Mrs. Hogan’s2nd Grade Classroom 2009-2010

Mrs. Hogan’s2nd Grade Classroom 2009-2010

Welcome

Educational Background: Bachelor in Elementary Ed. Framingham State CollegeMasters: Tech. in Education Lesley College18 years teaching (Kindergarten & Grade

2) Family: Chris, Emily, Cecelia, Erin & Max

Educational Background: Bachelor in Elementary Ed. Framingham State CollegeMasters: Tech. in Education Lesley College18 years teaching (Kindergarten & Grade

2) Family: Chris, Emily, Cecelia, Erin & Max

About MeAbout Me

PhilosophyPhilosophy

** Each child will learn how to communicate effectively in a respectful community

** Each child will work to their best ability and reach their full potential

** Each child will learn how to communicate effectively in a respectful community

** Each child will work to their best ability and reach their full potential

A day in the eyes of your child.A day in the eyes of your child.

Morning RoutineMorning Work

Morning Meeting Calender/Weather

ReadingWriting

Lunch/Recess

Morning RoutineMorning Work

Morning Meeting Calender/Weather

ReadingWriting

Lunch/Recess

Afternoon RoutineRead Aloud

Math Science/Social Studies Dismissal

Specials: Physical Ed.Media, Art, Health, Music

Afternoon RoutineRead Aloud

Math Science/Social Studies Dismissal

Specials: Physical Ed.Media, Art, Health, Music

HomeworkHomework

Please refer to the daily homework folder that is sent home each day.

Math: Everyday Math, Math FactsSpelling: Monday pretest, Friday testReading: DailyWriting: Response for readingScience/Social Studies - occasional project

Please refer to the daily homework folder that is sent home each day.

Math: Everyday Math, Math FactsSpelling: Monday pretest, Friday testReading: DailyWriting: Response for readingScience/Social Studies - occasional project

Morning MeetingMorning Meeting

Morning Meeting:

Greeting Game Morning Message Calendar Weather Days in School

CARES - cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, self control

FACTS - focus, attitude, confidence, try your best, stamina

Morning Meeting:

Greeting Game Morning Message Calendar Weather Days in School

CARES - cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, self control

FACTS - focus, attitude, confidence, try your best, stamina

Language ArtsLanguage Arts

Our reading series is Literacy By Design by Rigby.

Through whole class, small group and independent reading experiences, children will have the opportunity to improve their skills in comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and phonics/phonemic awareness. Texts include non-fiction and fiction. We will be utilizing the 6 + 1 traits of writing.

Our reading series is Literacy By Design by Rigby.

Through whole class, small group and independent reading experiences, children will have the opportunity to improve their skills in comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and phonics/phonemic awareness. Texts include non-fiction and fiction. We will be utilizing the 6 + 1 traits of writing.

ReadingReading

Fiction/Nonfiction - Genres Readability level: Developmental

Reading Assessment Reading rate, expression,

comprehension, fluency

Fiction/Nonfiction - Genres Readability level: Developmental

Reading Assessment Reading rate, expression,

comprehension, fluency

WritingWriting

Narrative Writing Diamond Entertaining Beginning -

sound action, thought or question, dialogue describe the setting - 3 senses and a thought

The Main Event - mix it up action, observation, thoughts/feeling,

dialogue Extended Ending - memory, feeling

As I walked away, I couldn’t help but remember…

Narrative Writing Diamond Entertaining Beginning -

sound action, thought or question, dialogue describe the setting - 3 senses and a thought

The Main Event - mix it up action, observation, thoughts/feeling,

dialogue Extended Ending - memory, feeling

As I walked away, I couldn’t help but remember…

MathMath Math Facts - expectation is to know facts in 3

seconds or less Our program, "Everyday Mathematics",

supports student learning through: Lessons based hands on activities and discussions Solving problems based on everyday situations Practicing basic skills daily - in school and at home Revisiting concepts to ensure comprehension The six content strands that are addressed in each

grade level: * Number and Numeration * Operations and Computations* Data and Chance * Measurement & Reference Frames* Geometry* Patterns, Functions & Algebra

Math Facts - expectation is to know facts in 3 seconds or less

Our program, "Everyday Mathematics", supports student learning through:

Lessons based hands on activities and discussions Solving problems based on everyday situations Practicing basic skills daily - in school and at home Revisiting concepts to ensure comprehension The six content strands that are addressed in each

grade level: * Number and Numeration * Operations and Computations* Data and Chance * Measurement & Reference Frames* Geometry* Patterns, Functions & Algebra

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Natural Features (geographical information is presented in maps & globes)

Community (producers & consumers, buyers & sellers, goods & services)

Boundaries of the United States, Canada & Mexico (difference of continent & country)

Continents and Oceans (location of all) Chronological Order (related to students

life, information timelines present)

Natural Features (geographical information is presented in maps & globes)

Community (producers & consumers, buyers & sellers, goods & services)

Boundaries of the United States, Canada & Mexico (difference of continent & country)

Continents and Oceans (location of all) Chronological Order (related to students

life, information timelines present)

ScienceScience Nocturnal Animals, Frogs & Toads (life cycle, basic needs, habitat,

adaptations) Weather and Air (patterns in weather,

air & wind) Solids, Liquids and Gases (identifies

objects, identifies properties & shape characteristics)

Nocturnal Animals, Frogs & Toads (life cycle, basic needs, habitat,

adaptations) Weather and Air (patterns in weather,

air & wind) Solids, Liquids and Gases (identifies

objects, identifies properties & shape characteristics)

Thank you for coming Thank you for coming