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Mrs. D'Amata's Grade Two ClassRemembrance Day
"A poppy is to remember." The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. ~Benjamin Disraeli
November in the Classroom:Language The Grade Twos are currently studying the novel Charlottes Web. They continue to focus on reading strategies and reading comprehension, which will culminate in an exciting and creative project at the end of the term. Students are using the Montessori Materials such as the Grammar Boxes and Sentence Analysis Charts. The children are currently studying the Preposition. The Language Power workbook is being used to support the writing program.
Students are working towards a weekly spelling test. The writing program this term is focusing on sentence and paragraph construction, as well as weekly spelling tasks, such as learning how to use a dictionary. Mathematics
Our main focus in the first term is Number Sense and Numeration. Students continue to practice their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers. Students will be utilizing such Montessori materials as the Large Bead Frame, the Stamp Game, the Racks and Tubes, and the Checker Board. Problem solving skills will be incorporated into each unit of study, as well as a sense of real world application. The children will also be learning how to tell time while linking this to fraction work. Websites to Explore:
Botany
In Botany, students are studying the Parts of the Leaf and the Main Functions of the Leaf. With fall well on it's way, this is an excellent time for the children to collect their own samples and record their findings.
Web Sites to Explore: www.enchantedlearning.com
Zoology
The Grade Twos have been introduced to the Five Kingdoms of Life, and they are gaining an understanding of the characteristics that are unique to each grouping of animals. The children will have an opportunity to research and create a project based on their own personal interest.
Social Studies
The Grade Twos have been studying the Lithosphere and will be introduced to Rocks and Minerals. In History, students will be studying the Fundamental Needs of Humankind and Pioneers. Students have had an opportunity to study the map of North America and they are currently studying the map of Canada. Web Sites to Explore: www.wikipedia.com Homework
Our goal in assigning homework each night is to reinforce the curriculum that has been addressed in class. We also hope to see study habits and a strong work ethic develop in our students. A suggested timeline at the Grade Two level is 15 minutes of study and 15 minutes of reading. Each night is assigned a specific subject area. There are some instances where your child's teacher may change this schedule. Monday/ Spelling, Tuesday/ Math, Wednesday/ Novel Study, Thursday/ Spelling, Novel Study.
Birthdays This Month: Happy Birthday! Nathan Yau
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