April 20th - April 4th

Google Meet

Reminder that we have another Google Meet this Wednesday, April 22nd at 10am. Same nickname: wsandberg2

- Bring your sketchbook (paper) and a pencil and an eraser because we are going to sketch together. 



April 20-26 (Optional) Coding with Mr. Sandberg

Scratch Day 3 - If/Then/Else & Sounds:

Follow along with Mr. Sandberg as we learn how to use If/Then/Else coding blocks and also have some fun recording and using sounds and images. 

Mr. Sandberg has started a web series of coding videos. Check out his third video below or click the link:

**The Video is also available in the Google Classroom in the Optional Topic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zp2VE4dD9I 



April 20-26 (Writing) Nature Paragraph

Hi Grade 2 students, 

The last few weeks, you have spent some time in nature paying attention to the sights, smells, sounds, and how things felt outside. You also had a chance to come up with a list of descriptive words related to your nature walk.  
This week, your task is to write a descriptive paragraph (this assignment is designed to take a few days)

* I can write a paragraph with a beginning, middle, and ending. 
* I can use descriptive words to enhance my writing. 
* I can edit/revise my work. 

1. Please watch the video of instructions in the Google Classroom
2. Use the transition words and sentence starters for the beginning of your sentences
3. Check over the no excuse spelling words when you go back to edit
4. Use the success criteria to check that your writing is on track 
5. Once you are finished, please TURN IN your paragraph on Google Classroom (You can choose to type on the document link, or you can print by hand your paragraph, and upload on Google Classroom. 


Please try your best - and have fun! 



April 20-26 (READING): Record Your Reading Fluency Progress

Review and select a fluency goal to work on while reading out loud.

-I can select a reading fluency goal and work on developing that skill 
-I can create an audio recording of myself speaking with a clear voice, with appropriate volume, at an understandable pace and/or with expression while reading out loud

Steps:
1.  Watch the this video to learn how to record yourself reading on Raz Kids: https://youtu.be/NamYBvu8c4Y 
(Last week, this was "OPTIONAL" - so, if you have already seen it, move onto Step 2) 

***PLEASE NOTE****: if using Raz Kids application (i.e. on an iPad) watch this video: https://youtu.be/ft2YDdidU_8  (video attached below) 

2. Choose a reading fluency goal to focus on for when you read and record yourself on Raz Kids. 
(Review from last week if needed - see video link below: https://youtu.be/xvzg4q_RwII).

3. Select a book from home or from your Raz-Kids account. Then, practice reading it out loud several times with your fluency goal in mind. 

4. Record yourself reading that book on the Raz-Kids for your teacher to review your fluency progress. 
Be careful not to select "new" (blue box with a circular arrow) unless you want to DELETE they recording you made, and re-record a new audio file. 


5. When complete, select "Mark as done" for this assignment on Google Classroom and state your fluency goal in the "Private Comments" for your teacher to see. Watch the video below on how to send you teacher a private comment. 



April 20-26 (MATH) Number Bond/Decomposition Subtraction Strategy


Practice solving double digit subtraction equations using the new strategy of number bonds/decomposition. Check your work by solving the same equations another way (you can choose number line or stacking to double check your work). 

-I can solve subtraction equations using this new number bond/decompostion strategy.
-I can check my accuracy by using a different strategy such as number line or stacking to solve the same equations. 

Steps:
1. Watch the instructional Video (Available in the Google Classroom).
2. Open up the Subtraction equations image below and using a blank peice of paper solve each question using the new strategy from the video.
3. Check your work by using a one of the other strategies we have been practicing (number line or stacking).
4. Attach a picture of your work to submit and share through google classroom with your teacher.

**Optional

Play the game Race to O. You can open the attachments titled Scoresheet and/or Hundreds Chart to help you play the game. Play with your sibling, parents, friends over messenger, or even with a stuffy!!




How to create an Epic account and use the features

Click the video and watch how to create your own Epic account and use the features. Create your account and explore the different kinds of books and activities!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkD26flhgBU