Fortis Academy Second Grade - 2/1-2/5

 Math-We will re-take the quiz from last week that you reviewed on Friday.  The quiz will be in the same format as the original one.

Grammar- This week the students will take a test at home just for practice.  Please have them read the instructions beforehand and orally tell you what they are supposed to do, particularly for Ex 2.  If they miss a step when you've checked it, have them re-read the instructions and see if they can identify what they missed.  Have them make any corrections needed on the test.

Reading- This week we are starting Marco Polo by Demi.  Students do not need to bring their books to class.  They will only read at home and in class we will be completing a companion project that has its own content.

2nd week 212/1/20212/2/20212/3/20212/4/20212/5/2021
DiscipleshipSelf Control: “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self control.” Proverbs 25:28
GeographySouth Asia - Due 3/24
Math
Quiz Re-take from last week HIG p40-42: Word Problems
TB p24
WB Ex18, p40-42
Practice 2A #6-11
HIG p43: Practice 2A, TB p25 #1-3 a,b,c + MM #18, allHIG p44: Multiplying and Dividing by 5
TB p26-28
WB Ex19, p43 + MM #22
HIG p45-46: Multiplication Facts
TB p28
WB Ex20, p44-45
MM #23, all
HIG p47:Division by 5
TB p28
WB Ex21, p46-48
SpellingStep 17: Review NT, p91-93; dictate sentences 4-6 and tactile with "more words," p94Review card box; dictate sentences 7-9 and complete writing station, p94-95Step 17 Test: title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p94Step 18: NT, p97-99Dictate sentences 1-3, p100 on spelling paper in binder.
GrammarCh 14 L 2 Grammar Time + Practice Time (#2 & 3)Ch 14 L 3 Jingle Time + Grammar Time (Classify Sentences Only) PB p 13Ch 14 L 3 Practice and Improved SentencesCh 14 L 4 Test Time (for practice only) Ex. 1-3; Co-teacher check and have student make corrections; WB p93
Read AloudThe Middle Moffat by Eleanor Estes
ReadingReading Groups (Around the World in 80 Days + Miranda the Great) + Reading Comprehension 3 & Cloze Activity for Saint George and the DragonStudent reads Marco Polo by Demi, p1-10; see note aboveReading Groups (Around the World in 80 Days + Miranda the Great) + Marco Polo Packet p1-2Student reads Marco Polo by Demi, p11-18Student reads Marco Polo by Demi, p19-25
Copywork/
Handwriting
WWE Week 3Complete NAC, p77-78WWE Week 3Complete p79-80 in NAC
ScienceRead p131-132 in EC. Fill in vocab card for "gravity assist"Discuss p131-132; fill in Jupiter pages in PP. Draw a pic of JupiterAdminister Jupiter Quiz and return to school Monday for grading
Bible
Introduce Proverbs 25:28 + Giggle Game
Jesus fights temptation
Luke 4:1-13
Discuss Luke 4: 1-13Picking Fights
Genesis 26:17-22
HistoryLucy to share History Journal; 5 Things you need to know about A New Kind of King; Logic & Defense Question; Richard and the Crusades Mapwork; Robin Hood Coloring PageRead, "Richard the Lionhearted" p174-177 in SOTW. Oral retell. Students answer in their journal, "Why was Richard the Lionhearted not a very good king?"Students read, "John Lackland and the Magna Carta" p177-180. Discuss orally why it is a good idea for leaders to have to follow the rules like everyone else Noah to share History Journal on Monday
Memory Work"An Evening Hymn"" Due 2/24
Math: Memorize 6s and 7s x tables Due 2/17
Saint Francis Prayer 1st Stanza (through "sadness, joy.) Due 3/24

Fortis Academy Second Grade - 1/25-1/29

 Please double check list on back of binder to ensure all textbooks are sent to class!  Thank you!!

Math-The book is teaching multiplication and division of 4's this week, which should be a review for the students.  We are skipping around a little bit so please follow the instructions on the blog.  If students finish early, I will have them start working on some of the assignments for Tuesday and Thursday as they should be able to complete them without further instruction.  Please note that all word problems in workbook and any Textbook practices need to have bar models.  The quiz Wednesday will cover the strategies we have been using this semester thus far.  We've learned a few different ones and they will not be required to use a specific one as long as they can complete the problems.

Spelling-We did skip Step 14, which was an oversight on my part.  We'll circle back to it later in the semester.

Grammar-The students are doing wonderfully in class with our two new parts of speech Subject Pronouns and Possessive Pronouns.  We'll have a short quiz this Wednesday.

Reading-We are starting St George and the Dragon this week at school.  Our project for this book will be done at school, but there will be some light writing at home.  We have been practicing picking out main ideas so when a student dictates to you, if they don't use a complete sentence, prompt them to re-word it.  They do this frequently in class so it should not be new to them.  Similarly if it doesn't make sense, repeat it back to them and ask if they think it makes sense.  

Writing-This semester the students will be doing Writing With Ease with me at school as a writing curriculum.  We started it this week and they did really well.  At home, you'll continue practicing cursive.  Copy work for the most part will consist of Bible verses related to our virtue that we are currently studying.

Science-We are studying Jupiter now and we'll be doing a lab where we make a hurricane!  We will be finishing memorizing our Science Poem later in the semester-I'll give you plenty of notice but for now you may want to review the second half periodically.


2nd week 201/25/20211/26/20211/27/20211/28/20211/29/2021
DiscipleshipGentleness: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
Geography
Asia - Due 1/27
Math
HIG p33-34: Multiplying and Dividing by 4
TB p21
WB Ex13, p30-32
Warm up: Problem Solving Journals
Do Review 1, p26-27 only + HIG 35: Related Facts
TB p22-23
WB Ex14-15, p33-35
Math Quiz: Addition and Subtraction strategies

HIG p36: Word Problems
WB Ex16, p36-37
MM #19
Finish Review 1, WB p28-29 + Do WB Ex17, p38-39 *Students need to do Bar Models on all word problems*Review Quiz sent home, MM 14-16 (please see e-mail for details)
SpellingStep 16: Review NT, p87-88; dictate sentences 4-6Dictate sentence 7-9 and writing station, p89Step 16 Test: Title page, dictate 3 sentences, p89Step 17: NT, p91-94; dictate word cards 111-120, p94Dictate sentence 1-3, p94 on spelling paper in binder + choose a few More Words, p94
GrammarCh 13 L3 Grammar TimeHave student work on memorizing 7 Subject Pronouns + 7 Possessive Pronouns (Jingles 10 & 11)Ch 13 L4 Test TimeCh 14 L1 Grammar Time (PB p13) + Skill Builder Check
Read AloudThe Bobbsey Twins by Laura Lee Hope
ReadingStudents read St. George and the Dragon, p7-8 as a group, complete "Saint George's Bravery" worksheet in partners + Reading groupsStudents read St. George and the Dragon, p11-15, student orally tells co-teacher one important point from passage; parent writes down and student copiesStudents read St. George and the Dragon, p16-19 as a group, complete "Saint George's Day" Activity 1 + Reading groupsStudents read St. George and the Dragon, p20-24, student orally tells co-teacher one important point from passage; parent writes down and student copiesStudents read St. George and the Dragon, p27-32
Copywork/
Handwriting
Writing With Ease Week 2Students complete Cursive T, p74-75Writing With Ease Week 2Complete p76 in NAC + Copy Isaiah 26:4
Bible
Discuss how gentleness is contagiousSalty cuts
Colossians 3:12, Proverbs 16:21, Ephesians 4:15-16
Discuss yesterday's reading + review memory workGentle words are God's bandages
Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 12:18
ScienceRead Stormy Skies p 127 in EC. Fill out Great Red Spot vocab cardDiscuss p 126-127 + Make a Hurricane Lab ReportRead p129-131 in EC: "Many Moons" and answer question in orange orally on p 131. Answer vocab card question about moons.
HistoryCaden to share History Journal; Review questions from last week's readings; Make Your Own Pilgrim's Badge; Conquest & Reconquest FlipbookStudents read, "Saladin of Jerusalem" p167-170. Oral retell.Read, El Cid and the "Reconquest of Spain" p170-173. Oral retell. Students answer, "What made El Cid a strong leader?" Lucy to share History Journal Monday
Memory Work"An Evening Hymn"" Due 2/24
Math: Memorize 6s and 7s x tables Due 2/17 Saint Francis Prayer 1st Stanza (through "sadness, joy") Due 3/24 (found in binder under memory section)

Fortis Academy Second Grade - 1/18-1/21

 We are now using Singapore Math 2B Workbook and Textbook-please make sure these are the books you are sending to school.  As a reminder, there is a list of books that students need every day on the back of the binder.  Please review that list and ensure your student has everything listed before they come to school.  Thank you so much!

Math-Singapore is designed to move from the concrete (manipulatives) to pictoral (textbook) to abstract (workbook).  We took a break from mental math while doing multiplication and division last quarter so if your child is struggling, it is totally fine and encouraged to use concrete objects or pictures to help them with their workbook.  Please continue to check the workbooks for accuracy on home school days.

Grammar-We learned subject pronouns this week and the students completely impressed me with how much they remembered.  Keep up the good work!  In an effort to reduce workload, I pick and choose which part of lessons for you to teach at home so please only do what is assigned on the blog (unless you feel like your student needs extra help).

Reading-We started Around the World in 80 Days (modified for 2nd grade) and we are focusing on comprehension.  Again, I was very impressed with them!  I'm expecting great things for this semester :)

Science-We are finishing up space rocks this week.  We'll study before our quiz on Wednesday beforehand, but focusing on the PP page on space rocks will help for studying.  The Jupiter flashcards will be sent home in the binder on Monday.

History-This week we are taking a departure from written journal entries as we study the Crusades.  Task Cards will be sent home Monday.  The students can choose which six to do each home school day (they are multiple choice) and you're welcome to use outside resources or research on line if you can't find the answer from the readings.

2nd week 191/18/20211/19/20211/20/20211/21/20211/22/2021
DiscipleshipGentleness: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
Geography
Asia - Due 1/27
Math
HIG p18-19: Addition and Subtraction
TB p14
WB Ex6-7, p16-17
MM #8 (10-15 mins)
HIG p20-24: Mental Math Subtraction
TB p15-16
WB Ex8-9, p18-21
Math Quiz: 4s and 5s x facts
HIG p25-26: Subtract 2-Digit Numbers
TB p16-17; WB Ex10-11, p22-24
HIG p27-28: Subtract 98 or 99
WB Ex12, p25
MM #14, do half
TB Practice 1B all, p18 + MM #14 (2nd half) + Start memorizing 6 & 7 x's tables
SpellingStep 15: Review NT, p83-85; Dictate sentence 4-6 on spelling paper in binderReview card box; Dictate sentence 7-9 and Writing Station, p86Step 15 Test: Title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p85-86Step 16: NT p83-85Dictate sentence 1-3, p89 on spelling paper in binder.
GrammarCh 12 L3 Improved Sentences + Practice Time (1-3)Ch 12 L4 Test Time (Ex 1 only) + Ch 12 L 5 Sentence TimeCh 13 L1 Jingle Time + Grammar TimeCh 13 L 2 Grammar Time (PB p12) + Practice Time (WB p54)
Read AloudThe Bobbsey Twins by Laura Lee Hope
ReadingReading Groups "Around the World in 80 Days" & "Stuart Little"Read independently for 30 minutes; have student narrate what they readReading Groups "Around the World in 80 Days" & "Stuart Little"Read independently for 25 minutes; have student write 1-2 sentences about what they read, edit for grammar, spelling, and handwritingDictate for student what they wrote yesterday and have them re-write it. Place St George and the Dragon in backpack for Monday
Copywork/
Handwriting
Writing With Ease Week 1Letter S: Students complete p70-72 in NAC.Writing With Ease Week 1Student does p73 in NAC. CW: First Stanza of Poem
Bible
Review Memory verse; Discuss Bible reading: A gentle shepherdJesus is Gentle
John 8:1-11 and Galatians 6:1.
Discuss reading from yesterday + A Plan for GentlenessGentleness is contagious
Ephesians 4:2-3, Proverbs 22:24-25 and Luke 6:31.
ScienceStudents read p122-124 in EC+ use Space Rocks sheet in PP to study for quiz tomorrowSpace Rocks Quiz + Design a comet in PP craftRead p 126-127 in EC (stop before Stormy Skies) + Fill out gas giant vocab card and answer how Jupiter is like the sun
HistoryRyder to share History Journal; Five Things about The Age of Crusades; The Crusades in 5 Minutes Video + Logic & Defense Question + Crusades LapbookRead, "A Command from the Pope" p160-163 in SOTW. Student choose any six task cards (sent home in binder) to answer. Cut out and glue in history journal. Students may use additional resources.Read, "Recapturing Jerusalem" p164-167. Student choose six more task cards (sent home in binder) to answer. Cut out and glue in history journal. Students may use additional resources. Caden to share History Journal on Monday
Memory Work"An Evening Hymn" Due 2/24
Math: Memorize 6s and 7s x tables
Due 2/17