Open Court

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Unit 5 Lesson 4

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Big Idea: What makes a good citizen?

Ask your child how this week’s reading selection helps him or her answer this question.

This week’s reading selection: I Pledge Allegiance

Summary: Many people recite the Pledge of Allegiance automatically, without thinking about the words they are saying. This selection examines each phrase of the pledge and explains its meaning.

Essential Question: Why do you think people say the Pledge of Allegiance?

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Spelling 

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* The spelling test for these words will be Thursday, May 20, 2021 *

Focus: This week your child will spell words with the /oo/ and /ow/ sounds, homophones, and words with the suffix -ly or -y.

1. foot

2. quickly

3. itchy

4. windy

5. cents

6. bravely

7. lightly

8. sense

9. plow

10. sound

Challenge

1. birdhouse

2. scowl

3. thirsty

4. easily

5. chowder

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Core Knowledge

The Scientific Method

The students will learn about and use the scientific method as they conduct an experiment in class.

Please have your child bring:

- Towel

- Extra Clothes (and shoes if possible)

- Hat

** No volunteers allowed this year due to COVID restrictions. **

Help us celebrate all the amazing accomplishments this year! 

What: 2nd Grade Awards (All classes will host this ceremony together)

When: Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00p.m.

Where: The Lincoln Academy Football Field

Bring: A chair for yourself

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