NEWS
As readers we are continuing our work in the series book clubs, with the focus this week being on sharing the passion we have for our series with others. This involves gathering evidence from our books, forming opinions, and choosing a presentation format.
As writers we are continuing our work on opinion writing, with the focus being how to write stronger opinion pieces by including evidence from the text in the form of quotations and/or dialog. Both our series clubs and opinion writing units will wrap up by next week after which we will be starting poetry.
Our science unit is well underway now learning all about life cycles of different plants and insects, and really honing our skills as observers - paying attention to all the little details. Our field trip on Friday, May 11th will be a great opportunity for us to talk about the life cycle of butterflies and plants "as scientists in real life."
Our new math unit has also started this week and it is all about data and measurement. We will be inquiring into different standard units of measurement, time, different tools and ways to measure and honing our word problems skills around distance.
UPCOMING
On May 11th the Grade 2 classes will take a field trip to visit the Butterfly and Bird Parks as part of our science unit on life cycles. Thank you to all of those who have turned in their permission forms.
IMPORTANT
No school on Wednesday, May 9th.
IMPORTANT
No school on Wednesday, May 9th.
DINNER QUESTIONS
What are some ways that you can help take care of the Earth?
What are some of the words the author used in your book to help you create a movie or picture in your mind?
Tell me about the book you’re reading. What is your opinion? What are the important parts?
What are you excited about learning during your life cycles unit?
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