Student:
Teacher:
GRADE 2 SOCIAL SKILLS AND WORK HABITS
We believe these behaviors help children develop into positive and
productive members of our school community.
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Is respectful to self, others, and school property.
Follows class and school rules.
Cooperates with teachers and other students.
Demonstrates self-responsibility and independence in the classroom.
Works in an organized manner.
Transitions easily between class activities.
Completes assignments in a reasonable amount of time.
Puts forth best effort on classwork and homework.
Days Tardy/Days Absent
RELATED ARTS CLASSES
Art
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Understands and applies art concepts with creativity, curiosity, and
purpose
Uses tools, materials, and techniques appropriately and effectively
Demonstrates knowledge of various artists, styles, and techniques
Listens, follows directions, and uses time effectively
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Physical Education
Demonstrates use of motor/fitness skills
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Technology
Understands and applies concepts
Listens, follows directions, and uses time effectively
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Media Center
Chooses appropriate literature
Returns books/materials on time
Participates appropriately in activities
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Music
Demonstrates proper vocal technique and performance technique on
instruments.
Identifies different instruments and their sounds
Able to read and perform rhythmic and melodic patterns
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Assessment Key
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior
GRADE 2 LITERACY
Student:
Writing Attitudes
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Is enthusiastic about writing and learning to write
Exhibits confidence at writing and willingly shares stories
Positively acknowledges suggestions by peers and teachers
Works productively and writes independently
Can sustain writing for a period of time
Writing Conventions
Uses growing repertoire of high frequency and spelling words
Employs strategies to spell words correctly
Writes complete sentences with correct punctuation
Uses appropriate mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation) in
their daily work
Writing Process
Works to employ learned crafts and techniques in writing
Generates topics independently
Edits drafts using checklists
Confers with peers productively
Penmanship
Leaves spaces between words
Uses proper letter formation
Reading Skills and Strategies
Reads orally with expression paying attention to basic
punctuation and dialogue
Self-corrects appropriately
Understands what he/she has read
Can retell a story sequentially including plot, setting, and
characters
Uses multiple strategies to decode text (Picture clues, context
clues, word within word, etc.)
Uses multiple strategies to understand text (Predicting, Making
Connections, Summarizing, etc.)
Reads a variety of materials/genres
Chooses books at “just right” reading level
Reads independently for sustained periods of time
Literacy Development Stages
The shaded box indicates the stage most second grade students will reach by the end of the school year.
The dated line indicates the stage at which the student is performing most of the time at this point in the school year.
DEVELOPING
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Relies on print and
illustrations.
Recognizes an increasing
number of sight words.
Reads books with patterns
and predictability.
Strengthens and applies
letter/sound connections.
Maintains interest in selfselected books.
Date: __________
BEGINNING
EXPANDING
▫ Relies on print more than
illustrations.
▫ Independently reads and
comprehends grade level
books.
▫ Continues to develop a
larger base of sight words.
▫ Retells beginning, middle,
and end
▫ Maintains interest in selfselected books for longer
periods of time.
▫ Reads fluently with
expression.
▫ Independently reads and
comprehends more
challenging books in a
variety of genre.
▫ Retells story and includes
major events and elements
in order.
▫ Makes connections
between reading, writing,
and experiences.
▫ Pays attention to basic
punctuation and dialogue
when reading aloud.
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BRIDGING
Date: __________
Date: __________
Date: __________
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Reads medium level
chapter books.
Reads and finishes a
variety of materials with
guidance.
Reads and understands
most new words.
Reads silently for
extended periods of time.
Begins to express ideas
about books more fully in
writing.
FLUENT
Reads most young adult
literature.
▫ Selects, reads, and
completes a variety of
materials.
▫ Understands literary
elements and genres.
▫ Begins to interpret
deeper meaning in young
adult literature
▫ Participates in peer
group literary
discussions for extended
periods.
▫ Expresses opinions,
understandings, and
questions independently
in writing.
Date: __________
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GRADE 2 MATH
Student:
First Quarter
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Fluently adds within 20 using mental strategies
Fluently subtracts within 20 using mental strategies
Works with equal groups of objects to gain foundations
for multiplication
Solves word problems using addition and subtraction
within 100
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Understands place value (hundreds, tens, and ones)
Skip-counts by 5s, 10s and 100s within 1000
Reads and writes numbers to 1000
Uses place value understanding to fluently add and
subtract within 100
Uses place value understanding to add up to four twodigit numbers
Uses place value understanding to add and subtract within
1000
Compares two three-digit numbers and uses symbols to
make the comparison ( >, <, = )
Measurement and Data
Measures and estimates lengths in standard units
Relates addition and subtraction to length
Tells and writes time to nearest five minutes
Solves word problems involving money values
Represents and interprets data
Geometry
Identifies and draws shapes based on given attributes
Divides shapes into equal parts
Mathematical Practices
Makes sense of problems and perseveres in solving them
Clearly explains mathematical thinking and problem
solving
Efficiently applies strategies to solve problems
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
GRADE 2 SCIENCE
Student:
Scientific Process
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Asks questions that can be investigated through observations combined with scientific
information.
Uses scientific equipment and tools.
Uses evidence (observations, data) to develop reasonable explanations.
Communicates observations and results of scientific investigations (drawing, writing,
content vocabulary, graphing).
Uses prior knowledge or scientific knowledge to predict.
Functions effectively in a group setting (talks, listens, participates, performs group
tasks).
Scientific Content: Weather Watching
Understands the water cycle.
Understands different types of severe weather.
Can identify the tools used to measure weather conditions and use them appropriately.
Understands the relationship between weather and seasons.
Understands the effects of weather on everyday life.
Can read and understand a weather map.
Scientific Content: Force and Motion
Identifies the six simple machines and how they work.
Understands the relationship between force, motion, and work.
Understands the tradeoff of force when using different machines.
Scientific Content: Butterflies and Moths
Understands the stages of an insect’s life cycle.
Identifies the characteristics of insects.
Can compare and contract butterflies and moths.
Can identify the body parts of larvae and adult butterflies and moths.
Health
Recognizes the importance of making healthy decisions.
Implements strategies to keep oneself and others safe.
GRADE 2 SOCIAL STUDIES
Concepts/Skills
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Demonstrates understanding of topics.
Interprets and correctly makes use of graphs, charts, maps, and timelines.
Understand the elements of a community and can identify these elements in
Madison.
Assessment Key
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
Teacher’s General Comments:
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior
Fourth
Quarter