Homework and how you can help |
Homework is not given as busy work or time fillers (we know you are busy). It is an important part of your child’s educational journey. It allows children to practice, with some support, skills learned in class. Homework gives parents an opportunity to stay apprised of what is expected in second grade, how much academic support your child requires and builds perseverance and stamina.
· Ixl.com: Students are required to practice assigned math skills each week at least 6o minutes per week. These assignments will begin mid-September.
· Read daily for 20 minutes (a total of 100 minutes per week.) Be sure to initial the calendar for each day your child reads.
· Choice of three activities that support classroom learning: Students are required to complete one of the three activities suggested.
· Occasionally, a special project or theme-related assignment may be given.
Return the homework on Monday of each week (we know your lives are busy so the children will have a weekend and some school days to complete the homework).
· Ixl.com: Students are required to practice assigned math skills each week at least 6o minutes per week. These assignments will begin mid-September.
· Read daily for 20 minutes (a total of 100 minutes per week.) Be sure to initial the calendar for each day your child reads.
· Choice of three activities that support classroom learning: Students are required to complete one of the three activities suggested.
· Occasionally, a special project or theme-related assignment may be given.
Return the homework on Monday of each week (we know your lives are busy so the children will have a weekend and some school days to complete the homework).
Homework Expectations |
Correctly completed homework assignments (with quality standards) creates a good foundation for school success. This is an opportunity for you to guide and support your child as he/she creates a quality product. (Hint: Your child may try to “stress you out” by creating a tug-of-war. You may like to remind your child that the assignment is his or her responsibility and that you are willing to assist so he/she may learn and get a good grade.)
Unlike daily class work, where temporary or invented spelling is often used, writing homework should be a finished or “published” piece of work and requires the supervision of an adult. The final product should be written neatly and spelled correctly.
Writing Assignment Expectations:
· Read the assignment. Have a discussion about possibilities for the assignment.
· Create a ROUGH draft. Your child should be able to write several sentences at this time of year.
· Reread and revise. Get ready for your final copy.
Handwriting:
· Remember that lower case letters begin at or near the middle line.
· Letters should “bump” or touch the lines. Use the lines as guides.
· Write neatly and spell correctly
Punctuation:
· Be sure to use capital letters and punctuation.
· Remember to use capital and lower-case letters appropriately.
Tips for Good Writing:
· Start with a BOLD beginning! Use a sentence that makes the reader want to read more.
· Next is the MARVELOUS middle. Use interesting sentences. Don’t start every sentence with “I” or “the”.
· Add JUICY details that tell about your topic. 4-5 sentences is about right for this time of year.
· Finally, add an EXCELLENT ending. This sentence should “wrap up” your writing. This is the closing.
Unlike daily class work, where temporary or invented spelling is often used, writing homework should be a finished or “published” piece of work and requires the supervision of an adult. The final product should be written neatly and spelled correctly.
Writing Assignment Expectations:
· Read the assignment. Have a discussion about possibilities for the assignment.
· Create a ROUGH draft. Your child should be able to write several sentences at this time of year.
· Reread and revise. Get ready for your final copy.
Handwriting:
· Remember that lower case letters begin at or near the middle line.
· Letters should “bump” or touch the lines. Use the lines as guides.
· Write neatly and spell correctly
Punctuation:
· Be sure to use capital letters and punctuation.
· Remember to use capital and lower-case letters appropriately.
Tips for Good Writing:
· Start with a BOLD beginning! Use a sentence that makes the reader want to read more.
· Next is the MARVELOUS middle. Use interesting sentences. Don’t start every sentence with “I” or “the”.
· Add JUICY details that tell about your topic. 4-5 sentences is about right for this time of year.
· Finally, add an EXCELLENT ending. This sentence should “wrap up” your writing. This is the closing.