1. Welcome to Grade Two at ISM!Ms. Duprat’s Class How education has changed ! http://www.scottberkun.com/essays/29-the-problems-with-training/

2. Introductions Ms. Duprat ESL – Mrs. Atkinson TA– Ms. Andrea Art Teacher – Ms. Hartley Music Teacher – Ms. Linell PE – Coach Noli

3. What’s it like to be in our classroom? MS . Z

5. Why do living things look different?Understanding Ecosystems can help us to understand that organisms and their environments are interconnected. Vocabulary Words - Connections, responsibility, habitats, food web, food chain, features, behaviors, survive, local environment, protect, interconnected 2). Time3). Discovery 4). Celebration

7. We also use supplementary resources to enhance student learning and for differentiation.

8. In Grade 2 we use small group activities to teach the various mathematical concepts.

9. Every week, a lesson is set aside specifically for the development of basic facts from 1 20 in addition and subtraction.

11. Homework Alfie Kohn – “there is absolutely no evidence of any academic benefit from assigning homework in elementary or middle school. For younger students, in fact, there isn’t even a correlation between whether children do homework (or how much they do) and any meaningful measure of achievement” Reading Focus Guided Reading, Reading Folder, CMC, Phonics Program

12. Value of Communication in the Education Process Communication is the key ! Concerns Positive outcomes Issues Clarification Progress We are partners in making sure that your child has a successful year in Grade 2! Blog Site – www.dupratm.ism-online.org E-mail dupratm@ismanila.org Book a time and come in and see me 