Second Grade Curriculum

The general objectives for second grade students are to:

• develop self-reliance and stamina
• develop good study and work habits
• participate in a pleasurable learning experience that leads to security in learning
• achieve independence in thinking

The specific objectives for second grade students are:

Reading:

• develop a love of reading and the habit of reading for information and pleasure
• develop comprehension skills through sentence analysis
• enhance reading and speaking vocabulary through exposure to fine literature
• enjoy poetry and read it with rhythm and expression

Spelling:

• equip the child to spell words through the use of patterns presented in the Carden vowel chart
• facilitate the application of the Carden phonics controls and word structure in spelling

Writing and Composition:

• develop sequential thought in writing through use of Carden composition forms
• use correct grammar as it applies to composition and comprehension
• use organizational skills (classifying through keyword and title, categorizing, summarizing, and outlining)
• apply organizational skills to creative writing

Penmanship:

• refine printing skills emphasizing speed and accuracy
• introduce cursive writing, emphasizing correct form

Mathematics:

• develop familiarity with math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• perform two and three place addition and subtraction
• express number concepts and number relationships with ease and accuracy
• identify fractional parts, place value, identify and use items of measurement, money, and time
• read bars and graphs

History/Social Studies:

• develop a historical understanding through drama and literature
• study famous Americans and their contributions to our culture, science, history, and literature
• appreciate our American symbols and holidays

Science:

• Physical: understand the interaction of matter and energy
• Earth: study the changing earth and its relationship to the universe
• Life: learn about animals, their stages of growth and habitats

Art and Art Appreciation:

• become familiar with the principles of pictorial organization and practice their use
• introduce additional elements of art in beginning drawing—proportion, relationships

Music:

• recognize musical notation as written symbols of pitch and duration
• sing and move in varied and repeated rhythmic patterns
• enjoy and participate in class and school performances

French:

• explore French culture while building upon previously learned vocabulary and communication skills
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Motor Development:

• create and demonstrate rhythmic patterns
• continue to develop lower body large motor skills

Physical Education:

• participate in class activities and demonstrate knowledge of rules
• demonstrate good sportsmanship
• demonstrate full range of abilities expected for age level

Computer:

• learn the techniques for importing graphics and typing
• use media program to study the states
• use math and reading programs that support classroom activities
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We encourage you to learn more about our curriculum by grade level:

• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade
• Sixth Grade
• Seventh Grade
• Eighth Grade
• Computers
• Art
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If you are not familiar with Miss Carden and the Carden Method, we encourage you to review the information we have prepared.