Second Grade Curriculum Night

2012-2013Mrs. Merrick

A Successful School Year

• School-Wide Expectations

• Daily Schedule

• Homework Success

• Reading• Writing• Handwriting

• Spelling• Math• Health• Science• Social

Studies• Technology

Behavior Expectations

School-WideAt Milenio we are Kids

Of Character! We have a schoolwide PBIS systemwhere children arerewarded for

making good choices.

Classroom

We are caring.We are trustworthy.We are respectful.We are responsible.We are good citizens.We are active

listeners.

A Typical Day in Second Grade

7:40-8:10 Welcome/Pledge/Moment of Silence/

Math and Language Warm-Ups

8:10-9:10 Uninterrupted Language Arts Block (grammar, vocabulary, reading, decodable books, spelling, phonics)

9:10-9:25 Number Talks/Read Aloud/Snack

9:25-9:50 Individualized Focus Groups: Language Arts

10:00-11:05 Writing/ Science/Social Studies/Health

11:05-11:45 Recess/Lunch

11:45-12:55 Uninterrupted Math Block/Math Routines

12:55-1:40 Specials

1:40-2:15 Individualized Focus Groups: Math

2:15-2:25 Class Meeting/Ticket Drawing/Pack for home

2:30 Dismissal

Homework success• A weekly homework assignment will be sent home

every Thursday and will be due back the following Wednesday.

• Assignments may include Spelling, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Math.

• The purpose of homework is to provide additional practice on previously introduced skills or to enrich classroom experiences.

• To promote healthy homework habits we suggest students use their time wisely throughout the week, so their homework will always be turned in on time.

• Homework will require parent review and signature to ensure it is complete and done correctly.

• Homework in the second grade is a team effort between parents and their children. The support that you give your child during this time is directly correlated to their attitude and success about school work.

Reading at Home• Your child should be reading at least 15-30 minutes per

night. This time should be recorded on your child’s weekly homework.

• Decodable books will be sent home weekly. Your child will read these books to you.

• Although second graders are capable of reading independently, it is important to continue to read aloud to him/her as well. Reading aloud enhances comprehension, reading fluency, and vocabulary.

Your child can never read too much!

Reading Program

• The Kyrene adopted reading program for grades K-5 is Harcourt Trophies. This program is based on scientific research and has shown direct correlation to student success.

• Harcourt Trophies is based on the “Big Five”.

1. Vocabulary

2. Phonemic Awareness

3. Phonics

4. Reading Comprehension

5. Fluency

Reading in the 2nd Grade

• Whole group reading

• Reading groups

• Paired and independent reading

• Modeled reading

• Readers’ Theatre

• Literacy Work Stations

Language Arts

First Semester

Types of SentencesPunctuation (period, question mark,

exclamation point)Capital letters (beginning of sentence

and names)Synonyms and Antonyms

Alphabetical OrderNouns

Adjectives

Elements of Literature

Prewriting, Drafting and Revising

Second Semester

ContractionsCapital Letters (Proper nouns)

VerbsPlurals

Compound wordsAlphabetical order (second and third

letter)Dictionary Skills (guide words)

Elements of Literature

Editing and Writing reports Personal Narrative

Letters

The Writing Process in 2nd Grade

1. Prewriting

Generate ideas through prewriting activities. (e.g. webbing, mapping, drawing, group discussion)

2. Drafting

Write a draft using a beginning, middle, and end using supporting details.

3. Revising

Add additional details for clarity with the help of teacher, peers, checklist, or rubric.

4. Editing

Review and edit the draft for errors in conventions using simple resources. (e.g. word walls, dictionaries)

5. Final Draft/Publishing

Rewrite/type and illustrate selected pieces of writing for sharing with the intended audience.

Six Traits of Writing• Ideas and Content

Sticks to the main ideaUses important supporting

details

• OrganizationHas a clear introductory

sentenceReports the events in orderHas a concluding sentence

• Voice Keeps audience and

purpose in mindWriting is interesting

• Word ChoiceUses describing wordsUses meaningful and

interesting words

• Sentence FluencySentence VariationReadability

• ConventionsUses Capital letters

appropriatelyPunctuates correctly Uses age appropriate

spelling

Spelling

• The spelling words correlate with the Harcourt Trophies reading series.

• Spelling will also include second grade high frequency words.

• Challenge words will be available each week. These words are derived from our weekly vocabulary words.

• Spelling tests will be given every Wednesday.

Math The KSD adopted math resources combine two stand-alone programs. The two adopted resources are Investigations in Number, Data and Space and Scott Foresman Addison Wesley (SFAW). By using these resources, we will be able to meet the needs of students and deepen their knowledge of mathematical content. Your child will constantly be encouraged to reason mathematically, develop flexible problem solving strategies and represent their thinking through models, diagrams, graphs and written communication.

Investigations in Data, Number and Space is an application based math resource. It encourages students to think creatively, develop critical thinking skills and acquire a deeper understanding of the mathematical content.

SFAW is a traditional textbook approach to the teaching of mathematical content. It encourages problem solving, practice and spiral review. Your child will be encouraged to practice and review through many different types of experiences in a lesson-by-lesson format.

Mathematical Thinking in the 2nd Grade

This year in second grade, we focus on the following objectives:

Operations & Algebraic Thinking Number & Operations in Base Ten

Measurement & Data Problem Solving Geometry

Mathematical Practices

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.4. Model with mathematics.5. Use appropriate tools strategically.6. Attend to precision.7. Look for and make use of structure.8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Investigations New Approach• Consider own reasoning and the reasoning of

others

• Communicate about math orally, written, and by using pictures, diagrams, and models

• Use more than one strategy to check work

• Use of manipulatives and other materials

Explore with Science

Instructional Units for 2012-2013

Grade Level

Earth and Space Science

Life SciencePhysical

ScienceScientific

Processes

Grade 2 Weather InsectsSolids, Liquids

and Gases

Impact of Tools &

Technology

    Human Body  People & Careers in

Science

    Mammals    

INQUIRY

• Kyrene School District has a Science Resource Lab that provides classrooms with hands-on, interactive kits that allow students to explore the wonders of science.

Social StudiesAmericanHistory

Govt./Civics Geography Economics World History

• Timelines/Past/ Present/Future

• Technological Changes

Individual’s impact on Am. History

(e.g. Christopher Columbus, Benjamin Franklin, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr.)

• Communities

• Compare/contrast past/present

• National symbols

• Interaction/ Interdependence

• Citizenship

• Government leaders/branches

• Voting

• U.S. Constitution

• Map/Globe skills

• Landforms

• Legends and directions`

• Environmental impact on daily life

• Recycling

• Careers/Work Places

• Goods and services

• Comparing the use of barter and money in exchange for goods and services.

• Scarcity affects on daily lives

• Producers and consumers

• Recognize how archaeological research adds to our understanding of the past

• Recognize the origins and contributions of early civilizations

Health

• Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention (e.g. sleep, diet, fitness, and personal hygiene).

• Students will demonstrate the ability to access accurate health information (e.g. School meal program, school nurse, and after school activities).

• Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health- enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks (e.g. Tooth brushing, exercise, sleep, and nutrition).

• Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making to enhance health.

Technology• Second grade is a member of KTTP (Kyrene

Teaches with Technology). This is a curriculum based project that focuses on the utilization of technology tools to support teaching and learning in the classroom.

• Each classroom has been equipped with five laptops, a projector, document camera, and a Smart Board that will be used for language arts, math practice and research.

• Some of the programs your child will be exposed to include Pixie 2, Kidspiration, Word, PowerPoint, and Type to Learn.

• The internet may be used for research in science and social studies.

A Few Last Things…• School begins at 7:40. Please make every

effort to have your child here on time.• If your child’s form of transportation home

changes please send a note/email or call the office. This is imperative to keeping your child safe.

• We value parent participation and encourage all forms of volunteerism throughout the school year.

• Sign up for e-subscribe on the Kyrene web page.

• Please send me an email: gmerrick@kyrene.org

AA few things before the credits roll….

(We will enjoy some picture of your Second Graders at school during Curriculum Night.)

We’re ready to dive into a great year of learning

and fun together!