Language Arts

• Journeys by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• We will focus on advancing children’s phonemic awareness, phonics, and high-frequency word recognition skills, extending their understanding of narrative and informational text, and increasing their efficiency in written communication.  
• Students will do the following:
  • Complete thematic reading units (each unit has five lessons).
  • Practice using a dictionary, glossary, and thesaurus.
  • Learn how to alphabetize words.
  • Learn 8 vocabulary words for each lesson.
  • Learn 16 spelling words for each lesson.
  • Write using capitalization and punctuation correctly in complete sentences.
  • Read more fluently with expression.
  • Work on decoding and comprehension skills.
  • Learn and practice the different types of writing (narrative, opinion, etc.).
• Social Studies and Science are incorporated into the language arts curriculum.  In addition, we will learn about the days of the week, months of the year, continents and oceans, compass directions, the four seasons, our addresses, planets, and states.   

Math

• enVision Mathematics 2020 by Pearson
• Contents in Brief:
  • Topic 1: Fluently Add and Subtract Within 20
  • Topic 2: Work with Equal Groups
  • Topic 3: Add Within 100 Using Strategies
  • Topic 4: Fluently Add Within 100
  • Topic 5: Subtract Within 100 Using Strategies
  • Topic 6: Fluently Subtract Within 100
  • Topic 7: More Solving Problems Involving Addition and Subtraction
  • Topic 8: Work with Time and Money
  • Topic 9: Numbers to 1,000
  • Topic 10: Add Within 1,000 Using Models and Strategies
  • Topic 11: Subtract Within 1,000 Using Models and Strategies
  • Topic 12: Measuring Length
  • Topic 13: Shapes and Their Attributes
  • Topic 14: More Addition, Subtraction, and Length
  • Topic 15: Graphs and Data
• Math Facts: Memorizing addition and subtraction facts is extremely important for a second grader. Students can practice their addition and subtraction math facts using XtraMath.com. An enrollment code and student PIN will be sent home.

Science

• FOSS (Full Option Science System)
• FOSS was created to give students meaningful scientific experiences through active, hands-on participation.
• Students will investigate earth, physical, and life sciences through three modules. 
  • Pebbles, Sand, and Silt
  • Solids and Liquids
  • Insects and Plants

Handwriting

• Zaner-Bloser
• Students will practice manuscript (printing) during the beginning of the year.
• Students will begin learning cursive after reviewing manuscript. Please refrain from teaching your child how to write in cursive prior to my instruction. It is important for students to review proper letter formation while printing before learning cursive.