Teachers
Second Grade Curriculum
Reading
use reading strategies to improve fluency, comprehension, and
reading skills in a variety of types of reading materials
Writing
plan and organization ideas in order to write for a
variety of audiences and
purposes
use appropriate spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Handwriting
use correct forms of manuscript
print legibly
lower case cursive will be introduced in the spring
Mathematics
use a variety of problem solving strategies
recall addition and subtraction facts
use and understand two digit addition and subtraction with
regrouping
learn multiplication concepts and facts, counting money, telling
time,
measurement, patterns, place value, and geometry
Science/Social Studies
these subjects will be integrated into reading, writing, and math as
well as taught through individual units units include citizenship,
geography, historical events, economics, conservation, plants,
animals, ecology, matter and energy, living things of long ago and
the moon
Expectations for Learning in
Second Grade
be confident, proficient readers and writers
demonstrate good citizenship through conflict resolution and
appropriate social skills
problem solve in a variety of ways
be responsible learners
develop self-assessment strategies
Establishing Good Work Habits
complete and return homework promptly
read 15 to 30 minutes a day at home
return notes, folders, school materials and school communication on
time
complete work in class
assume responsibility for their own behavior and personal belongings
follow directions, make good use of time, and participate
appropriately
be able to work independently and cooperatively with peers
Expectations for Parents
check backpacks daily
read information from school and teacher
establish routines for homework (a place and time)
discuss homework and class work with your child daily
visit or volunteer at least once during the year
take care of necessities such as lunch money, and transportation
problems
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