2nd Grade Curriculum
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READING Read independently at appropriate level Learn and apply second grade vocabulary words Identify fiction and non-fiction Identify characters, setting, and plot Decode words Recall important facts of a story Read grade-level text fluently Infer and predict elements in text Identify paragraph, heading, and main idea Retell stories sequentially Build comprehension through reading strategies Read nonfiction material for meaning Interpret and comprehend information in texts Demonstrate good listening habits Use appropriate speaking skills and strategies Use effective oral communication
WRITING & SPELLING
Use sequential order in writing Develop the beginning, middle, and end of story Use sufficient details to support the main idea Recognize and use basic sentence structure and ending punctuation Use correct grammar and capitalization in daily written work Spell word wall words and use them consistently in daily written work Identify and produce narrative, explanatory, and opinion writing pieces Use research to support evidence in writing Plan, revise, and edit as a part of the writing process
SCIENCE UNITS
Plants and Animals Homes for Plants and Animals Changes on Earth The Sun and Its Family Matter and Energy Watch it Move
SOCIAL STUDIES UNITS
Where We Live Our Earth Working Together Our Country Today Our Country Long Ago People and Places in History
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MATH Demonstrate mastery of addition and subtraction facts to 20 Solve double digit addition problems Identify combinations of numbers that equal 10 Add three one-digit numbers mentally Construct fact families for addition and subtraction Read and write three-digit numbers Name and shade a given fractional part Count forward and backward by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s Use comparison symbols (<, >, =) Add and subtract 10 from a given number Identify place value in four-digit numbers Identify number patterns Identify coins and their values Use multiple coin combinations to represent a given amount Tell time to 5 minute intervals Interpret and create graphs Read and solve multi-step story problems Identify basic 2D and 3D geometric shapes Use estimation in problem solving Determine measurements accurately to the nearest centimeter and half inch
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Participate in modified sport specific activities that improve motor skills Identify and respond to verbal cues to perform and improve physical fitness levels
ART Recognize a variety of art terms from word wall. Recognize the artists Rousseau, Van Gogh, Degas, O’Keeffe, Calder, Stella and their works Recognize art from Abstract, Expressionism and Impressionism movement and from the Native American culture Use a variety of art media to create 2-D and 3-D art work.
COMPUTERS Correctly use components of a computer system, related vocabulary and grade appropriate software. Use informal keyboarding skills to type words, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Become more familiar with location of keys on keyboard and begin keyboarding with speed and accuracy
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MUSIC
Show improvement in singing on pitch
Show improvement in using solfege & hand signals
Demonstrate a steady beat
Recognize repeating, upward, and downward patterns in music
Identify the elements of a song including melody, tempo, and dynamics Introduce the concept of harmony
Introduce musical style (folk songs, rounds) Understand the meaning of solo, duet, trio, quartet
Recognize steps, leaps, and repeats within music
Identify music genres
GUIDANCE
Identify personal strengths and weaknesses
Set goals and list steps to achieve them
Demonstrate good decision making skills
Demonstrate conflict resolution skills
Identify how others are feeling and act appropriately
Understand the concept that medicine is a drug that is administered from a trusted adult. List reasons people use prescription drugs
List ways tobacco and alcohol can harm the body
Demonstrate how to have a healthy life style
List personal, positive attributes
List various jobs and the responsibilities of each job
Demonstrate impulse control and anger management
LIBRARY
Recognize text features and know their importance
Create story maps along with identifying story elements
Learn to use the online catalog and locate books in the library
Recognize morals in stories
Complete a group research project |