English Language Arts Reading Unit 1: Building Reading Routines and Habits Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and text. Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or Unit 2: Reading Foundational Skills - Decoding Strategies, Fluency, Comprehension Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and text. Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or Unit 3: Getting to Know Characters and Their Stories cultures, and determine their central message, lesson or moral. Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters; including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud. Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. Unit 4: Series Books; Getting Hooked on a Character/Adventures cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral. Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action. Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures. Unit 5: Becoming Strong Readers of Informational Books Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific concepts or steps, or concepts in technical procedures in a text Know and use various text features (e.g. captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiency. Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text. Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic. Unit 6: Mystery Book Clubs cultures, and determine their central message, lesson or moral. Describe the overall structure of the story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action. Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures. Phonics and Word Recognition Knows and applies grade-level phonics in decoding words Fluency Reads with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension Writing Unit 1: Becoming an Efficient and Effective Writer With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. Unit 2: Writing Poetry Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song
English Language Arts Continued Unit 3: Improving Narrative Writing Describe the overall structure of a grade-appropriate story, including how the beginning introduces the story, middle (identify climax or problem), and the ending concludes the action. Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences. Unit 4: Writing Opinion Pieces Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g. because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Unit 5: Informational Writing; Lab Reports and Science Books Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text. Unit 6: Writing Fictional Stories Describe the overall structure of a grade-appropriate story, including how the beginning introduces the story, middle (identify climax or problem), and the ending concludes the action. Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences. Conventions Demonstrates correct grammar and usage when writing and speaking Demonstrates correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing Mathematics Fluent Computation to Add and Subtract Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; mentally add or subtract 10 or 100 to a given number Representation and Solution of Problems Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and twostep word problems Arithmetic Pattern Determine a group of objects as odd or even; use addition to find the total number of objects arranged arrays Place Value Understand hundreds, tens and ones; compare two and threedigit numbers; read and write numbers to 1,000 Extension the Counting Sequence Count within 1,000; skip-count by 2s, 5s, 10s and 100s Place Value Strategies to Add and Subtract Fluently add and subtract within 100; add up to four two-digit numbers; represent whole numbers on a number line Add and Subtract with Regrouping Add and subtract within 1000 Shapes and Attributes Partition a rectangle into rows and columns; recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes Fractions of Shapes Partition circles and rectangles into equal shares; describe using academic vocabulary Time Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, using a.m. and p.m.
Mathematics Continued Money Solve word problems involving dollar bills and coins using and $ symbols Linear Measurement Measure lengths of objects; estimate lengths using inches, feet, centimeters and meters Representation and Interpretation of Data Draw a picture graph and a bar graph; make a line plot to represent measurement data; solve simple problems using information from bar graphs Participation Science Forms of Energy Describe different ways to change both the pitch and volume of a sound Properties of Mixtures Describe ways to separate components of a mixture by their physical properties using a simple tool Types of Forces Describe Earth s gravity, magnetism, force and friction Newton s Laws of Motion Describe and compare the distance traveled by lighter/heavier objects; measure and compare force used to pull/push objects over different surfaces; identify that magnets attract and repel from materials Mechanical Systems Compare and describe the amount of force needed to use simple machines; use a inclined plane and/or lever to make work easier Plants and Animals Record observations of the life cycle of different animals; identify similarities and differences among animal parents and their offspring The Earth s Crust Describe changes to the Earth through decaying, freezing, thawing and weathering; describe how we use Earth s materials (rocks) Developing Investigations Plan simple investigations to answer a question Conducting Investigations Conduct investigations by comparing, measuring and observing Evaluating and Analyzing Results Use observations to explain results; use patterns to make predictions; compare explanations with prior knowledge Communicating Results Explain investigation results through oral presentations, drawings, maps, data tables, graphs and writings Technology Design and construct a tool using materials and/or existing objects that can be used to perform a task Participation, Social Studies Civil and Criminal Legal Systems (Laws and Rules) Explain how to resolve conflicts in a community; describe why some decisions are made by authority figures and how they are enforced Symbols of the United States Describe the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance Rights, Responsibilities and Participation in the Political Process Explain how the most votes wins in group decisions; explain that US citizens have rights; explain the importance of making choices for the good of the group Economic Concepts Explain how people trade using money and bartering (exchange of goods without involving money) Economic Decisions Explain how to make decisions using a cost-benefit analysis Use of Maps and Measurement Tools Use a compass rose to identify cardinal directions (north, south, east, west); locate a place by pointing it out on a map and describing its relative location Location and Place Identify and describe physical characteristics in the world; identify and locate the world s seven continents and five oceans. Human and Environmental Interactions Describe why people of different groups settle more in one place than another; determine whether reasons for settlement in a particular area are valid Movement Describe how transportation and communication systems have facilitated the movement of people, products and ideas; describe different types of communication and transportation and identify their advantages and disadvantages Region Define regions (political, climatic, language, physical) Interpretation, Explanation, and Prediction Use geography to explain the present Groups Meeting the Needs of Individuals Describe how needs are met by families and friends Social Science Inquiry Describe artifacts and their purpose Visual, Graphic and Auditory Aids Describe the difference between a globe and map working in groups
Social Studies Continued Library and Media Resources Identify and use sources (diaries, journals, letters, photos, people, interviews); use library and media resources (videos, electronic resources, books and periodicals) Significant Individuals and Events Describe the contributions of non-missourians (George Washington and Abraham Lincoln) Participation Art Demonstrate the ability to use different media and techniques Demonstrate the use of the elements of art: line, color, texture, shape, space and form Music Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music: rhythm, melody, form, expressive qualities, harmony/texture and timbre Demonstrate an understanding of various time periods, composers, cultures and styles Demonstrate appropriate performance/rehearsal skills and etiquette Physical Education Foundations of physical education Fitness principles Fundamental movement skills Sportsmanlike conduct
Math, Social Studies and Science The marking system for mathematics, social studies and science shows how your student s performance compares to clearly defined grade-level standards and criteria. The grade-level standards and criteria are based on the Missouri Learning Standards. 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 The student makes in-depth inferences or applications that go beyond level 3.0. 3.5 In addition to 3.0 performance, the student makes in-depth inferences and applications with partial success. The student exhibits no major errors or gaps in the learning goal (complex ideas and processes). 2.5 The student has no major errors or gaps in 2.0 content and partial knowledge in 3.0 content. The student exhibits no major errors or gaps in simpler details and processes. 1.5 The student has partial understanding of the 2.0 content with major errors or gaps in 3.0 content. With help, the student has a partial understanding of the 2.0 content and some of the 3.0 content. 0.5 With help, the student has a partial understanding of the 2.0 content and none of the 3.0 content. Even with help, the student has no understanding or skill demonstrated. English Language Arts The marking system for English Language Arts shows how your student s performance compares to clearly defined grade-level standards and criteria within a unit of study. The grade-level standards and criteria are based on the Missouri Learning Standards. 4.0 ADVANCED: Exceeds grade level priority standard(s) Demonstrates high level of knowledge, skill or understanding 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Approaching advanced PROFICIENT: Meets grade-level priority standard(s) Consistently meets requirements for proficient work Demonstrates acceptable level of knowledge and understanding Approaching proficiency BASIC: Approaching grade-level priority standard(s) Meets some requirements for proficient work Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding Approaching basic BELOW BASIC: Below grade-level priority standard(s) Meets few requirements for proficient work Demonstrates little knowledge and understanding NO EVIDENCE: The student has produced no evidence.