Welcome to Second Grade

A Program

2nd Grade Guide to Student Success

• Meeting the individual needs of developing readers, writers, and problem solvers.
• Challenging each child to his/her full potential.
• Motivating children to become lifelong learners. Including parents as partners in the learning process.
• Preparing all students to be proficient in all academic areas.
• Aligned to the PA Core standards.
• Learning is a triangle with you, your child, and the teacher. Without all three working together, there's no complete picture!

SECOND GRADE GOALS...

English Language Arts

2nd Grade English Language Arts Curriculum Map

Text:  Harcourt Trophies Series

Each child will:

• recognize words in context.
• use decoding/phonics skills.
• read orally with expression.
• apply comprehension skills. retell a story.
• become an independent reader. appreciate various literary styles.

Writing/ Speaking/ Listening

Each child will:

• Use the Writing Process:

1. 1. Prewrite
   2. Rough draft
   3. Revise
   4. Proofread
   5. Publish

• express ideas clearly.
• use logical phonetic spellings and spell known words correctly.
• develop appropriate punctuation and capitalization.
• write complete sentences and paragraphs
• communicate ideas & experiences.
• write stories with a beginning, middle, and an end.
• listen attentively.
• follow oral directions.
• use correct grammar when speaking.
• use different types of writing:

1. Persuasive
2. Informational
3. Narrative

Mathematics

Text:  HMH Go! Math

2nd Grade Math Curriculum Map

Each child will: 

• read and write numbers accurately to 1000.
• understand and apply mathematic processes through 20 with accuracy and speed.
• know basic addition and subtraction facts.
• compute addition & subtraction problems involving 2 and 3 digit numbers. 
• become a problem solver with explanations. 
• demonstrate knowledge of concepts of time, money, place value, measurement, fractions, geometry, and estimation. 
• participate in calendar math activities.

Science

2nd Grade Science Curriculum Map

Social Studies

2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map

Technology

 Each child will: 

• practice basic calculator skills. 
• use computers as learning tools. 
• research topics on the Internet.

Handwriting

Text:  Zaner-Bloser

Each child will:

• form letters using correct size, shape, and spacing. 
• write legibly in daily work. 
• develop automaticity. Science/Social Studies

Special Area Classes

The following special subjects are taught throughout the year:

Art, Library, Physical Education, Music and Computers.

EACH CHILD CAN LEARN

Suggestions to help your child at home:

• Discuss your child's day at school. Ask what he/she learned at school today and expect an answer!
• Set a specific time each day for home- work/study. This may be practicing vocabulary words, rereading the story text, using addition and subtraction flash cards, or counting money and telling time. 
• Read to or with your child about 15 minutes a day. It can be anything in print such as cereal boxes, road signs, maps, travel brochures, etc. 
• Limit the amount of TV time.
• Use calendars to mark and discuss important events. 
• Make a "to do" list and have your child check-off items as they are completed. 
• Hold high expectations. Children will usually live up to what you expect of them.
• Instill responsibility in your child by encouraging him/her to show you daily papers, to complete homework, and to return required forms to school. 
• Monitor your child's guided reading assignments. 
• Encourage your child to keep a journal or diary.