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What We Learn In Second Grade READING Selects and reads a variety of text ¥ Reads a variety of genre including fiction, non-fiction
and poetry ¥ Begins to read/interpret diagrams, tables, headings and
captions Applies strategies and skills ¥ Previews text and makes predictions ¥ Rereads, reads on ¥ Uses phonics (clusters, diagraphs and blends) ¥ Reads high frequency words in context ¥ Uses strategies to read unknown words ¥ Self corrects reading errors Reads independently ¥ Retells what has been read independently ¥ Solves words while reading for meaning ¥ Selects Òjust rightÓ books Demonstrates comprehension in oral and written reading
response ¥ Retells stories using story elements ¥ Makes inferences about character traits ¥ Identifies main idea and details ¥ Makes connections and compares information across text ¥ Explains similarities and/or differences between a poem
and another text WRITING Uses writing process effectively for a variety of purposes
and audiences ¥ Uses graphic organizers ¥ Writes draft with beginning, middle, end and details ¥ Proofreads own writing ¥ Produces personal narrative, friendly letter and report Uses information from a variety of sources ¥ Selects topic and identifies sources of information with
teacher support ¥ Conducts simple search ¥ Organizes information with graphic organizer Spelling ¥ Makes few errors in Grade Two writing words ¥ Begins to apply phonics principles (word endings,
blends) Writes neatly ¥ Uses correct letter formation and consistent size ¥ Uses consistent spacing between words Speaks
effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences ¥ Uses appropriate volume and rate ¥ Maintains eye contact ¥ Stands still Listens actively ¥ Focuses attention on speaker to recall what has been
said ¥ Connects experiences and insights to what has been said MATH Number Sense ¥ Represents whole numbers from 0-1000 ¥ Understands meaning of fractions, wholes, halves,
thirds, fourths, eighths and tenths ¥ Understands equivalences of coins (e.g., 5 nickels = 1
quarter) Algebraic Concepts ¥ Understands the relationship between a graph and a table
¥ Creates, extends and describes number patterns ¥ Explores quantities which are equal, not equal, greater
than, less than Statistics and Probability ¥ Displays data using tallies, bar graphs, pictographs or
tables ¥ Analyze and report the results of spinning a spinner Geometry ¥ Uses geometric vocabulary (e.g., closed and open
figures, polygons, congruency) ¥ Identifies and draws right angles and not right angles ¥ Explores parallel, perpendicular, horizontal and
vertical Measurement ¥ Tells time to the nearest 15 minutes using digital and
analog clocks ¥ Estimates and measures the length of objects to the
nearest inch/foot or centimeter ¥ Explores concept of perimeter and area Computation ¥ Automatically recalls basic addition and subtraction
facts (e.g., sums to 20, differences to 10) ¥ Adds and subtracts fractions using pictures or objects ¥ Correctly uses either addition or subtraction to solve
real world problems SCIENCE Scientific Investigation ¥ Asks testable questions ¥ Collects data ¥ Displays and discusses result Physical Science ¥ Describes and compares the properties of solids and
liquids Life Science ¥ Describes the habitat needs, structures, behavior, and
life cycles of common insects Earth and Space Science ¥ Sorts and classifies Earth materials by their properties
Technology and Careers ¥ Identifies careers related to each of the three
investigations Science as a particular way of knowing ¥ Distinguishes between fiction and non-fiction science
books ¥ Predicts future events based upon observable patterns SOCIAL STUDIES History ¥ Identifies examples of change and continuity in his/her
own life and school
Geography ¥ Uses and labels cardinal directions and intermediate
directions on a map Civics ¥ Examines basic principles of government and describes
various ways
decisions can be made Economics ¥ Explores
basic needs and wants within the community *Culture is
integrated into all standards PHYSICAL EDUCATION Demonstrates skills and applies concepts ¥ Locomotion/Rhythm:
Demonstrates even and uneven movements Continuously jumps a turning rope held by others ¥ Body Management:
Balances in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes on the floor or on equipment ¥ Manipulatives:
Kicks, dribbles, throws, catches, and strikes an object demonstrating
specific cues ¥ Movement:
Performs sequences that incorporate changes in directions,
levels, pathways, and/or shapes Participates in regular physical activity and demonstrates
the components of health-related fitness ¥ Sustains moderate to vigorous physical activity for
short periods of time ¥ Identifies and demonstrates two or more changes in the
body during moderate/vigorous physical activity Demonstrates safe, responsible behavior and positive
social interaction ¥ Works safely and productively on assigned tasks ¥ Listens and follows instructions MUSIC Demonstrates musical skills and creative self expression ¥ Demonstrates a singing voice individually or in a group ¥ Demonstrates a variety of rhythm patterns using
instruments, movement or body percussion ¥ Interprets music through movement Demonstrates knowledge of musical concepts ¥ Identifies, reads, writes and/or performs rhythmic or
melodic notation ¥ Demonstrates knowledge musical styles ¥ Describes music appropriately ¥ Distinguishes between different tone colors. ¥ Cooperates and participates in classroom musical
activities ¥ Demonstrates proper behavior in a variety of performance
and class settings ¥ Follows directions and rules ART Demonstrates art skills and creative self expression ¥ Creates a work of art which illustrates an emotion ¥ Uses a variety of media to create works of art Demonstrates knowledge of art concepts ¥ Uses art elements when creating a work of art ¥ Recognizes and discusses 1-2 different artists and/or
cultures ¥ Uses appropriate art vocabulary to describe subject
matter and elements of design in a work of art Cooperates and participates in classroom art activities ¥ Demonstrates appropriate behavior ¥ Participates in all art activities and completes assignments on time |