In grade two we are learning to broaden our vocabulary, meaning we want to learn how to read, write and understand new words. The words that we will learn about will be connected to the classroom curriculum, or will be commonly used English words that each student should know.
Every two weeks a new list of words will be posted on our classroom wall and we will explore them in order to better understand them. These will be added to our personal dictionaries, a book found in each student's desk called Words, Words, Words. As well, we will learn to recognize them in texts we read, learn how to pronounce them, and learn how to spell them in our writing. For September 21 to October 2 our Words to Know are based on our theme of community, insects, and common English words. They are:
We will also have an Extra Big Word that will challenge students. Each child will do their best to identify this word, try to use it verbally and in their written work. Working with this word will come with teacher and staff support as students are not expected to know it independently.
As parents you may want to know how to support this work at home. When you talk with your child about their day, listen for the proper use of these words, encourage them to ask questions about words that may be confusing, and practice placing these words in sentences, verbally or in writing. If you have any other ideas that you may want to use at home to support the expansion of your child's vocabulary, email me these ideas and I will post these suggestions on our blog. Thank you for your support and let's keep learning! Comments are closed.
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