RELIGION
This year will be a very exciting and special year for the 2nd graders. He/She will be preparing and receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion.
The Second graders will also learn through stories, activities, Scripture, prayer, discussion and reflection about their Catholic faith. Catholic values are discussed and integrated in all subject areas. The focus is on:
· Traditional common prayers
· Creation
· The Blessed Trinity- God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit
· celebrating liturgies and the parts of the Mass
· The sacraments
· First Eucharist and Reconciliation
· The lives of saints
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SCIENCE
Students use concrete, hands-on experiences to understand science in the physical and natural world around them. They learn through observing, predicting, questioning and explaining.
Students will:
· categorize and classify living & non-living things
· compare sources of energy & identify states of matter
· describe features and processes of the Earth and its resources/ it’s place in the universe
· identify the properties of Air and Water
· identify the organs of the body and their function
· explore good nutritional habits |
MATHEMATICS
Second grade students acquire a knowledge of mathematics and the ability to apply math skills to solve problems through the use of our new Math Series by Harcourt. Information and activities can be found at their website:
www.harcourtschool.com
Students will:
· identify place value
· use number line
· add and subtract 2 and 3 digit
numbers
· solve word problems
· chart, compare and graph data
· use a clock to determine time
· measure and compare units of length, capacity and weight
· identify patterns, using fact families
· graph and explain data
· identify, classify, compare and describe characteristics of shapes |
LANGUAGE ARTS/READING
The Language Arts Program includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and the study of literature.
The components of the program emphasize the development of those skills that allow students to read with fluency, comprehend and interpret written materials, communicate well and listen and speak effectively.
The skills acquired and understood are applied and reinforced in all content areas. The textbook used for reading is Scott Foresman The publisher offers information and activities at their website
www.sfreading.com |
>READING/LITERATURE
Children through the series experience authentic literature in the form of poetry, folktales, nonfiction, fiction, fantasies and plays. Reading fluency will develop and improve as students are presented with the following skills:
· linking spoken and written language
· using word identification strategies
· developing vocabulary (includes listening and sight)
· using structural analysis
· comprehending the main idea
· sequencing events of a story
· analyzing details
· using context clues
· distinguishing fact from fantasy
· making predictions
· self-appraising and self-correct while reading
· using index & dictionary |
WRITING
Second grade students use writing to convey meaning.
Students will:
· write legibly
· write multiple sequential sentences on a given topic
· apply spelling knowledge (skills are developed through a variety of spelling and phonetic patterns)
· apply grammar and mechanics, basic parts of speech, simple tenses, writing formats punctuation
LISTENING/SPEAKING
Second grade students will listen for understanding, follow directions and respond appropriately to the speaker. Students will use acquired language and vocabulary to express opinions.
They will:
· present material orally
· make presentations to individuals and small groups
· participate in small & large group discussion
· read, analyze, & retell stories |
SOCIAL STUDIES
Second grade students develop an awareness of themselves and people around them.
The focus will be:
· people and communities
· people at work
· our history, government ,and our place on earth
· geography and culture
· celebrations |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
In second grade, students learn and explore factors that affect a healthy lifestyle.
Students will:
· maintain personal fitness
· acquire an awareness of personal health needs
· develop and demonstrate gross motor skills
· participate in cooperative group games |
FINE ARTS- (ART/ MUSIC)
In second grade, students will have the opportunity to express themselves in various art forms.
Students will:
· communicate through art
· appreciate various art works
· take pride in their work
In second grade, students will have the opportunity to participate in music activities and to develop an appreciation for music.
Students will:
· sing in groups
· identify musical notes and rhythmic patterns
· distinguish various types of musical instruments and elements |
TECHNOLOGY & REFERENCE SKILLS
Second grade students will study, retain and use information from a variety of sources.
Students will:
· recognize different sections of the library
· locate books of interest
· understand basic word processing terms
· use word processing
· understand basic database
terms
· create a multimedia presentation
· print documents |
REPORTING
Student papers will be sent home weekly to show student progress.
Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled at the end of the 1st and 3rd. trimester of school, but can be requested at any time.
Students will receive a report card at each of the 3 marking periods.
HOMEWORK
Second grade students will be assigned homework as needed for practice and reinforcement as well as for the completion of special projects. |
PARENTS CAN HELP BY
· Modeling active participation in weekly liturgy, daily prayer and service
· Showing an interest in homework and school activities
· Providing a quiet place and sufficient uninterrupted time to do school work
· Encouraging good nutrition, rest and exercise
· Reading to your child every day
· Staying in touch with your child’s teacher. |
