The document provides an overview of the 2nd grade curriculum and expectations for students and parents. It discusses the core subject areas of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. It outlines classroom responsibilities, reading and writing programs, the math curriculum, science and social studies strands, and methods of assessment. The purpose is to inform parents about what students will learn in 2nd grade and how they can support their child's education.

1. Welcome to 2nd Grade!Presented by:The 2nd Grade TeachersMrs. CavicchiMrs. DavisMr. HoltvluwerMrs. KingMrs.MavroudesMrs. MenendezMs. PhillipsMs. RuggieroMrs. SalomonMrs. VanTasselMs. YoderTuesday, August 31, 2010

2. Presentation PurposeTo inform you of the 2nd grade curriculum and benchmarksTo advise you of the student expectationsPresentation will include the core subject areas and responsibilityTo help you get the most out of your parent-teacher conference

3. Daily ResponsibilitiesIn the classroom…Starting the day off right (sharpen pencils, unpack back pack, bring A.R. book to school, turn in homework)Agenda: filled out correctly with nightly HW recorded for the dayHomework: take home, complete, and return on timeReading Log: completed These are the student’s responsibility!

4. Listening SkillsListening does not equal just sitting and being quietA great majority of the Stanford-10 is based on ACTIVELY LISTENING carefully to the question 1 time: ie., since the question is not written in the booklet in most cases, (only the answers appear) if the student is not focused, they cannot answer the question!Lack of focus = Lack of academic successDaily practice at school and at home (Please don’t enable your child… have them practice good listening skills at home!)

5. What EXACTLY is READING?Reading is…Pronouncing words correctlyIdentifying words and their meaningUnderstanding the meaning of a text Making connections with a textShowing appropriate rate, intonation, and expression of the text (fluency)

6. Reading in SchoolEach year, students in Hillsborough County are required to be tested on their reading level using the DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment).Range is 0 to 44Min. Beginning 2nd grade level = 16Min. Promotion level to 3rd grade = 241st grade independent reading is mostly sounding it out, but 2nd grade independent reading is actually comprehending what was read.

7. What does our Reading Day look like?Reader’s Workshop ModelTeacher Read AloudShared Reading Guided ReadingIndependent ReadingWord Strategy Instruction

8. Teacher Read AloudBuild BackgroundSet PurposeVocabulary Instruction

9. Shared ReadingTeacher reads text to students.Teacher models appropriate reading behaviors and reading strategies.Teacher reads with proper fluency, rhythm, and intonation.Students learn how to think and discuss text.

10. Guided ReadingSmall group instruction Students in group have a common needStudents have their own textTeacher explicitly guides students addressing their needs

11. Independent ReadingStudents read independently Students select text on their reading levelStudents practice strategies modeled in Read Aloud, Shared Reading and Guided ReadingStudents respond to their reading

12. Word Strategy InstructionPhonemic AwarenessPhonicsSpellingWord SortingWord Building

13. Accelerated Reader (A.R)Independent Reading Program through the school librarySelf-selected and tested on the computer1 book/week at student’s level2 book checkout quota: 1 must be non-fictionTargeted score is 80% or higherYour child’s level, as determined by the teacher, contains a wealth of genres for your child to exploreA.R. Celebration is a cumulative average of 80% per each grading periodReading is a discipline before it is a pleasure

14. WritingHillsborough Writes is a county administered Second Grade assessment in which a student is given three attempts to score a “2” –on a 3 point rubric.The prompt (topic) is not known in advanceEach student is given 45 minutes to complete their paragraph.

15. Writing RubricTo Earn a 3 a student must have all of these things in their writing.FocusOrganizationSupportConventions

16. FocusStays on topic through the entire paperAll ideas in paper support the topic

17. OrganizationHas a clear beginning, middle and endContains two or more ideasUses varied transitional words or phrases to move from one idea to anotherHas a sense of completeness

18. SupportHas two or more details or examples to support ideasUses precise language (nouns/verbs) or descriptive words (adjectives/adverbs)

19. ConventionsMost sentences are complete and may include a variety of sentence typesMay use dialogueUses correct capitalization/ punctuation with few exceptionsUses more complex vocabulary which may or may not be spelled correctly

20. Writing Workshop ModelRead AloudShared or Modeled WritingIndependent WritingConferencingSharing Writing

21. Writing ProcessPlanningRough DraftReviseEditPublished copy

22. Craft MenuVivid Verbs Strong NounsSpecific DetailsSensory DetailsAlliterationSimile

23. Craft MenuMetaphorSentence VarietyDialogueOnomatopoeiaTransitionsAttributes

24. MathA District Beginning-of-the-Year, Mid-Year, and End-of-the Year math test are given at specific times to demonstrate growth. New math program this year called GO MATH! Go Math! correlates with the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS).A Chapter Test is given at the end of each chapter (12 total)A score of 70% or higher must be attained on the chapter tests. Specific Benchmark Assessments can also be given

25. Go Math! BIG IDEA 1: Number, Place Value and PatternsChapter 1: Place Value and Number PatternsChapter 2: 3-Digit NumbersChapter 3: 4-Digit Numbers

26. Go Math! BIG IDEA 2:Addition & SubtractionChapter 4: Basic Facts & RelationshipsChapter 5: 2-Digit AdditionChapter 6: 2-Digit SubtractionChapter 7: 3-Digit AdditionChapter 8: 3-Digit Subtraction

27. Go Math! BIG IDEA #3: Measurement & GeometryChapter 9: LengthChapter 10: Weight, Mass, Capacity, and VolumeChapter 11: Geometry & PatternsChapter 12: Time & Money

28. What to Expectfrom GO MATH!Big Idea ProjectsHands-on manipulatives and centersTargeted AssessmentsInteractive technology tools for school and home.Math-Literature connectionsEnrichment and Strategic Intervention Resources

29. ScienceEmphasizes Scientific Inquiry and Process skillsChildren develop knowledge of and the ability to use the tools, skills, and methods of scientific inquiry.

30. Science Instructional ModelEngage-teacher initiates the learning taskExplore- students investigates and records observationsExplain- students’ identify possible solutions or answers Elaborate-teacher challenges and extends students’ conceptual understanding and skillsEvaluate- teacher checks for understanding

31. Strands of Learning in SciencePhysical ScienceEarth and Space ScienceLife Science

32. Physical ScienceProperties of MatterChanges in MatterForms of EnergyForces and Change in Motion

33. Earth and Space ScienceExploring Earth’s SurfaceEarth’s Natural ResourcesWeatherThe Solar System

34. Life ScienceLiving and Nonliving thingsAnimalsPlantsHow Living Things Interact with their Environment

35. Science at HomeOnline Textbook at www.eharcourtschool.comStudents will be given a username and password

36. Social Studies AliveSocial Studies Alive is our current adoption being used to meet the Hillsborough County expectations for Second Grade. In addition to Social Studies Alive, our new reading series offers fantastic articles from Time for Kids! This is a wonderful children’s magazine that focuses on past and present events on a child’s reading level. Time for Kids and Social Studies Alive are both exciting tools that are designed to meet the Social Studies expectations for Second Grade.

37. Social StudiesGeographyEconomicsGovernmentHistory

38. GeographyPeoplePlacesEnvironmentsMapsClimates

39. EconomicsGoods and ServicesResources

40. GovernmentCitizensCommunity LeadersRules and Laws

41. HistoryCultural DiversityImportant MonumentsTimeline of Events

42. Assessment Assessment is an on-going process throughout the reporting period and should involve a variety of techniques, both formal (tests) and informal (observations).

43. Assessment A more accurate decision about a student’s grade is made when multiple measures of the student’s achievement are used.

44. Methods of AssessmentOral questioning/interviewingTeacher made testsTextbook testsObserving student’s performance; shared reading activities, guided reading, mathematics problem-solving, scientific investigationsStudent work samples: journals, writing samples, projectsChecklists: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science expectation lists

45. AssessmentGrades should reflect the student’s pattern or trend of performanceGrades should reflect the learning that has occurred after the student has had sufficient opportunity to practice.Grades are not averaging numerical scores to determine a grade

46. Grading Scale Primary(K-2) Scale Grade %E-excellent 90-100 S-satisfactory 89-70 N-needs improvement 60-69 U- unsatisfactory 59-0

47. Report Card Academic Levels: What is OL, AL, and BL?OL: On Level --- Your student is being instructed on, and performing at, 2nd grade levelAL: Above Level ---Your student is being instructed over 50% of the time using one grade level higher materials and resources. (this means an entire grade level above the norm and is very rare!)BL: Below Level ---Your student has an Individual Educational Plan and is performing at least one year below 2nd grade level

48. Behavior IndicatorsFollows School and Classroom RulesFollows DirectionsIs Prepared For ClassListens AttentivelyParticipates in Class ActivitiesWorks Without Disturbing OthersCompletes Work in Assigned TimeCompletes Homework AssignmentsShows Effort to do Best Work

49. Behavior IndicatorsWorks Cooperatively with OthersTakes Care of Personal and School PropertyRespects Others and is CourteousPractices Self ControlRespects AuthorityBehaves Appropriately in ArtBehaves Appropriately in MusicBehaves Appropriately in Physical Education

50. Awards At the end of each grading period there will be awards given out. In Second Grade students are eligible to earn these awards:Positive Pony- no behavior indicatorsPerfect Attendance- no absencesAR Party- achieves Second Grade goalsProgressive Pony- (2nd,3rd,4th grading periods)-student maintains past grades and shows improvement in one or more areas of academic or behavior Pony Pride: (2nd,3rd,4th grading periods)- student shows improvement in one or more areas of expected behaviors

51. Wrap-UpPlease remember to direct any questions you have noted this evening at a future conference with your child’s teacher.2nd grade is “going green,” and attempting to utilize more email and web communication as opposed to paper and phone messages.Thank you for taking an active part in your child’s education and fostering a sense of independence and a love for learning!Good Night,The 2nd Grade Team