Social Distancing Day Two

Hopefully these notes are helpful.

Math

Chp 9, lesson 2, p. 641

This lesson continues the exploration of sides and vertices with 2 more two-dimensional shapes, triangles and trapezoides (quadrilaterals with only one pair of parallel sides). If you go into detail, it may be necessary to explain parallel (in this case, when 2 lines have a continuously equal distance between themselves).

If you do not have the chapter pages, continue as yesterday and share this question: Ty has 3 different 2-dimensional shapes. The shapes have 11 sides and 11 vertices in all. What shapes can he have?

Writing

When you ask your child what step is next, they may already have a good indication that adding closure (closing) is the next. So, we have chosen a topic, stated our opinion, touched and talked our supporting reasons, drafted our reasons, grabbed our reader's attention, and now the closing. Ideally, the closing should be related somehow to the introduction (where you grabbed the reader's attention) but not entirely necessary. An easy way to close an opinion (thinking aloud italics) is by asking a question: So what's your favorite amusement park? Another more sophisticated way to close is to present a counter-arguement. (Presenting a counter-arguement or counterclaim may seem counter-intuitive but can actually serve to strengthen your arguement and also demonstrate the ability to discern multiple perspectives. That may not necessarily be what happens here, but it's nice to start a good habit, because recall, after all, your child will be writing opinions for the foreseeable future.) For example: Some people think that Knott's Berry Farm is the superior theme park, but I still think Disneyland is the best.

Reading

My Shared Reading (Week 1, Day 2, Tuesday)

Read Almond Milk pp. 2-3. Follow the suggested activity outline (phonemic awareness).