Welcome to 2D class! I am so pleased to be teaching second grade at Yinghua Academy as your child’s teacher this year. I am looking forward to a successful year, full of new learning opportunities, challenges and great experiences for each student. Li Lasohi 09/10/2013

A little about Li LaoshiMy name is Shiyun Li (Li Laoshi).

Graduated From UMNBA degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second

Language From Shanghai Normal University

4 years part-time teaching experience during studying at university.

First year at Yinghua

I like traveling, reading, and currently learning squash

We will talk about:Communication tool: classroom pageCurriculum Map Responsive classroomClassroom ScheduleWhat our students need to grasp in second grade

(Chinese)Examples of Chinese Homework8 Steps of Model Drawing and Example (math) Classroom rulesHomework PoliciesClassroom Expectations

Communication tool: classroom page(update weekly with news, event announcement, and daily

homework)

To access the classroom pages:

1. Go to www.yinghuaacademy.org

2. Choose Classroom Pages from the dropdown menu entitled Current Families.

Password: 2013yinghuarocks

3. There will be a list of classroom teachers. Choose Li Laoshi – 2nd Grade D

4.  Keep this page for your reference and remember to check these pages regularly to stay current with what is going on in the classroom!

2013-2014 Second Grade Curriculum Map (1)  Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies Science

September Home, Sweet HomeUnderstand story development: beginning, middle, and endUnderstand sequence of daily eventsCorrect use of conjunctionsIntroduction of poems and rhymesWrite a Children’s Poem

Numbers to 1000Review concepts Comparing numbersThousands, hundreds, tens and onesAddition & SubtractionMeanings of addition and subtractionSubtraction without renaming

Friends and CommunitiesRecognize that people belong to a variety of groupsUnderstand community livingWhere We LiveWorking with maps and globesName your continent, country, and communityFamily HistoryConcept of family trees

Revisit five sensesScientific Method and InquiryAsking and answering scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments 

October Seasons and Our LifeRestate the sequence of events or ideas in a text and summariesRecall incidents, characters, facts, and details of stories and other textsUnderstand what a complete sentence is and identify subject and predicate in simple sentence Sentence patterns for describing position/location

Addition & SubtractionAddition with renamingSubtraction with renamingLength Measuring in meters , centimeters, yards, feet, and inchesWeightMeasuring in kilograms, grams, pounds, and ounces

Friends and Communities Recognize community helpersRecognize different occupationsOur WorldThe seven continentsLocate Canada, United States, Mexico, and Central America on a mapU.S. Flag Current and earlier versions

Cycles in Nature: Seasonal Cycles The Four Seasons and Earth’s Orbit around the Sun (one year)Seasons and Life ProcessesCycle s in Nature: Life CyclesThe life cycle: birth, growth, reproduction in plants and animals

November The Environment Around meSelf Control and MannersExpress and discuss academic topics at the paragraph levelCompare and contrast two or more charactersDescribe people’s appearance

Multiplication & DivisionUnderstand and master basic concept of multiplicationUnderstand and master basic concept of division Understand multiplication and division as inverse operations

U.S. History The Origin of Thanksgiving: Pilgrims and the May FlowerUnderstand national historic holidays

Cycles in Nature: the Water CycleWater coverage on EarthThe Water cycle: evaporation and condensation, water vapor, clouds, precipitation

December TraditionsUnderstand “point in time” vs. “ period of time”Write a greeting note Introduce a list of commonly used measure wordsUnderstand the position of the location word in a sentence

Facts for Numbers 2 and 3Multiplication tables of 2 and 3Division by 2’s and 3’s

DirectionsFind directions on a map: east, west, north, southEarly Civilizations: ChinaGeographyCultureChinese New YearEarly Civilizations: IndiaIndus River and Ganges RiverHinduism, Buddhism

Weather and Measurement Weather can be described in measurable quantitiesMeasure and record temperature InsectsInsects and people CharacteristicsLife cycles: metamorphosisSocial insects

2013-2014 Second Grade Curriculum Map (2)  Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies Science

January TraditionsRead Chinese folk storiesUnderstand the history of Chinese New YearWrite spring couplets

Review Addition & SubtractionFinding the missing numberMethods for mental additionMethods for mental subtraction  

Chinese ZodiacsCharacteristics of the twelve zodiac animalsFreedom for All: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the dream of equal rights for all

Human Body: Muscular and Digestive SystemsNames and function The digestive and excretory systemsTaking care of your body

February DirectionsUnderstand and follow directions Understand and read maps“location” words

Facts for Numbers 4, 5 and 10Multiplication and division by 4’s, 5’s, and 10’s 

Basic Geography ConceptsSpatial Sense – working with maps and globesGeographical terms and features

MagnetismMagnetism poles and fieldLaw of magnetic attractionOrienteering

March Spring and GrowthUnderstand seasonal changesDescribe changes in human body with growthUnderstand and use punctuation: colon and double quotation

MoneyAdding and subtracting combinations of bills and coinsFractionRecognize and name halves and quartersRecognize and write fractions

EnvironmentWays that the environment influences peopleHumans both adapt to, and change, the environment.  

Healthy DietThe “food pyramid”Vitamins and minerals

April Modern and Olden TimesStories of migration to America’s westDescribe differences between present and pastUnderstand and use simple machines

TimeTell time to the 5-minue markTime IntervalsCapacityMeasure and estimate in liters, cups, pints, quarts, half-gallon, and gallonCompare measurements

Westward ExpansionPioneers head westNative AmericansImmigration and Citizenship Land of opportunitythe meaning of “e pluribus Unum”(合众为一 )Ellis Island and the Statue of LibertyMillions of newcomers The idea of citizenship

Earth and Space ScienceMeasure, record and describe weather conditions using common tools. Temperature, precipitation, sunrise/sunset, and wind speed/direction. Four SeasonsAppreciating the beautiful planet 

May/ June Visit Other CountriesUnderstand the basics of Japan (location, time zones, cultures/arts)Use known vocabulary/sentences to share own travel experiences

GraphsPicture GraphsGeometryFlat and Curved FacesDescribe and extend AreaCounting Square Units

Introduce a Modern Country: JapanGeographyCulture

Simple MachineLever, pulley, wheel-and-axle, inclined plane, wedge, screwFriction

Responsive Classroom

Community Building

Social Language Learning

Academic Language enrichment

Classroom Schedule (2D)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Meeting

8:45-9:12

2D Homeroom 2D Homeroom 2D Homeroom 2D Homeroom 2D Homeroom

Period 19:15-10:05

ArtByram

EnglishMorris/Gill

Chinese Chinese EnglishMorris/Gill

Period 210:08-10:58

EnglishMorris/Gill

MusicJhou

PETotall

EnglishMorris/Gill

Math

Period 311:01-11:20

Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese/Center Chinese

Period 4 Lunch11:25 –

11;45Recess 11:50--

12:20

Period 4 Lunch11:25 –

11;45Recess 11:50--

12:20

Period 4 Lunch11:25 –

11;45Recess 11:50--

12:20

Period 4 Lunch11:25 –

11;45Recess 11:50--

12:20

Period 4 Lunch11:25 –

11;45Recess 11:50--

12:20

Period 4 Lunch11:25 –

11;45Recess 11:50--

12:20

12:20-12:57 Chinese Chinese/Center S&S S&S MusicJhou

Period 51:00-1:45

Math Math Math EnglishMorris/Gill

S&S

Period 61:48-2:33

S&S S&S EnglishMorris/Gill

Math PETotall

Period 72:36-3:21

EnglishMorris/Gill

Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese

PM HomeroomHomework Lab

3:24-3:45

What our students need to grasp in second grade Chinese

Characters ( 字） Write 220 Chinese characters related to the 2nd grade curriculum

using correct stroke order.

Word ( 词） Use characters to make words. Understand Chinese character relationship: Synonyms, Antonyms,

classification, multiple meanings

Sentence ( 句） Recognize and write complete sentences

Paragraph ( 段落） Essay ( 短文）

Examples of Homework

8 Steps of Model Drawing Read the entire problem.

Decide who is involved in the problem.

Decide what is involved in the problem.

Draw unit bars of equal length.

Read each sentence, one at a time.

Put the question mark in place.

Work computation to the side or underneath.

Answer the question in a complete sentence.

Addition Example: Alicia had $6 more than Bobby. If Bobby had $10, how much did they have altogether?

Step one: Read the entire problem “Alicia had $6 more than Bobby. If Bobby

had $10, how much did they have altogether?

Step two: Decide who is involved in the problem.

Alicia BobbyStep three: Decide what is involved in the

problem Alicia’s money Bobby’s moneyStep four: Draw unit bars of equal length Alicia’s money Bobby’s money Step five: Read each sentence, one at a

time.A “Alicia had $6 more than Bobby.” Alicia’s money $6 Bobby’s money

B “If Bobby had $10,….” Alicia’s money $6 Bobby’s money $10 C “… how much did they have

altogetherStep six: Put the question mark in place Alicia’s money $10 $6 Bobby’s money $10

?Step seven: work computation to the side

or underneath. $10+$6=$16 $16+$10=$26 Step eight: Answer the question in a

complete sentence Alicia and bobby had $26 altogether.

Rules & Expectations

Safety

Be Respectful

Listen to the teacher and follow directions attentively

Keep hands to yourself

Work hard and do your best

Water bottlePlease have your child bring a water bottle to school. Having a water bottle reduces the frequency to walk back and forth from the drinking fountain and classroom.

SnacksThere is a brief snack time scheduled each day for students to have simple snacks in the classroom. Please send healthy and nuts-free snacks with your child, if he/she would like to have snacks in school.

Homework Policies•Homework (math and Chinese) most nights in 2nd Grade

• 30 minutes of English book reading and Chinese word book each night

• Make sure your child has free homework time without distraction, and a quite homework place

• We provide 15 to 20 minutes of free time per day for students to complete part of their homework and ask questions

Please check and sign your child’s take home folder daily. Remind your child to hand in the homework on time.

•Always try

•Do your best

•Cooperate and help others

•Respect people and property

Making good choices

•Manage yourself

Good Preparation: Breakfast and SleepPlease make sure your kids have

breakfast every morningGood quality of SLEEP is essential to

a energetic school day!

Contact me by:shiyun.li@yinghuaacademy.org

I am look forward to working closely with you! Please feel free to contact me to talk

about any concerns.

Thank you in advance for your continuous support and cooperation.

Xie Xie!