1. Welcome To
Second Grade

2. Introducing… A sharp bunch of teachers with a combined total
of almost 60 years
of experience in
education.
Kristi Bush, Laura DeLaBorda, Trisha Lehman, and Casey Willaby

3. Word Work in Second Grade
Journals
Weekly Patterns
Syllables
Vowels/Consonants
Blends and Digraphs
Prefixes/Suffixes
Antonyms/Synonyms
Dipthongs
High Frequency Words
Classroom Practice
Magnetic letters
White boards
Letter tiles
Letter stamps
Games
Assessments
Not weekly
Verbal or written
Based on written work in class
syllables
antonyms
synonyms
vowels
consonants

4. Writer’s Workshop 30 minutes of Writers Workshop
per day (mini lesson/now you try).
Writing Journals - our playground for
our pens!
Revise, edit, and publish
We will be writing….
Personal Narratives
Non-fiction: Informational
Letter Writing
Persuasive Writing
Poetry
Authors as Mentors

5. Writer’s Workshop Rubrics The grade is based on the writing process
Rubric based on the skills taught each unit

6. Reading in Second Grade
Reader’s workshop
mini-lessons
guided practice
independent practice
integrated with Social Studies
Daily Five
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listening to Reading

7. Reading Rubrics Grades based on skills taught Comprehension Fluency
Good Fit Books

8. Reading in Second Grade
How you can help…
Share positive reading experiences.
Read 20 minutes every night (at least).
Talk about the book.
No fake reading, exposure to a variety of
Genres, Good fit books
Reinforce the principles of Daily 5
Daily Five
Independent Reading
Read to Partner
Listening to Reading
Word Work-Practice words
Work on Writing

9. Social Studies in Second Grade Units of Study Communities Citizenship
Constitution/Freedom Week
Government
Famous Historic Figures
Maps and Globes and Landforms
Economics
Landmarks and Symbols
Holiday Customs and
Cultures
Environment and Natural Resources
Timelines
Technology Advances

10. Math in Second Grade hands-on exploration mini-lessons guided practice
independent practice
daily fact practice
spiral review
games
UPS
problem solving
Envisions and Investigations

11. Math in Second Grade How you can help… Practice math facts to 24
Great websites: A+ Math, AAA Math, Fun Brain, ABCya, or any Norton web link

12. Science in Second Grade
Units of Study
Safety/Tools/Journals
Meteorologist: Weather/Water Cycle
Astronomer: Moon Phases
Physicist: States of Matter, Force and Motion, Magnets
Zoologist: Animal Adaptations
Botanist: Plant Parts/Functions
Geologist: Fresh/Salt Water, Rocks
Engineer: Resources / Conservation
Visits to Connemara
There will be several visits to Connemara for observation and investigation.
Watch for dates in the newsletter.

13. Castle Time What is Castle Time?
It’s a time for Norton faculty to work collaboratively to differentiate for the learning needs of every student in our grade level.
Who will be involved?
Classroom teachers, ESL teacher, reading and math specialists and paraprofessionals.
What does it look like?
For 30 minutes each day, students are grouped in order to address their specific learning needs (enrichment, intervention or both). Groups are flexible and change every few weeks.

14. Homework Read 20 minutes every night (Mon.-Thur. recorded in log)
Practice math facts every night
(Mon.-Thurs. recorded in log)
Math concept practice
Word work practice
Websites
Due on Friday.

15. Grading and Report Cards
9 week grading periods
Progress reports include: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
Grades of 70 and above=passing
Subjects graded: reading, oral written communication (writing and word work), math, science, social studies
Handwriting, conduct, and specials
(art, music, and PE) receive letter grades

16. Discipline Positive Incentives vary by class Study Hall
Second Grade “Think Track”
Code of Conduct to be
initialed daily by parent

17. 2nd Grade Website
Check out our second grade website for information on all the latest information (Homework, Newsletters, Connemara dates, Website links, etc.)

18. Parents we need your help!
Complete Volunteer Background Check online-These must be re-submitted each school year!
Send anti-bacterial hand sanitizer
Copying, tracing, cutting out, etc. will be handled by each teacher/classroom coordinator

19. Notes of
Interest
Parent/Teacher Conferences – Beginning in October, your child’s teacher will contact you regarding conference sign-ups.
Field Trips-Sci-Tech Discovery Center and Dallas Arboretum-We will let you know when online payment is available.
Scholastic Book Order – Great Deals! Pick out good fit books.
Communication: , notes, phone calls, folders
If there is a change in how your child will be going home please send a note or call the office.
**Conference /Planning is 9:40

20. Does this look familiar?

21. Questions?