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Curriculum Guide - Grade 2

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Instructional Program A Shared Responsibility Student Expectations
Parent Expectations Teacher Expectations Special Projects
Field Trips Evaluations Language Arts/Reading/Writing
Social Studies Science Art
Mathematics Music Physical Education

Instructional Program
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The second grade program provides students with an opportunity to develop and broaden their basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.

At this grade level, students build on the basics and expand their skills and knowledge through special projects and class assignments.

Students are expected to accomplish the assigned work and be able to demonstrate the basic skills taught in all subject areas.

Subjects taught every day:

¨      Language Arts with an emphasis on reading, grammar, writing, spelling, phonics, speaking, and listening

¨      Mathematics including problem solving skills

Safety and nutrition are topics addressed in Health.  Changes in water, life cycle of the painted lady butterfly, and the solar system are topics addressed in Science.

Social Studies highlight rules and laws, map skills, community and the environment (past and present).

Slant printing is introduced as a transition into cursive writing which in developed.

Special subjects include Art, Music, Physical Education, and Library Skills are taught once a week.

In first grade, students are assigned to one of three foreign languages (German, French, and Spanish) and receive instruction on a four-day rotation.  Second grade students continue studying with the same language through fourth grade.

A Shared Responsibility
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If students are to benefit from their school experience, learning becomes a shared responsibility between the student, the parent, and the teacher.  The South Fayette Township School District staff has identified key expectations that need to take place if we are to improve student achievement.

Student Expectations
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¨      Complete all homework assignments

¨      Bring all required materials to class

¨      Participate in class discussions

¨      Follow classroom rules

¨      Respect the rights of others

¨      Read for fun

Parent Expectations
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¨      Provide a quiet place for the child to do homework or study

¨      Establish time for homework and review the assignments to see if they are complete

¨      Read to your child every night

¨      Communicate with the school on a regular basis

Teacher Expectations
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¨      Provide instruction to meet various learning styles of students

¨      Communicate with parents on a regular basis

¨      Provide feedback on assignments

Student Expectations
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Research Project

Select a dinosaur to research.

Write and present the report to the class.

Evaluations
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A variety of methods will be used to evaluate each student's work in the classroom.  Several methods include:

¨      Math quizzes and chapter tests

¨      Language Arts unit tests

¨      Day 4 comprehension and vocabulary quizzes

¨      Grammar quizzes

¨      Rubrics for writing in Language Arts and Math

At the beginning of each year, teachers will provide students with specific criteria for evaluation.

Language Arts/Reading/Writing
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PA Academic Standards

  • 1.1 Learning to Read Independently
  • 1.1.A    Identify the purpose and types of text.
  • 1.1.B     Preview the text format (title, headings, chapters, and table of contents).
  • 1.1.C     Use phonics, word analysis, pictures, and context clues to decode new words.
  • 1.1.E     Acquire reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using words.
  • 1.1.G     Retell or summarize the major ideas of the text.
  • 1.3 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature.
  • 1.3.A    Read various works of literature.
  • 1.3.B    Identify literary elements (plot, settings, characters).
  • 1.4 Types of Writing
  • 1.4.A    Write a narrative paragraph.
  • 1.4.B    Write an informative paragraph.
  • 1.4.C    Write a persuasive letter.
  • 1.5 Quality of Writing
  • 1.5.B    Organize information in a paragraph.
  • 1.5.D    Use descriptive words and action verbs.
  • 1.5.F    Spell frequently used words correctly.  Use nouns, verbs, pronouns, and adjectives properly.
  • 1.6 Speaking and Listening
  • 1.6.A    Listen and ask questions.
  • 1.6.B    Listen to a story and retell or summarize the main idea.
  • 1.8 Research
  • 1.8.A    Select a topic.
  • 1.8.C    Write a report on the selected topic.

Social Studies
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  • Explain why rules and laws protect us and keep us safe.

  • Distinguish between cities and states.

  • Recognize the Earth's different environments.

  • Explain why caring for the environment is everyone's responsibility.

Art
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  • Identify the basic elements and principles of art

  • Create special projects that enhance the core curriculum

Mathematics
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PA Academic Standards

  • 2.1 Numbers and Number Sentences
  • 2.1.A    Count using whole numbers.
  • 2.1.E    Count and make change using coins.
  • 2.1.F    Apply number patterns.
  • 2.1.G    Use objects to count, order and group.
  • 2.1.I     Apply place value.
  • 2.1.L     Demonstrate basic facts in four operations.
  • 2.2 Computation and Estimation
  • 2.2.A   Apply addition and subtraction skills.
  • 2.2.B    Solve single and double-digit addition and subtraction problems.
  • 2.2.C    Demonstrate the concepts of multiplication.
  • 2.2.D   Demonstrate the concepts of division.
  • 2.2.E    Use estimation skills to arrive at a conclusion.
  • 2.2.G    Explain addition and subtraction algorithms with regrouping.
  • 2.3. Measurement and Estimation
  • 2.3.A   Measure different objects.
  • 2.3.B    Use standard and non standard units of measurement.
  • 2.3.C    Identify elapsed time.
  • 2.3.D   Tell time to the half and hour.
  • 2.3.E    Determine the appropriate unit of measurement.
  • 2.5. Mathematics Problem Solving
  • 2.6 Data Analysis
  • 2.6.A   Gather data using pictures and graphs.
  • 2.6.B    Formulate and answer questions based on data shown on a graph.
  • 2.9 Geometry
  • 2.9.A   Identify geometric shapes.
  • 2.9.B    Build geometric shapes using concrete objects.
  • 2.9.D   Describe geometric figures in real life.

Science
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·        Identify the nine planets

·        Use elements of scientific inquiry

Physical Education
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·        Demonstrate physical activities that promote fitness

  


The mission of the South Fayette Township School District, as an integral part of the community, is to foster development and growth of each student's full academic, artistic and athletic potential by providing exemplary opportunities in a caring, safe, positive environment; to promote lifelong learning, and to cultivate ethical, responsible, contributing members in a global society.