This homework calendar outlines the assignments for the week of September 16th-20th for 2nd grade. It includes reading for 20 minutes per night, online phonics and math activities, exploring wordly wise vocabulary websites, and upcoming school events. It also provides additional word study options to choose from such as writing words in rice or tracing letters.

1. Homework Calendar
Week of September 16th
– 20th
, 2013
2nd
Grade Blog: http://wildabout2ndgrade.berkeleyprep.net/
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Reading
Explode the Code
minutes count towards
nightly reading
requirements
Read 20 minutes or more! Read 20 minutes or more! Read 20 minutes or more! Read 20 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 2-2
Addition Facts
HomeLink 2-3
Doubles Facts
HomeLink 2-4
Turn-Around, Doubles and +9
HomeLink 2-5
Addition Facts Maze
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
Challenge Yourself
Lesson 2 Review Website
Quiz on Friday
Word Study “Above & Beyond” - Refer to Options on Page 2
DATES Upcoming Events:
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
are again after before every
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)