welcome to 2c class! i am so pleased to be teaching second grade at yinghua academy as your...
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Welcome to 2C class! I am so pleased to be teaching second grade at Yinghua Academy as your child’s teacher this year. I am looking forward to a successful year, full of new learning opportunities, challenges and great experiences for each student. Li Lasohi 09/16/2014
About Li LaoshiMy name is Shiyun Li (Li Laoshi).I’m from mainland China. Shandong Province.
M.Ed. degree of Second Languages and Cultures Education, CEHD, UMN
BA degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language From Shanghai Teachers University/ SHNU
4th year in US, second year teaching 2nd grade at Yinghua Academy
We will talk about:Communication tool: classroom pageCurriculum Map Responsive classroomClassroom ScheduleWhat our students need to grasp in second grade
(Chinese)Examples of Chinese Homework8 Steps of Model Drawing and Example (math)Classroom rulesHomework PoliciesClassroom Expectations
Communication tool: classroom page(update daily with news, event announcement, homework, week
newsletter)
To access the classroom pages:
1. Go to www.yinghuaacademy.org
2. Choose Classroom Pages from the dropdown menu entitled Current Families.
Password: 2014newyinghua
3. There will be a list of classroom teachers. Choose Li Laoshi – 2C
4. Keep this page for your reference and remember to check these pages regularly to stay updated with what is going on in the classroom!
2014-2015 Second Grade Curriculum Map (1) Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies Science
September Home, Sweet HomeUnderstand story development: beginning, middle, and endUnderstand sequence of daily eventsCorrect use of conjunctionsIntroduction of poems and rhymesWrite a Children’s Poem
Numbers to 1000Review concepts Comparing numbersThousands, hundreds, tens and onesAddition & SubtractionMeanings of addition and subtractionSubtraction without renaming
Friends and CommunitiesRecognize that people belong to a variety of groupsUnderstand community livingWhere We LiveWorking with maps and globesName your continent, country, and communityFamily HistoryConcept of family trees
Revisit five sensesScientific Method and InquiryAsking and answering scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments
October Seasons and Our LifeRestate the sequence of events or ideas in a text and summariesRecall incidents, characters, facts, and details of stories and other textsUnderstand what a complete sentence is and identify subject and predicate in simple sentence Sentence patterns for describing position/location
Addition & SubtractionAddition with renamingSubtraction with renamingLength Measuring in meters , centimeters, yards, feet, and inchesWeightMeasuring in kilograms, grams, pounds, and ounces
Friends and Communities Recognize community helpersRecognize different occupationsOur WorldThe seven continentsLocate Canada, United States, Mexico, and Central America on a mapU.S. Flag Current and earlier versions
Cycles in Nature: Seasonal Cycles The Four Seasons and Earth’s Orbit around the Sun (one year)Seasons and Life ProcessesCycle s in Nature: Life CyclesThe life cycle: birth, growth, reproduction in plants and animals
November The Environment Around meSelf Control and MannersExpress and discuss academic topics at the paragraph levelCompare and contrast two or more charactersDescribe people’s appearance
Multiplication & DivisionUnderstand and master basic concept of multiplicationUnderstand and master basic concept of division Understand multiplication and division as inverse operations
U.S. History The Origin of Thanksgiving: Pilgrims and the May FlowerUnderstand national historic holidays
Cycles in Nature: the Water CycleWater coverage on EarthThe Water cycle: evaporation and condensation, water vapor, clouds, precipitation
December TraditionsUnderstand “point in time” vs. “ period of time”Write a greeting note Introduce a list of commonly used measure wordsUnderstand the position of the location word in a sentence
Facts for Numbers 2 and 3Multiplication tables of 2 and 3Division by 2’s and 3’s
DirectionsFind directions on a map: east, west, north, southEarly Civilizations: ChinaGeographyCultureChinese New YearEarly Civilizations: IndiaIndus River and Ganges RiverHinduism, Buddhism
Weather and Measurement Weather can be described in measurable quantitiesMeasure and record temperature InsectsInsects and people CharacteristicsLife cycles: metamorphosisSocial insects
2014-2015 Second Grade Curriculum Map (2) Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies Science
January TraditionsRead Chinese folk storiesUnderstand the history of Chinese New YearWrite spring couplets
Review Addition & SubtractionFinding the missing numberMethods for mental additionMethods for mental subtraction
Chinese ZodiacsCharacteristics of the twelve zodiac animalsFreedom for All: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the dream of equal rights for all
Human Body: Muscular and Digestive SystemsNames and function The digestive and excretory systemsTaking care of your body
February DirectionsUnderstand and follow directions Understand and read maps“location” words
Facts for Numbers 4, 5 and 10Multiplication and division by 4’s, 5’s, and 10’s
Basic Geography ConceptsSpatial Sense – working with maps and globesGeographical terms and features
MagnetismMagnetism poles and fieldLaw of magnetic attractionOrienteering
March Spring and GrowthUnderstand seasonal changesDescribe changes in human body with growthUnderstand and use punctuation: colon and double quotation
MoneyAdding and subtracting combinations of bills and coinsFractionRecognize and name halves and quartersRecognize and write fractions
EnvironmentWays that the environment influences peopleHumans both adapt to, and change, the environment.
Healthy DietThe “food pyramid”Vitamins and minerals
April Modern and Olden TimesStories of migration to America’s westDescribe differences between present and pastUnderstand and use simple machines
TimeTell time to the 5-minue markTime IntervalsCapacityMeasure and estimate in liters, cups, pints, quarts, half-gallon, and gallonCompare measurements
Westward ExpansionPioneers head westNative AmericansImmigration and Citizenship Land of opportunitythe meaning of “e pluribus Unum”(合众为一 )Ellis Island and the Statue of LibertyMillions of newcomers The idea of citizenship
Earth and Space ScienceMeasure, record and describe weather conditions using common tools. Temperature, precipitation, sunrise/sunset, and wind speed/direction. Four SeasonsAppreciating the beautiful planet
May/ June Visit Other CountriesUnderstand the basics of Japan (location, time zones, cultures/arts)Use known vocabulary/sentences to share own travel experiences
GraphsPicture GraphsGeometryFlat and Curved FacesDescribe and extend AreaCounting Square Units
Introduce a Modern Country: JapanGeographyCulture
Simple MachineLever, pulley, wheel-and-axle, inclined plane, wedge, screwFriction
Responsive Classroom
We value:Community Building
Social Language Learning
Academic Language enrichment
Responsive Classroom—Morning MeetingGreeting SharingGroup activity/gamesMorning message
Please encourage your kids to do the sharing-Show and Tell. It can just be a photo, an interesting thing, or even a leaf. (No toys, nor expensive stuff please ;-))
Please make sure your kids arrive at school on time so that we can be ready to have the morning meeting sharply at 8:45 a.m. Thank you!
Classroom Schedule (2C)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Morning Meeting
8:45-9:12
2C Homeroom 2C Homeroom 2C Homeroom 2C Homeroom 2C Homeroom
Period 19:15-10:05
Math EnglishAlabi /Gill
Math EnglishAlabi /Gill
Math
Period 210:08-10:58
ArtByram
Math PETotall
Math Chinese
Period 311:01-11:45
Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese PETotall
Period 4
Lunch11:50 – 12;10
Recess 12:10-12:45
Period 4
Lunch11:50 – 12;10
Recess 12:10--12:45
Period 4
Lunch11:50 – 12;10
Recess 12:10--12:45
Period 4
Lunch11:50 – 12;10
Recess 12:10--12:45
Period 4
Lunch11:50 – 12;10
Recess 12:10--12:45
Period 4
Lunch11:50 – 12;10
Recess 12:10--12:45
12:45-12:57
Story Story Story Story Story Story
Period 51:00-1:45
EnglishAlabi /Gill
S&S EnglishAlabi /Gill
EnglishAlabi /Gill
Chinese
Period 61:48-2:33
S&S MusicRiha
Chinese MusicJhou
EnglishAlabi /Gill
Period 72:36-3:21
Chinese EnglishAlabi /Gill
S&S S&S S&S
PM HomeroomHomework Lab
3:24-3:45
What our students need to grasp in second grade Chinese
Characters ( 字） Write 220 Chinese characters related to the 2nd grade curriculum
using correct stroke order.
Word ( 词） Use characters to make words. Understand Chinese character relationship: Synonyms, Antonyms,
classification, multiple meanings
Sentence ( 句） Recognize and write complete sentences
Paragraph ( 段落） Essay ( 短文）
Examples of Homework
8 Steps of Model Drawing ---for solving math word problems
1) Read the entire problem.
2) Decide who is involved in the problem.
3) Decide what is involved in the problem.
4) Draw unit bars of equal length.
5) Read each sentence, one at a time.
6) Put the question mark in place.
7) Work computation to the side or underneath.
8) Answer the question in a complete sentence.
Addition Example: Alicia had $6 more than Bobby. If Bobby had $10, how much did they have altogether?
Step 1: Read the entire problem “Alicia had $6 more than Bobby. If Bobby
had $10, how much did they have altogether?
Step 2 : Decide who is involved in the problem.
Alicia BobbyStep 3: Decide what is involved in the
problem Alicia’s money Bobby’s moneyStep 4: Draw unit bars of equal length Alicia’s money Bobby’s money Step 5: Read each sentence, one at a time.A “Alicia had $6 more than Bobby.” Alicia’s money $6 Bobby’s money
B “If Bobby had $10,….” Alicia’s money $6 Bobby’s money $10 C “… how much did they have
altogetherStep 6: Put the question mark in place Alicia’s money $10 $6 Bobby’s money $10
?Step 7 : work computation to the side or underneath. $10+$6=$16 $16+$10=$26 Step 8: Answer the question in a
complete sentence Alicia and bobby had $26 altogether.
Rules & Expectations
Safety
Be Respectful
Listen to the teacher and follow directions attentively
Keep hands to yourself
Work hard and do your best
Water bottlePlease have your child bring a water bottle to school. Having a water bottle reduces the frequency to walk back and forth from the drinking fountain and classroom.
SnacksThere is a brief snack time scheduled each day for students to have simple snacks in the classroom. Please send healthy and nuts-free snacks with your child, if he/she would like to have snacks in school.
Homework Policies•Homework (math and Chinese) most nights in 2nd Grade
• 30 minutes of English book reading and Chinese word book each night
• Make sure your child has free homework time without distraction, and a quite homework place
• We provide 20 minutes of individual-working time per day for students to start their homework and ask questions
Please check and sign your child’s take-home folder daily. Remind your child to hand in the homework on time.
•Always try
•Do your best
•Cooperate and help others
•Respect people and property
•Making good choices
•Manage yourself
Good Preparation: Breakfast and SleepPlease make sure your kids have
breakfast every morningGood quality of SLEEP is essential to
a energetic school day!
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I am look forward to working closely with you! Please feel free to contact me to talk
about any concerns.
Thank you in advance for your continuous support and cooperation.
Xie Xie!