Welcome to Ms. Candelaria's Spectacular Second Grade Class:
Jennifer Candelaria
505-338-2320 ext. 131
jdcandelaria@rrps.net
Here is what we're learning:

Math:
In math this week we continue covering unit 6 in EDM. We will be learning about multiples of equal groups, multiplication-array number stories, and multiplication with arrays. We will wrap up unit 6 this week and we will take our unit 6 test next week.
Language Arts:
In Language Arts this week we be reading the story, Water Mellon Day, by Kathi Appelt in our text book. We will be reading the story throughout the week this week and next different ways to prepare us for our comprehension test next Friday.
Also, This week we will continue practicing our sentence/paragraph structure. We are also working on using story maps to help us write detailed stories that have a plot. In addition, we will be talking about pre-writing and drafting during writing workshop. Lastly, we will continue to learn new words from our word wall.
We will also continue reading groups (literature circles). Students will read with other students at or around their reading level and do several activities to check for
comprehension.
Social studies: This month we will be learning about our national community. We we learn about the origins and
symbolic meaning of our US flag, and about national icons like the white house, bald eagle, and Statue of Liberty.
Keep an eye out for our National Symbols Brochure to be coming home soon!