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SECOND GRADE Curriculum Night
Communication Weekly Newsletters Phone 425-837-7262 Email younglovem@issaquah.wednet.edu Classroom Website http://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/elementary/c ougar/staff/mrs_youngloves_site/default.aspx
Daily Schedule MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 9:15-9:30 Welcome/ Welcome/ Welcome/ Welcome/ Welcome/ Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work 9:30-10:40 Math Rotations Math Rotations Math Rotations Math Rotations Math Rotations 10:40-11:40 Writer’s Workshop: Writer’s Workshop: Writer’s Workshop: Writer’s Workshop: Writer’s Workshop: Phonics Phonics Phonics Phonics Phonics Independent Writing Independent Writing Independent Writing Independent Writing Independent Writing 11:45-12:25 Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch 12:30-1:40 Reader’s Workshop: Reader’s Workshop: Reader’s Workshop: Reader’s Workshop: Reader’s Workshop: (12:30-1:15) Guided Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading Response Journal Response Journal Independent Reading Response Journal Response Journal Independent Reading Independent Reading Conferring Independent Reading Independent Reading RAZ Kids/Epic RAZ Kids/Epic RAZ Kids/Epic RAZ Kids/Epic 1:40-1:50 Snack Snack Pack Up/Dismissal Snack Snack (1:15-1:30) 1:50-2:05 Pack Up Science/Social Studies Unfinished Work Science/Social Studies Science/Social Studies 2:10-2:30 Recess Recess Recess Recess 2:35-3:00 Library Science/Social Studies Science/Social Studies Science/Social Studies (2:40-3:10) 3:00-3:05 Pack Up Pack Up Pack Up Music (3:10-3:40) 3:10-3:40 Music PE PE
Specialists MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Library Music PE PE (2:40-3:10) (3:10-3:40) (3:10-3:40) (3:10-3:40) Music (3:10-3:40)
Common Core/ISD Standards Common Core State Standards http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/ http://www.corestandards.org/Math/ The Grade Level Standards for K-8, Parent Resources for Mathematics, and the High School Course Catalogues are available on the district website. http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/academics/curriculumstandards.aspx If you have questions or comments about the standards please contact the Teaching & Learning Services Dept. 425-837-7030
GLAD Guided Language Acquisition Design Cooperation, active learning, accountability, literacy, academic language Visible Desks in groups Charts on walls Not easily visible Group expectations Used throughout the year and across all subjects
Reading Curriculum Reader’s Workshop Making Meaning Guided Reading Groups Independent Reading/Conferences Self selected reading from classroom library - “just right” books Book boxes Reading response journals Other Components Phonics/Phonological Awareness Skills Using Evidence from the Text to Support Thinking, Making Predictions, Questioning, Schema (Making Connections), Visualizing (Mental Images), Inferring, Text Features, Summarizing, Determining Importance, Sequencing, Problems & Solutions, Fact/Fantasy, Drawing Conclusions, Vocabulary, Grammar Daily sharing about reading Focusing on skills used that day while reading/responding RAZ Kids/EPIC Reading Independent reading with computer comprehension tests
Writing Curriculum Writer’s Workshop Lucy Calkins – Units of Study Narrative, information/lab reports, opinion/persuasive and poetry Writing Process Generating ideas, drafting, revising, editing, publishing
Math Curriculum Eureka – A Story of Units A comprehensive curriculum written by a team of teachers and mathematicians who took great care to present mathematics in a logical progression, preparing students to understand advanced math Developed specifically to meet the math standards adopted by our state Connects math to the real world in ways that take the fear out of math and build student confidence Teaches math as a “story” to build students’ mathematical knowledge logically and help them achieve deep understanding This approach can be unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing mathematical facts and formulas
Eureka for Parents Understand that students are learning math in a way that will prepare them for the higher demands of college and careers today and in the future Focused math skills and real-world, challenging problems Read the Parent Roadmap for your child’s grade level At the beginning of each module… Read the Parent Tip Sheet to get an overview of the topics your child will be learning and how you can support this learning at home Recognize that Eureka Math lessons can be customized by teachers to meet the varying needs of students http://greatminds.net/support/parents https://www.zearn.org/
Science/Social Skills/Social Studies Curriculum September, October, November Sun, Moon and Stars (Shadows) Systems and Technology Second Step Social Skills Community Citizenship and Government December, January, February Force and Motion Second Step Social Skills Economics March, April, May, June Second Step Social Skills History and Geography/History Trunk Ecosystems Organisms, Life Cycle of a Plant, Hand Pollinators, Agricultural Engineers, Wetland Ecosystem
Social Studies Update Community, Citizenship and Government This inquiry highlights the idea that even primary-age children can begin thinking about their civic roles in their communities and beyond. Those roles can be made real and vital to young children by exploring the traits or characteristics that represent responsible citizenship. Those traits — respecting others, behaving honestly, helping others, making and obeying rules and laws, basic structure of government, being informed, and sharing needed resources — will be familiar to students through their experiences in their home and school lives.
Field Trips In-House Activities Kate Poaster Labs In connection with our science units Rick Hartman’s Toymaker Workshop December 19, 2018 In connection with our force and motion science unit Off-Site Activities Downtown Issaquah Walking Tour Thursday, September 27 th at 9:30 AM In connection with communities/social studies Village Theater Pied Piper Play at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue Rosie Revere, Engineer – Thursday, November 1 st at 10:00 AM In connection with science – systems and technology Mercer Slough Wetland Naturalists - Tuesday, April 30 th at 10:00 AM In connection with science – ecosystems
Assessments Fountas & Pinnell Reading Assessments September 10 th – October 5 th January 29 th – March 15 th May 5 th – June 7 th Reading/Writing Conferences Weekly Eureka Math Unit Tests Mid-Module and End of Module Science/Health/Social Studies Unit Tests Monthly IOWA Test January 15 th – January 18 th CogAT (Cognitive Abilities) March 5 th – March 7 th
Classroom Expectations Take Home Folders Sent home and brought back to school daily Unfinished Work Folders Work from the week that is unfinished is kept in this folder Each day students will be given a chance to work on their unfinished work If work is still unfinished by Friday, it will be coming home to do over the weekend Homework Weekly homework menu District K – 5 Homework Guidelines for Parents: The length of time a child should spend on homework, including reading, and projects is 10-20 minutes in grades K-2, and 30 – 45 in grades 3 – 5. If your child regularly requires a great deal more time than this to complete assignments, you should contact your child’s teacher. If your child does not have homework or finishes early, it is always a good idea to spend time reading or reviewing math facts. Behavior Classroom Rules/Procedures/Expectations Individual Rewards Clip chart with behavior certificates and occasional prizes Team Points Winning team each week gets a prize Bobcat Coin Jar Earned as a class, rewarded when full (extra recess, game time, movie/popcorn)
Schoolwide Expectations The Bobcat Way Explicitly taught expected behaviors for common areas such as lunchroom, playground, hallway, restroom Students rewarded with Bobcat Coins when “caught” following the Bobcat Way First school wide goal: 500 coins School wide reward PBSES Positive Behavior and Social Emotional Support Progressive Behavior Intervention Program For minor behaviors: Teacher reminder, break in classroom, break in another classroom (reflection sheet and parent contact), referral to office For major behaviors: Referral to office
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