Reading and Language Arts SOLS – 2.5a,b, 2.7b, 2.8a,b,c Description of Units of Study

1. Buffalo Trail Elementary School Second Grade First Quarter Nine Week Plans Reading and Language Arts SOLS – 2.5a,b, 2.7b, 2.8a,b,c Description of Units of Study -use meaning cues and language structure when reading - use information in the story to read words -use knowledge of sentence structure when reading -read fiction and nonfiction, using a variety of strategies independently -read and demonstrate comprehension of fiction and nonfiction -make predictions, read to confirm predictions, and relate previous experiences to the topic Written Language SOLS – 2.11a, 2.12a Description of Units of Study Writing -use capital letters in names, “I” in and at the beginning of a sentence -edit for end punctuation, complete sentences, grammar and spelling -write creatively using phonetic spelling -generate ideas for writing stories, letters and explanations Word Study -compare and contrast categories of word features -sort a list of words using spelling patterns D’Nealian Handwriting: -write numerals and upper and lower case manuscript letters correctly -use proper slant, size and spacing -demonstrate correct posture and grip -demonstrate a willingness and ability to produce legible writing Oral Language SOLS- 2.1a,b, 2.2a,b, 2.3b,c Description of Units of Study -create oral stories to share with others -expand listening and speaking vocabularies -share stories or information orally with an audience -participate as a contributor and leader in a group • Math • SOLS – 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10, 2.18, 2.23, 2.24 • Description of Units of Study • -use calendar language; identify specific dates • -recall addition and subtraction facts to 18 • -identify fact families • -skip count by 2, 5, and 10 and backwards by 10 • -identify the ordinal positions 1st-20th and odd/even numbers • Social Studies • SOLS – 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10, 2.12 • Description of Units of Study • -identify three kinds of communities (urban, suburban, rural) and • understand how they can change over time • -responsibilities of a good citizen • expand knowledge on American Indian Groups • -map skills; geography (continents, oceans, lakes, rivers, mountains) • Science • SOLS – 2.1, 2.5, 2.8 • Description of Units of Study • -discover science concepts through Scientific investigation • -describe various habitats • Health • SOLS- 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 • Description of Units of Study • -define and understand personal strengths and weaknesses, heredity, • and self-image • -develop strategies for dealing with feelings