Second Grade Reading/Writing (web version)

Every day aim for reading a book of your choice for 30 minutes then choose one or more activities from each collection below.

Reading Comprehension:

Strong Readers pay attention to their thinking while reading! (unplugged)

While reading, stop & jot to hold onto your thoughts with a quick symbol. Jot a symbol on a sticky note or scratch paper that shows your thinking about that part and place it on the page to mark your spot. Each day choose 1 of your jots and share with a family member. Remember to tell them what is happening in that part, why you chose that part and your thinking about it. For example: “My favorite part was ____ because _____.” OR “In this part, _____ I thought it was surprising because ______.”

Reading Fluently: (unplugged) 5 or more minutes daily Readers use clear strategies when they are working to be more fluent.Look at the chart below. Try one of those strategies each day as you read aloud. Can you hear yourself doing that work?

When you listen to a recording of someone reading a book aloud, can you notice them doing this work as well? When you listen to Patricia Polacco in the link provided for your writing assignment, notice how she changes her voice for each of her characters, and how her voice really matches the mood for that page.

Each day choose 1 of your jots and share with a family member. Remember to tell them what is happening in that part, why you chose that part and your thinking about it. For example: “My favorite part was ____ because _____.” OR “In this part, _____ I thought it was surprising because ______.”

Phonics: 10 or more minutes dailyTry Reading Bear to practice some Phonics this week. Long e, er, ur, and ir would be a good place to begin or you choose!

Enjoyment: Reading is a super fun way to reach out and connect with someone you miss! Use one of these ideas or think of one of your own! Record yourself reading a page from a favorite book and send it to a family member. Facetime with a friend and partner read. Read a book to a pet. Call Grandma, Grandpa or another relative and tell them about a book you are reading. Ask them about a book they enjoy. More Reading:Choose a book from home or Storyline Online for a digital book. We recommend Knots on a Counting Rope under the section "All Books."

Remember that readers ask questions while they read. When you have a question, put a sticky note on that page with a question mark or write your questions in your reading journal.

What do you wonder? What is something you learned? Share your questions (and answers if you found them) with someone at home.

Word Work

How many words can you make with the letters: e, o, c, d, n, s? Can you make words with 2 letters, 3 letters, 4 letters and 5 or more letters? You might want to write your letters on scratch paper to cut out or on small sticky notes to move around or use this digital alphabet tile site. **Remember, you can only use these given letters. **You also might want to write the words you make into columns (2 letters, 3 letters, 4 letters, 5 or more letters) and practice reading them to a family member after.

Writing: Aim for writing about 30 minutes each day

Making books: (unplugged)

Strong writers write about what matters most to them.

Sometimes in school, you are studying a writing genre that maybe isn’t what you want to write at that exact moment. Good news! This week you can write in whatever genre you would like!

To do that:1. Choose a topic you’d like to write about. What do you like? Brainstorm a list.2. Write about that topic in your favorite genre:

NarrativeInformational

Opinion3. Think about what you know as a writer about that genre and your audience. Look at the

chart on the next page.

Parents: Here is a helpful video from Matt Glover, writing expert and ISD consultant, talking about helping your child choose topics.

OR

You might consider making a book about your real life right now.

Listen to this mentor text read by the author Patricia Pollacco. Almost all of Patricia Pollacco’s books are based on her real life. Your real-life book might be called, “The time that all the schools closed for a while.” Your book could contain narratives... stories of things you have done, experiences you have had, feeling you have felt. It could contain information pieces about things you have learned such as washing your hands, cooking, using a new technology.It could contain opinion pieces such as what has been good about being home as well as what has not been as fun.

This book might be one you’ll save and want to share with people in the future. In social studies, we learn books like this are called “primary sources.

More Writing:

Think of a small moment story you have had over the past week! Choose 1 to write about. You might want to staple some papers together for a booklet or type your story on a computer.

Remember that writers write true small moment stories from their lives that zoom in on one single event or a short sequence of events. Writers also include a beginning, use transitions and an ending. When you are done with your writing, share your story with someone at home.

Second Grade Math

Concept Review - ZearnComplete 3-4 lessons on Zearn this week. Remember, you can click on My Stuff to go back to previous lessons for review or to complete the Bonus activities. Log in to Zearn in C lever *Zearn is a digital version of Eureka Math

Number of the Day (unplugged)

Pick a number and show your work on scratch paper.

Number Talk – Quick Images (unplugged)

How many objects are in the picture below? Look at this picture for 5 seconds and then cover it.

How many objects did you see? How did you see them? You might say:“I saw ___ grapes in all. I know there are ___ grapes in all because I saw them like this_____.” “There are ___grapes that are dark purple. I know because___.” You might draw how the picture looked from your memory. Check your count! What other ways can you count objects in the picture?

Math Games:Play math games online.

Math Games: (unplugged)Play math games at home. Find ideas here:

More Math:Three Act Math (tech)

Follow the “acts” and directions for the Three Act Math activity: The Whopper Jar (use might want to use scratch paper, a whiteboard or the recording sheet included below).Zearn (tech)

Practice your math skills on Zearn (log on through Clever) for 20 minutes. How many badges can you earn?

Think About This:

The difference between two numbers is 16. What might the two numbers be? Use a scratch piece of paper or a whiteboard to explain using pictures, numbers and words.

Second Grade Science and Social Studies

Why do People Live Where They Do?

This week think about why people live where they do. Some possible activities are:

Activity 1: Draw and label a map of your neighborhood. Include color and a key to identify important features of your neighborhood. This could take a couple of days. For an example, or extension ideas, click here .

Activity 2: Continue drawing and labeling your map of your neighborhood. Think about how this map helps others know what is important and unique about your neighborhood.

Activity 3: Think about features you wish your neighborhood had. What would make your neighborhood more inviting, interesting, and/or special? Add those features to your map.

Activity 4: Think about the people that live in your neighborhood. How do they make your neighborhood more inviting, interesting and/or special? Either choose to write about a few of these people, or draw them on paper or as pop ups to add to your map.

Activity 5: Now that you have mapped your neighborhood, take a break and go walk around it. Did you notice anything you wish you had added to your map? Was anything different that you remembered? Taking Action: Can you think of an idea of how you can let your neighbors know you appreciate them, or how you can make the neighborhood better?

Current Events:

These sites offer the best kid friendly articles on current events.

National Geographic Kids Time for Kids Dogonews

Geography:

Watch the Brainpop Jr. Video titled Rural, Suburban and Urban. Check out your community using Google Earth (in Clever). Questions to think about: What type of community do I live in? What evidence from Google Earth proves that I live in this type of community? ** You might want to share your thoughts with someone at home.

Science:Plants, part 1:Plant GrowthWatch the video How Does a Seed Become a Plant?

Then look through your kitchen to find a few seeds that could grow into plants. Look for poppy seeds, red or white beans, lentils, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, or mustard seeds. Draw a picture of your seeds and describe their seed coats (the outside).

Plants, part 2:Watch the Germinator video to see a fun way to see seeds start to grow.

Follow the steps in the video to “plant” your seeds. If you have different kinds of seeds, put them in different baggies and label them.

Plants, part 3 (unplugged):Observe your seeds every day. After three days, draw a picture of what they look like. Wait 3 more days, and draw another picture of your seeds.

Second Grade Enrichment

SCHOOL LIBRARY WEBSITE/NEWSLETTER *VariesPlease check your school’s library website for specific resources and activities!

STORYTIME WITH OLIVER JEFFERS*Author Websitehttps://www.oliverjeffers.com/books#/abookaday/

After hearing one of the stories, use to Seesaw to draw, write, and/or record a response to the question: What is a challenge that the main character faced in this story? How did they overcome this challenge?

K-2 AT-HOME MAKERSPACE *Seesaw

Use your imagination this week to create and build. Look around your home to find materials to build with: Legos, Play-Doh, blocks, wood, paper, etc. Take a photo, label, and record your creation. Post to Seesaw!

K-2 25 Ways to Get Moving * American Heart Association Here are 25 different ways to move your body and get your heart pumping. How many can you do without having to rest?

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