SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM MAP - 1st Quarter THROUGHLINE: What Makes a Strong Community? ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How Do Symbols Help Us Communicate? Content Skills *skills introduced in each quarter will be reinforced throughout the year Assessment Language Arts READING Anthology Theme 1 - Celebrate Me Recommended Stories Emily and Alice Again Max Found Two Sticks Dinosaurs Alive and Well! Supplemental Literature ___________ ______________________________ ___________ ______________________________ Anthology Theme 2 - We Belong Together Recommended Stories Matthew and Tilly Mr. Putter and Tabby Six-Dinner Sid Supplemental Literature ______________________________ _ ______________________________ WRITING SPELLING Core Spelling Words #31 - 55 HANDWRITING Reading Comprehension Use prior knowledge to relate to story Recognize key words in context Use context clues to determine word meaning Make predictions and draw conclusions from title illustration/text Identify characteristics of story characters Interpret character actions and reactions Discuss and retell stories Locate a sentence which answers a specific, literal question Sequence events in order Phonics/Decoding Identify short vowels (a, e, i, o, u) Identify long vowel patterns (ay, ai, yoo, ee, ea, u-e) Identify and write rhyming words Identify and write r-controlled vowels (ar, ir, er, ur) Recognize consonant clusters (sn, sp, sk, sc, st, scr, str) Recognize consonant clusters (bl, gl, fl, sl, cl, pl) Recognize consonant clusters (tr, br, pr, dr, gr, cr) Identify consonant digraphs (gh, ph, ng, nk, wr, kn, gn, sh, th, ch, wh) Recognize vowel digraphs (ou, ow) Identify compound words Writing/Mechanics Write for a variety of purposes: enjoyment, information, response, prompt Write sentences about pictures Use capitalization correctly for proper nouns Capitalize initial word of the sentence Capitalize proper noun - I Use ending punctuation correctly most of the time (. ? !) Write complete sentences Grammar Use correct word order Identify a telling sentence Identify an asking sentence Recognize a noun in a sentence Recognize an action word in a sentence Recognize a describing word in a sentence Alphabetize to the first and second letter Write a complete sentence using subject/verb agreement Spelling Correctly spell Priority Words #1 - 30 in everyday writing Spell core words #31 - 55 Use phonetic patterns to spell words Consult personal dictionaries and print material Handwriting Use correct spacing between letters and words Use appropriate letter size Recognize top line, mid line and base line Print select D'Nealian uppercase and lowercase words correctly Use proper pencil grip Portfolio Assessment Science SOLAR SYSTEM Sun, Moon, and Stars The sun is a medium-sized star Moonlight is really reflected sunlight Constellations are clusters of stars Calendar (day, year, and time) Earth's rotation, revolution, and tilt of its axis are used to measure time Website Link: http://members.aol.com/DFriedri4/SunMoonStarts/home.htm LIGHT ENERGY The sun is a main source of light energy Different light sources form different shadows List the characteristics of a star Compare the characteristics of the sun to other stars Compare and contrast different sized stars Illustrate the phases of the moon Experiment with a light source and a sphere to recreate moon phases Identify patterns of stars as constellations Illustrate main constellations Simulate Earth's rotation using a light source and a sphere Simulate Earth's revolution using a light source and solar system model List all sources of light Rank the sources of light according to the amount of light they produce Hypothesize about the length and size of shadows Experiment with different light sources to form shadows Social Studies CARING MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN COMMUNITIES Classroom/School Community Community Characteristics and Responsibilities Local Community (Pennington, Hopewell, or Titusville) MAP SKILLS Respect and care for themselves, others and school materials Determine classroom rules Acquire an understanding of classroom routines & teacher expectations Identify personal and classroom goals List characteristics of a successful community Recognize that members of a community share common needs Compare and contrast differences among members of a community Explore characteristics of the local community Define and compare a map/globe List the characteristics of maps/globes Identify cardinal directions Math NUMERATION AND COUNTING Verbal counting patterns Place value Read and write whole numbers through 999 ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION OPERATIONS AND RELATIONS Whole numbers Problem solving Number models Multi-digit numbers EXPLORING DATA Organizing data using tables, charts, graphs, and tallies GEOMETRY 2 and 3-dimensional shapes MEASURES AND REFERENCE FRAMES Telling time Calendar Clock MONEY Penny Nickel Dime Quarter RULES AND PATTERNS Number Grids Number Patterns Number Sequencing Number Operations Read and write 3-digit numbers Identify patterns on the number grid Count by 1, 2, 5, 10, and 100 Sequence numbers from least to greatest Compare numbers up to 999 Identify hundreds, tens, and ones in 3-digit numbers Model two and three-digit numbers using Base 10 blocks Identify the digit in the ones, tens, and hundreds places Recall addition and subtraction facts up to 18 Add and subtract one and two-digit numbers Solve number stories Find the difference between two numbers using number lines and grids Identify relation words and symbols (> < =) Match related addition and subtraction facts Solve addition problems that are doubles up to 100 Write fact families using + and - Record data with tallies Use tally marks to represent data Complete a geometric pattern involving 2-dimensional shapes Estimate clock time using hour hand Match analog and digital time Tell time to the hour, half, quarter, and five-minute intervals Identify value of coins Count value of coin combinations Make change by counting values up under $1.00 Find equivalent values with different coin patterns Write dollar and cents notation for coin combinations up to $1.00 Perform money exchanges using coins Identify patterns using the number grid Skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s Identify missing numbers on a number grid Complete number sequences using frames and arrows Determine math operation based on table Identify missing digits in a given table SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM MAP - 2nd Quarter THROUGHLINE: What Makes a Strong Community? ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How Do Communities Define Who They Are? Content Skills *skills introduced in each quarter will be reinforced throughout the year Assessment Language Arts READING Anthology Theme 2 We Belong Together Recommended Story Abuela Anthology Theme 3 Tell a Tricky Tale Recommended Stories Anansi & the Talking Melon Nine-in-One, Grr! Grr! Coyote Rabbit & Tiger Supplemental Literature WRITING SPELLING Core words 56-80 HANDWRITING Reading Comprehension Use clues from title, illustration and text to make predictions Visualize what is happening in the story Use pictures to add information or help figure out a word Reread to better understand Identify/recall main idea, character, event, setting, problem & solution from text Discriminate between reality and fantasy Phonics/Decoding Identify long i words (i-e,igh, ie, y, i) Identify long o words (ow, o-e, o) Identify short u words (ou) Identify r-controlled vowels (ear, or, ore, our, oor, oar) Identify dipthongs (oi, oy) Identify vowel variant (oo) Identify initial clusters (spr, shr) Identify long vowel patterns (silent e, vowel combinations: oa, ee, ea, ...) Writing/ Mechanics Organize stories with beginning, middle, end Compose a narrative (descriptive) and expository (informational) story Stay in topic Sequence ideas Grammar Identify pronouns Write plural nouns using "s" and "es" Identify synonyms, homophones, and antonyms Write similes Alphabetize words to the 1st and 2nd letter Spelling Spell priority words (1-30) correctly Spell core words #56-80 correctly Use priority word chart, word walls and personal dictionaries Handwriting Recognize top-line, mid-line, and base-line Use appropriate letter size Print D'Nealian uppercase and lowercase letters correctly Use correct spacing between words Use proper pencil grip Portfolio Assessment Science SOUND IN CULTURE* Sounds are produced by vibrating objects Sounds produce differences in intensity and pitch *Integrate with Music Department Experiment with tuning forks and various vibrating objects Define intensity and pitch Experiment with bottles with various amounts of water to find differences in pitch Experiment with instruments/objects to produce different sounds and vibrations Social Studies MAP SKILLS NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES Woodlands Plains Southwest Pacific Northwest Adaptation Community Members/Roles Present/Past Society MEXICO Traditions/Cultures Homes Lifestyles Music Food Contributions to the world Website Link: http://members.aol.com/DFriedri6/Mexico/home.htm Use cardinal directions to locate places on a map Name and locate the oceans and continents Locate places within the world on a map Identify and use symbols/keys Identify characteristics of each tribal region Compare and contrast tribal regions Locate geographical regions of the Woodlands, Plains, Pacific Northwest and Southwest Native Americans List different ways Native Americans adapted to their environment Differentiate between the past and present culture Identify Mexican traditions Compare and contrast the Mexican cultures to US cultures Identify the types of homes/shelters in Mexico Examine the role of music in the Mexican culture List foods associated with the Mexican culture Differentiate between rural and urban lifestyles Identify the contributions of the Mexican culture Math ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION MONEY TEMPERATURE GEOMETRY 3-D Shapes 2-D Shapes Line Segments Symmetry CHARTS AND GRAPHS OPERATIONS AND RELATIONS Symbols PLACE VALUE TELLING TIME Recall addition and subtraction facts up to 18 Add and subtract heights and lengths Add and subtract one and two-digit numbers Compute three one and two-digit addends Solve number stories Find the difference between two numbers using mental math and number lines Determine addition and subtraction number models based on a number story Add the cost of two or more items under $2.00 Compare the cost of different priced items under $2.00 Make change by counting up under $1.00 Interpret data from a graph involving different temperatures Compare different temperatures from a weekly weather graph Identify prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, and spheres by their bases Identify the number of corners, bases, and edges found on 3-D shapes Compare/contrast prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, and spheres Identify triangles, quadrilaterals and other polygons Identify the number of sides and angles in a given 2-D shape Compare and contrast different polygons Draw line segments between points Design polygons using a straightedge Demonstrate symmetry using paper folding Identify symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes Locate the line(s) of symmetry in a symmetrical shape Draw the line(s) of symmetry in a symmetrical shape Gather information on a given topic Record information on a chart Interpret data by answering questions Create a bar graph using data from a chart Solve number stories using data from a graph Identify symbols (< = >) Compare numbers using the symbols Identify the digit in the ones, tens, and hundreds places Estimate clock time using hour hand Match analog and digital time Tell time to the hour, half, quarter, and five-minute intervals SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM MAP - 3rd Quarter THROUGHLINE: What Makes a Strong Community? ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How Do Living Things Grow and Develop? Content Skills* skills introduced in each quarter will be reinforced throughout the year Assessment Language Arts READING Anthology Theme 4 Families That Care & Share Recommended Stories Shoes From Grandpa The Relatives Came Too Many Tamales Willie's Not the Hugging Kind Anthology Theme 5 In the Night Sky Recommended Stories The Great Ball Game The Night of the Stars Shooting Stars Postcards From Pluto Supplemental Literature LANGUAGE SPELLING HANDWRITING Reading Comprehension Summarize and retell stories Locate supporting detail in text to answer literal and interpretive questions Recognize different forms of genre Discriminate between fact and fiction Determine cause and effect relationships Phonics/Decoding Identify r-controlled vowels (eer, air) Recognize initial clusters: squ, thr Recognize consonant diagraphs: th, wh, ng Recognize word endings: ed, ful, ly, ing, er, est Recognize and decode long vowels: ee, ea, ie Identify and decode soft and hard c and g sounds Write inflections changing "y" to "i" and adding "ed" or "es" Writing/Mechanics Write complex sentences using nouns, verbs and adjectives Summarize and retell Write descriptive paragraphs and short stories Write elements in a KWL chart Create a strong map using mapping or other graphic organizers Write contractions correctly Identify and use possessive nouns correctly Grammar Recognize multiple meaning words Use abbreviations for titles Spelling Spell priority words #1-30 correctly Spell core words #107-130 Correctly spell high-frequency words in everyday writing Handwriting Print D'Nealian uppercase and lowercase letters correctly Use correct spacing between words Use proper pencil grip Recognize top-line, mid-line, and base-line mapping Retelling charts (workbook pages) Journal entries Workbook pages Daily creative writing Workbook pages Sentence dictation Daily creative writing Spelling review Sentence dictation Daily creative writing Science REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS Characteristics of Reptiles and Amphibians Life Stages Basic Needs/Adaptation Scientific Method PLANTS AND ECOLOGY Living things depend on their environment Human beings need to care for, respect, and protect living things and their habitats Identify the characteristics of reptiles and amphibians Compare and contrast the characteristics of reptiles and amphibians Illustrate the life stages of reptiles and amphibians Explain the function at each stage Identify the basic requirements of living things Illustrate different ways that animals adapt to their environment Observe plants and animals in their environment Interpret findings and draw conclusions based on observation Hypothesize reasons for environmental influences/animal and plant life concerns Communicate ideas, questions and solutions Observe plants and animals in their environment Compare and contrast diversity of plant life on earth Summarize the food chain List causes and effects of environment pollution Social Studies MAP SKILLS AUSTRALIA Traditions and Cultures Homes Lifestyles Music Food Contributions to the world Website Link: http://members.aol.com/DFriedri4/Australia/Australia.htm. Apply previously learned map skills to locate environments inhabited by reptiles and amphibians Identify Australian traditions Compare and contrast the Australian cultures to US cultures Identify the types of homes/shelters in Australia Examine the role of music in the Australian culture List foods associated with the Australian culture Differentiate between rural and urban lifestyles. Identify the contributions of the Australian culture Math ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION MULTIPLICATION EQUAL SHARING PATTERNS CALCULATORS OPERATIONS AND RELATIONS Symbols MEASUREMENT CHARTS AND GRAPHS FRACTIONS Equal Parts Numerator and Denominator Place Value TELLING TIME Elapsed Time Recall addition and subtraction facts up to 18 Add and subtract two-digit numbers Compute three or more numbers mentally Add and subtract doubles Solve number stories involving missing addends Explore a variety of algorithms Divide counters into equal groups Draw arrays from given number stories Write number stories Solve number stories Write number stories involving multiplication Compute doubles and triples Divide manipulatives into equal sets Determine if a remainder exists from a division number story using manipulatives Write the number model from a division number story Solve division number stories using manipulatives Locate patterns on number grids Skip count by 2s, 5s, 10s from a 2-digit number using patterns on a number grid Skip count by 5s and 10s from a 3-digit number using patterns on a number grid Solve number grid problems Compute numbers using a variety of keys on a calculator Locate the memory keys (M+ and MRC) Use the memory keys Identify symbols < = >) Compare numbers using the symbols Measure the height of a classmate in inches and centimeters using a tape measure Identify the median Use tally marks to represent data Record heights of classmates on a chart Interpret data involving frequency and median using class graph Fold paper into equal parts Identify and write fractional parts of shaded figures using 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4 Identify two equivalent fractions using 1/2 and 2/4 Use picture information to solve problems about fractions Differentiate between the numerator and the denominator Identify the digit in the ones, tens, and hundreds places Tell time to the hour, half, quarter, and five-minute intervals Add and subtract minutes to a given time SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM MAP - 4th Quarter THROUGHLINE: What Makes a Strong Community? ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How and Why do Communities Explore Beyond Their Boundaries? Content Skills *skills introduced in each quarter will be reinforced through the year Assessment Language Arts READING Anthology Theme 6 Dare to Dream Recommended Stories: The Little Painter of Sabana Grande Annie's Gift The Sun, the Wind and the Rain Grandfather's Dream Supplemental Literature WRITING SPELLING HANDWRITING Reading Comprehension Make inferences Compare and contrast main ideas and story characters Learn to appreciate and interpret poetry Phonics/Decoding Identify and decode the schwa sound/e/ Identify and decode final consonant clusters: sk, lk, sp Identify vowel variants: aw, au (gh), ou (gh) Writing/Mechanics Identify homographs alphabetize words to the third letter Grammar Identify and use quotation marks for spoken words Spelling Spell priority words #1-30 correctly Spell core words #107-130 Correctly spell high-frequency words in everyday writing Handwriting Print D'Nealian uppercase and lower case letters correctly Use correct spacing between words Use proper pencil grip Science SOLAR SYSTEM There are nine unique planets in our solar system The discovery of space is ongoing and scientists make new discoveries every day Website Link: http://members.aol.com/DFriedri6/SpaceExploration/Space.htm Identify characteristics of each planet that rotates around the sun in a set pattern Compare each planet in the solar system to the earth (size, distance, composition) Define a space station Identify the purposes of a space station Locate information on current events related to space exploration Social Studies COMMUNITIES Exploration Human needs Current Events Recognize that humans possess the desire to explore beyond their community Identify relationships between technology and discovery (esp. in our communities) Recognize how exploration beyond our community impacts society Math ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION MONEY Decimal Notation Calculator Estimation Making Change MEASUREMENT Estimation Perimeter Area Units of Capacity (pints, cups, quarts, gallons, liters, ounces, pounds, grams, kilograms) PLACE VALUE MULTIPLICATION EQUAL SHARING FRACTIONS TELLING TIME Elapsed Time Recall addition and subtraction facts up to 18 Add and subtract two, three, and four-digit numbers Compute three or more numbers mentally Solve number stories involving missing addends Explore a variety of algorithms (counting up, exchanging tens for ones, traditional) Calculate the sum and difference of two amounts of money Write dollar and cents notation for given dollar and coin combinations Match equivalent names ($.10 = one dime = 10 cents) Locate decimal point on calculator Enter amounts less than $1.00 on the calculator using decimal notation Add prices using a calculator Compare prices of items Estimate the costs of items using a pricing chart Estimate the amount of change Make change by counting up to $10.00 Compare different measurement tools including rulers, tape measures, yardsticks Classify terms according to tools, things, and units Use a tape measure and straightedge to measure to the nearest half inch Calculate equivalent measurements (12 inches = 1 foot) Select a reasonable unit of measure Interpret a map involving distances measured in miles and kilometers Estimate the distance between two objects using a yardstick or tape measure Calculate the perimeter of rectangles and non-traditional shapes Calculate the area of rectangles and non-traditional shapes Order units of capacity from least to greatest Calculate equivalent units of capacity with the assistance of a chart Weigh items Compare measurement of objects Order units of capacity from least to greatest Identify the digit in the ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, and ten thousands place Represent three and four-digit numbers using base 10 blocks Show a three, four or five-digit number using the place value book Read three, four, and five-digit numbers Write three and four-digit numbers Divide counters into equal groups Draw arrays from given number stories Write number models from number stories Solve number stories Write number stories involving multiplication Identify missing members of a fact family Divide manipulatives into equal sets Determine if a remainder exists from a division number story using manipulatives Write the number model from a division number story Solve division number stories using manipulatives Identify missing members of a fact family Identify and write fractional parts of shaded figures using 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4 Identify two equivalent fractions using 1/2 and 2/4 Use picture information to solve problems about fractions Tell time to the hour, half, quarter, and five-minutes intervals Add and subtract minutes to a given time