Click the link for the e-word game for "The Keeping Quilt"
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For parents and students of Mr. Nix's 2nd grade class at Sabal Palm Elementary School
Monday, October 29, 2012
Spelling Words, Week of October 29, 2012
Spelling Packet,
Week of 11/29/12
1.
paint
2.
clay
3.
feel
4.
leave
5.
neighbor
6.
eight
7.
seem
8.
speak
9.
paid
10.
lay
11.
need
12.
weigh
13.
clean
14.
play
15.
needle
16. crayon
Spelling Packet Instructions
1. Write each word 5 times
2. ABC Order (this is a separate step, not to be combined with
writing each word 5 times.)
3. Pick ten words. Use each
word in a separate sentence.
SPELLING PACKET DUE: 11/2/12
SPELLING TEST: 11/2/12
Sunday, October 21, 2012
"The Keeping Quilt"
"The Keeping Quilt" is a favorite of mine because of the deep text-to-self connection I have with the story. My grandmother was a life-long quilter who made quilts for family and friends. Although she is no longer with us, my family has several beautiful quilts that help us feel comforted and close to her. Many of the scraps in her quilts were left-over scraps from shirts, dresses, and pajamas made for my sister, cousins, and myself. We look at Gramsey's quilts as not only bed coverings, but holders of memories passed.
"The Keeping Quilt" was written by Patria Polacco. It is the story of a cherished family heirloom, passed from generation to generation. For the next few weeks we will begin our unit on family celebrations with an auhor study of Patricia Polacco and some of her best stories. We will read about traditions, family, kindness, and customs. This is one of my favorite units of studet and I can't wait to share Ms. Polacco's books with your children.
Patricia Polacco, one of my favorite authors! |
Announcements, Week of 10/22/12
The field trip to the Jacksonville Symphony is Thursday, October 25. We are asking the students to dress for a special day out.
There is no school on Friday, October 26. It is Teacher's Planning Day.
Have a great week!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Introducing Mark Teague!
![Portrait of Mark Teague Portrait of Mark Teague](http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/mtai/graphics/teague.jpg)
Other Mark Teague titles
Spelling Words, Week of October 15, 2012
Week of 10/15/12
1. smoke
2. huge
3. save
4. life
5. wide
6. come
7. mine
8. grade
9. smile
10. note
11. cube
12. love
13. side
14. hope
15. escape
16. slope
Spelling Packet Instructions
1. Write each word 5 times
2. ABC Order (this is a separate step, not to be combined with writing each word 5 times.)
3. Pick ten words. Use each word in a separate sentence.
SPELLING PACKET DUE: 10/19/12
SPELLING TEST: 10/19/12
Monday, October 8, 2012
Wise Words...
Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence that reduce stress and anxiety, whereas anger and hatred come from frustration and undermine our sense of trust. Because of ignorance, many of our problems are our own creation. Education, however, is the instrument that increases our ability to employ our own intelligence.
Dalai Lama
What's Happening This Week?
We have a busy week ahead of us.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7:00: PTA Meeting and Third Grade Performance (beware of zombies!)
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 9:45-10:25: Book Fair for Mr. Nix's homeroom. Please join us for some book shopping.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7:00: PTA Meeting and Third Grade Performance (beware of zombies!)
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 9:45-10:25: Book Fair for Mr. Nix's homeroom. Please join us for some book shopping.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Spelling Words for the Week of October 8, 2012
Spelling Packet,
Week of 10/8/12
1. better
2. happy
3. really
4. berry
5. messy
6. unless
7. carrot
8. lettuce
9. spilled
10. grilling
11. dribble
12. litter
13. rubber
14. happen
15. puzzle
16. running
Spelling Packet Instructions
1. Write each word 5 times
2. ABC Order (this is a separate step, not to be combined with writing each word 5 times.)
3. Pick ten words. Use each word in a separate sentence.
SPELLING PACKET DUE: 10/12/12
SPELLING TEST: 10/12/12
Ballad of Mulan Vocabulary Game
Here is the link to the e-word game for the story, "The Ballad of Mulan"
![The Ballad of Mulan by Song Nan Zhang The Ballad of Mulan by Song Nan Zhang](http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/gr3/graphics/gr3_th1_sel2.jpg)
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/ewordgame/index.html?grade=3&theme=1&selection=2
![The Ballad of Mulan by Song Nan Zhang The Ballad of Mulan by Song Nan Zhang](http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/gr3/graphics/gr3_th1_sel2.jpg)
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/ewordgame/index.html?grade=3&theme=1&selection=2
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