Dear Parents,
We have a busy week ahead of us as we wrap-up mid-year assessments. We will also wrap up any incomplete MAP tests this week. MAP test results for all completed tests will be sent home by the end of the week.
In math this week and next, we will be investigating shape and space, looking at 2D and 3D shapes. Our inquiry will lead us to discover features and attributes of those and how they are connected to each other. We will also analyze how shapes can be important within authentic contexts for building, design, functionality, etc. There will be a lot of new vocabulary to learn. Here are a few you can review at home with your child as we begin to use them in the class:
2D vocabulary: Circle, Triangle, Square, Quatrilateral, Kite, Diamond,Parallelogram, Polygon, Rectangle, Trapezoid, Pentagon, Hexagon, Heptagon, Octogon, Nonagon, Decagon, Sides, Corners, Parallel Lines, etc.
3D vocabulary: Sphere, Triangular Prism, Cube, Cuboid or Rectangular Prism, Cylinder, Pyramid, Hexagonal Prism, Edges, Faces, Vertices, etc.
In language, we will study the steps and format of the scientific method for conducting research and experiments to understand the important features and learn how to formulate a strong hypothesis before conducting experiments later this week or early next week. As our literature focus is on non-fiction texts, if your child is reading a non-fiction text at home, please revise some of the following features that are markers of non-fiction texts: table of contents, real images and photographs, diagrams, charts, maps, glossary, index, biographies, information books, real information/events, etc.
In unit of inquiry, we are learning to identify features that make signs and symbols. If we had to create a sign, how would we make sure it effective? How will it communicate the required message apart from using "language"?
We have a busy week ahead of us as we wrap-up mid-year assessments. We will also wrap up any incomplete MAP tests this week. MAP test results for all completed tests will be sent home by the end of the week.
In math this week and next, we will be investigating shape and space, looking at 2D and 3D shapes. Our inquiry will lead us to discover features and attributes of those and how they are connected to each other. We will also analyze how shapes can be important within authentic contexts for building, design, functionality, etc. There will be a lot of new vocabulary to learn. Here are a few you can review at home with your child as we begin to use them in the class:
2D vocabulary: Circle, Triangle, Square, Quatrilateral, Kite, Diamond,Parallelogram, Polygon, Rectangle, Trapezoid, Pentagon, Hexagon, Heptagon, Octogon, Nonagon, Decagon, Sides, Corners, Parallel Lines, etc.
3D vocabulary: Sphere, Triangular Prism, Cube, Cuboid or Rectangular Prism, Cylinder, Pyramid, Hexagonal Prism, Edges, Faces, Vertices, etc.
In language, we will study the steps and format of the scientific method for conducting research and experiments to understand the important features and learn how to formulate a strong hypothesis before conducting experiments later this week or early next week. As our literature focus is on non-fiction texts, if your child is reading a non-fiction text at home, please revise some of the following features that are markers of non-fiction texts: table of contents, real images and photographs, diagrams, charts, maps, glossary, index, biographies, information books, real information/events, etc.
In unit of inquiry, we are learning to identify features that make signs and symbols. If we had to create a sign, how would we make sure it effective? How will it communicate the required message apart from using "language"?
Announcements/Reminders:
- Grade 2 will be going on a field trip next week. We will be going to Dubai Maill and will be looking for signs and symbols around the Ground Floor (before the mall opens up to the public) to investigate how effectively people can find their way through visual communication. 2BS is looking for 4 parent volunteers to come along with us. More details will be sent across via email later today. Please email me back to express your interest.
- MAP test results will be sent home by the end of the week for students who have completed the tests.
- Change: I will no longer print out spelling words for students. Instead they will have their words displayed on the smart board and will be expected to copy down their words correctly by paying attention to their list and also the spellings of each word. This exercise in transference will help them focus, extract, and hone their precision and accuracy.
Warm regards,
Bhavna