Mr. Nix's Second Grade Class: October 2012

Monday, October 29, 2012

Keeping Quilt Vocabulary Game

Click the link for the e-word game for "The Keeping Quilt"

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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" 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.

Gramsey, Wesley and Connor, 2008

"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

There will not be spelling packet or test this week

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

Vocabulary Game, "The Lost and Found"

Click the link below to play the e-word game for the story, "The Lost and Found"

e-word game

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Introducing Mark Teague!

This week our story, The Lost and Found, is by children's author Mark Teague. Mr. Teague is a well known author and illustrator. He has collaborated with Cynthia Rylant for the Poppleton series, as well as Jane Yolen for How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight and How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon.

Mr. Teague enjoys writing adventure and fantasy stories. In this weeks book, The Lost and Found, three children are plunged into the fantasy world of the lost and found. Will they make in back in time for dinner?

Other Mark Teague titles

Spelling Words, Week of October 15, 2012

Spelling Packet,

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.