Second
graders are starting to become independent thinkers. They
express themselves more clearly with words, become more
aware of themselves in relation to others and the world
around them.
A
List of second grade developmental skills:
Consideration
of others
Cooperation
when working in group situations
Development
of positive social relationships
An
interest in learning
Ability
to take care of personal belongings
Ability
to solve problems and work independently
Use
self control
Ability
to follow directions and understand rules
Reading/Language
Arts
Reading
and writing are the emphasis this year. We use a variety
of comprehension strategies and word recognition including:
Phonics
skills
Infer
meaning of unfamiliar words by context
Activate
prior knowledge
Prediction
Self-correcting,
rereading
(Using Writer's Workshop we plan, revise, edit and publish
creative writing.)
Oral
Language - Students participate in class discussions,
present plays to peers and parents, Practice oral reading
and partner reading, listen and comprehend oral communication.
