Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Wipe off the Dust!
As we transition to digital learning, I thought it would be a good time to dust off my old blog. Before I took the position I have now, I was a second grade reading teacher. I used this blog to upload videos of stories being read aloud. I have had other blogs before where students would read/listen to a story and comment their thoughts. I would love for us to use this platform to help spread the love of reading! Just about any story I share, you should be able to take and AR test on it if you choose. I will do my very best to include that!
Sunday, April 9, 2017
In reading this week...
We will be doing an author study of Patricia Polacco. I don't want to give away too much (that would take away the fun from class!!!) but if you want to learn more about her and the books she has written, you can look at her website: http://www.patriciapolacco.com/
We will read several of her books this week and analyze the characters, problems and solutions, and the wonderful sensory language she uses. She has written a tons of books, so it will be impossible to get to them all, but I encourage a trip to the library to read some on your own!
We will read several of her books this week and analyze the characters, problems and solutions, and the wonderful sensory language she uses. She has written a tons of books, so it will be impossible to get to them all, but I encourage a trip to the library to read some on your own!
Monday, March 27, 2017
March Reading Logs!!!
Just a friendly reminder that March reading logs are due on Thursday! Each block needs to be filled in and an AR test needs to be taken to receive full credit!
This week in reading we are focusing on sending friendly letters and the correct way to write them. We will also be reviewing capitalization and using complete sentences!
This week in reading we are focusing on sending friendly letters and the correct way to write them. We will also be reviewing capitalization and using complete sentences!
Friday, March 10, 2017
Reading Updates
I apologize for not getting the story posted this week. However, we have read/listened to the story every day this week, and reviewed vocabulary words every day this week as well! I think they will do fine on the test!
For the remainder of the year, we will not be doing a weekly story focus. We will be reading short passages in class to practice the skills that we have covered this year. We will also be working on writing for the remainder of the year. I will be helping introduce skills that third grade teachers will work on at the beginning of the year to help ease student transition!
March reading logs have been sent out. They are to be returned Thursday, March 30. Students need to read 10 books and take the AR test on them to receive full credit.
For the remainder of the year, we will not be doing a weekly story focus. We will be reading short passages in class to practice the skills that we have covered this year. We will also be working on writing for the remainder of the year. I will be helping introduce skills that third grade teachers will work on at the beginning of the year to help ease student transition!
March reading logs have been sent out. They are to be returned Thursday, March 30. Students need to read 10 books and take the AR test on them to receive full credit.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Henry's Freedom Box
Yellow and Orange Groups:
This week we will be reading Henry's Freedom Box and discussing the Underground Railroad. We will also learn about some famous African Americans and their impact on our country. For an online reading of the story, click here!
Red Group:
Continue guided reading groups, working on phonics skills, and learning new words.
Green Group:
We will finish the book The Chocolate Touch this week.
This week we will be reading Henry's Freedom Box and discussing the Underground Railroad. We will also learn about some famous African Americans and their impact on our country. For an online reading of the story, click here!
Red Group:
Continue guided reading groups, working on phonics skills, and learning new words.
Green Group:
We will finish the book The Chocolate Touch this week.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Looking at Lincoln
Orange and Yellow groups:
This week we will be using the story Looking at Lincoln to learn more about one of our famous Presidents. If you would like to listen to it online, here is the link!
These are the vocabulary words that you will need to know for the test!
We will be starting the chapter book The Chocolate Touch this week!
Red Group:
Guided reading groups and phonics and spelling practice. Study spelling words from Mrs. Alvizo!
This week we will be using the story Looking at Lincoln to learn more about one of our famous Presidents. If you would like to listen to it online, here is the link!
These are the vocabulary words that you will need to know for the test!
- battle: a military fight
- memorial: to honor someone that has passed on
- liberty: the power to choose what you do
- plight: a bad situation
- malice: causing harm
- democracy: a government that elects its leaders
We will be starting the chapter book The Chocolate Touch this week!
Red Group:
Guided reading groups and phonics and spelling practice. Study spelling words from Mrs. Alvizo!
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Yellow and Orange:
This week we will be reading the story Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Ellen Spinelli. You can find an online version of the story here. Students will be responsible for the following words:
- mend--to repair
- mysterious--strange and unknown
- recall--to remember
- recovered--to return to normal feeling again
- wondered--to thing about something with curiosity
Green:
We will continue to use our Storyworks Jr. magazines to read texts. This week we will be reading about Legos and Minecraft and how they changed the way kids play with toys. We will also read about the legend of King Midas and practice reading script.
Red:
We will be doing our guided reading practice, reading about a class pet, and studying our phonics skills.
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