• Second Grade Curriculum Outline  Reading:
    This year we will be using the reading program Houghton Mifflin Hartcourt. The program consists of 10 Modules, each with a varity of stories, both fictional and informational. The informational texts incorporate many of the concepts we will be studding in Science and Social Studies. This program works on a 6 day cycle, which means the days we start and test will vary. In addition students will be exposed to small group reading instruction at their individual reading levels. Some of these activities with be teacher directed and others will be student centered.   
     
    Phonics & Spelling:
    The Phonics and Spelling patterns are incorporated in the 6 day cycle with the Reading program so will vary. On the day of assessment, students will be tested on the phonics/spelling pattern with a combination of words from the list as well as other words that follow the targeted pattern that were not on the list. This strategy it assess students learning of skill and not just memorizing lists words.
     
    Writing:
    Our school uses a combination of Thinking Maps and Write From the Beginning programs to help students learn to construct writing pieces. We will also be working on punctuation and grammar skills throughout the year. I also like to have children use their imaginations in  creating writing from pictures; either with pictures I have given them or pictures they have created on their own. We will also be using a program called multi sensory grammar to teach  the parts of speech. 
     
    Math:
    For Math we will be using the Eureka Math program. This program has been aligned to  follow the new Common Core State Standards. This program utilizes Smart Bards, white boards,  dice, dominoes, cards, and technology as well as hands on math manipulative to help students  learn and problem solve concepts through real meaningful experiences. 
     
    Science:
    In Science this year we will use a hands on program call FOSS. In second grade we study space, liquids and solids, air and weather followed by insects.
     
    Social Studies: We will be learning a lot about the United States, the American Symbols, Westward Expasion and the Early American history. We will also be learing about important historical people and their contributions.