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Dear Parents,
Below you will find the overview of the curriculum that all 2 nd
grade students will receive during the second 9 week instruction. Students will receive a grade based on a scale of 100. An average of 70 or higher shall be considered a passing grade.
English Language Arts / Reading
 We will work with vowel digraphs (exp. ie, ue, ew) and dipthongs (oi,ou)
 Ending stable syllables (exp. -tion and -ble) and R- controlled words (per-fect and cor-ner)
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We will learn about prefixes (-un, -dis) and suffixes (-ly, -less, -ful)
 Contractions (isn’t, can’t) and Abbreviations (Mrs. Ave. Mr.)
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Read 300 high frequency words
 We will make and confirm predictions
 Ask questions, locate facts and details to support with text evidence
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Know the purpose for reading selected stories
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Use multi-meaning words and putting words in alphabetical order.
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Read stories that are fables, legends, myths, and folktales.
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Comparing different versions of the same folktale.
 We will describe how rhyme, repetition, and rhythm create images in poetry.
 We will be going over drama and identifying elements of dialogue.
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Making inferences and describing character traits.
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Describing similarities and differences in the plots and settings of several works by the same author.
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Literal and non-literal meanings of words and phrases
 We will write short poems, short stories and learn how to revise and edit
 We will work on punctuation and writing legibly.
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We will learn how to use apostrophes and contractions.
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We will work with verbs (past, present, future), adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns
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Distinguish between declarative and interrogative sentences.
Fluency Goal: 75 words per minute
Math:
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Addition (add up to 4 two digit numbers)
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Subtraction (two by two digits)
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One Step and Multistep problems.
 2-Dimensional Figures and 3-Dimensional Figures
 Fractions (More fractional parts = smaller parts) (Fewer fractional parts = larger parts)
 Naming fractions using words, halves, fourths, and eighths.
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Fractions beyond one whole.
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Examples and non-examples of halves, fourths and eighths.
 Basic Math Facts within 20.
 Solving and creating word problems.
 Classify and sort polygons with up to 12 sides.
Science:
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We will be doing outdoor investigations and collecting data.
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We will use tools such as hand lens, primary balances, thermometers, and non-standards units of measurement.

 We will investigate the effects on an object by increasing or decreasing amounts of lights, heat, and sound energy.
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We will observe and identify how magnets are used in everyday life.
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We will compare patterns of movement of objects such as sliding, rolling, and spinning.
 We will identify natural resources and how to conserve and dispose of them properly. (Such as conserving and recycling)
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We will observe, describe and sort rocks by size, texture and color.
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We will compare properties of natural sources such as freshwater and saltwater.
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Distinguish between natural and manmade resources.
Social Studies
 Historical Figures: Irma Rangel, John Hancock, Theodore Roosevelt, Paul Revere, and Women Airforce
Service Pilots.
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Characteristics of good citizenship.
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Functions of the government and how they establish order.
 Government services, such as policemen, fire protection, and libraries etc.
 We will learn how the government taxes citizens and why.
 We will learn current officials, such as the mayor, governor, and president and compare their roles.
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We will learn about voting and elections.
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How do we participate in the government and how do we stay informed.
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We will go over national holidays like Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.
 Creating maps of school and community.
 Obtaining information by using different sources like expository pieces and the internet.
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Projects (Technology) : We will create a brochure of the different types of government (Mayor,
Governor and President) and what their responsibilities and roles are.
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Dr. Sue Shook Elementary 2 nd
Grade
2 nd
Nine Weeks Performance Checklist
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Estimados Padres de Familia,
A continuación encontrará la información general del plan de estudios que todos los estudiantes de 2 º grado recibirán durante las segunda nueve semanas de instrucción. Los estudiantes recibirán una calificación basada en una escala del 100%. Un promedio de 70 o más se considera una calificación aprobatoria.
Lenguaje:
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Matemáticas:
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Ciencia:
Estudios Sociales:
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Escuela Dr. Sue Shook 2 º Grado Elemental
Lista de verificación de rendimiento de las segunda nueve semanas
He leído la información correspondiente y repasado la lista del rendimiento académico de estas segundo nueve semanas junto con mi hijo(a).
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Padre / Tutor Fecha
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Nombre del hijo(a) Maestra(o)