Mrs. Gerike’s 2nd Grade Class
• I look forward to each and
every day with your
children! It is a joy to come
to work!
• I will introduce you to 2nd
grade and our classroom.
• Please wait until the end of
the presentation to ask any
questions.
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My Background
• I grew up in Downers Grove.
• I played volleyball, badminton, and sang
sang in choir.
My education and experience
• B.A. in Elementary Education
• M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction
• 9th year teaching
Personal
• Married
• 2 daughters
• Love watching sports and reading
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Special Classes
• PE – Everyday for 25 minutes
• Music – Twice a week for 25 minutes
• Art – Once a week for 50 minutes
• IMC – Once a week for 50 minutes
(Thursdays)
• Schoolwide Expectations
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe
• School Pledge
• Bear Growls
• Bear Bucks
• Behavior Matrix
• Super Student Bucks
• Earn Bucks
• Lose Bucks
• Buy rewards
• Clip Chart
• Earn Bear Growl
• Consequences
• Reflection Sheet
• Weekly Behavior Sheet
• Return on Mondays
• Table Points
• Secret Student
• 2nd semester
• 7 Habits
• Read Aloud
• Bucket Filling
8:45-9:20 Morning Routine/Word Study
9:20-10:00 Writer’s Workshop
10:00-10:30 Specials
10:30-11:30 Math
11:30-11:45 Grammar
11:45-12:15 Reading Groups
12:20-1:10 Lunch/Recess
1:10-1:50 Science/Social Studies
1:50-2:15 PE
2:15-3:20 Reader’s Workshop
3:20-3:30 Dismissal
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Begins with a mini-lesson
Students read books at their own level
independently
Practice the strategies we learn during the
mini-lesson
Reading Responses
Guided reading and strategy groups
Involves conferencing and goal setting
Assessments
• Responses
• Conference notes
• Benchmark
Ends with share time
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Writer’s Workshop
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Begins with a mini-lesson
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Students are given a genre to write
about and move freely through the
writing process
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Many different genres
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Narrative
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Adaptation of a fairy tale
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Informational
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Biography
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Opinion Letter
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Book Review
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Goals
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Capitals and periods
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Complete Sentences
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Variety of sentences
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Details
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Main idea
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Math Workshop
• Pre-tests
• Mini-lessons
• 3 Groups
• Games
• Sumdog
• IXL
• Everydaymathonline
• Big Ideas
• Time
• Coins
• Facts
• Double-digit Addition & Subtraction
• Rocket Math
• Fastt Math
• Calendar Math
• Just-Right Activities
• Small Groups
• Nonfiction Choices
• Computer Work
• Independent Reading
• Comprehension Activities
• Words Their Way
• Spelling Inventory
• Analyze Spelling Features
• “Just-Right” Groups
• Weekly Sorts
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Open Sort
Closed Sort
Speed Sort
Blind Sort
Spelling Test
• Main Features
• Long – Short Vowels
• Syllables
• Consonants & Vowels
• Textbook
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Governing the People
The World Around Us
Using Our Resources
People Long Ago
A World of Many People
People in the Marketplace
• Geography• Weekly Geography Journal
• Scott Foresman Science
• Life Science
• Research Project
• Earth Science
• Physical Science
• Children’s Discovery Museum
• Space & Technology
• Hands-on learning
• Integrated throughout the curriculum
• Skills
• Log on
• Research
• PowerPoint
• Age-appropriate software
• Publish Books
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Map (Reading & Math)
Fountas & Pinnell
Benchmark Running Records
Writing Pieces
Reading Conferences & Letters
Running Records
Math Pre-tests
Math Practice Pages
• Before most tests, there will be a
study guide sent home with the
answers
• Study guides are also available on the
classroom website
• We go over and complete study
guides together
• Look for the study guides to come
home approximately one or two days
before a scheduled test
• The best way to prepare for the test
is to go over the study guide
• The same every week!
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Monday – Reading
Tuesday – Writing
Thursday - Math
• Homework Policy
• If students turn in their homework all month they
are in the homework club!
• Should only take around 20 minutes
• Skills should be review
• Checked for Completion
• Absent Student? Work can be sent home with a
sibling, neighbor, or picked up at the office. Please
request the homework before noon.
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Weekly homework will consist of:
• Monday: Reading
• Tuesday: Writing
• Thursday: Math
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In addition to the above items, your child may
also have the following items for homework:
• Study for an upcoming test
• Unfinished work from class
• Uh-oh Slips
• Study basic math facts
• Study Spelling
• Skyward Family Access
• Math
• Social Studies
• Science
• Reading & Writing
• Anecdotal Notes
• Running Records
• Individual Conferences
• Read for 20 minutes
everyday
• Check for understanding
• Practice spelling
• Play math games
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Take Home Folder
Classroom Newsletters
Conferences
Progress Reports
Phone calls
Notes
Emails
Blog
Classroom Website:
http://www.unit5.org//Domain/1646
• Go to the lobby to sign up for a
Parent-Teacher Conference time if
you have not already done so.
• I have volunteer information if you
are interested in volunteering in the
school.
• Please write a quick note back to
your child!
• Please do not hesitate to contact me at
any time. Check the classroom websiteit has a lot of valuable information.
• E-mail: gerikear@unit5.org
• School Phone: (309) 557-4410