Division 3
Monday, June 8- Grade 2
Grade 2 Math
Math -
Addition and subtraction review
It's fine just to do the mixed practice, but if the children want, there's a sorting activity that results in a nifty little folder-booklet.
Grade 2 Language
Reading and Responding
This week you will be using Epic Reading for your stories. All your books are in your mailbox.
[Paper with picture] [paper without]
Discuss:
What was the problem in this story? How did the Beaver's lack of focus hurt others?
Did he do anything to fix the problems he had caused?
Are there any true facts about beavers in this story?
Read and Respond:
Use this activity to write down the things beaver did, and how they made a problem in the forest. Use complete sentences, to explain:
Example:
Writing:
Journal # 1
Choose a topic from one of these pages, or one of your own!
(These links both work, now, thanks to D for pointing it out!)
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Cause
Beaver took down trees without thinking.
Effect
Many animals lost their homes. A family of birds lost their nest
Tuesday, June 9
Addition multiple addends - single digit *Parents - answer key attached on this one.
Grade 2 Language
Reading and Responding
Go to your mailbox in Epic Reading
Continue with Nicholas Oldland Series
Discuss: What was the big message in this story? Was it about a bear hugging things, or was it about how we treat people, even when we are mad? What is the hidden message in this story?
Respond:
Write about a time you were really mad. What did you do, and how did you calm down? Did anyone help you? Did the problem that made you mad, get fixed? If not, why not? And if it was, how did that happen?
[Paper with picture] [paper without]
Science Extra:
Writing:
Top 5 of the Week: Write about your top 5 favourite things to do.
Wednesday, June 10 -Hat Day
Math
Using addition to check subtraction:
Watch the following videos, to learn how to use subtraction to check addition. The first one shows it using a very simple set of numbers, the second goes into more detail.
Now Try It for yourself!
Language
Reading and Responding
Continue with Nicholas Oldland Series
Discuss: What "something" had the Moose been missing? What happened to the Moose when he got into real trouble? What steps did he take to face his challenges?
What did he learn from his adventures?
Activity:
The moose had to adjust to a new life after he got marooned on the island.
Make a comic, showing the changes he made, and his new friendship.
Writing:
Journal # 2
[Paper with picture] [paper without]
Choose a topic from one of these pages, or one of your own!
Thursday, June 11
Math
Using cross checking -
Watch the video - you will learn to use addition to check subtraction, and review using subtraction to check addition.
Once you are done, try the activity.
Language
Reading and Responding
Continue with Nicholas Oldland Series
Discuss: The friends did not agree about how to tackle each of their problems. What happened each time they argued?
What did they need to do to get to the right answer, each time, to succeed?
What was their lesson? What did they learn to do?
Activity:
Draw a picture showing how the three animals worked together to paddle along the stream.
Underneath, write a sentence about the skill each animal had that helped with the job.
Writing:
Use the letter form to write a letter to someone who does not live in your house.
Start by reading the example letter, then write your own. Included:
- Dear ________
- a greeting and a question
- the body - some of the things you have been doing, how you felt about those things, and who you were doing them with.
- Ending (I hope we can speak again, soon, or, I look forward to seeing you on Facetime, or, anything you would like to say as part of the good-bye in your letter.)
- Sign-off Yours truly, (name)
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Friday, June 12 - Hat Day
Math
Language
Reading and Responding
Continue with Nicholas Oldland Series
Continue with Nicholas Oldland Series
Today's story is not a read-along, so you can read along on this Youtube File.
Discuss: What got in the way of the three friends enjoying themselves?
What did they learn about friendship after the moose and the bear fell off the edge of the mountain path?
Respond:
Choose your favourite book from this week and do a book review on it.
[Paper with picture] [paper without]
Writing:
Journal # 3
Choose a topic from one of these pages, or one of your own!
