Welcome to Longacre Elementary School Second Grade Curriculum Night September 20,2011

“A young mind is like gelatin. The key is to put lots of good stuff in it before it sets.” This is our goal!

Language Arts- Reader’s Workshop *Whole group learning *Guided Reading *Individual Conferences *Independent Practice *Sharing Daily Five: *Read to Self *Partner Reading *Listen to Reading *Working with Sight Words *Write about Reading Word Study *High Frequency words *Words Their Way – study spelling patterns *Independent practice Writer’s Workshop *Whole Group Learning *6+1 Traits of Writing *Mentor Texts *Independent Practice: Living Journal *Sharing

Math Bridges In Mathematics Philosophy Behind Bridges Manipulative-based program developed by primary teachers that emphasizes all area of mathematics utilizing the following strategies: Visual thinking-Students use a variety of manipulatives to actually see and solve problems. Sketches and drawings-Students learn how to problem solve answers by making their own pictures. Various Algorithms- more than one way to solve a problem. *Bridges is a spiraled program. This means nearly every concept that is taught returns a second, third and even fourth time throughout the school year so every child has a built in review for concrete learning to show progress. *School-wide program Conceptualthinking Algorithms Bridges

Problems and Investigations *Whole group/small group *Dialogue *Multiple ways of showing knowledge Math Workplaces *Skill practice through games *Small group/partnered/individual work *Explore, enrich, extend concepts Number Corner *Interactive calendar *Reinforce basic skills; facts to 20 *Patterning, counting, computation, money, time, measurement, sorting, and geometry *multiplication Home Connections *Bimonthly homework *Games, skill practice *Supplemental Material

MORE MATH… The second grade program features nine units of study. Patterns and Functions Story Problems Addition and Subtraction Strategies Geometry Place Value Statistics Probability Fractions Operations with larger numbers

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Science Three Main Kits –Unit 1-Balance and Motion –Unit 2- Insects –Unit 3- Pebbles, Sand, and Silt *Hands-on experiments, exercises, and learning

Social Studies Local Community Exploration Unit 1: What is a community? Unit 2: Where is my community & what is it like? Unit 3: How do citizens live together in a community? Unit 4: How do people work together in a community? Unit 5: How do communities change? Unit 6: How can a citizen affect a community? –Core Democratic Values

Within these Social Studies units, we will explore the following concepts: Types of Communities: urban, rural, suburban Geography (analyzing maps & graphs) Compare and contrast communities (diverisity) Current Events Careers/Classroom Jobs Core Democratic Values

9:07 Morning Procedures and Welcome Work 9:20 Team Meeting/Word Wall Words 9:35 Word Work 10:15 Specials Classes (gym, art, music) 11:00 Snack 11:10 Reader’s Workshop 12:05 Writer’s Workshop 1:00 Lunch 1:30 Recess 2:00 Team Homework/Planner 2:10 Number Corner 2:25 Math Workshop 3:20 Social Studies/Science 3:57Clean Up 4:07 Dismissal

Important Numbers & Addresses: Office Mrs. Elson, Principal Mrs. Pallozzi, and Mrs. Dawson Andrea Weinman Keep in touch with us via our website: Important Numbers & Addresses: Office Mrs. Elson, Principal Mrs. Pallozzi, and Mrs. Dawson Andrea Weinman Keep in touch with us via our website: