Homework

Dear Parents,

This week marks the first week of homework. Each Monday, your child will bring home a plastic bag containing homework, homework Writers Workshop and a spelling word study list.

We want our children to read a million words this year. In order to accomplish this goal we will be sending home a million word booklet. Your child should be reading, or be read to, for 30 minutes each night. The more a child reads, the better he or she will read and find success in school. Please sign and return the booklet when each page is completed. If you plan weekly trips to the library, you will find many interesting books to share together.

In spelling, second grade uses a word study approach. Each week we address a specific spelling pattern. Investigating, collecting and categorizing words helps students become aware of a spelling pattern. Once the children connect a sound with a letter or letters, they can make reasonable attempts to spell and read other words. The spelling test will be given each Friday. High frequency words and a dictation sentence are part of the weekly spelling.

There will be a writing prompt each week for your child to write and draw about on the attached paper. Please encourage your child to use our writing rubric.

The homework is due each Friday. Please help your child organize completed homework into the plastic bag to return each Friday morning. Please stress the importance of returning homework on time.

Please set up a homework routine with your child. This will help them develop responsibility and create good study habits for a lifetime.

Thank you for your help and support.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Herbert Room 201