Welcome to Curriculum Night

1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2nd Grade Night

2. Teacher Introductions Miranda McKinney Kym Hanson Rosa Rodriguez Hannah Ford Megan Knippa Jessica Simon ( JJ Mercer) Cadi Scott

4. Course Map • Roadmap of content covered, estimated timeline for each course and how the course is vertically aligned. Parents can locate these documents through the PISD website under curriculum and instruction.

5. Reading/Language Arts – 90 minutes The Balanced Literacy approach engages children in a variety of reading, writing, and discussion experiences that model powerful examples of effective literacy practices using fiction, and nonfiction, informational, persuasive, prose, drama, and media texts. Children learn in a supportive environment where lessons are designed with appropriate scaffolding to meet the needs of all. A gradual and anticipated release of responsibility from teacher to student moves learners along a planned continuum on their journey toward independence.

6. Reading/Writing Instructional Approach The elements of a Balanced Literacy approach are as follows: • Read Aloud • Shared Reading • Guided Reading • Independent Reading • Word Work/Vocabulary • Shared Writing • Interactive Writing • Writing Workshop • Independent Writing

7. Spelling/Word Work Purpose The purpose of Word Study/Word Work instruction is to develop and promote fluent writing. Research shows that students need to develop strong visual images of whole words and demonstrate correct English spelling in everyday writing. (Fitzgerald Method and Marie Clay’s Method). The traditional method of memorization of spelling words does not support the development of spelling skills. Word Study allows students to observe words to discover their patterns and conventions in order to read, write, and spell. Every Friday students will have a spelling quiz over the week’s sight words.

8. Spelling/Word Work in the classroom • In grades 1st-4th: 15 high frequency words will be pre-assessed from the previous school year, and this assessment will be completed within the first three weeks of instruction. • Words will need to be spelled and read. The pre-assessment will be used at parent conferences in the fall. • There will be a pre-assessment each nine weeks. Based on the pre-assessment, a list will be created for an individual’s spelling needs/results. This will be placed in the student’s writer’s notebook.

9. Spelling/Word WorkHomework • Homework should include at least one activity each week that is tied to spelling/word work. • For example, rainbow writing- each letter of the sight word is written in a different color • Magnetic Letters on the fridge • Stair-Step/Pyramid

10. Social Studies 45 minutes of instruction The elements of a rigorous and relevant social studies classroom in PISD include: • Charts/Maps/Graphs – A primary source for interpreting, analyzing and application of data. • Inquiry Based Learning – Learning how to solve, defend or develop knowledge or solutions. • Content Area Reading and writing – Read materials that are related to social studies and apply historical writing techniques. • Primary Sources – Original materials that have not been altered or distorted in any way. Examples are not limited to the following: music, time period speeches, articles, maps, photographs or artifacts.

11. Math 90 minutes of instruction The Prosper ISD K-12 Math Department believes in purposeful teaching that allows students to make the connections between concrete explorations and abstract concepts. Teachers develop conceptual understanding and move students to abstract application through the use of three phases: (1) concrete, (2) representational, and (3) abstract.

12. Math Prosper ISD math teachers use a variety of teaching methods including: modeling, writing to explain, inquiry, direct instruction, guided practice, interactive models, differentiated tasks, electronic demonstrations, and cooperative learning.

13. UPS Check and ReflectProblem Solving Model • Prosper ISD will be implementing a standard problem solving model for students in grades K-12. • Math problem solving should be based on an understanding of any problem, initiate a plan, execute it, and evaluate the reasonableness of the solution.

15. Science 45 minutes of instruction Inquiry-based learning, use of technology, and investigative activities promote high engagement and curiosity of our students. Therefore, the Prosper ISD Science classes seek to: • Promote and support all aspects of effective science teaching, including new technologies and instructional strategies; • Encourage the natural curiosity of learners at all levels; • Increase scientific literacy and the application of science to everyday life; • Promote science as a vehicle for lifelong learning for all students; • Assume a leadership role in advocating for science education and creating an understanding of the value of science.

16. Technology usage in the classroom • iPads • Student devices • Promethean • Schoolfusion • Laptops

17. Extensions and Challenges • Differentiation • Small group instruction • Pre-assessment • Formative assessment • Data to drive instructional decisions

18. Performance Tasks • A performance task is any learning activity or assessment that asks students to perform to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and proficiency. Performance tasks yield a tangible product and/or performance that serve as evidence of learning. Unlike a selected-response item (e.g., multiple-choice or matching) that asks students to select from given alternatives, a performance task presents a situation that calls for learners to apply their learning in context.

19. Intervention • Small group instruction • Data to drive instruction – Fountas and Pinell Benchmark Assessment, TPRI, curriculum based assessments, etc. • Response to Intervention

20. Homework • Focus on quality not quantity • Homework is meaningful and is tied directly to learning • Reading and math is included in our weekly homework to be done nightly.

21. Academic Reports(every nine weeks) • Major grades count for 60% • Daily grades count for 40%

22. Skyward This is the site where you may check your child’s grades, attendance, and messages from your child’s teacher. Please set up your family’s log-in and sign up to receive notifications of your child’s weekly grades.

23. Daily Schedule Second Grade Schedule Monday-Thursday                                  Friday 7:45-9:20 Math                                      8:50-9:45   Math 9:20-10:20- Specials  9:45-10:40  Specials 10:20-10:50 Lunch   10:40-11:08 Lunch Wednesday- Library 11:08-12:31  ELAR 10:50-11:20- ELAR Flex Time12:31-12:59  Recess 11:20-12:50 ELAR                                12:59-1:41 Science 12:50-1:20-Recess                 1:41-2:22 Social Studies 1:20-2:05- Science                 2:22-2:50   Math 2:05-2:50- Social Studies

24. S E T M Feeding Passions 3 Questions: How does my passion make me a better person? How does my passion help my school? How does my passion improve the community/world? *physical place where students can create real-world products/projects using real-world tools *driving innovation in manufacturing, engineering, industrial design, hardware technology and education.

25. Communication is the Key

26. Communication • Weekly Newsletter • SchoolWires Website • Skyward Messages • Remind 101 • Email/Phone Calls • Prosper ISD Web Site – Parent tab

27. Our Contact Information Megan Knippa Cadi Scott Miranda McKinney Kym Hanson Hannah Ford Rosa Rodriguez Jessica Simon JJ Mercer

28. “You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.” ~Clay P. Bedford

29. 2nd Grade Bingo Night Tuesday, October 18th 6:00 – 7:00 pm Cockrell Cafe