Second Grade News: December 6-21, 2017
Here is a peek at the
upcoming two weeks.
Reading: We will be studying baby animals, and focusing on the
question, “How are animal offspring like their parents?”
Spelling: Words with consonant digraphs ch, tch, sh,
ph, th, ng, wh. Our next spelling test will be on Friday, December 15.
chop catch shape trash
phone that sting thin
bring while place badge
seven isn’t
early
High Frequency Words (sight words): By
the end of the unit, your child should be able to read these words quickly
and easily. Please post this letter in a handy spot (on the fridge,
etc.) and have your child practice reading through these words a couple of
times each day.
these
start walk seven eight
learn
try isn’t baby early
Vocabulary: We
are learning the meaning of
these words. Please use these words in conversation with your child and ask
him/her to tell you what they mean.
adult
alive covered fur
giant
groom mammal offspring
REMINDERS: Our next visit to the library is Tue., Dec.
12. Our Christmas party will be on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Please purchase a
$3.00-$4.00 gift for the gift exchange. Girls bring a gift for a girl, boys
bring a gift for a boy. Please also plan on sending in something for our trail
mix. Thursday, December 21 is a half day, and is also pajama day.
