Language Arts

• Mastery of all consonant sounds and blends in all positions
• Mastery of short and long vowel sounds
• Recognize base words (root words)
• Fluently read second grade material (smooth, expression)
• Comprehend and understand what is being read
• Use appropriate capitalization in their writing
• Identify a sentence and know when to use a period or question mark
• Be able to write five paragraphs on a topic with focus sentences, details, and wrap-up sentences

Math

• Memorize addition and subtraction facts through 18
• Identify addition and subtraction story problems
• Tell time to five minute intervals
• Add and subtract two digit numbers with regrouping
• Count groups of mixed coins
• Create and interpret graphs (bar, Venn, line)
• Count using number patterns
• Measure using inches, half-inches, and centimeters
• Calendar skills-weeks and months
• Identify types of line segments (vertical, horizontal, and oblique)

Science

• Categorize three basic types of rocks
• Identify the Earth's layers
• Introduce earthquakes and volcanoes
• Classify animals according to their skin coverings
• Characteristics of animal habitats
• Introduce magnetism (attract, repel)
• Introduce electrical circuits and safety

Social Studies

• Write name and address
• Identify and locate city, state, country, and capitals (Springfield, IL and Washington, D.C.)
• Basic map reading skills (map key, directions)
• Introduce major land forms (mountain, oceans, plains, rivers, etc.)
• History and significance of holidays

 
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