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Welcome to 2nd Grade! Ms. Barbacano, Ms. Chan, Mr. Curhan, Ms. Kearns, and Ms. Sawka Reading • Focus on solidifying fluency (speed and fluidity of reading/decoding) • Create a foundation of comprehension skills including… – – – – – – Connecting Wondering Predicting Noticing Picturing Figuring out • Achieved through a combination of large group lessons, small group focus lessons with classroom teachers and literacy specialists, and independent practice • Changes Science – Life-Cycle of the Butterfly • Studying the life-cycle of the Painted Lady – Changing States of Matter • Learning about the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases • Experimenting with mixing and separating • Making hypotheses based in observation – Soils • Learning about the different components of soil (humus, sand, silt) • Distinguishing between organic and inorganic matter • Studying the characteristics of different soil mixtures – Engineering • Learning about the engineering process • Designing solutions to problems • Testing designs Social Studies • Civics & Government – Learning how rules create a structure for the rights and responsibilities of a community • Maps & Geography – Learning that maps are representations of real places • World Communities – Learning that the geography of your surroundings determines how you live – Learning that cultural identity influences who you are and how you see the world – Specific countries of study: India and Ghana • Biographies – Learning that one person can make a difference in the world Math • Grade 2 Roadmap – Compilation of resources such as Everyday Math, Kathy Richardson, Navigating Series, and Do The Math – Combination of large group minilessons, small group stations, and targeted interventions • • • • • Practice Standards Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base-10 Measurement and Data Geometry Writing – Personal Narratives • Small moments, Inspiration/Ideas • Revising – Nonfiction Writing • Informational books • Science writing – Opinion • Writing about reading • Persuasive reviews – Poetry – Folk Tales and Fairy Tales – Independent Writing Across Content Areas Word Work • Fountas & Pinnell Phonics – Whole group instruction around specific phonics patterns • Words Their Way – Provides students with word cards based on their level of understanding about letters, sounds, and spelling patterns • High Frequency Words – Students learn to use resources (word walls, dictionaries, etc.) • Content Vocabulary – Students learn and use content specific words Open Circle and CARES • Social skills curriculum aimed at teaching students to be… – – – – – Cooperative Assertive Responsible Empathetic and to maintain Self-control • Provides an opportunity for open discussions, roleplaying, and modeling appropriate and respectful social interactions • Gives students a safe place to voice concerns and help each other come up with solutions to common social problems Room 22 Welcome to Team Twenty-Two! – – – – – – – – – – – Daily routine Notes on snack/lunch Homework and reading logs Volunteering and Participation Opportunities Team 22 Pledge/Hopes and Dreams Birthdays Knick-knacks and home toys Scholastic book orders Amazon Wish List Contact me! [email protected] Website Thank you! Questions?
