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

Helen Hirsch, Room 17,

hhirsch@lafsd.org

(925) 927-3580 X8017

Thank you for a wonderful start of a

great year of learning!