Welcome
We are moving along and working hard. I want to say thank you for all that you parents have done to make this year successful. Coming Up
What we are studying in Quarter 4
Reading-summarize fiction and nonfiction, identify main idea of nonfiction text, author's purpose, fact and opinion, practicing fluency and characteristics of poetry; cause/effect
Writing-identify commands, use quotations to show speech, fairy tales, and persuasive writing
Word Study-contractons, homophones, synonyms and antonyms, R-control vowels and possessive singular nouns
Phone # 648-2360 ext. 56619
Email: acdaves@vbschools.com
Mrs. Daves
Second Grade Teacher
April 14th-Welcom Back
April 18th-Report Cards go home
April 23rd-Math Night, Book Fair AND PTA meeting
April 29th-Volunteer Reception
May 9th-Progress Reports go home
May 23rd-No School for Memorial Day
June 5th-Young Author's Night
June 12th-Adjusted Dismissal
June 13th-Last day of school-Adjusted Dismissal
Up Coming Events
Educational research has proven that the more a parent reads with their child the better the child becomes at reading. Take advantage of down time by reading fun books with your child. Bedtime is a perfect reading time. It not only relaxes but also builds a love of reading and hearing books.
Here are some great ideas for building reading skills. Plan a Family Reading Night. No TV only reading books together. The public and school libraries are great resources for getting new and interesting reading material. You may also think about having a Family Library Night. Take a trip to the library once or twice a month.
Book Sharing Ideas
Here are some book sharing ideas you can use to interact with your child when s/he is reading. Ask:
- If you could be any character form the story, who would you be? Why?
- What is the setting? Where did the story take place?
- Would you tell your friend to read this book? Why or why not?
- Describe something that made you laugh or made you sad.
- Why did you choose this book?
- What would you change about this book?
- List 3 character traits of the main character.
- What did you like best about the book? What did you like least about the book?
Picking the right book...
If you're not quite sure if the book is at the correct reading level for your child try this. Have your child read the first page aloud, if s/he can read the first page then the the book is probably at the correct level.
Last thoughts....
Remember have fun reading, use the pictures to enhance meaning and help with difficult words. Make reading enjoyable.
Reading with your child
Helping Resources
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Don't forget to check out the Corporate Landing home page links for more great sites!
