This document provides information for parents about their child's second grade classroom at the International School of Manila (ISM). It introduces the teachers, including specialists for art, PE, music, and literacy. It describes the four units of inquiry that will be covered which focus on group membership, connections to the natural world, sustainable production and consumption, and creative expression. It emphasizes the importance of communication between teachers and parents to ensure students' success.

1. Welcome to Grade Two at ISM!
Ms. Duprat’s Class
How education has
changed!
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2. Your Grade Two Teachers!

3. Specialist Teachers
Art with Ms. Godfrey PE with Coach Chapman
Music with Mr. Robbie Literacy Enrichment with Ms. Claire

4. What’s it like to be in our classroom?
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5. Units of Inquiry
In Grade 2 we cover four Units of Inquiry.
1). Group Membership
Essential Questions
 Why are groups important?
 How do families/groups change over time?
 What makes my family special and how does that make me special?
Understanding
We all belong to different groups. Like all groups, families change
over time. Like all groups, families have traditions and rituals
that can be similar but also different.
2.) Connections to the Natural World
3.) Sustainable Production and Consumption
4). Creative Expression
Parallel Unit-Learning to Learn (transdisciplinary skills and dispositions)

6. Value of Communication in the Education Process
Communication is the key!
Concerns
Positive outcomes
Issues
Clarification
Progress
We are partners in making sure that your child has a successful year in Grade 2!
Blog Site – www.dupratm.ism-online.org
E-mail dupratm@ismanila.org
Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time with any questions
or concerns you might have. 
A Day In The Life Of Your Second Graders!