Second Grade Curriculum
Reading:
Standard 1:
Reading Process
Benchmark: Demonstrate phonics
a.
TLW recognize initial, middle, and final consonants
b.
TLW recognize short and long vowels
c.
TLW recognize consonant blends and digraphs
d.
TLW recognize r-controlled vowels
e.
TLW recognize y as a vowel
f.
TLW recognize compound words
g.
TLW recognize contractions
h.
TLW recognize plurals
i.
TLW recognize inflectional endings
j.
TLW recognize prefixes and suffixes
k.
TLW recognize antonyms, homonyms, and synonyms
Benchmark: Demonstrate vocabulary skills
a.
TLW identify
grade-appropriate sight words
b.
TLW recognize and define grade appropriate or content
appropriate vocabulary
Standard
2: Reading a Variety of Texts
Benchmark: Demonstrate
comprehension
a.
TLW identify the character, setting and plot of a story
b.
TLW use inference skills to enhance comprehension
c.
TLW identify the topic, main idea, and details of a
selection
d.
TLW identify cause/effect relationships
Benchmark: Understand
self-monitoring and self-correcting strategies
a.
TLW use self-correction strategies in reading, i.e.: monitors own reading; searches for meaning,
structure, and visual information; cross-checks one source of information with
another; rereads for confirmation; and self-corrects errors
Benchmark: Demonstrate fluency
a.
TLW identify grade appropriate sight words
b.
TLW read with expression, i.e.: pause at punctuation, use inflection, read in phrases
c.
TLW read aloud a short paragraph with fluency and expression
Language:
Standard 1: Writing Process
Benchmark: Write with coherence and organization
a. TLW organize a paragraph, given a topic sentence and 3 detail sentences
Benchmark: Select words that are appropriate to audience and purpose
a. TLW identify the parts of a friendly letter
Benchmark: Correctly apply the rules of mechanics and grammar
a. TLW identify an exclamatory sentence
b. TLW correctly use nouns, proper nouns, and verbs in their writing
c. TLW identify plural and plural possessive nouns
d. TLW spell 80% of words correctly in spontaneous writing
e. TLW write using grade-level punctuation and capitalization in their writing
f. TLW correctly apply the rules of grammar
Benchmark: Use general reference materials (dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas, phone book, almanac)
a. TLW identify the purpose of a dictionary
Benchmark: Identify and use appropriate parts of a book to locate information
a. TLW identify the table of contents and its purpose
Benchmark: Demonstrate listening skills for learning
a. TLW listen for information from a selection that is read aloud
Benchmark: Demonstrate speaking skills for learning
a. TLW ask questions to gain information
b. TLW verbalize thoughts clearly
Benchmark: Demonstrate viewing skills for learning
a. TLW interpret meaning from pictures or video
Math:
Standard
1: Numbers and Operations
a.
TLW read and
write numerals from 101-200
b.
TLW recognize
odd and even numbers
c.
TLW skip count
by 3’s
d.
TLW compare
numbers as greater than, less than, or equal to
e.
TLW know basic
addition facts to 20
f.
TLW know basic subtraction facts to 20
g.
TLW solve 2-
and 3- digit addition problems without regrouping
h.
TLW solve 2-
and 3- digit subtraction problems without regrouping
i.
TLW identify simple fractions
Standard
2: Data Analysis and Problem Solving
a.
TLW solve word
problems using computational skills
b.
TLW read,
write and interpret bar graphs and pictographs
Standard
3: Measurement
a.
TLW apply
basic measure of length, width, height, weight, and temperature
b.
TLW apply
concepts of time and demonstrate how it is measured to within 5 minutes
c.
TLW
demonstrate process for counting money using mixed coins to $1.00
Standard
4: Algebra
a.
TLW solve
number sentences with 1 missing variable
Standard
5: Geometry
a.
TLW identify
cylinder, cone, sphere, cube, pyramid
Science/Health:
Standard 1: Science as Inquiry
Benchmark: Demonstrate the abilities necessary for scientific inquiry
Ask questions about objects, organisms, and events in the environment.
Plan and conduct simple investigations.
Use tools to gather data and extend the senses.
Use mathematics in scientific inquiry.
Use data to construct reasonable explanations.
Communicate investigations and explanations.
Follow appropriate safety procedures when conducting investigations.
Standard 2: Physical Science
Benchmark: Understand and apply knowledge of characteristics of liquids and solids.
· Materials can exist in different states – solid, liquid, and gas.
· Some common materials, such as water, can be changed from one state to another by heating or cooling.
Benchmark: Understand and apply knowledge of life cycles of plants and animals.
· Plants and animals have life cycles that include being born, developing into adults, reproducing, and eventually dying.
· Plants and animals closely resemble their parents.
Benchmark: Understand and apply knowledge of the basic needs of plants and animals and how they interact with each other and their physical environment.
· Organisms have basic needs. For example, animals need air, water, and food; plants require air, water, nutrients, and light.
· Organisms interact with each other and their physical environment.
· Organisms can survive only in environments in which their needs can be met.
· The world has many different environments, and distinct environments support the life of different types of organisms.
Standard 4: Earth Science
Benchmark: Understand and apply knowledge of properties of earth materials.
· Earth materials are solid rocks and soils, water and the gases of the atmosphere. The varied materials have different physical and chemical properties.
· Soils have properties of color and texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of many kinds of plants, including those in our food supply.
Standard 6: Social and Personal Perspective
Standard 1: Geography
Benchmark: Show ability to use map
skills
a.
TLW
use a compass rose
b.
TLW
use symbols to read a map
c.
TLW label
continents and oceans
Standard 2: History
Benchmark: Understand how
communities have developed
a.
TLW
compare families, then and now
Standard 3: Political Science
and Citizenship
Benchmark: Develop civic responsibility
a.
TLW
differentiate between a rule and a law
b.
TLW
recognize national symbols
Standard 4: Economics
Benchmark: Understand principles of economics
a.
TLW
differentiate between needs and wants
Art
Standard One: Understand and apply different media, techniques, and processes to communicate in the visual arts
Benchmark: Describe and use different fine arts media, techniques and processes to communicate in a safe and responsible manner
a. TLW use a specific art tool and medium, such as paper mache
a. TLW use techniques to depict ideas, feelings, and moods in their art projects
b. TLW will demonstrate their ability to follow directions and visual steps
c. TLW use art materials in a safe and responsible manner
Standard Two: Apply knowledge of the organizational components
of visual art and the elements and principles of design to artwork
Benchmark: Understand, describe and begin to use the visual and expressive characteristics of the organizational components of visual arts to communicate ideas: i.e. line, shape, color, texture, patterns, repetitions, balance, emphasis, contrast, unity
a. TLW identify the art elements and principles found in artwork, i.e.: Picasso, shapes, colors
b. TLW use the principles and elements of art in their own artwork
Music
Standard 1: Sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
Benchmark: Discriminate between pitch and volume
a.
TLW move his/her voice to show high and low
b.
TLW move to show recognition of loud and soft
c.
TLW move his/her body to show recognition of high and low
Benchmark:
Demonstrate an understanding of singing on pitch
a.
TLW sing a variety of songs on pitch
Benchmark:
Demonstrate ensemble skills
a.
TLW sing using ensemble skills, i.e.: dynamics, blend
b. TLW demonstrate appropriate character in a performance setting
Standard 2: Perform on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
Benchmark: Demonstrate independence in performing on instruments
a.
TLW play classroom instruments on the beat
b.
TLW play specified rhythms on classroom instruments
Standard 3: Read and notate music
Benchmark: Demonstrate the ability to read rhythm and pitch
a.
TLW clap and/or chant specified rhythm and pitch
b.
TLW move his/her hand (or body) to show movement of pitch
c.
TLW move his/her voice to show movement of pitch
d.
TLW play specified rhythm patterns on classroom instruments
e.
TLW interpret musical signs, i.e.: repeat signs
Standard 4: Listen to, analyze, and interpret music
Benchmark: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret music
a.
TLW move to show recognition of tempo
b.
TLW move to show recognition of dynamics
c.
TLW interpret music through organized movement
d.
TLW describe emotions evoked by listening to selected music
Standard 1: Components of
Physical Education
Benchmark: Understand pre-activity routine
a.
TLW
demonstrate an appropriate stretching routine
b.
TLW
demonstrate proper physical attire for an elementary physical education class
c.
TLW
demonstrate fast walking/jogging/running during their 5 minute warm-up
Benchmark: Understand the components of wellness
a.
TLW
identify many sports as lifetime activities
b.
TLW
identify the correct techniques in the proper care of their bodies
c.
TLW
exercise moderately and strenuously while socializing with classmates
Benchmark:
Understand the components of individual and team concepts
a.
TLW
identify the basic rules and terminology of each unit
b.
TLW
demonstrate the skills learned for each particular unit
c.
TLW
demonstrate sportsmanlike behavior and attitude
d.
TLW
demonstrate needed safety precautions
e.
TLW
demonstrate responsibility in proper care of equipment
f.
TLW
develop both large and small motor skills