2nd Grade

2nd Grade

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Curriculum in the second grade covers Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Religion. All curriculum goals are outlined below:

Reading and Writing:

  • Decoding and word recognition

  • Vocabulary and concept development

  • Understand and read grade-level material

  • Use titles, tables and heading to identify information

  • Understand author's purpose and identify facts in text

  • Read and respond to grade-level material

  • Organize thought process in clear, legible handwriting

  • Demonstrate ability to use reference materials

  • Compose narrative writing that exhibits sequencing and story elements

  • Write a friendly letter

  • Demonstrate ability to use proper grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization and spelling

  • Comprehend and organize information delivered orally

  • Retell story elements and report on facts and details of various sources of information

Mathematics:

  • Understand numbers and their place value in relation to whole numbers up to 1,000

  • Estimate, calculate, and solve problems using addition and subtraction of two- and three- digit numbers

  • Solve simple multiplication and division problems

  • Understand fractions

  • Demonstrate the ability to add and subtract money

  • Estimate numbers in different place values

  • Identify and compare units of measurement

  • Classify and formulate shapes

  • Understand and utilize graphs

  • Identify and interpret how linear patterns grow

  • Demonstrate ability to use mathematical tools and solve problems with reasoning

Science:

  • Comprehend physical sciences and motion of objects

  • Understand the life cycles of plants and animals

  • Distinguish the properties and resources of human activity

  • Conduct and investigate experiments

Social Studies:

  • Differentiate concepts of time

  • Demonstrate skill in understanding maps

  • Explain government institutions

  • Understand basic economic concepts

  • Understand the importance of heroic icons of history and how they made a difference

Religion:

  • Recognize the presence of Christ and prepare for the First Communion and First Reconciliation

  • Identify the three persons of the Trinity and Mary as Jesus' mother

  • Understand that God uses the Bible to communicate to us

  • Practice acts of kindness, love, forgiveness, and helping those in our community, home, school, and Church as Jesus has demonstrated

Ms. Nicole Rojas
2nd Grade Teacher
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