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2 nd Grade Curriculum

2 nd Grade Curriculum. Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science. Language Arts. Shared Reading Guided Reading Independent Reading Word Study Grammar Interactive Writing Independent Writing Journal Writing Handwriting Share (on Friday). Guided Reading.

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2 nd Grade Curriculum

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  1. 2nd Grade Curriculum • Language Arts • Mathematics • Social Studies • Science

  2. Language Arts • Shared Reading • Guided Reading • Independent Reading • Word Study • Grammar • Interactive Writing • Independent Writing • Journal Writing • Handwriting • Share (on Friday)

  3. Guided Reading • Vocabulary Readers • Challenge Readers • Chapter Books/Novels • Leveled Classroom Library • Lexile Leveled Books from the Library • Newspaper Articles • Supplemental Books • Library/Internet Research

  4. Individual Independent Reading • Each month your child will be tested to determine his/her current Lexile score. • Your child will choose his/her independent reading books based on their level and a specific genre. • Independently read stories will be shared with the class and recorded in a “Book Log”. • Your child must also complete a reading activity for each book read independently.

  5. Literacy Binder/ Portfolio • The following will be enclosed in your child’s Literacy Binder: • Writing Pieces • Word Wall (In desk) • Reading Activities • Reading Log/Activity Log • Mathematics Activities • Social Studies Work Samples • Science Investigations

  6. Writing The class will be covering the following types of writing in 2nd grade: • Descriptive Writing • Narrative Writing • Expository Writing • Persuasive Writing • Letters • Emails • Poetry • Response Logs • Chapter Books • Research Reports • Projects

  7. Writing Skills • Focus on the topic using the writing process and rubric • Organize ideas logically: use graphic organizers • Develop ideas with details • Demonstrate precise and vivid word choices • Outline logically to show order of events • Use a topic sentence, details and closing sentence • Be clear and concise

  8. Collins Writing Program • Type 1=Capture Ideas • Type 2=Respond Correctly • Type 3=Edit for FCAs (Focus Correction Areas) • Type 4=Peer Edit for FCAs • Type 5= Publish

  9. Spelling • Isolation of sounds to spell • Use of individual word wall or dictionary for unknown spellings • Use of resources • Recognition of patterns • Correct spelling of weekly words from Journeys

  10. Handwriting • Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Program • Daily journal • Daily edit • Writing assignments

  11. Phonics/ Grammar • Journeys • Daily Edit • Drops in the Bucket • Use of learned phonics and grammar will be applied during reading and writing activities

  12. 2nd Grade Mathematics • My Math: McGraw-Hill • Math Journals 1 and 2 • Common Core Math 4 Today • Arithmetic Developed Daily • Manipulatives • Math Games • Student Reference Books • Problem solving/Critical Thinking Activity daily • Mad Minute • Reinforcement Websites • Homework • Common Core Content Standards (Listed by the week.)

  13. 2nd Grade Mathematics Daily Instruction Includes: • Math message: Common Core Math 4 Today • Mad Minute • A.D.D.= Arithmetic Developed Daily • Slate assignments for informal assessment • Lesson of the Day • Critical Thinking Word Problems • Math Games • www.sumdog.com • www.xtramath.org

  14. Social Studies • Family Ties • Earth, Our Home • A Working World • We the People • Discovering Our Past • People, Places, and Holidays

  15. FOSS Science Program • Insects and Plants • Balance and Motion • Pebbles, Sand, and Silt Additional Science Non-fiction books will be read throughout the year.

  16. 2nd Grade Projects • Topics will relate to the reading series and /or an area of interest to the children. • The purpose is to build the repertoire between the students and encourage cooperative learning, problem solving, researching and critical thinking.

  17. Unit Tests • At the end of each unit in Mathematics, there will be a test on the material covered in that unit. • An Individual Progress sheet with your child’s grade and specifics about the test will be sent home. • Feel free to contact me once you receive the grade if you have questions. • The test will be available for you to review in your child’s portfolio.

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