*2nd Grade Curriculum Overview

Jan. 7-11

Math- 2.1.3e Add 3 digit  numbers with regrouping

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.

Reading-2.1.10aComparative Endings   2.1.09-4 recognizing cause and effect

Social Studies- 2.3.01a Show how land masses and bodies of water are represented on maps and globes-review Unit 3

English- b- use verbs appropriately (irregular)

Science-2.7.2 b Recognize tat the phases of the moon occur in a predictable pattern.

Jan. 14-18

Math- 2.1.3e Add and subtract two digit whole numbers/ subtract without regrouping

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.

Reading- 2.1.09b-4 Compare and contrast elements of the story 

2.1.07 Identify multiple meaning words based on the appropriate meaning for the context.

2.1.05 Apply knowledge of basic syllabication rules.

Social Studies-2.1.01 Understand the diversity of human cultures

English- 2.3.01d Use adjective appropriately (descriptive)

Science-2.7.12.7.2 b Recognize there are innumerable stars in the nighttime sky that vary in brightness, color, and location.

Jan. 22-25

Math - 2.1.3e Add and subtract two digit whole numbers/ subtract without regrouping -

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.

Reading- 2.1.10a Comparative Endings, 2.1.08 Make predictions about text.

2.1.09b 2 distinguish between fact and opinion  2.1.08 Connect life experience to information and events in texts.

Social Studies-2.1.01a, b Understand the diversity of human cultures, 2.1.03Reconize the contributions of individuals of various ethnic, racial, religious, socioeconomic groups to the

development of civilizations.

English- 2.3.01d Use adjective appropriately (descriptive)

Science-2.7.2 b Recognize there are innumerable stars in the nighttime sky that vary in brightness, color, and location.


Jan. 28-Feb 1

Math-2.1.3e Add and subtract two digit whole numbers/ subtract without regrouping

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.

Reading- 2.1.13 h Compare and contrast different stories.   2.1.10d Use graphic organizers to aid in understanding materials.  2.1.05 Use decoding strategies to sound out words -diphthongs ou, ow/ou

Social Studies-2.1.01 Understand the diversity of human cultures, 2.5.01 Explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations,

English- 2.3.01 Demonstrate knowledge of standard English usage (adverbs)

Science- 2.12.1 Identify physical properties that can be used to describe material. (matter)

Feb. 4-8

Math- 2.1.3g Estimation- Use estimation to justify reasonableness of computation

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.

Reading- 2.1.05 Use decoding strategies to sound out words -diphthongs oi, oy, 2.1.13 Identify characters, plot, and theme2.1.09-2 drawing conclusions based on evidence gained while reading,

Social Studies-2.1.01 Understand the diversity of human cultures, 2.3.01d. Recognize that a map contains elements such as symbols, legends, grids, and cardinal directions.

English- 2.3.01 Demonstrate knowledge of standard English usage (adverbs that tell how)

Science- 2.11.2 Observe how changing the amount of weight affects  balanced system.

Chapter 9 Lesson 2

Feb. 11-15

Math- Unit Fractions  2.1.1f Use concrete models to show whether  a fraction is less than more, or equal  

2.1.1g Match representations of halves, thirds, fourths

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.

Reading- 2.1.05 Use decoding strategies to sound out words -vowels oo, ue, ew, ui, 

2.1.09b 2 distinguish between fact and opinion

Social Studies-2.5.02 a Understand the place of historical events in the context of past, present, and future., 2.5.02d Comprehend that physical and human characteristics of communities change over time- reading  timeline

English- 2.3.01 Demonstrate knowledge of standard English usage (pronouns , she, it, we, you, and they)

Science- 2.12.1 Describe ways in which a material can be changed.  2.13.1 Recognize when substances combine they may retain or lose their individual properties.  Chapter 9 lesson 3

Feb. 19-22

Math- 3.1 Connect representations of fractions with denominators up to 10

3.1 SPI 14 Compare Unit fractions with denominators up to 10

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.

Reading- 2.1.05. Use decoding straightedges to sound out words- Suffixes ly, ful, er, or,

2.1.09b- Recognizing the main idea in texts

Social Studies-2.5.01b Explain how local people and events have influenced local community history , 2.3.01d. Recognize that a map contains elements such as symbols, legends, grids, and cardinal directions. * grids

English- 2.3.01 Demonstrate knowledge of standard English usage (pronouns- I and me)

Science-Compare the heating and cooling rates of land, sea, and air.  Chapter 10 lesson 4

Feb. 25-29

Math- 2.4.2c Use strategies to estimate length and time

2.4.2d Measure length to nearest centimeter, foot, 1/2 inch, inch

2.4.2c Explain relationship between inches and feet

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.

Reading- 2.1.08e- Create graphic organizers, 2.1.09-1 recalling the sequence of events in a story,

2.1.09-3 restating story events in order to clarify and organize ideas.

Social Studies-2.5.01b Explain how local people and events have influenced local community history , 2.3.01d. Recognize that a map contains elements such as symbols, legends, grids, and cardinal directions.

English- 2.3.01 Demonstrate knowledge of standard English usage (pronouns- I , he, se, we, they, him, her, us, you, it)

Science- 2.11.1 Recognize that objects fall unless supported.  Chapter 11 lesson 1

March 3-7

Math-2.4.2g measure and estimate weight and capacity using nonstandard unit

2.4.2i Read thermometers    2.4.1a Compare and order objects according to length, capacity, and weight

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.

Reading- 2.1.09-3 restating story events in order to clarify and organize ideas, 2.1.05 Use knowledge of letter-sound correspondence to decode words

Social Studies- 2.2.01- Explain how work provides income to purchase goods and services. 2.2.01b Describe how society depends upon workers with specialized jobs nd the ways in which they contribute to the production and exchange of goods and services.

English- 2.3.02d- Demonstrate knowledge of standard English mechanics- contractions (he’ll, he’s, aren’t, shouldn’t, I’m, didn’t, I’ll, don’t, we’re, it’s, wasn’t, wouldn’t)

Science- 2.11.1 Identify materials attracted to magnets.  Chapter 12 lesson 5


March 10- 14

Math-2.2.1a Sort  objects by 2 or more attributes

2.3.1a identify 2 and 3 dimensional geo figures

2.3.1b Describe attributes and parts of two/ three geo figures

2.3.1d Predict results of putting together geometric figures

2.2.2b identify the unit of a repeating pattern

Spelling- 2.2.03b Spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level.-

Reading- 2.1.05b Use decoding strategies to sound out words -ph, gh, /f/,  2.1.07g- add endings to base words to make new words- word ending est, 2.1.10 c understand the purpose of why the author wrote the story

Social Studies- 2.2.01b Describe how society depends upon workers with specialized jobs nd the ways in which they contribute to the production and exchange of goods and services.

2.5.02c Describe and measure calendar time by days, weeks, months, and years. 2.5.03 Explain how to use historical information acquired from a variety of sources. 2.5.03 Create and interept flow charts.

English- 2.3.02a- Demonstrate knowledge of standard English mechanics- ( using capital letters)

Science- TCAP Reivew