Back to School Night Kyra Campbell Second Grade Southeast Elementary

Student Goals Love of Learning Independent Responsible Compassionate Resourceful Flexible Knowledgeable

Teacher Goals Support and Nurture Develop Talents Meet Individual Needs Integrate Learning Styles Connect Curriculum to the Real-World Challenge and/or Restructure Stay Connected to Home

Curriculum- Where does it come from?

2nd Grade Curriculum ReadingLanguage ArtsMathematics Science and HealthSocial Studies and Geography Character Education and Tribes TechnologyWorld LanguageSpecials: Art, Music, P.E.

Reading The Comprehension Toolkit Focuses on “reading as thinking” Builds skills and competence in key thinking strategies for increased comprehension Supports time for shared reading, guided reading (small groups), independent reading, and collaborative discussion and sharing Provides opportunities for students to read in a variety of genres including nonfiction. Matches students with “just right” reading texts Fountas & Pinnell Word Study Builds students word knowledge through instruction in phonics, spelling patterns, high frequency word knowledge, vocabulary development, and word-solving actions Daily Five Comprehension Accuracy Fluency Expand Vocabulary

Language Arts Spelling for Writers & Words Their Way Spelling: Pre-assessment determines needs Words organized by patterns and/or developmental features Weekly spelling activities Addition of other words –Misspelled words in context –500 frequently spelled words Writing: Process of writing Forms of writing Tools of learning Proofreader’s guide Additional Resources and Experiences: Communicating through writing –Journal writing –Personal narratives –Poetry –Story writing –Expository writing –Friendly letters Writing Process –Pre-writing –Editing/revising –Publishing Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Writer’s Workshop and Writing Crafts

Mathematics Everyday Mathematics: Emphasizes conceptual understanding while building a mastery of basic skills Explores the full mathematics spectrum, not just basic arithmetic Based on how children learn, what they’re interested in, and the future for which they must be prepared Program Highlights: Problem solving for everyday situations Developing readiness through hands-on activities Links between past experiences and new concepts Sharing ideas through discussion Cooperative learning through partner and small-group activities Practice through games On-going review throughout the year Daily routines Informal assessment Home and school partnership

Everyday Mathematics Content Strands K-3: Data and Chance Geometry Measurement and Reference Frames Numeration Operations and Computation Patterns, Functions, and Algebra Themes Woven Throughout Each Strand: Algorithmic and Procedural Thinking Estimation Skills and Number Sense Mental Arithmetic Skills and Reflexes Problem Solving

Science and Health Science and Technology for Children: Students make their own discoveries Knowledge is actively constructed by the learner Hands-on experimental environment Scientific reasoning skills Units of Study –Solids and Liquids –Soils –Butterflies Harcourt Your Health Focus Areas: Safety Healthy Habits Decision-Making Skills Interpersonal Skills

Social Studies and Geography Harcourt Integrated Units of Study: Exploring Communities Leadership Historical Figures Economics: wants and needs Geography Five Themes of Geography: Location Human and Physical Characteristics Relationships Within Places Movement Regions See Jenks’ website for more information about these Units of Study:

Character Education and Tribes Character Education: Compassion Honesty/Integrity Respect Self-Discipline Courage Perseverance Responsibility/Accountability Teamwork Tribes- Ways of operating with each other: Attentive Listening Appreciation/No Put-Downs The Right to Pass Mutual Respect

Technology Integrated into the daily routine of the classroom through: –Information retrieval –Student productivity –Problem solving –Decision making –Communication and collaboration –Delivery of lessons –Classroom management

World Language Emphasis on the Spanish Language Integrated into the curriculum Quality video series to support classroom instruction Develops awareness Appreciation of other cultures Cultural comparisons- similarities and differences

Specials Art Music Physical Education

We’re going to have such an amazing year!