what does it include? read aloud shared reading guided reading/reading assignments independent...
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Welcome to 2nd
Grade!
What goes on in 2nd grade
at James Randolph
Elementary?
Areas of InstructionLanguage Arts/
Social Studies Block:
Reading Writing Focus Poetry Word Study Sight Words Social Studies
Math/Science/ Social Studies
Block: Math Fact Fluency Problem Solving Science Social Studies
Reading
What does it include? Read Aloud Shared Reading Guided Reading/Reading
Assignments Independent Reading Conferencing Reflections
Reading Workshop
Reading
What will we work on? Reading! Developing reading/comprehension
strategies Comprehension in poetry, fiction and
nonfiction Exposure to different genres Author Studies Fluency Vocabulary
Reading
Story Maps Retelling Reading Logs Writing responses to
literature (Reader’s Notebook)
Listening/Accountable Talk
What will the kids be doing?
Reading Grades in reading might
include: Rubrics for comprehension Rubrics for observations during
independent reading, guided reading, and/or reading conferences
Reading Responses Story Maps Other products the students will
complete
Reading Levels The district has set expectations as
to where students will be by the end of 2nd grade.
Level I/J by end of first grade Example of level I/J text: Little Cloud by Eric
Carle Level M by end of 2nd grade: Example of level M texts: Magic Tree House,
Bailey School kids, Thank You, Mr. Falker
Reading LevelsOn the JRE Website under Parent Resources is a tab that reads “Reading Level Guides for Parents”. When you click on this tab, you will find a list of reading levels. Click on your child’s reading level and you will find reading behaviors for that level.
http://www.katyisd.org/campus/JRE/Pages/Guided-Reading-Levels.aspx
Sight Words
The district has given us sight words to cover each grading period as well.
Approx. 40-60 words per grading period 2 assessments per grading period 1 mid way though grading period (1/2 of
the words) 1 at the end of the grading period (all of
the words)
Language
What does it include? Modeled Writing Shared Writing Independent Writing Work on language skills (such as
ABC order, identifying parts of speech, etc.)
Word Work
Language
What will we work on? Writing for different purposes and
audiences Writing poetry, nonfiction, and fiction Writing process: prewriting, rough
drafts, revise, edit, publish Peer Conferencing Conferencing with teacher
Language
Writing! Generating their own ideas for writing Self selecting topics to write about and
carrying their rough drafts through to publishing
Use tools such as personal word wall, dictionaries and thesauruses
Practicing and showing mastery of skills (such as ABC order and parts of speech)
What will the kids be doing?
Language Grades in language
might include: Writing rubric for 2+ writing samples
per grading period (graded) Skills Practice Writing Process (prewriting to
publishing) Writer’s Notebook Conventions Grades Word Study Assessments (2 per
grading period)
Word Study
Replaces Spelling 2 assessments per grading
period No “words” to study and
memorize Work on spelling patterns in
class Homework weekly Grades recorded in
“language” section of report card
MathWhat does it include?
Numeracy Patterns Place Value Organizing data into
tables and graphs Money Double Digit
Addition/Subtraction Triple Digit Addition
Basic Multiplication/Division
Related Facts Measurement Fractions Time Geometry Personal Financial
Literacy Problem Solving
Math Work Stations (Games) Independent Work Working in Math Journals Working with manipulatives Small Group Problem Solving
What will the kids be doing?
Math Grades in math might
include: Skills practice Math journal Observations Rubrics Assessments
Katy ISD Fact Fluency PlanDesigned to help students develop fluency and automaticity of basic facts.
This will be accomplished through a balanced approach focusing on conceptual understanding, fact strategies, and the relationships between operations.
Katy ISD Fact Fluency Plan Teaching fact strategies will be the focus of instruction.
The strategies will also be reinforced through workstations. The goal is for students to be fluent with their basic facts.
Informal fact checks are given throughout the grading periods as an informal assessment to guide instructional strategies that are best for each student. These are NOT graded but students will record the time it took them to complete the fact check. Students will record their time and work towards getting faster each time.
1st -5th graders will have one timed district assessment at the end of each grading period which will count as one daily grade.
Social StudiesWhat does it include:
• Citizenship• Communities• Maps & Geography• Government (State & Local)• U.S. Symbols & Landmarks• Important People• Economics• Earth (Conservation)• Celebrations & Cultures
Social StudiesGrades might include:
Journals Graded assessments Timelines Participation grades Projects
ScienceWhat does it include:• Health• Body Systems• Patterns & Cycles (Weather, Water
Cycle, Night Sky))• Physical Properties & Change• Energy (Sound, Light and Heat)• Force & Motion• Organisms (Habitats, Basic Needs)• Natural Resources
ScienceGrades might include:• Journals• Graded Assessments• Participation grades• Projects
Grading PolicyTests - In addition to daily grades, students will be assessed across the curriculum for objective mastery. Students with a test score of 69% or below on summative assessments (X2) which will be determined by teams, will redo the test with a final grade of no more than 70%. •
Home Access Center
You may access your child’s grades for tests and classwork through the Home Access Center. This will allow you to review your child’s grades and averages for courses throughout the school year.http://www.katyisd.org/pages/home-access-center.aspx
Homework Fastt Math/Fact Fluency Word Work Math Reading or WritingAlong with assigned homework, students should read at least 20 minutes per night. If possible, homework will be downloaded and placed under Homework Documents on the 2nd Grade website.
http://staff.katyisd.org/sites/jresecond/Pages/ default.aspx
All homework will be written in the student planner on Monday and sent home. Homework will then be due back to school no later than the following Friday. If homework is not turned in by Friday, it will result in a mark on the student’s expectation card under “Do Your Personal Best”.
Homework
Student Responsibilities
• Be prepared- unpack, homework, planners, notes, binders, Reading folders, etc.
• Organized - desk, work in notebooks, etc.
• Morning work - write in planners and other activities.
• Be responsible for getting class work done during the day in a timely manner and then knowing what to do when done.
• INDEPENDENT 2nd graders
Parent Responsibilities
• Check communication folders/binders & sign Expectation Chart daily.
• Check 2nd grade website.• Asking students about their day.• Allowing growth and helping to
create an independent 2nd grader.
Teacher Responsibilities
• Providing a positive and safe learning environment
• Modeling• Flexibility• Professional Educator• Facilitator
Absence ReportingIf your child is going to be absent, go to the JRE Website under Parent Resources and click on Absence Reporting. Fill out the form with the required information to report your child as absent. You must do this for each day your child is absent.
http://www.katyisd.org/campus/JRE/ Pages/Absence-Reporting.aspx
Binder• Please check your child’s binder each day for
important notes, and other information.• Daily planner, Tuesday Folder, Expectation Card
and homework should all be in their homework binder.
• Please sign your child’s Expectation Card daily and return.
• When sending money to school, please put it in an envelope with your child’s first name, last name, and what it is for.
Expectation Cards
Expectation cards are one of the ways that we communicate your child’s behavior in school. Please know that when we mark a student’s card, it is after the student has been reminded several times to correct their behavior, and they have not done so.
Community Agreements Do your personal best
Attentive listening Appreciations/no put downs Mutual respect Right to pass
We sit regularly in a community circle to play games and practice our community agreements. This creates inclusion for every person while working on social skills and teamwork. The community agreements are the expectations on the Student Expectation Chart.
Classroom Incentives
Fun FridayClassroom
Jobs
Fun Friday
• Allotted 30 minutes on Friday as a community.
• Students earn this with their behavior during the week.
Classroom Jobs• Students will be assigned a classroom job. These jobs
will be changed every 9 weeks.• Students will get paid a monthly salary in Retriever
Dollars to perform their jobs.• This will allow them to practice Personal Financial
Literacy by making deposits, writing checks, and keeping a check register of their deposits and withdrawals.
• At the end of every 9 weeks, we will hold an auction using items that are donated by the students/parents. This will give them a chance to spend their wages on an item they would like to have.
• The teachers will send out an email prior to the auction asking for items. If you would like to donate or purchase an item for the auction, please send it in with your child.
Watch DogsDads Volunteering in Schools• Lunch/recess• Classroom time• Specials• Playing games with kids• Read Aloud/Activities
Study Hall/Detention
Some of the reasons a student could be sent to Study Hall or Detention:• Receiving excessive marks in their
Expectation Chart for missing homework.• Classroom assignments that are not
finished on time. • Large back log of classwork due to
absences.
Study Hall/Detention will be held after school from 3:45 to 4:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Scholastic Book Orders Scholastic book orders will
be sent home occasionally. If you wish to use Scholastic to build your child’s at-home library, you can either order online or through the flyers sent home. Please make all checks payable to Scholastic.
Field Trips!We will go on one field trip this year.
• We are in the process of determining where we will go.
• Money will be sent in ahead of time.
• Number of chaperones who can attend will be determined later.
The district is requiring us to have the students wear their ID badges for safety reasons. If they lose a lanyard or need to replace it for any reason, they will be sold for $3 each at the front office. IDs that need to be replaced due to it being loss or broken will also cost $1. The students will leave the lanyards in the classroom at the end of the day.
Lanyards
Transportation
• We will send your child home each day based on the information that you gave us on the Meet the Teacher Night.
• If you need to change your child’s method of transportation for even one day, you must send us a note in writing stating how your child will be going home. Please include the bus number, car number, or exit your child will be leaving from if walking. Your child’s safety is important to us, and we want to make sure they get home the correct way.
• If you want to permanently change your child’s method of transportation, send us note that states it is a permanent change.
Other• Teacher Wish Items – Once in a while
we will ask you to donate an item or items to the class that we may need in order to do a lesson.
• Parent/Teacher Conferences – We will meet with you one time during the year to discuss your child’s progress. We may call you, or you may call us to meet if any concerns arise during the year.
Other• Birthday Invites and treats – Parents may provide
“birthday treats” for their child’s class. Birthday treats must be store bought, individually wrapped, and not frozen. Birthday invitations may NOT be distributed at school. A list of parent emails will be sent out to those who signed up so that they can email for addresses or send Evites to distribute invitations.
• Hands On Science – Parent volunteers will be needed throughout the year to assist us with performing experiments.
Essential 55These are manners/expectations we will use in the classroom and throughout the year. They were created by Ron Clark. The basis is that we are a community, and that we will treat each other with respect and kindness. The Essential 55 are guidelines for how to do so. These will not be the only expectations that we follow, but they are core expectations. We ARE a community who works, plays and learns closely together. A community only works if everyone does their part.
Burning Questions?