2nd 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

• Vocabulary Readers• Challenge Readers• Chapter Books/Novels• Leveled Classroom

Library• Lexile Leveled Books

from the Library• Newspaper Articles• Supplemental Books• Library/Internet

Research

Individual Independent Reading

•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.

Literacy Binder/ Portfolio

• The following will be enclosed in your child’s Literacy Binder:

1. Writing Pieces

2. Word Wall

3. Reading Activities

4. Reading Log/Activity Log

5. Social Studies Work Samples

6. Science Investigations

WritingThe class will be covering the

following types of writing in 2nd grade:

• Narrative Writing

• Informational Writing

• Opinion/Persuasive Writing

• Letters

• Emails

• Poetry

• Response Logs

• Chapter Books

• Research Reports

• Projects

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

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

Spelling

• Fundations • 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

Handwriting

• Fundations Journal• Daily journal• Daily edit• Writing

assignments

Phonics/ Grammar

• Journeys

• Daily Edit

• Drops in the Bucket

• Use of learned phonics and grammar will be applied during reading and writing activities

2nd Grade Mathematics• My Math• Math Journals 1 and 2• Manipulatives• Math Games• Student Reference Books• Problem solving/Critical

Thinking Activity daily using Common Core Standards Practice

• Common Core 4 Today• Mad Minute• Arithmetic Developed Daily• Reinforcement Websites • Home Links• Family Letter

2nd Grade MathematicsDaily Instruction Includes:• Math message• Mad Minute• Slate assignments for

informal assessment• Lesson of the Day• A.D.D.= Arithmetic

Developed Daily• Common Core Standards

Practice: Critical Thinking Word Problems

• Common Core 4 Today• Math Games• Websites to develop the

Common Core

Social Studies

• Family Ties

• Earth, Our Home

• A Working World

• We the People

• Discovering Our Past

• People, Places, and Holidays

FOSS Science Program

• Insects and Plants

• Balance and Motion

• Pebbles, Sand and

Silt

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.

Unit Tests

• At the end of each unit in Mathematics, there will be a test on the material covered in that unit.

• 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.