Connections
Thinking about our thinking.
A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y
What are vowels?
This classmates name rhymes with Moerbe.
Who is Erbey?
The first story we read in class about a bunny with big ears that didn't listen.
What is Listen Buddy?
This teacher is your only boy teacher.
Who is Mr. Williams?
What we already know. The library in our brain.
What is schema?
What are consonants?
This classmate talks through his elbows.
Who is Dante?
In this book, a girl named Irene goes into a storm to deliver a dress that her mom made. The wind blows away the dress and she thinks she won't make it, but then she finds it!
What is Brave Irene?
This teacher is strict. If you don't do your work, you will get in a lot of trouble. She has years of experience as a teacher and she has a very strong voice.
Who is Mrs. Moerbe?
Creating images in your mind using your five senses.
What is visualizing?
This is a tricky letter. It comes at the end of a lot of words and it makes no sound. If you can't identify it, you will make a lot of mistakes reading.
What is silent e?
This classmate left earlier in the year. He was really sweet and he created a handshake with one of you.
Who is Jeremiah?
This is the book we read to talk about healthy and unhealthy anger. We learned to not take out our anger on others or ourselves. We learned to calm our tigers.
This DZ Eagle is a very important Eagle. She knows all your names. You see her every day. But you better hope that Ms. Valles doesn't send you to see her!
Who is Mrs. Acosta?
Schema + Evidence
What is inferring?
These words sound the same but have a different meaning.
What are homophones?
This classmate really likes to read. He is always in his own little world. He is quiet and sweet.
Who is Miguel?
This is the first book we used to make inferences. It included dancing and a huge ballerina that didn't fit in the school.
What is Brontorina?
This DZ Eagle is the main Eagle. He is new to DZ and very cool. But don't get in trouble or you will be seeing him!
Who is Mr. Aguilera?
Changing your thinking along the way. Taking everything you know and changing what you think.
What is synthesizing?
ck, th, ph, ch, and sh.
What are digraphs?
This classmate is one of the other students in second grade. He is the best reader in second grade. He is in Mrs. Moerbe's class.
Who is Lukas?
This book has the word huipil in it. Ms. Valles wore a pink huipil after we read this book.
What is Abuela's Weave?
Who is Ms. Tanguma?