Welcome to the Second Grade

Curriculum Night!Miss BarsottiMrs. MalockMrs. Oldaker

DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR A CONFERENCE TIME!

(Sign up sheets and handouts are in the hallway.)

General Expectations

• Students are expected to follow the school rules.• Students are expected to be respectful towards

children and adults.• Students are expected to arrive at 8:40 in the

morning and 12:50 after lunch.• Students are expected to leave all toys at home

unless notified by teacher.• Students are expected to keep essential items in

lockers (backpacks, coats, art shirts, and lunches).

Classroom Expectations

• Raise a hand to speak.• Listen carefully and follow directions.• Work quietly and use time wisely.• Contribute to the group in class

discussions.• Complete work on time and give it their

best effort.• Take care of school materials.• Be bully-free!• Follow the Washington Way!

Additional Information

• School Safety – Lunch/After School Dismissal• We cannot send your child home with someone

else unless we have written consent.• No toys allowed in school. Balls for recess are

permitted except for footballs.• Birthday Celebrations

• Guest Readers• Edible treats are not allowed.• Alternatives – pencils, erasers, small school

supplies• Personal Invitations – Invitations are not allowed

to be passed out in school. This will help alleviate any hurt feelings.

LUNCH PROGRAM

• Three menu choices: one hot entrée, garden salad, or chicken wrap (M,W,F)/bagel (T,TH)

• Students will not pay with cash during lunch. There is a basket in the office to collect money.

• Students have ID cards that we keep at school.

Math Programs

We will be using a combination of two math programs: Investigations and Scott Foresman. Using a combined approach helps to meet the needs of all learners.

INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAMInquiry Approach

Investigations is a complete K-5 mathematics curriculum. It is designed to help all children understand the fundamental ideas of number and operations, geometry, data, measurement, and early algebra.

• Components of this program are:• 4 units are being used at each grade level• Activity-based program focusing on conceptual understanding• Teacher as facilitator• Student-centered to encourage creative thinking• Students develop and articulate their own problem-solving

strategies• Students participate in engaging games that reinforce their

understanding of important mathematical concepts and skills

SCOTT FORESMANDirect Instruction

• Scott Foresman helps students develop conceptual understanding and skills through step-by-step instruction.

Components of this program are:* Traditional text focusing on procedural understanding* Teacher-centered* Learn, Check, Think About It, Practice Learning Cycle* Problem solving, technology, and manipulatives integrated into lessons

Math FactsGOALS QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2 QUARTER 3 QUARTER 4

Mastery

Target

First grade addition strategies

Addition sums to 10

Subtraction facts to 10

Addition sums to 20

Assessment Guidelines

Three tests

25 problems each

untimed

Three tests

25 problems each

untimed

Three tests

15 problems each

one minute

Three tests

15 problems each

one minute

Strategies +0, +1, +2

Doubles

Subtraction related facts

+0, +1, +2

Doubles, Near Doubles, Sub. related facts

Practice addition facts to 20

Practice addition facts to 20

Language ArtsHarcourt Brace

Integrated Approach• Various Genres• Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies• Story Vocabulary and High Frequency Words• Phonics/Decoding• Writing• Spelling• Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics• Listening and Speaking• Viewing• Content Areas• Study Skills

Six Exciting Themes

• Being Me• Helping Hands• Our World• Imagine That• Neighborhood News• Travel Time

Supplements Include: Leveled Readers, Classroom Library, Trade Books with Literature Activities, Poetry, Textbook, Literature Strand (includes read alouds and student novels) and books independently chosen by the students to read.

Harcourt Website – www.harcourtschool.com Password = beck

The Mixed Up ChameleonBy Eric Carle

Comprehension Skills and Strategies• Main Ideas and Details

– Identify main idea and its supporting details.

• Reading Strategies– Self monitor as they read– Check for Understanding– Think about words– Think about what they read

• Responding to Literature

The Mixed Up Chameleon Vocabulary/Spelling

• Story Vocabulary Words – a list is sent home prior to each story to practice

• High Frequency Words – Included in the spelling list

• Every Monday, the students are given a spelling pretest. If your child spells all of the words correctly, he/she is to practice spelling the vocabulary words as a challenge.

• The spelling test consists of spelling words and dictated sentences. The dictated sentences are made up of high frequency words, former spelling words, and words with familiar patterns.

The Mixed Up ChameleonPhonics and Decoding

• Initial and Final Consonants• Phonograms –id, -ide• Think about Words

– Identify word parts– Use picture clue and the context of the story to

figure out a word

Writing Workshop The Writing Process

1. Prewrite – Planning to write2. Write – First draft (known as rough draft)3. Revise, Rewrite, and Edit4. Publish – Write a good copy and share

• Writing Genres– Personal Narrative– Informational – Procedural

Science and Social Living

• Social Studies Program– Social Studies Alive!

• Mt. Lebanon Neighborhood and Community

• Map Skills• “Miranda” Here’s Looking at You• Plant Growth and Development – ASSET• Changes – ASSET• Character Education

Spanish

Teacher – Mrs. BrownTwice a week – 25 minutes

• Generate Enthusiasm for Language• Promote Global Awareness and

Cross-Cultural Understanding• Support Academic Content Area

Instruction• Meet World Class Foreign Language

Standards

Handwriting

• All letters must be relearned in slant print. Slant print prepares children for cursive writing. Printing must be done two spaces high. Assessment includes: letter form, size, spacing, control, smoothness, alignment, and slant.

• Daily writing must reflect students’ abilities.

• Cursive writing will begin when students are ready

Technology• Various math and reading practice

games that correlate with our programs

• Student Writing Center• AlphaSmarts• Internet • Document Cameras

Homework

• Study for weekly spelling and vocabulary assessments

• Complete daily math homework• Study math facts• Read nightly• Complete unfinished work• Rewrite messy papers

Grading Scale

93% & above – Outstanding84% - 92% - Good83% - 76% - Satisfactory75% and below – Experiencing

Difficulty

Assessments

• Math– Chapter Tests– Math Facts Tests– Teacher Selected Assignments

• Reading– Theme Skills Tests– Holistic Assessments– Teacher selected/created pages (Practice book)

• Language– Dictated Sentences– Theme Skills Tests– Holistic Assessments

Assessments• Word Skills

– Theme Skills Tests– Holistic Assessments

• Spelling– Weekly Spelling Tests

• Pretest and Posttest

• Handwriting– Handwriting lessons and daily writing

• Writing Process– Holistic Assessments– Writing Workshop Assignments– Teacher chosen writing assignments

Thank you for coming!

Please make sure you sign up for a conference!