1. Second Grade Curriculum Night 2013
September 30, 2013
Mrs. Terry Alexander
Mrs. Tina McSwain
Mrs. Bridgett Kridel

2. Class Expectations: The Ground Rules – Be respectful.
One person talks at a time.
Be a good listener.
Always be working.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Have fun!

3. Rewards and Consequences:
Individual: Dojo point/money
Small Group: Table points
Whole Class: Marble jar
Consequences
Yellow card - warning
Negative Dojo point

4. Daily Schedule 8:20 – 8:30 News/Morning Work 8:30 – 9:15 Encore
9:20 – 9: Morning Work/Morning meeting
9:40 – 10:45 Math rotations
10:45 – 11:10 Restroom/Snack/Read Aloud
11:10 – 11:30 TDR
11:30 – 1: Language Arts
(Four writing/reading rotations)
1:00 – 1: Science/Social Studies
1: : Lunch/Restroom Break
2:00 – 2: Science/Social Studies
2:15 – 2:45 Recess
2: Pack-up/Jobs
2: Dismissal

5. Specials Schedule: 6 day rotation Guidance/Science Art Music PE Media
Computers

6. The Literacy Program Literacy Workshop (4 – 20 minute rotations):
1. Guided Reading
2. Writing Mini-Lessons
3. Self-Selected Reading/Word Study/Computers
4. Independent Writing

7. Reading Program Determine Reading Level through TRC and Dibels.
Teach small groups based on Instructional Reading Level
Take home reading, which will often include a question for students to answer independently.

8. TRC New reading assessment for this year.
Students read a book out loud and teacher records errors and self corrections.
Students then answer 5 comprehension questions orally.
This is followed by two written questions that students read and complete independently.
Students must pass all components to be considered proficient at their reading level.
TRC will be completed at the beginning, middle, and end of the year.

9. Writing Types of writing covered in second grade:
1st qtr - Narrative
2nd qtr - Informative
3rd qtr - Opinion
4th qtr - Informational
Our writing program consists of:
Writing journal
Mini-lessons
Focused writing
Shared writing
Rubrics are used
to score writing!

10. How you can help with writing at home…
High frequency words (known in a few seconds- flashcards, etc.)
Authentic and engaging writing activities
Grocery list
Letters/ s
Scrapbooking
Journals
Standard and Temporary Spelling
SPELLING

11. Spelling: Students are given a pretest of 21 words.
The first 18 words are a spelling pattern that we are studying that week.
We will study 2 spelling patterns a week.
The first 5 words each student misses will be his/her words.
The last 3 words are high frequency words that everyone will study.
Everyone will have a 8 spelling words per week.
Friday is the test. Students will write all of the words, but will only be graded on their words.

12. Spelling Folder

13. Daily Math Activities:
Math Starter/Stumper
Daily Lesson –
These lessons are designed to meet one or more of the Common Core standards.
Lessons are often hands on.
The math books are not used daily because they do not cover all of the objectives and are used as a resource.
Follow up activity
Reinforcement/enrichment of skills previously taught

14. Common Core Math Topics:
Math Facts
Addition / subtraction concepts and regrouping
Problem solving
Place value
Geometry – shapes and fractional parts of shapes
Measurement and temperature
Graphs and Venn Diagrams
Time
Number lines
Money

15. Math Assessments Mid-year and Summative Math Tests
Teacher Generated Tests
Performance Tasks
Teacher Observations

16. Level 1 – Students performing at this level do not exhibit sufficient mastery of first grade knowledge and skills successfully to complete most assignments.
Level 2 – Students performing at this level demonstrate inconsistent mastery of knowledge and skills.
Level 3 – Students at this level consistently demonstrate mastery of grade level concepts and skills.
Level 4 – Students at this level consistently perform in a manner that is clearly beyond the grade-level requirements and expectations.

17. Homework Take Home Reading – sign reading folder every night
Spelling –complete homework in spelling notebook.
Math
Any unfinished class work

18. Home and School Communication:
Planners/Class Dojo
Progress/Interim Reports
Report Cards
Conferences
Talk to us!

19. Miscellaneous: Field trips: All-A-Flutter Butterfly Farm Sci Works
Freedom Train Production
Salem Gymnastics
Room Parent –
Two Classroom Parties

20. MLC Mobile Learning Communities
During the summer, some teachers throughout the district went to workshops/classes for MLC training.
Our classes will be exploring ways to enhance students’ learning by allowing them to bring devices to school (ipods, tablets, etc.) to incorporate into classroom activities.
Only students whose teachers have completed the training will be participating in MLC.
The district will be providing brochures with more information at a later date.
Please do not send devices to school until we send home more information, including a starting date!

21. Questions and Answers

22. Thank you for coming out tonight. Mrs. Alexander Mrs. McSwain Mrs
Thank you for coming out tonight! Mrs. Alexander Mrs. McSwain Mrs. Kridel