Week of 9/4 - Homework

This week students will begin getting some of their homework.  I will try to ease you into it so you can make a plan.

Spelling
Each week a new spelling list will come home on Tuesday.  The test for that list will always be the following Tuesday.  This week I am sending home the first list that will be graded.

Reading Log
Each Monday I will send home a reading log (this week I will send it on Tuesday since there was no school on Monday).  The reading log is due back to school the following Monday.  The expectation is that your second grader will read 100 minutes each week.  You may divide those minutes whichever way is easiest.

A couple of tips:
1.  If it is difficult to find time for your child to read, think about using time you are in the car.  You can listen while you drive.  They can read while you prepare meals.  Reading a little before going to bed is always a great idea.

2.  This is your second graders homework, not yours.  Give them the responsibility of filling out the paper.  Put it in a place where they can keep track of their own reading.  Check it over Sunday night, sign it and it will be ready to bring to school on Monday.

Fluency
Beginning on September 10th, I will also be sending home a fluency page for students to practice.  It will also come home on Monday and be due the following Monday.  I will send an example and instructions for the fluency page.  The ultimate goal of practicing fluency is to read the way we talk.  Students should have good pacing, inflection in their voice, and read accurately.

Math
Each Thursday students will take a math skills test and a fact test.  On Tuesdays I will send home a study guide that we have practiced in class so you can help your second grader study for Thursday.

To summarize
~Students will receive fluency and reading homework on Mondays.  These assignments are due the following Monday.

~Students will receive spelling lists and math study guides on Tuesdays.  The math test is on Thursday and the spelling test is on Tuesday.

Therefore, you should expect homework to come home every Monday and Tuesday.

I have attached the spelling list and math study guide below.

Spelling List #1 - Test on 9/11

Week 1 Math Study Guide