Goals for Second Grade
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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