2 nd Grade Curriculum

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.