Grade 2

In Unit of Inquiry.

Learning objective-
  • To introduce the new unit - patterns
Learning engagements-
  • Tuning in - Students sort the given pictures based on their prior knowledge.
  • Discussion on the term 'patterns' - Mind map.
  • Students come up with their own definition of the word 'patterns'.
Learning objective-
  • To identify the various patterns around us.
Learning engagements-
  • Discussion on various patterns around us.
Learning objective-
  • Breaking up of the Central Idea and Lines of Inquiry
Learning engagements-
  • Students did a breaking up of the central idea.
  • Students identified the lines of inquiry and also concepts connected to it.

In Literacy,

Reading-
Students read fairy tales and a lot of fiction books.
Words their Way program and No excuse words are on going.

Writing- 

Learning objective - To explore fairy tales.

Learning engagements -

  • Teachers keep a stack of fairy tales in the class and the students explore them.
  • Students also share their observations in the class.
  • A group activity was conducted in order to understand the sequencing of events.

In Mathematics,

Learning objective -  To introduce repetitive and growing patterns.

Learning engagements-
  • A mini lesson was given on repetitive and growing patterns.
  • Students try solving various worksheets related to patterns.
  • Students use manipulatives in order to make patterns.