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Grade 2 Curriculum

 

Science (grade 2)

Selected topics in life, earth, and physical science
-Observe changes in the natural and physical world
-Make predictions and conduct simple investigations using basic materials
-Interpret findings
-Discuss and report on observations

 

English / Language Arts (grade 2)

-Describe objects, events, and experiences in a concise oral presentation
-Organize and clearly state main ideas
Written Language
-Capitalization of proper nouns and beginning sentences, the word I, the greeting and closing of a letter
-Identify and write a statement, a question, and an exclamatory sentence with appropriate punctuation
-Introduction of quotation marks and commas
-Heading—name, date, subject
Grammar
-Parts of speech — nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives
Usage
-Synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs
Poetry
-Listen and appreciate a variety of poetry
-Write simple poetry
Organizational writing
-Friendly letter: heading, greeting, body, closing, signature
-Thank you note
-Address an envelope
-Book report: 4 per year (minimum) in different genres
-Research project pertaining to science or social studies
-Reference skills
-Dictionary: entry, definition, guide words, alphabetical order to third letter
Spelling
-Introduce weekly spelling list based on word patterns
-Apply spelling in daily written assignments
Handwriting
-Review manuscript
-Introduce formation of cursive letters

 

Writing (grade 2)
Writing Assessment—Rubric
Topic 1 2 3 4 5
 
Topic / Idea Development
Overall effect Story strays from topic. Story on topic with minimal details. Well-developed topic.
Story has beginning, middle and end.
Organization
Focus, logically ordered, Little or no sequence in writing. Some evidence of planning and sequence. Conveys thoughts in logical order.
clarity in paragraphs Story has identifiable beginning and end. Story has identifiable beginning, middle and end.
Details
Sentences support main idea, No supporting details within a Details are adequate to support main idea. Supporting details are rich, interesting and relevant.
relevant details, examples sentence.
develop the main points
 
Language / Style
Correct language usage, uses a Simple vocabulary. Attempts to incorporate descriptives. Extends sentence structure.
variety of vocabulary, uses a Repetitive sentences. Uses some sentence variation. Uses varied vocabulary to enhance subject matter.
variety of sentence styles
 
Conventions
Sentence Structure
Correct sentence form Uses incomplete sentences. Simple sentences. Consistently uses correct sentence structure.
Grammar and Usage
Correct word usage, correct Incorrect subject/predicate Subject/predicate agreement. Excellent word choices and verb tenses.
rules of English grammar agreement.
Mechanics Inconsistent application of Correctly spells words appropriate to grade Spelling errors limited to words beyond
Spelling, Capitalization, and previously taught spelling rules. level of instruction. grade level. Consistently uses correct
Punctuation Little/no application of ending Minor errors in ending punctuation and capitalization and ending punctuation.

 

Reading (grade 2)
-Develop fluency in oral reading
-Use preview and prediction strategies
-Expand vocabulary
-Demonstrate comprehension through Who?, What?, Why?, Where?, When?
-Explore language patterns
-Distinguish between various genres
-Demonstrates understanding of cause and effect
-Explore the concepts of:
Comparison and contrast
Main idea
Sequential order
Summarizing
Story organization
Story elements
Phonics
Sight words
Word blending
Digraphs
Blends
Clusters
Vowel position: open, closed, Vce
Vowel pairs