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Grade 2 Math Curriculum Framework
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
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Represent and solve problems using addition and subtraction.
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Memorize 1-digit addition facts.
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Use mental math to add and subtract up to 20.
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Count by 2s up to 20.
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Write an addition number sentence to explain an array.
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Add and subtract to solve a 2-step word problem.
Numbers & Operations: Base Ten
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Add and subtract using knowledge of place value.
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Explain the value of a digit in a three-digit number.
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Write numbers up to 1,000.
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Compare 3-digit numbers using <, =, >.
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Subtract 3-digit numbers.
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Add 3-digit numbers.
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Use mental math to add 10 or 100 to a 3-digit number.
Measurement & Data
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Use data to solve problems of length, time and money.
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Measure the length of an object using the correct tool.
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Estimate lengths.
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Find the difference between the lengths of two objects.
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Solve word problems about length.
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Tell time to the nearest five minutes using a.m. and p.m.
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Solve word problems about money.
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Use graphs to answer questions.
Geometry
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Name, draw and divide figures into fractions.
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Identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons and cubes.
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Identify and draw 2-dimensional shapes.
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Break rectangles into equal parts and count the number of parts.
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Break circles and rectangles into different equal parts and describe how they are parts of a whole.
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Grade 2 Literacy Curriculum Framework
Literature
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Understand and discuss elements of fictional text.
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Ask and answer questions to show I understand a story.
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Retell a story including the beginning, middle and end.
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Describe how characters respond to what happens in a story.
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Compare and contrast versions of the same story.
Informational Text
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Demonstrate comprehension using non-fiction text features.
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Ask and answer questions to show I understand the details in a text.
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Tell the main topic of a multi-paragraph text.
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Figure out the meaning of words in a 2nd grade text.
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Use captions, bold print, glossaries and indexes to find information.
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Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
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Read and comprehend informational text at the 2nd grade level.
Foundational Skills
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Use phonics and word analysis skills comprehend and read fluently.
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Use reading strategies to figure out words.
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Read with fluency and read words within a text correctly.
Writing
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Write, edit and revise to strengthen writing.
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Write an opinion piece that: states my opinion, has reasons to support my opinion, uses transitions and has a concluding sentence.
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Write an expository writing piece with a topic sentence, facts that develop points and a concluding sentence.
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Write a narrative writing piece that includes details that describe actions, feelings, time order words and a concluding sentence.
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Edit and revise my writing piece with guidance.
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Gather information from various sources to answer questions.
Speaking and Listening
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Communicate effectively and recall information.
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Communicate my ideas respectively in small and whole groups.
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Complete sentences to share my ideas.
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Recall facts and details from information presented orally and read alouds.
Language
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Apply word study patterns in writing and use conventions.
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Use plural nouns correctly.
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Form and use the past tense of verbs.
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Capitalize holidays, specific places and product names.
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Use learned spelling patterns in my writing.
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Use materials to help me spell
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Grade 2 Curriculum Resources
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McGraw-Hill: My Math curriculum books and on-line
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Hands-on math materials
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Pearson: Words Their Way
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Pearson: Good Habits, Great Readers and Good Habits, Great Writers
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Guided Reading Library of leveled student texts
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Words I Use When I Write student dictionaries
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Online Resources:
Shurley English and Grammar
IXL Language Arts
IXL Math
TumbleBooks
Epic Reader
Storyline online
Spelling City
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Grade 2 Instructional Practices
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Daily 5/CAFE literacy framework (Shared, guided, one-on-one)
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Literacy and math learning stations
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Use of Leveled books matched to readers
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Hands-on math materials
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Word wall
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Technology: Promethean Board, student Chromebooks
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Summer Reading Suggestions for Kids Going Into Third Grade
Caldecott Awards and Honor Books
- The Funny Little Woman by Arlene Mosel
- Many Moons by James Thurber
- The Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall
- The Story of Jumping Mouse by John Steptoe
- Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig
- When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant
Picture Books
- Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
- The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble
- Fish Face by Patricia Reilly Giff
- Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
- Polk Street Gang series by Patricia Reilly Giff
Chapter Books
- A-Z Mysteries Series by Ron Roy
- Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
- Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
- Judy Moody Series by Megan McDonald
- Stink Series by Megan McDonald
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney
- Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne
Nonfiction Books
- Any nonfiction books at your child's level are great for summer reading
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Grade 2 Online Resources for Parents and Students
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