The second graders are reading a story called Brothers & Sisters. The word siblings is a fancy word that means your brothers and sisters.
The reading skill for the story is "Making Generalizations". A generalization (jen - er - all - i - za - shun) is a statement that is true most of the time.
All of the second graders in Mrs. Yollis' class have siblings. Even Mrs. Yollis has siblings! Below is an old photo of Mrs. Yollis with her younger brother and older sister. Can you use the context clues to figure out which person is Mrs. Yollis?
Here are some generalizations about siblings from the story:
1. A new baby can change life for everyone in the family.
2. Older siblings help younger brothers and sisters.
Although sisters and brothers sometimes fight,
a sibling can be a special friend.
Parents, family members, teachers, students: Please share a special memory about one or more of your siblings.
How has a sister or brother helped you in your life?
Have you ever done something for one of your siblings?
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Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of Mrs. Yollis and her siblings!
In my family we have six children. I am the oldest of four girls and two boys.
I have special memory of my sisters. When we were young, I used to dress them up and take pictures of them. They were so patience when I would style their hair, apply makeup and choose their clothes. Finally, I would select a location for the photos to be taken. I enjoyed creating these memories with my sisters!
Do you ever take photos of a sibling? If so, what do you like to photograph them doing?
Sincerely,
Melissa (Savannah's mom)
@ Melissa,
DeleteWow! Six kids in the family! You must have had a lively home! How did the siblings divide up the household chores?
Your sisters sound like they were very loving and patient with you. Your story reminds me of when my sister and I use to play dress up. We'd use my mom's make up and doll each other up! Fun times!
Thanks for sharing!
~Mrs. Y♥llis
Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,
ReplyDeleteI love the picture, and I think Mrs. Yollis is in the middle :)
I'm a twin and I have an older brother. We fight a lot and we play a lot. We hardly get along all 3 of us. It is always two that are getting along and we take turns at that. But after all, I love my brothers no matter what .
Sincerely,
Ali and mom
Dear Mrs. Yollis,
ReplyDeleteI am Grace's sister Allie. My sister Grace gave me my name when I was in my mom's tummy. One way Grace helps me is with my homework. We love to play together, practice gymnastics and paint each others nails.
Sincerely,
Allie
Dear Mrs. Yollis,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo of you and your siblings. I love looking at old photos when my sister and I were young. My sister is 9 years younger than me. I laughingly look back at the the day she was born, and recall as I quickly hid all of my toys and dolls under my bed so she wouldn't take them. I remember being surprised that all she did was eat, sleep and cry. Through the years, and many time to her disappointment, I was like a second mother to her watching over her and not letting her get away with anything. However now as we are both older, we have a wonderful, warm, sibling like relationship. I love my sister very much, and I feel blessed to have her in my life.
Victoria
Dear Mrs. Yollis,
ReplyDeleteI really liked your comment. My twin sister and I, share many different toys together.
My older sister also helps me with my homework. Miriam is my favorite person to read with.
From,
Michael
Dear Mrs. Yollis,
ReplyDeleteI really like your post. I have two older sisters and one twin brother. What I like about my siblings is I like to play handball with them and I like to have a pajama party. I also like to play four corners and four squares.
What do you like to do with your siblings? What do you like to play with them? How old are your siblings? Did you play with them at siblings yard? I like play four corners with my twin brother at siblings yard.
From,
Hannah
@ Hannah, Michael, and Victoria,
DeleteThanks for all your terrific comments about having siblings.
You asked what my siblings and I used to do? We used to ride over to a creek by our our house on our bikes. We'd collect tadpoles and guppies. Sometimes we bring them home in a jar and watch them grow.
My sister, Jody, is two years older than me. Rob, my brother, is two years younger.
We did not have a sibling yard when we were in school. When we got out of school, we just walked home.
What is it like to be a twin? We interviewed some twins in our class, but what do you have to contribute?
Your friend,
Mrs. Y♥llis
Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,
ReplyDeleteIt seems Mrs. Yollis and I have something in common. I also had two siblings, one older and one younger. The difference was we were three boys. I didn't have a sister.
Seeing a picture of the three of us now, you couldn't tell oldest from youngest. The oldest is the shortest and the youngest is the middle height.
Can you use the context clues to decide who is the tallest?
My brothers and I have many more years of experience than you as students have had with siblings. Each of us knows if we needed help, the others would be there for us. Our link is much greater than just friends.
@RossMannell
Teacher (retired), N.S.W., Australia