January 6- January 17

Language Arts:

*Read with fluency

*Retell just right books

*Make predictions and ask questions while reading

*Identify the genre and moral of a story

*Use correct language conventions when writing

*Write a personal narrative about one event that happened over the winter break

*Publish one piece of writing (personal narrative or expository text)

*Begin Stanford 10 test prep:  test taking strategies

Math:

*Subtract 100 facts in 5 minutes

*Solve a variety of word problems using multiple strategies and explain their thinking

*Begin our fractions unit:  fractions of a whole and fractions of a set

*Review 2-3 digit addition and subtraction with/without regrouping

*Begin Stanford 10 test prep: test taking strategies

Help your child prepare for Stanford 10 at home:

App:  Splash Math (2nd grade)- Review a variety of math skills/concept

Website:  thinkingblocks.com- Word Problems

Science:

*Begin learning about the human body and nutrition:  Digestive, Respiratory, and Circulatory systems

Thanks to all the parents that helped make our holiday party a success!