Welcome to our Second Grade Classroom!
We are the Second Grade Shining Stars! We use the special gifts God has given us to shine in our families, school, and community!
Second Grade Standards
Reading
. Further develop decoding skills using phonics
. Build vocabulary through reading
. Master oral fluency when reading aloud
. Develop reading comprehension skills
. Use elements in literature for fiction and non-fiction reading
. Correctly spell frequently used and common words
Writing
. Use 6-traits and apply them to own writing
. Use the basic steps of the writing process
. Produce a variety of forms of writing
. Write legibly in both manuscript and cursive
Communication
. Maintain sustained attention
. Exhibit good listening skills
. Appropriately ask and answer questions
. Effectively use language and style in speaking and oral presentations
Religion
. Actively participate in Mass
. Retell stories of Jesus’ life from the Bible
. Explain the liturgical calendar and its seasons in the Church
. Study the 7 sacraments at 2nd grade level
. Prepare for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist
. Memorize the Act of Contrition, Morning Offering, and Act of Spiritual Communion
. Recite prayers from previous learning and spontaneous praying
. Respond to stewardship of God’s creation
. Reflect the values of the Gospel through actions and words
. Honor Mary and the Saints
. Second Step, Talk About Teaching, and Peacemakers
Math
. Develop a good sense of the number system (counting, addition, subtraction, place value,problem-solving)
. Apply concepts and procedures from measurement and geometry
. Tell and write time on a digital and analog clock
. Count, compare, and make change using a collection of coins
. Observe, collect, classify, organize and compare data using charts and graphs
Science
. Describe the structure and function of plants and their life cycle (Life)
. Apply concepts of solids and liquids with hands-on Foss Kits (Physical)
. Research changes in ecosystems, compare fossils, and forests (Life)
. Observe the changes in the position of the sun (Earth and Space)
Social Studies
. Use maps, charts, and other geographic tools to understand the arrangement of people, places, resources, and environments of our Seattle community (Geography)
. Experience the travels of Flat Stanley (Geography)
. Examine major ideas, eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology, historical events and cause- effect relationships in the US and our Seattle community. (History)
. Describes the ideal of public or common good and the basic function of government within the community. (Civics)
. Explain the basic elements of a community’s economic system, and the costs and benefits of making good choices. (Economics)
About 2nd
Grade
Evaluations
. Spelling tests are given every Friday
. Mathletics is used as a tool for Math
. Reading comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency quizzes are given throughout the year
. Occasional religion, science, and social studies assessments are given
Study Skills and Homework
In second grade students will continue to develop
organizational and study habits.
- Homework is given Monday through Thursday.
- Special projects are given during the year.
- Students should study spelling words and math facts nightly.
- Parents should read 20 minutes nightly with their child.
Specialists
. PE /Music ~Monday/Wednesday 12:00-1:00
. Spanish ~ Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30
. Library- Tuesday, 12:30 - 1:00
. Art ~ Volunteers, Mrs. Desclos, and classroom opportunities
Computer ~ Program for Type to Learn, and support of the curriculum
Tips for Parents
. Allow your child to take on responsibilities and to accept the rewards and consequences of their actions.
. Remind your child that you and the teachers know he/she is capable of doing well in school.
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to ensure your child's successful second grade year!