1. Homework Calendar
Week of September 9th
– 13th
, 2013
2nd
Grade Blog: http://wildabout2ndgrade.berkeleyprep.net/
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Reading
Explode the Code
minutes count towards
nightly reading
requirements
Read 25 minutes or more! Read 25 minutes or more! Read 25 minutes or more! Read 25 minutes or more!
Phonics- Explode the Code Online (10 minutes/2x a week)
https://www.explodethecode.com/login/
Math
XtraMath - Computer Time (5 minutes each night) www.xtramath.org
HomeLink 1-11
Relations: <,>,=
HomeLink 1-12
Temperature
HomeLink 1-13
Unit 2: Family Letter
HomeLink 2-1
Addition Number Stories
Wordly Wise
Explore the websites – (10 minutes/2x a week)
http://www.wordlywise3000.com/ (Book 2- Lesson 2)
or use online flashcards at BrainFlips:
http://school.berkeleyprep.org/lower/llinks/2nd/WordWise/WWise2.htm
Website:
Review the words
for Lesson 2
Choose 2 words and draw a
picture to match the meaning
Crossword Puzzle
Word Study “Above & Beyond” - Refer to Options on Page 2
DATES
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, September 12th
– Discovery Groups Begin!
Friday, September 20th
- Yearbook Photos
Monday & Tuesday, October 7th
& 8th
– No School for Students (Student Holiday and Teacher In-Service)
Thursday, October 31st
– Halloween Parade & Class Party (8a.m.-10:45a.m.)

2. Word Study (Spelling) options
Words of
the Week
could said really right very
Write your words in rice, shaving cream,
bathtub foam, or any other item approved by a
family member.
Dot Out the Word:
First, dot out a letter of the word. Next,
trace the letter. Keep doing it until you are
finished with the whole word. Repeat with all
spelling words on your list.
Write your words using one color for vowels
and another color for consonants. Then write
your words in ABC order.
Word Jumble:
Scramble your words and write the correct
spelling next to each scrambled word.
If applicable, write word families for your
words.
(For example, could-would-should)
Write each word in special letters (bubbly,
squiggly, block, etc)