oct. 21st

Lesson 39 pgs. 77-78 .  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder

Skill- Now/Past Verbs (tell, give, and sing)
Lesson 51- pages 105-106

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Test next Tuesday, October 20 on verbs

No Spelling test this week. We will work on commonly misspelled words, but they will not be assessed.
1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write each word three times each.
Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.

SkillLong e can be spelled ee or ea. week  neat
Workbook pages 30-33.
1. Finish any incomplete workbook pages.

Homework
*None

Complete Practice pages for a daily grade (Lesson 50- pages 103 and 104).

Homework:
none

1. Review vocabulary words for Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (backpack, campfire, hike, lanterns, tent, doe, fawn, guitar).
2. Review story.
3. Take test on Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night.

Homework
*Pumpkin Character book reports due Wednesday, October 21st.

Test 6 and Skill Drill Lessons 36-40

When students finish, complete pg. 75 then color and complete the back.

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 minutes.  

HW: none

1. Review vocabulary words for Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (backpack, campfire, hike, lanterns, tent, doe, fawn, guitar).
2. Review realistic fiction and discuss how it's not a true story but could happen.
3. Read Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night.
4. Complete Questions and Answers activity sheet together to use as a study guide for test tomorrow.

Homework
*Study vocabulary and read story.
*Test on Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night tomorrow
*Pumpkin Character book reports due Wednesday, October 21st.

Skill- Now and Past Verbs
Lesson 49- pages 101-102

Homework:
Review pages in homework folder.
* Daily grade Friday on Verbs

SkillLong e can be spelled ee or ea. week  neat
Workbook pages 30-33.
1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling/dictation test.

Homework
*None

Lesson 37 pgs. 73-74 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test on Friday 

Lesson 36 pgs. 71-72 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test on Friday 

1. Review vocabulary words for Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (backpack, campfire, hike, lanterns, tent, doe, fawn, guitar).
2. Complete vocabulary activity sheet Camping Words and check together.
3. Review realistic fiction and discuss how it's not a true story but could happen.
4. Read Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night.
5. Introduce and discuss compound words. Have students come up with several from the story and write them on the board.
6. Complete Compound Word Practice sheet and check together.

Homework
*Study vocabulary and read story.
*Test on Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night Friday
*Pumpkin Character book reports due Wednesday, October 21st.

Skill- Past verbs ( Adding -ed)
Lesson 48- pages 99 and 100

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade Friday on Verbs

SkillLong e can be spelled ee or ea. week  neat
Workbook pages 30-33.
1. Review spelling words.
2. Write 10 good sentences using all spelling words

Homework
*Finish writing sentences if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on tomorrow

Lesson 35 pgs. 69-70 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder

SkillLong e can be spelled ee or ea. week  neat
Workbook pages 30-33.
1. Review spelling words.
2. Write spelling words in ABC order.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

Skill- Now verbs
Lesson 47- pages 97 and 98

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade Friday on Verbs

1. Review vocabulary words for Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (backpack, campfire, hike, lanterns, tent, doe, fawn, guitar).
2. Complete context sentences and copy/cut and paste in reading notebook.
3. Review realistic fiction and discuss how it's not a true story but could happen.
4. Read Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night.
5. Complete the Venn diagram comparing and contrasting Henry's mom and dad.

Homework
*Study vocabulary and read story.
*Test on Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night Friday
*Pumpkin Character book reports due Wednesday, October 21st.

1. Take cold read assessment.
2. Introduce vocabulary words for Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (backpack, campfire, hike, lanterns, tent, doe, tawn, guitar).
3. Copy Cut and paste vocabulary words into reading notebook.
4. View pages 130-131 in the textbook and discuss camping and hiking and key words for these activities.
5. Look at the story Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night on page133 and have students make predictions.
6. Read the story aloud.
7. Discuss the genre, realistic fiction, and how it compares to the silly stories we've been reading.

Homework
*Study vocabulary and read story.
*Test on Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night Friday
*Pumpkin Character book reports due Wednesday, October 21st.

Skill- Action verbs
Lesson 46- pages 95 and 96

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade Friday on Verbs

Skill- Long e can be spelled ee or ea. week  neat
Workbook pages 30-33.

1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write spelling words three times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

Lesson 34 pgs. 67-68 .  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test Friday 

HOMECOMING!!!

HOMECOMING!!!

The students will complete the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne this week. The test will contain comprehension question and vocabulary from all 10 chapters. We will also be discussing Facts and Opinions as well as analogies. Those skills will be assessed on the final test.

1. Review vocabulary words for chapters 1-10 (pretend, real, disappeared, dinosaurs, monster, reptile, ancient, crest, examine, medallion, engraved, clutching, gigantic, bellowing, panic, stampede, miracle, wobbly, dazed stared).
2. Review chapters 1-10.
3. Take written test on DBD chapters 1-10.

Homework
*None

No lesson in Math 

Skill- Long a can be spelled a_e, ai, or ay.
Workbook pages 26-29.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling/dictation test.

Homework
*None

Chapter 4 Test (Lesson 42- pages 87, 88, 89 and 90)

Homework:
none

Skill- Long a can be spelled a_e, ai, or ay.
Workbook pages 26-29.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling/dictation test.

Homework
*None

Skill- Long a can be spelled a_e, ai, or ay.
Workbook pages 26-29.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write 10 good sentences using all spelling words

Homework
*Finish writing sentences if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on tomorrow

Complete Practice (Lesson 42- pages 85 and 86).

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade on nouns Thursday

Test 5 and Skill Drill on Lessons 31-35

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: none

The students will complete the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne this week. The test will contain comprehension question and vocabulary from all 10 chapters. We will also be discussing Facts and Opinions as well as analogies. Those skills will be assessed on the final test.

1. Review vocabulary words for chapters 1-10 (pretend, real, disappeared, dinosaurs, monster, reptile, ancient, crest, examine, medallion, engraved, clutching, gigantic, bellowing, panic, stampede, miracle, wobbly, dazed stared).
2. Read chapters 6-10 with partners.
3. Review comprehension questions for chapters 6-10 together. Highlight answers from packet that will be on final test.
4. Review facts and opinions and analogies and complete activity sheet together. THIS SHEET (ANALOGIES/FACT AND OPINION) WILL BE ON THE TEST TOMORROW.
5. Take AR test on DBD.

Homework
*Review chapters 1-10 and study all vocabulary words.
*Study Fact/Opinion and Analogies sheet.
*Test on chapters 1-10 tomorrow

Skill- Commas in a series
Lesson 41- pages 83-84

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
*Daily grade on nouns Thursday 

Skill- Long a can be spelled a_e, ai, or ay.   
Workbook pages 26-29.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write spelling words in ABC order.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

Lesson 32 and 33 pgs. 63-65.  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test and skill drill tomorrow

The students will complete the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne this week. The test will contain comprehension question and vocabulary from all 10 chapters. We will also be discussing Facts and Opinions as well as analogies. Those skills will be assessed on the final test.

1. Review vocabulary words for chapters 1-10 (pretend, real, disappeared, dinosaurs, monster, reptile, ancient, crest, examine, medallion, engraved, clutching, gigantic, bellowing, panic, stampede, miracle, wobbly, dazed stared).
2. Read chapters 1-5 with partners.
3. Review comprehension questions for chapters 1-5 together. Highlight answers from packet that will be on final test.
4. Introduce analogies and complete activity sheet together.

Homework
*Review chapters 1-10 and study all vocabulary words.
*AR test tomorrow
*Test on chapters 1-10 Thursday

Skill- Common and Proper Nouns
Lesson 40- Pages 81 and 82

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
*Daily grade on nouns Thursday 

The students will complete the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne this week. The test will contain comprehension questions and vocabulary from all 10 chapters. We will also be discussing Facts and Opinions as well as analogies. Those skills will be assessed on the final test.

1. Take cold read assessment.
2. Introduce vocabulary words for chapters 9-10 (miracle, wobbly, dazed stared).
3. Read chapters 9-10 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapters 9-10 in the question packet.
4. Introduce facts and opinions and complete activity sheet together.

Homework
*Read chapter 9-10 and study vocabulary.
*Complete Fact and Opinion activity sheet.
*AR test Wednesday
*Written test on chapters 1-10 Thursday

Skill- Long a can be spelled a_e, ai, or ay.   
Workbook pages 26-29.

1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write spelling words three times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

Lesson 31 pgs. 61-62 .  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder

The students will continue reading the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 2 weeks.
They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Review vocabulary words for chapters 5-8 (medallion, engraved, clutching, gigantic, bellowing, panic, stampede).
2. Review chapters 5-8.
3. Take test on DBD chapters 5-8.

Homework
*None

Complete Daily Grade- Lesson 39 (pages 79-80).

Homework:
none

Skill- When /ch/ follows a short vowel sound, it can be spelled tch. (catch) When /ch/ follows a consonant sound, it can be spelled ch. (lunch)
Workbook pages 22-25.

1. Finish any incomplete workbook pages.

Homework
*None

Lesson 30 pgs. 59-60 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder

The students will continue reading the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 2 weeks. They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Review vocabulary for chapters 5-8 (medallion, engraved, clutching, gigantic, bellowing, panic, stampede).
2. Review chapter 7 and questions.
3. Read chapter 8 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapter 8 in the question packet.

Homework
*Read chapters 5-8 and study vocabulary.
*Test on DBD chapters 5-8 tomorrow

Skill- Plural nouns that change spelling
Lesson 38- pages 77-78

Homework:
Review pages in English folder for Daily Grade on Friday.

Skill- When /ch/ follows a short vowel sound, it can be spelled tch. (catch) When /ch/ follows a consonant sound, it can be spelled ch. (lunch)
Workbook pages 22-25.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling/dictation test.

Homework
*None

The students will continue reading the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 2 weeks. They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Review vocabulary for chapters 5-8 (medallion, engraved, clutching, gigantic, bellowing, panic, stampede).
2. Review chapter 7 and questions.
3. Read chapter 8 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapter 8 in the question packet.

Homework
*Read chapters 5-8 and study vocabulary.
*Test on DBD chapters 5-8 tomorrow

Lesson 29 pgs. 57-58 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder

The students will continue reading the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 2 weeks. They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Review vocabulary for chapters 5-8 (medallion, engraved, clutching, gigantic, bellowing, panic, stampede).
2. Review chapter 6 and questions.
3. Read chapter 7 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapter 7 in the question packet.

Homework
*Read chapter 7 and study vocabulary for chapters 5-8.
*Test on DBD chapters 5-8 Friday

Test 4 and Skill Drill on lessons 26-30  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: none

Skill- When /ch/ follows a short vowel sound, it can be spelled tch. (catch) When /ch/ follows a consonant sound, it can be spelled ch. (lunch)
Workbook pages 22-25.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write 10 good sentences using all spelling words

Homework
*Finish writing sentences if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on tomorrow

Skill- Adding -s or -es
Lesson 37- pages 75 and 76

Homework:
Review pages in English folder for Daily Grade on Friday.

Skill- Compound Words
Lesson 36- pages 73 and 74

Homework-
* Review pages in English folder for Daily Grade on Friday.

Skill- When /ch/ follows a short vowel sound, it can be spelled tch. (catch) When /ch/ follows a consonant sound, it can be spelled ch. (lunch)
Workbook pages 22-25.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write spelling words in ABC order.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

Lesson 28 pgs. 55-56 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test tomorrow

The students will continue reading the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 2 weeks. They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Review vocabulary for chapters 5-8 (medallion, engraved, clutching, gigantic, bellowing, panic, stampede).
2. Review chapter 5 and questions.
3. Read chapter 6 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapter 6 in the question packet.

Homework
*Read chapter 6 and study vocabulary for chapters 5-8.
*Test on DBD chapters 5-8 Friday

Lesson 27 pgs. 53-54.  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder

The students will continue reading the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 2 weeks. They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Take cold read assessment.
2. Introduce vocabulary for chapters 5-8 (medallion, engraved, clutching, gigantic, bellowing, panic, stampede).
3. Read chapter 5 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapter 5 in the question packet.

Homework
*Read chapter 5 and study vocabulary for chapters 5-8.
*Test on DBD chapters 5-8 Friday

Skill- When /ch/ follows a short vowel sound, it can be spelled tch. (catch) When /ch/ follows a consonant sound, it can be spelled ch. (lunch)
Workbook pages 22-25.

1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write spelling words three times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

Skill- Nouns
Lesson 35- pages 71-72

Homework:
* Review pages in English folder for daily grade on Friday.

Skill- Journal Writing
Lesson 20- page 41

Homework:
none

Skill- When /k/ follows a short vowel sound, it is spelled ck. (back) When / k/ follows a consonant sound, it is spelled k. (desk)
Workbook pages 18-21.

1. Finish any incomplete workbook pages.

Homework
*None

The students will read the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 3 weeks.
They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Review vocabulary words for chapters 1-4 (pretend, real, disappeared, dinosaurs, monster, reptile, ancient, crest, examine).
2. Review chapters 1-4.
3. Take test on DBD chapters 1-4.

Homework
*None

Lesson 26 pgs. 51-52 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder 

The students will read the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 3 weeks.
They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Review vocabulary for chapters 1-4 (pretend, real, disappeared, dinosaurs, monster, reptile, ancient, crest, examine).
2. Review chapter 1-3 and questions.
3. Read chapter 4 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapter 4 in the question packet.

Homework
*Read chapters 1-4 and study vocabulary.
*Test on chapters 1-4 tomorrow

SkillWhen /k/ follows a short vowel sound, it is spelled ck. (back) When / k/ follows a consonant sound, it is spelled k. (desk)
Workbook pages 18-21.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling/dictation test.

Homework
*none

Lesson 25 pgs. 49-50 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder

Complete pages 39 and 40 for a test grade (Cumulative Review- Lesson 20).

Homework:
none

The students will read the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 3 weeks.
They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Review vocabulary for chapters 1-4 (pretend, real, disappeared, dinosaurs, monster, reptile, ancient, crest, examine).
2. Review chapter 1-2 and questions.
3. Read chapter 3 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapter 3 in the question packet.
4. Review similes and metaphors.
5. Complete activity on similes and metaphors.

Homework
*Read chapters 1-3 and study vocabulary for chapters 1-4.
*Test on chapters 1-4 Friday

Lesson 24 pgs. 47-48 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder 

Skill-When /k| follows a short vowel sound, it is spelled ck. (back) When / k/ follows a consonant sound, it is spelled k. (desk)
Workbook pages 18-21.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write 10 good sentences using all spelling words

Homework
*Finish writing sentences if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on tomorrow

Complete pages 37 and 38 for a daily grade (Lesson 18- Chapter 2 Review). 

Homework:
* Review pages in English folder for test Thursday.

Test 3 and Skill Drill on lessons 21-25

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 5 and 1/2 minutes.  

HW: none

Skill-  Types of sentences and subject/action parts
Lesson 17- pages 35 and 36

Homework:
* Review pages in English folder for daily grade Wednesday and test Thursday.

SkillWhen /k/ follows a short vowel sound, it is spelled ck. (back) When / k/ follows a consonant sound, it is spelled k. (desk)
Workbook pages 18-21.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write spelling words in ABC order.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

The students will read the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 3 weeks.
They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Review vocabulary for chapters 1-4 (pretend, real, disappeared, dinosaurs, monster, reptile, ancient, crest, examine).
2. Review chapter 1 and questions.
3. Read chapter 2 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapter 2 in the question packet.
4. Introduce similes and metaphors.
5. Complete activity on similes and metaphors.

Homework
*Read chapters 1-2 and study vocabulary words for chapters 1-4.
*Test on chapters 1-4 Friday

The students will read the novel Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne over the next 3 weeks.
They will typically read a chapter each day and test on those chapters at the end of the week. The students will complete a comprehension page for each chapter in addition to studying vocabulary words. Help your child to remember their bag with their book, comprehension packet and vocabulary sheet each day. They will need this at home as well as at school.

1. Take cold read assessment.
2. Introduce vocabulary for chapters 1-4 (pretend, real, disappeared, dinosaurs, monster, reptile, ancient, crest, examine).
3. Predict what the book will be about by looking at the cover and reading the title.
4. Read chapter 1 aloud and answer the comprehension questions for chapter 1 in the question packet.

Homework
*Read chapter 1 and study vocabulary for chapters 1-4.
*Test on DBD chapters 1-4 Friday

Lesson 23 pgs. 45-46 .  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test tomorrow

Skill- Sentences and Fragments
Lesson 16- pages 33 and 34

Homework:
*Review pages in English folder for daily grade on Wednesday and test on Thursday.

SkillWhen /k/ follows a short vowel sound, it is spelled ck. (back) When / k/ follows a consonant sound, it is spelled k. (desk)
Workbook pages 18-21.
1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write spelling words three times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday.

Skill-

Consonant sounds can be spelled with double letters after short vowels sounds. well sniff glass buzz
Spelling workbook pages 14-17.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling test.

Homework
*None

Lesson 22 pgs. 43-44 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test next Tuesday

Two stories this week in Reading-George and Martha: The Surprise/ Hippos.

1. Review vocabulary words and stories.
2. Take test on George and Martha/ Hippos.
3. Discuss true facts about Hippos.
4. Complete Facts About Hippos sheet and illustrate using Art for Kids Hub video.

Homework
*None

Skill- Journal writing
Lesson 20- pages 41 and 42

Two stories this week in Reading-George and Martha: The Surprise/ Hippos.

1. Review vocabulary for George and Martha (cross, observed, thoroughly, unmoved, wicked) and Hippos (mammal, moisture, herds, relatives, trot, nostrils).
2. Complete Animal Words vocabulary sheet.
3. Read George and Martha and Hippos.
4. Answer comprehension questions to use as a study guide for the test tomorrow.

Homework
*Review vocabulary and read both stories.
*Study comprehension questions.
*Reading test tomorrow

Lesson 21 pgs. 41-42 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test next Tuesday 

Complete test on types of sentences (statements, questions, exclamations, and commands).

Homework:
none 

Skill-

Consonant sounds can be spelled with double letters after short vowels sounds. well sniff glass buzz      
Spelling workbook pages 14-17.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write up to 10 good sentences using all spelling words. Each sentence must consist of at least 2 spelling words.

Homework
*Finish writing sentences if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on tomorrow.

Skill- Types of sentences 

Complete worksheet on types of sentences (statements, questions, exclamations, and commands).

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
*Test Thursday on types of sentences

Skill- Consonant sounds can be spelled with double letters after short vowels sounds. well sniff glass buzz
Spelling workbook pages 14-17.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write spelling words in ABC order.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test Friday

Lesson 20 pgs. 39-40 .  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: review pages in folder for test next Tuesday 

Two stories this week in Reading-George and Martha: The Surprise/ Hippos.

1. Review vocabulary for George and Martha (cross, observed, thoroughly, unmoved, wicked) and Hippos (mammal, moisture, herds, relatives, trot, nostrils).
2. Read George and Martha.
3. Complete story map together.
4. Read Hippos.
5. Complete Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the hippos in George and Martha to the hippopotamuses in Hippos.

Homework
*Review vocabulary and read both stories.
*Complete Feeling Words vocabulary sheet.
*Reading test Friday

Two stories this week in Reading-George and Martha: The Surprise/ Hippos.

1. Take cold read assessment.
2. Introduce vocabulary for George and Martha (cross, observed, thoroughly, unmoved, wicked).
3. Introduce vocabulary for Hippos (mammal, moisture, herds, relatives, trot, nostrils).
4. Cut and paste all vocabulary words
in reading notebook.
5. Answer context sentences using vocabulary words and cut and paste in reading notebook.
6. Read George and Martha on page and discuss story elements.
7. Read Hippos on page 104 and discuss their characteristics.

Homework
*Review vocabulary and read both stories.
*Reading test Friday

SkillConsonant sounds can be spelled with double letters after short vowels sounds. well sniff glass buzz
Spelling workbook pages 14-17.
1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write each word 3 times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Friday

Skill- Types of sentences (commands)
Lesson 15- pages 31 and 32

Homework:
Review pages in English folder for a test Thursday on types of sentences.

Lesson 19 pgs. 37-38 .  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

SkillConsonant sounds can be spelled with double letters after short vowels sounds. well sniff glass buzz
Spelling workbook pages 14-17.
1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write each word 3 times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Friday

Lesson 19 pgs. 37-38 .  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

Skill- A consonant diagraph is formed when two consonants together make one sound.
Spelling workbook pages 10-13.

1. Finish any incomplete workbook pages.

Homework
*None

Skill- Exclamations
Lesson 29- pages 29 and 30

Homework:  none

Lesson 18 pgs. 35-36 Writing Addition Sentences.  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

1. Review vocabulary words and story.
2. Take test on Mrs. Brown Went to Town.

Homework
*None

1. Review vocabulary words (delivered, released, wearing, tire, feathers, commotion).
2. Read the story Mrs. Brown Went to Town.
3. Answer comprehension questions together to use as a study guide for test tomorrow.
4. Review for test tomorrow.

Homework
*Study vocabulary words and read Mrs. Brown Went to Town.
*Reading test tomorrow

Skill- A consonant diagraph is formed when two consonants together make one sound.
Spelling workbook pages 10-13.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling/dictation test.

Homework
*None

Skill- Statements and Questions
Lesson 13- pages 27 and 28

Homework:
Review pages in English folder. 

Test 2 and Skill Drill for lessons 16-20

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

Skill-

A consonant diagraph is formed when two consonants together make one sound.   
Spelling workbook pages 10-13.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write up to 10 good sentences using all spelling words. Each sentence must consist of at least 2 spelling words.

Homework
*Finish writing sentences if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on tomorrow.

Complete pages 25 and 26 on Subject/ Action parts of a sentence for a daily grade (Lesson 12).

Homework:
none 

Lesson 17 pgs. 33-34 Writing Addition Sentences.  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: Review pages in math folder for test on Thursday

1. Review vocabulary words (delivered, released, wearing, tire, feathers, commotion).
2. Read the story Mrs. Brown Went to Town.
3. Answer Story Time comprehension questions and check together. 
4. Review story elements and complete the story map together.

Homework
*Study vocabulary words and read Mrs. Brown Went to Town.
*Reading test Friday

Lesson 16 pgs. 31-32 Writing Addition Sentences.  

Speed Drill - Practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: Review pages in math folder for test on Thursday

Skill: Sentence Subjects
Lesson 11- pages 23 and 24

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade Wednesday on Subject/ Action parts of a sentence

Skill- A consonant diagraph is formed when two consonants together make one sound.
Spelling workbook pages 10-13.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write spelling words in ABC order.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test Thursday

1. Review vocabulary words (delivered, released, wearing, tire, feathers, commotion).
2. Answer context sentences using vocabulary words and copy or paste in reading notebook.
3. Complete Picture the Vocabulary activity sheet and check together.
4. Read the story Mrs. Brown Went to Town.
5. Discuss story elements (setting, characters, problem/solution, genre).


Homework
*Study vocabulary words and read Mrs. Brown Went to Town.
*Reading test Friday

Lesson 15 and 11 pgs. 29-30 Writing Addition Sentences.  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: Review pages in math folder for test on Thursday

Skill- A consonant diagraph is formed when two consonants together make one sound.
Spelling workbook pages 10-13.

1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write each word 3 times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday

1. Take cold read assessment.
2. Introduce vocabulary words (delivered, released, wearing, tire, feathers, commotion).
3. Copy vocabulary words in reading notebook.
4. Create flash cards or foldable using vocabulary words and construction paper.
5. Introduce the story Mrs. Brown Went to Town on page 71. Read story orally.

Homework
*Study vocabulary words and read Mrs. Brown Went to Town.
*Reading test Friday

Skill: Sentence Actions
Lesson 10- pages 21 and 22

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade Wednesday on subject parts and action parts of a sentence

1. Review vocabulary and story.
2. Take test on Julius.

Homework
*None

Skill- A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the end of a word.
Spelling workbook pages 6-9.

1. Finish any incomplete workbook pages.

Homework
*None

Skill: Sentences
Lesson 9- pages 19 and 20

Homework:
none

Lesson 14 pgs. 27-28 

Speed Drill - practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

Skill: Journal writingLesson 8- pages 15 and 16

Homework:
none

1. Review vocabulary words (crumbs, imitation, noise, slurped, spread).
2. Read Julius on pages 42-61.
3. Complete multiple choice questions together.
4. Discuss the difference between what is real and what is fantasy.
5. Complete Realism/Fantasy activity.

Homework
*Review vocabulary and read Julius.
*Study questions from class.
*Reading test tomorrow

Test 1 and Skill Drill on Lessons 11-15

Speed Drill - practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

Skill- A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the end of a word.
Spelling workbook pages 6-9.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling/dictation test.

Homework
*None

1. Review vocabulary words (crumbs, imitation, noise, slurped, spread).
2. Read Julius on pages 42-61.
3. Complete story map and answer questions.
4. Discuss synonyms and complete activity.

Homework
*Study vocabulary words.
*Read the story Julius.
*Reading test Friday

Skill- A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the end of a word.
Spelling workbook pages 6-9.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write up to 10 good sentences using all spelling words. Each sentence must consist of at least 2 spelling words.

Homework
*Finish writing sentences if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on tomorrow.

Skill: Sentences
Complete pages 13 and 14 in English book for a daily grade (Lesson 7)

Homework:
none

Lesson 13 pgs. 25-26 

Speed Drill - practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: review pages in math folder for test tomorrow!

1. Review vocabulary words (crumbs, imitation, noise, slurped, spread).
2. Create foldable with vocabulary words.
3. Complete context sentences and copy or paste into reading notebook.
4. Read Julius on pages 42-61.

Homework
*Study vocabulary words.
*Read the story Julius.
*Reading test Friday

Lesson 12 pgs. 23-26  

Speed Drill - practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: review pages in math folder for test Thursday

Skill: Verbs
Complete worksheet on verbs.

Homework:
Review pages in homework folder.
*Daily grade tomorrow (Wed.) on complete sentences

Skill- A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the end of a word.
Spelling workbook pages 6-9.

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write spelling words in ABC order.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test Thursday

Skill: Nouns
Complete worksheet on nouns. 

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade Wednesday on complete sentences

Lesson 10 and 11 pgs. 19-22 Writing Addition Sentences.  

Speed Drill - Daily Grade - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: Review pages in math folder for test on Thursday

1. Take cold read assessment.
2. Introduce vocabulary words (crumbs, imitation, noise, slurped, spread).
3. Copy or paste vocabulary words into reading notebook.
4. Read and discuss How Real Pigs Act on pages 40-41.
5. Introduce the author and illustrator.
6. Read the story Julius on pages 42-61.

Homework
*Study vocabulary words.
*Read the story Julius.
*Reading test Friday

Skill- A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the end of a word.
Spelling workbook pages 6-9.

1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write each word 3 times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday

Skill- The vowel that says its short sound can be followed by one or two consonants. nut
A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the beginning of a word. stop
Workbook pages 2-5

1. Finish any incomplete workbook pages.

Homework
*None

Lesson 8-9 pgs. 15-18 Writing Addition Sentences.  Daily Grade - Review

Speed Drill - practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

1. Review vocabulary and story.
2. Take test on Dragon Gets By.

Homework
*None

Lesson 6- pages 11 and 12
Skill- The Naming Part

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade on complete sentences next Wednesday, August 26

1. Review vocabulary words (balanced, dairy, diet, hungry, shopping, shopper, vegetables).
2. Read the story Dragon Gets By.
3. Complete comprehension questions and review for test tomorrow.

Homework
*Study vocabulary words and comprehension questions.
*Read Dragon Gets By.
*Reading test tomorrow

Skill- The vowel that says its short sound can be followed by one or two consonants. nut
A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the beginning of a word. stop
Workbook pages 2-5

1. Review spelling words.
2. Take spelling/dictation test.

Homework
*None

Lesson 6 and 7 pgs. 11-14 Writing Addition Sentences.  

Speed Drill - practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

Lesson 5- pages 9 and 10
Skill: Action part (Verbs)

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
*Daily grade on complete sentences next Wednesday, August 26

Skill- The vowel that says its short sound can be followed by one or two consonants. nut
A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the beginning of a word. stop
Workbook pages 2-5

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write up to 10 good sentences using all spelling words.

Homework
*Finish writing sentences if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on tomorrow.

1. Review vocabulary words (balanced, dairy, diet, hungry, shopping, shopper, vegetables).
2. Complete vocabulary crossword puzzle.
3. Read the story Dragon Gets By.
4. Complete summarizing activity. (On back of crossword puzzle)

Homework
*Study vocabulary words.
*Read Dragon Gets By.
*Reading test Friday

Lesson 4- pages 7 and 8
Skill- Naming words (Nouns)

Homework:
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade on complete sentences next Wednesday, August 26

Lesson 5 pgs. 9-10 Writing Addition Sentences.  Pg. 10 Classwork and pg. 9 Seatwork

Speed Drill - practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

Lesson 4 pgs. 7-8 Writing Addition Sentences.  Pg. 8 Classwork and pg. 7 Seatwork

Speed Drill - practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

Lesson 3- pages 5 and 6
Skill- Action words (Verbs)

Homework: 
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily grade on complete sentences- next Wednesday, August 26

1. Review vocabulary words (balanced, dairy, diet, hungry, shopping, shopper, vegetables).
2. Complete context sentences using vocabulary words and glue in reading notebook.
3. Read the story Dragon Gets By.

Homework
*Study vocabulary words.
*Read Dragon Gets By.
*Reading test

Skill- The vowel that says its short sound can be followed by one or two consonants. nut
A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the beginning of a word. stop
Workbook pages 2-5

1. Review spelling words.
2. Write spelling words in ABC order.

Homework
*Finish writing words in ABC order if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test Thursday

1. Take cold read assessment.
2. Introduce vocabulary words (balanced, dairy, diet, hungry, shopping, shopper, vegetables).
3. Copy/paste vocabulary words in reading notebook.
4. Create vocabulary flashcards with construction paper to use as a study tool.
5. Discuss a balanced diet on pages 16-17.
6. Read the story Dragon Gets By.

Homework
*Study vocabulary words.
*Read Dragon Gets By.
*Reading test Friday

Skill- The vowel that says its short sound can be followed by one or two consonants. nut
A consonant blend is spelled with two or three consonants. A blend may be found at the beginning of a word. stop
Workbook pages 2-5

1. Introduce spelling words.
2. Write each word 3 times each.

Homework
*Finish writing words 3 times each if you did not finish in class.
*Study for test on Thursday

Lesson 3 pgs. 5-6 Writing Addition Sentences.  Pg. 6 Classwork and pg. 5 Seatwork

Speed Drill - practice - 60 mixed addition and subtraction facts in 6 minutes.  

HW: none

Lesson 2- pages 3 and 4
Skill- Words and Sentences

Homework: 
Review pages in English folder.
* Daily Grade on complete sentences- Next Wednesday, August 26