Knuffle Bunny Retells

In reading, we've been working on retelling fiction stories. We've talked about when we retell we need to mention the most important parts of the story.  The kids know that fiction stories have characters, setting, a problem, and solution. Sometimes it is difficult for second graders to put their retells in a proper sequence and include the "most important" details.  We use this chart to help :

Try using this chart at home when your child's finished reading a fiction book!

We practiced retelling using Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny  books.  Be sure to check them out!

I-Pick Rap

This week we learned The IPICK Rap.  Check it out.  This rap teaches us how to choose a "just right" book!  Check it out!

We also read a book called, Goldisocks and the Three Libearians.  This book taught us about the 5-Finger Test.  Ask your child how he/she knows if the book they are reading passes the 5-Finger Test.

Photos

Sorry it's taken so long to share all these amazing photos, I was having issues uploading to our blog! Ask your child to tell you more about these photos!

Daily Five

In second grade the kids having been introduced to "The Daily 5." The Daily 5 is a program that promotes meaningful, independent readers and writers.  Check out this clip to learn more about The Daily Five:

 During Read To Self We...

• Read the whole time
• Get started right away
• Read quietly
• Stay in one spot
• Build Stamina(Ask your child what stamina means!)

Check out the kids hard at work during their Read To Self time!

Can your chid tell you the three ways to read a book?