Remote Learning, Week 1
Hello 2B Families,
Please share this with your child! Then check out my update for this week's academics below.
Hello Class,
I have missed each of you! I hope you had fun during spring break. Here is a picture of me enjoying spring break. Do you know where I am in this picture?
That's right! I am at the Grand Canyon. How did you spend spring break? You can let me know by leaving a comment to this post or by asking your parents if you message me on ClassDojo.
I have prepared some work for you to complete at home this week. Although we can't be together right now, I still want you to learn and grow and be the best you can be. Please be cooperative and honest scholars. Remember, you can always ask for help!
Lots of love,
Mrs. Dill
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Here is our week of academics:
I hope you were all able to easily access the instructional packet for the week.
SPALDING
I have provided you with ten review words this week. Please practice them each day. There are a few ways you could do this: 1) You could dictate all of the words on each day, or 2) You could focus on only a few words each day, having your child write each word multiple times until he or she has practiced all of the words for the week.
Here is a great way for your child to solidify practice! When dictation is over, your child could "read for spelling" and then "read for reading." When we read for spelling, we say each of the sounds or syllables before reading the entire word. We do this for each word in succession. For example, for the word bridge, we would say, "b-r-i-dge, bridge..." Then we would immediately go on to the next word. For a multi-syllabic word like dollar say syllables, "dol-lar, dollar," pronouncing each syllable according to the proper sound of the phonograms. This is "reading for spelling." In order to "read for reading," simply have your child reach syllable, pronouncing each word as one would while reading or typically speaking, "bridge, check, inspect, etc...". Keep in mind that your child is very familiar with these procedures! Ask them to show you how to "read for spelling" and "read for reading."
LITERATURE
Scholars are beginning to read Sarah, Plain and Tall. This is a heart-warming tale by Patricia MacLachlan. There are four main characters, Sarah, Jacob, Anna, and Caleb. The story is sad and happy and is about life, loss, change, and the formation of a family. If possible, read along with your child. Scholars will read a new chapter each day this week and then answer a few comprehension questions. Please refer to the instructional packet because a key is provided for each day's set of questions.
For your convenience, the text is provided in the instructional packet. However, you may have already purchased this book. It is one of our classics to keep. It may save paper and be an altogether better experience having your child read from the actual book. Having your child follow along with an audiobook version is also an option!
For answering comprehension questions, scholars should write in complete sentences. I always remind students that they should use words from the question to help them start their response and that they are welcome to go back to the story to discover answers missed while reading.
READING
Your child should read 30 minutes each day. Reading done for literature can meet a portion of this requirement. Please use Raz-kids as a resource for leveled readers. Any other books available at home can be used. Don't forget to have students log their reading!
WRITING
This week scholars have copywork to complete. Thank you for encouraging your child to write carefully and in his or her best handwriting, whether that be in manuscript or cursive.
MATHEMATICS
All of the math provided in the instructional packet is review.
Below is a sample schedule for completion of the work. Please do what is best for your child based on his or her work rate.
Monday: Practice A
Tuesday: Practice B
Wednesday: Review 7, Pg. 21
Thursday: Review 7, Pg. 22
Friday: Review 7, Pg. 23
HISTORY
We are focusing on history this week. You may anticipate some science work next week. Our topic is westward expansion.
REMINDERS
Please try to stick to the learning material and time allotments per subject for each day. Let me know if your child is working longer than the time allotment suggests to complete the work. Also let me know if your child is in need of extra assistance.
A quick word on academic honesty...
Please help the students be accountable for doing the work as independently as possible. If you notice that from your child's answers that he or she needs some help better understanding the directions or the content, feel free to reteach, review, or assist the student as you might do for homework. If your child needs additional help beyond what you can honestly provide, reach out!
I will be available to meet on Zoom by appointment to provide assistance or to answer your questions that cannot easily be addressed via email or ClassDojo messaging. Zoom is a free video conferencing application. Check it out! It is an invaluable tool for connecting remotely.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Dill
Please share this with your child! Then check out my update for this week's academics below.
Hello Class,
I have missed each of you! I hope you had fun during spring break. Here is a picture of me enjoying spring break. Do you know where I am in this picture?
I have prepared some work for you to complete at home this week. Although we can't be together right now, I still want you to learn and grow and be the best you can be. Please be cooperative and honest scholars. Remember, you can always ask for help!
Lots of love,
Mrs. Dill
_________________________________________________________________________________
Here is our week of academics:
I hope you were all able to easily access the instructional packet for the week.
SPALDING
I have provided you with ten review words this week. Please practice them each day. There are a few ways you could do this: 1) You could dictate all of the words on each day, or 2) You could focus on only a few words each day, having your child write each word multiple times until he or she has practiced all of the words for the week.
Here is a great way for your child to solidify practice! When dictation is over, your child could "read for spelling" and then "read for reading." When we read for spelling, we say each of the sounds or syllables before reading the entire word. We do this for each word in succession. For example, for the word bridge, we would say, "b-r-i-dge, bridge..." Then we would immediately go on to the next word. For a multi-syllabic word like dollar say syllables, "dol-lar, dollar," pronouncing each syllable according to the proper sound of the phonograms. This is "reading for spelling." In order to "read for reading," simply have your child reach syllable, pronouncing each word as one would while reading or typically speaking, "bridge, check, inspect, etc...". Keep in mind that your child is very familiar with these procedures! Ask them to show you how to "read for spelling" and "read for reading."
LITERATURE
Scholars are beginning to read Sarah, Plain and Tall. This is a heart-warming tale by Patricia MacLachlan. There are four main characters, Sarah, Jacob, Anna, and Caleb. The story is sad and happy and is about life, loss, change, and the formation of a family. If possible, read along with your child. Scholars will read a new chapter each day this week and then answer a few comprehension questions. Please refer to the instructional packet because a key is provided for each day's set of questions.
For your convenience, the text is provided in the instructional packet. However, you may have already purchased this book. It is one of our classics to keep. It may save paper and be an altogether better experience having your child read from the actual book. Having your child follow along with an audiobook version is also an option!
For answering comprehension questions, scholars should write in complete sentences. I always remind students that they should use words from the question to help them start their response and that they are welcome to go back to the story to discover answers missed while reading.
READING
Your child should read 30 minutes each day. Reading done for literature can meet a portion of this requirement. Please use Raz-kids as a resource for leveled readers. Any other books available at home can be used. Don't forget to have students log their reading!
WRITING
This week scholars have copywork to complete. Thank you for encouraging your child to write carefully and in his or her best handwriting, whether that be in manuscript or cursive.
MATHEMATICS
All of the math provided in the instructional packet is review.
Below is a sample schedule for completion of the work. Please do what is best for your child based on his or her work rate.
Monday: Practice A
Tuesday: Practice B
Wednesday: Review 7, Pg. 21
Thursday: Review 7, Pg. 22
Friday: Review 7, Pg. 23
HISTORY
We are focusing on history this week. You may anticipate some science work next week. Our topic is westward expansion.
REMINDERS
Please try to stick to the learning material and time allotments per subject for each day. Let me know if your child is working longer than the time allotment suggests to complete the work. Also let me know if your child is in need of extra assistance.
A quick word on academic honesty...
Please help the students be accountable for doing the work as independently as possible. If you notice that from your child's answers that he or she needs some help better understanding the directions or the content, feel free to reteach, review, or assist the student as you might do for homework. If your child needs additional help beyond what you can honestly provide, reach out!
I will be available to meet on Zoom by appointment to provide assistance or to answer your questions that cannot easily be addressed via email or ClassDojo messaging. Zoom is a free video conferencing application. Check it out! It is an invaluable tool for connecting remotely.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Dill
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