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Curriculum Guide - 2nd Grade
2nd Grade - Marking Period 1
Literacy
Skills
- Using illustrations and details to discuss stories
- Reading with expression
- Cause and Effect
- Text & Graphic Features
- Author’s Purpose
- Story Structure
- Main Idea & Details
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Expected Reading Level: Independent I
- Uses context clues when figuring out words
- Listens to their own reading and self-corrects
- Reads with expression
- Makes predictions based on prior knowledge
Resources
- Learning A-Z
- TC Units of Study: Reading
- Fundations
- Classroom Library
- eSpark
Math
Skills
- Review making a ten
- Addition and subtraction within 20
- Create and solve word problems
- Addition within 200
- Fluency of addition within 100
- Money - Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes
Resources
- eSpark Math
- Math Expressions Homework and Remembering
Science
Skills
- Ask & Answer Questions
- Follow Scientific Method, Plan & Conduct Experiments
- Make Observations & Gather Information
- Record & Analyze Data
- Classify Objects/Materials using Properties
Resources
- Science 21 Curriculum
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Digital Citizenship
- iPad Skills
- Customize Dock
- Utilize Control Center Features
- Record a Voice Memo
- Google Drive
- Create and Share a File/Folder
- Keyboarding Skills
- Type Sentences with proper punctuation
- Google Classroom
- Post a Comment
- Utilize Stream tab
- Submit/Unsubmit an assignment
- Google Meet
- Turn On/Off Microphone
- Raise Hand
- Google Docs/Pages
- Word Processing Skills
Resources
Social Studies
Skills
- Identify Symbols & Meanings
- Characteristics of Citizenship
- Constitution Day
Resources
- Putnam BOCES Curriculum
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
- Follow school rules and classroom expectations
- Respects the difference and rights of self and others
- Identifies emotions in different situations
- Expresses emotions appropriately
- Accepts responsibility by demonstrating self control
Resources
- The RULER anchor tools (Class Charter, Mood Meter, Meta-Moment, Blueprint)
Enrichment
Skills
- Use of iPad apps to guide learning in letter and number learning with increased independence.
- Use of RazKids to promote early reading skills.
Resources
Family Engagement
- Meet the Teacher Night 9/10/25
- Marking Period 1 Progress Reports 10/24/25
- American Education Week- Week of 11/17/25
- Marking Period 1 Report Cards 12/5/25
- Check the calendar for PTA & School Events
Enrichment
- Literacy and Math Centers
- Individualized digital learning pathways(eSpark)
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
2nd Grade - Marking Period 2
Literacy
Skills
- Fact & Opinion
- Drawing Conclusions
- Text & Graphic Features
- Cause & Effect
- Main Idea & Details
- Author’s Purpose
- Story Structure
- Sequence of Events
- Understanding Characters
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Expected Reading Level: Independent J
- Listens to their own reading and self-corrects
- Reads silently at an average rate
- Predicts the problem and solution before reading about it
Resources
- Learning A-Z
- TC Units of Study: Reading
- Fundations
- Classroom Library
- eSpark
Math
Skills
- Using rulers to measure length
- Two and Three dimensional shapes
- Use measurement skills to collect and interpret data on line plots
- Subtract two digit numbers
- Use place value concepts to subtract numbers within 200
- Working towards fluency of subtraction within 100
- Money-Quarters
Resources
- eSpark Math
- Math Expressions
Science
Skills
- Identify Water/Land & Ways Land Changes
- Create a Model of Land/Water
- Plan & Conduct Investigation for Connection between Sunlight and Plants
- Identify Ways Plants & Animals Rely on One Another
- Measure/Observe Plant Growth Over Time
- Create Diagrams
Resources
- Science 21 Curriculum
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Google Drive
- Create, name & rename a File/Folder
- Keyboarding Skills
- Touch typing using proper ergonomics
- Google Docs/Pages
- Word Processing Skills
- Inserting text features in documents ie. tables, images, etc.
- Formatting documents ie. fonts, sizes, colors, etc.
- Word Processing Skills
Resources
- Typing Club
- ClassLink
- GoogleDrive
- Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards
Social Studies
Skills
- Identify Types of Communities
- Compare/Contrast Communities
Resources
- Putnam BOCES Curriculum
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
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Self-Awareness
- Use a wider feeling vocabulary (proud, worried, disappointed, confused).
- Identify what triggers certain emotions.
- Recognize personal strengths and areas they want to improve.
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Self-Management
- Begin to manage frustration using calming/coping strategies.
- Follow routines without reminders.
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Social Awareness
- Recognize that others have different feelings, preferences, and needs.
- Show empathy by listening and responding kindly
Resources
- EdClub
- The RULER anchor tools (Class charter, Mood Meter, Meta-moment, Blueprint)
Family Engagement
- Parent Teacher Conferences 12/10/25
- Marking Period 2 Progress Report 1/30/26
- Marking Period 2 Report Cards 3/19/26
- Check the calendar for PTA & School Events
Enrichment
- Learning Lab @ WAKC Trip - Planetarium
- Literacy and Math Centers
- Individualized digital learning pathways(eSpark)
- Push-In enrichment module
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
- Catches a ball
- Holds a crayon or pencil between two fingers
- Likes to be a “helper”
- Asks to play with other children
- Can retell a well-known story
- Can answer simple questions
2nd Grade - Marking Period 3
Literacy
Skills
- Fact & Opinion
- Sequence of Events
- Understanding Characters
- Compare & Contrast
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Expected Reading Level: Independent K
- Uses various strategies when figuring out unknown words
- Reading voices sounds like conversation voice
- Thinks about new information learned through text and relates it to previous knowledge
Resources
- Learning A-Z
- TC Units of Study: Reading
- Fundations
- Classroom Library
- eSpark
Math
Skills
- Write and tell time to five minutes using AM,PM
- Make/Read picture and bar graphs
- Solve put together/take apart and compare word problems
- 3 digit addition and subtraction
- Compare and order number up to 1,000
- Solve addition and subtraction problems to 1,000
- Arrays and equal shares
- Relate addition and subtraction to length
Resources
- eSpark Math
- Math Expressions Homework and Remembering
Science
Skills
- Complete Research/Writing Project
- Gather Information
- Identify Different Habitats
- Ecosystems
- Habitats
Resources
- Science 21 Curriculum
- Mystery Science
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Google Drive
- Organize and categorize files/folders
- Keyboarding Skills
- Continue increasing speed and accuracy while touch typing using proper ergonomics
- Google Docs/Pages
- Word Processing Skills
- Collaborate and share within groups and partners
Resources
- ClassLink
- Typing Club
- Google Drive
Social Studies
Skills
- Identify Ways Things Change Over Time
- Explain How Where you live Affects How You Live
- Characteristics of Citizenship
Resources
- Putnam BOCES Curriculum
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
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Relationship Skills
- Work cooperatively in small groups.
- Express wants/needs using “I” statements.
- Solve small conflicts with classmates using calm words.
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Responsible Decision-Making
- Think through consequences (“What might happen if…?”).
- Make choices aligned to class expectations/ Charter.
- Demonstrate safe, kind behavior with fewer reminders.
Resources
- EdClub
- The RULER anchor tools (Class charter, Mood Meter, Meta-moment, Blueprint)
Family Engagement
- Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/25/26 & 3/31/26
- Marking Period 3 Progress Report 5/15/26
- District Art Show 5/19/26
- Marking Period 3 Report Cards, 6/26/26
- Check the calendar for PTA & School Events
Enrichment
- Submerge Storytelling: Interactive in-school literacy workshop
- Field Trip
- Literacy and Math Centers
- Individualized digital learning pathways(eSpark)
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Standards Based Report Cards
** Students are assessed based upon their performance in a given marking period. **
Level 1 or “Below Standards”
means your child seldom meets requirements for grade-appropriate work, demonstrates minimal understanding of learned concepts and skills, and assistance is necessary to produce work.
Level 2 or “Working towards Standards”
means your child meets some requirements for grade appropriate work, is beginning to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learned concepts and skills, and produces quality work inconsistently.
Level 3 or “Meeting Standards”
means your child meets requirements for grade-appropriate work, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of learned concepts and skills, and produces quality work.
Level 4 or “Exceeding Standards”
is achievable but may be harder to come by. Your child can achieve this level by consistently demonstrating their ability to: Meets requirements and exceed expectations for gradeappropriate work, which is demonstrated through their ability to apply and discuss these concepts.