a 2nd grader hello are we trying to keep up with the Chinese and the teachers want us to do half the work ..with my other kid it wasnt .like this your opinion?
2007-01-19 15:22:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Things get harder once people get into middle school and high school.
It's actually shocking.
2007-01-19 15:26:25 · answer #1 · answered by Arii 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's fantastic. Nothing wrong with helping your child read a good book, then helping them compose a short report on what the book was about. It's better than them spending their entire weekend watching cartoons, playing video games, or just goofing off. Kids need to play and relax, but their little brains are like sponges and there's no problem with them learning on a daily basis.
If you feel you're doing half the work, let the teacher know that the assignment is beyond your 2nd grader's capabilities.
2007-01-19 23:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel really sorry for the kids I'm going to have (I'm in high school). It's going to be more competitive and worse than ever in like the next 10-20 years. It gets worse every day. Every year schools try to make things tougher AKA it means you learn more. Yeah right! It just means people cheat more. I'm so tired of this crap. The workload is more and colleges are harder to get into because more people are going!
Book report for 2nd grade??? That just sounds stupid. Book reports are for sometimes grade 3, and usually grade 4 and up. The books aren't even complicated enough to report though, so what would you say. "I like this book because it has pretty pictures?" They need to stick to the basics like writing sentences before they can do book reports.
2007-01-19 23:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's a great idea, the book shouldnt be too difficult though, school is getting harder and harder so we need to prepare the younger generation for whats coming. Getting your child on good grounds in regards to reading and writing will greatly improve your life, you should help him, but not do all the work, get to work mom
2007-01-19 23:31:59 · answer #4 · answered by whitelampshade 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teachers assign students work in order for them to learn. Book reports are a great way to introduce young students to analyzing literature, a skill they'll be grateful to have as they move into middle and high school.
2007-01-19 23:27:02 · answer #5 · answered by bob_is_crazy1993 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they're trying to teach kids different things at a younger age. my first book report wasnt until fourth grade but times are changing. so you have to get used to it and help your kid.
2007-01-20 01:13:06 · answer #6 · answered by little lizzy lou lemon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do your child's work. Help your child.
I think it's terrific that a book report was assigned. Reading is fundamental, after all, and should be a joy, not a task.
2007-01-19 23:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no offence to your child, but can he even read a book that is report worthy. i mean in 2nd grade i was reading things like Cat in the Hat and i dont think you can write a report on that
2007-01-19 23:30:43 · answer #8 · answered by airforcekid 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its always a good idea to encourage your kid to read, it could increase his imaginiation. whats the problem with a little effort for such a worthy cause?
2007-01-19 23:30:32 · answer #9 · answered by wesnaw1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well they are trying to prepare the child for middle and high school
2007-01-19 23:30:08 · answer #10 · answered by Jade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋