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Welcome to Second Grade
Mrs. Butler
Lead Teacher, x.124
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Room 18
Ms. Swaney
Lead Teacher, x.148
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Room 12
Ms. Blake
Assistant Teacher, x.143
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Room 12 & 18
Language Arts
Our language arts program is based on the development of language skills through the use of children’s literature. Reading skills are supported by work in phonics, decoding, dictionary skills, vocabulary development, sequencing, comprehension, fluency, expression, and critical thinking. We encourage children to write in a variety of styles. Correct capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are reinforced.
Some of the methods and materials that are utilized include:
- Works of children’s literature
- Leveled books
- Content reading in Science and Social Studies
- Outside reading in Homework Reading Log
- Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)
- Scott Foresman spelling materials
- High frequency word lists
- Making Words spelling and phonics
- Word sorts and letter tiles
- D’Nealian Handwriting
- Writer’s Workshop
- Book Buddies
Spelling
SRA Spelling provides a spelling program that utilizes dependable spelling patterns rather than relying on memorization, allowing students to master spelling sooner and retain their knowledge longer. SRA Spelling provides interesting activities to reinforce spelling patterns and rules while helping students recognize and apply their growing knowledge. We will also be working on the second grade 100 high-frequency word list.
Math
Everyday Mathematics is scientifically research-based and proven to build students' mathematical knowledge from the basics to higher-order thinking and critical problem solving. Students are asked to explain their problem solving and to listen to other students' strategies, promoting communication and verbal understanding. Students also work in a variety of settings, from individual work to small groups. Class work includes long-term projects and open-ended questions. Students will be learning basic addition and subtraction facts, regrouping, place value notations, telling time, money, measurement, fractions, geometric shapes, as well as being introduced to the concepts of multiplication and division.
Vocabulary
Wordly Wise is utilized to help students build their vocabulary as they read words in context, apply meanings in different situations, and answer comprehension questions using complete sentences. Wordly Wise helps young readers build vocabulary while strengthening reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. The students will also work on theme words and vocabulary from their individualized reading.
Science
The children will be learning about physical and chemical oceanography, life sciences of the coastal communities, the rainforest, weather, and simple machines. This will be done through hands-on activities and experiments. Science lab, field trips, slides, reference books and related art and writing activities are an integral part to the science curriculum.
Social Studies
Our social studies program begins with the study of coastal communities with specific focus on San Diego. Geography, Second Step character education, global awareness, cultural tolerance and understanding are incorporated into our social studies program.