Homework:\
The students have been asking me for homework, I consider reading for 20-30 minutes each night, homework. There will be times that I send home a read-aloud homework which is to help your child with fluency. Read-aloud homework will be clearly marked with instructions. I will also send home word lists as needed. All of these things can be counted in the thirty minute reading time. I will also send home other homework that goes with the reading we are doing, it won’t be everyday but as needed.
Library
Tuesday is our library day. Second graders often feel that chapter books are the only thing to read. Most picture story books are actually written on a second to third grade level and right now I am encouraging your child to read story books. These books are at an interest level for second graders with rich language and colorful plots. We are able to exchange books each day so if your child reads his/her books I will be glad to let him/her go to the library to get new books.
P.E. will be each Monday, please help your child to remember to dress appropriately. Thank you.
Five Finger Rule (when choosing a book this is the best way to decide if the book is at the appropriate reading level)
· Pick a book that looks interesting
· Read the first page
· If there are five or more words you don’t know that book is too hard, it can be read with an adult or a new book should be selected.
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. ~Charles W. Eliot.
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