WELCOMETO CRADDOCK’S 2ND GRADE

CURRICULUM NIGHT

September 15, 2011

LANGUAGE ARTS

Components of our Language Arts block:

Shared ReadingGuided ReadingIndependent ReadingRead AloudSpellingWriting

SHARED READING

Reading Street by Scott Foresman

Theme based

Whole group skill instruction

Multiple exposure to the text

Selection tests to monitor skills and

comprehension modeled throughout the

week; independent

GUIDED READING“THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF GUIDED READING IS TO HELP CHILDREN

LEARN HOW TO USE INDEPENDENT READING STRATEGIES

SUCCESSFULLY.” *FOUNTAS AND PINNELL*

Small group lessons at students’ instructional reading level

Comprehension and decoding skills are supported through leveled text

Skills taught through shared reading are reinforced during small group instruction

Flexible grouping monitored through teacher observation and assessment

Literature Circles

Daily 5

RETURN books each day!!

Self selected texts

that they can and

want to read

Extended

independent reading

time to improve

fluency and allows

students to practice

the strategies they

have internalized

Fosters interest and

motivation

Models fluency

Engages students in

interactive discussion

Demonstrates

comprehension of

text

INDEPENDENT READING READ ALOUD

+

Two week cycle

Five core words which spiral throughout the year

Five pattern words

Two application words

Skills embedded within program (contractions,

compound words,

antonyms…)

Six-Traits of writing;

Ideas, Organization,

Voice, Word Choice,

Conventions,

Sentence Fluency

Five day writing plan;

• Brainstorming, Skill,

Modeling, Product,

Busting

Journaling/Free Writing

Handwriting – No Cursive

SPELLING WRITING

MATH

Investigations

Rocket Math

Strategies

INVESTIGATIONS

*It is a Constructivist Approach*

Students will…

• Find more than one way solve a problem

• Explain their mathematical thinking

• Make connections to their learning

• Work in collaborative groups

Skill building games

Collect 25 Cents, Tens Go Fish, Plus 1 or 2

Bingo

Opportunities for extra practice/extension

ROCKET MATH

Great for practicing basic math facts

Only lasts about 10 minutes a day

Individual goals

Allows each child to move at his/her own

pace

ADDITION

STRATEGIES

14 + 20 =

10 + 20 = 30

4 + 0 = 4

30 + 4 = 34

df10 10

df10

14

+20

14 + 20 =

30 + 4 =

SOCIAL

STUDIES, SCIENCE, AND

HEALTHSocial Studies – Social Studies Alive – Interactive

• History

• Geography

•Government

• Economics

Science

•Weather

•Ohio Plants and Animals

• Force and Motion

Health

•Feelings

•Staying Safe

•Food for Fitness

•Keeping Fit and Active

*Once a week, your child will be

switching for these content areas*

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Reading/Math Logs due every Monday

Check Classroom Blog weekly

Read every night! (Always return binders

and books!)

Healthy and dry nut-free snack

Only water

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Thank you for your continued support

and being a partner in your child’s

learning! I look forward to watching your

child learn and grow this school year!