Helen Hirsch
August/September
Reading:
Launching Reader's Workshop
(How to choose a reading spot, a just right book and ways to read)
Second Grade Reading Spurt
Math
Adding and Subtracting
Math Talks
Use of Manipulatives
Word Problems
Writing:
Launching Writer's Workshop
(how to set up a writing spot, choose what to write about, getting started
and how to build stamina)
Small Moments: improving narrative writing
Phonics:
Growing Into Second Grade Phonics
(review of first grade phonics)
Daily phonological awareness whole class activities (Heggerty hand motions - one finger for each sound)
Small group instruction phonics instruction
Spellling:
Snap Words
Dictation
Thank you for a wonderful start of a
great year of learning!