This week in Literacy we read several different pieces of expository text. We really focused on identifying the main topic and key details from these pieces. We have worked on this skill 2 weeks in a row know and are getting much better at it. Skills we revisited this week include suffix endings. We also looked at words that can have multiple meanings, the kids where really good at knowing and identifying these words.
In writing we began our memoirs. We had mini lessons on how to show feelings and adding details to these stories. I modeled by writing a story that my husband told me. Many 2nd graders have a hard time adding details, they just want to get to the point and finish. This is something we will work on all year.
Subtraction is the operation we are currently working on in math. Just like with addition we will build upon skills. Students will learn several methods to subtract double digit numbers. Be patient we eventually get to the regrouping method which we were all taught. Several students still need practice with simple subtraction facts, if you have flash cards at home please practice with your child.
We finished up our map skills unit in Social Studies this week. Next week we will start a holiday inspired unit.
If you don't know already I'm a huge EAGLES fan and here is a picture of your holiday/ eagles inspired door.
