Reading/Writing 2015-2016

Second Grade Pacing Guides

Year-At-A-Glance

2nd Grade- Quarter 2
Week / Days / Date / MCGRAW HILL
INSTRUCTIONAL
READING FOCUS / ACADEMIC WRITING AND
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
11 / 5 / 11/02/15 – 11/06/15 / Unit 2 – (Week 2)
Reading/Writing Workshop:
·  “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”
Literature Anthology:
·  “Wolf! Wolf!”
Paired Read:
·  “Cinderella and Friends”
Instructional Focus Standards:
LAFS.2.RL.1.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. (2)
LAFS.2.RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concluded the action. (2)
Mini-Lessons:
Comprehension Strategy
Make Predictions
Comprehension Skill
Plot: Problem and Solution
Vocabulary Strategy
Suffixes
Genre
Fable / Unit 2 – (Week 2)
Writing Trait: Ideas
Task: Tell about a time you were honest about something and how it made you feel. Be Sure to use supporting details to help readers understand your ideas.
Grammar Skill: Singular and Plural Nouns, Commas in a Series
LAFS.2.W.1.3 Write narratives in which they recount a well elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. (3)
2nd Grade- Quarter 2 /
Week / Days / Date / MCGRAW HILL
INSTRUCTIONAL
READING FOCUS / ACADEMIC WRITING AND
ESSENTIAL CONTENT /
12 / 4 / 11/09/15 – 11/13/15 / Unit 2 – (Week 3)
Reading/Writing Workshop
·  “A Prairie Guard Dog”
Literature Anthology:
·  “Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!”
Paired Read
·  “At Home in the River”
Instructional Focus Standards:
LAFS.2.RI.1.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in text. (2)
LAFS.2.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. (2)
Mini-Lessons:
Comprehension Strategy
Make Predictions
Comprehension Skill
Main Topic and Key Details
Vocabulary Strategy
Suffixes
Genre
Narrative Nonfiction / Unit 2 – (Week 3)
Writing Trait: Organization
Task: Write about an animal you have seen in a park or in a zoo. Explain what it was doing. Be sure to organize your ideas in a way that makes sense, using sequence words.
Grammar Skill: Kinds of Nouns, Capital Letters
LAFS.2.W.1.2Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. (3)
2nd Grade- Quarter 2
Week / Days / Date / MCGRAW HILL
INSTRUCTIONAL
READING FOCUS / ACADEMIC WRITING AND
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
13-14 / 7 / 11/16/15 – 11/27/15 / Unit 2 – (Week 4)
Reading/Writing Workshop:
·  “Eagles and Eaglets”
Literature Anthology:
·  “Baby Bears”
Paired Read:
·  “From Caterpillar to Butterfly”
Instructional Focus Standards:
LAFS.2.RI.1.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in text. (2)
LAFS.2.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. (2)
Mini-Lessons:
Comprehension Strategy
Reread
Comprehension Skill
Main Topic and Key Details
Vocabulary Strategy
Multiple-Meaning Words
Genre
Expository Text / Unit 2 – (Week 4)
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Task: Students will write an informative essay explaining how baby animals are similar to their parents, using linking words that compare and contrast in your writing.
Grammar Skill: Plural Nouns, Abbreviations
LAFS.2.W.1.2Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. (3)
2nd Grade- Quarter 2
Week / Days / Date / MCGRAW HILL
INSTRUCTIONAL
READING FOCUS / ACADEMIC WRITING AND
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
15 / 5 / 11/30/15 – 12/04/15 / Unit 2 – (Week 5)
Reading/Writing Workshop:
·  “Cats and Kittens”
Literature Anthology:
·  “Beetles” and “The Little Turtle”
Paired Read:
·  “Gray Goose”
Instructional Focus Standards:
LAFS.2.RL.1.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding about key details in a text. (2)
Mini-Lessons:
Comprehension Strategy
Reread
Comprehension Skill
Key Details
Vocabulary Strategy
Multiple-Meaning Words
Genre
Poetry / Unit 2 – (Week 5)
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Task: Write a story about an animal that you think is funny. Include precise words in your writing.
Grammar Skill: Possessive Nouns, Apostrophes with Possessive Nouns
LAFS.2.W.1.3 Write narratives in which they recount a well elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. (3)
2nd Grade- Quarter 2
Week / Days / Date / MCGRAW HILL
INSTRUCTIONAL
READING FOCUS / ACADEMIC WRITING AND
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
16 / 5 / 12/07/15 – 12/11/15 / Unit 3 – (Week 1)
Instructional Focus Standards:
LAFS.2.RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. (2)
LAFS.2.RI.3.8 Describe how an author uses reasons to support specific points in a text. (3)
Reading/Writing Workshop:
Magnets Work
Literature Anthology:
I Fall Down
Paired Read:
“Move It!”
Mini-Lessons:
Comprehension Strategy
Reread
Comprehension Skill
Author’ Purpose
Vocabulary Strategy
Similes
Genre
Expository
/ Unit 3 – (Week 1)
Writing Trait: Organization
Task: Pick a favorite sport. Explain how you use pushes and pulls to play the sport. Put your ideas in the order that makes the most sense.
Grammar Skill: Action Verbs, Abbreviations
LAFS.2.W.1.2Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. (3)
2nd Grade- Quarter 2
Week / Days / Date / MCGRAW HILL
INSTRUCTIONAL
READING FOCUS / ACADEMIC WRITING AND
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
17 / 5 / 12/14/15 – 12/18/15 / Unit 3 – (Week 2)
Instructional Focus Standards:
LAFS.2.RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concluded the action. (2)
LAFS.2.RL.1.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding about key details in a text. (2)
Reading/Writing Workshop:
Starry Night
Literature Anthology:
Mr. Putter and Tabby See the Stars
Paired Read:
“Day to Night”
Mini-Lessons:
Comprehension Strategy
Reread
Comprehension Skill
Plot: Sequence
Vocabulary Strategy
Compound Words
Genre
Fiction / Unit 3 – (Week 2)
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Task: Write an informative piece explaining what can be seen in the sky at night. Use linking words to put events in order.
Grammar Skill: Present-Tense Verbs, Commas in a Series
LAFS.2.W.1.2Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. (3)
2nd Grade- Quarter 2
Week / Days / Date / MCGRAW HILL
INSTRUCTIONAL
READING FOCUS / ACADEMIC WRITING AND
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
18 / 5 / 01/04/16 – 01/08/16 / Unit 3 – (Week 3)
Instructional Focus Standards:
LAFS.2.RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. (2)
LAFS.2.RI.3.8 Describe how an author uses reasons to support specific points in a text. (3)
LAFS.2.RL.1.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding about key details in a text. (2)
Reading/Writing Workshop:
Lighting Lives
Literature Anthology:
Biblioburro
Paired Read:
“The Enormous Turnip”
Mini-Lessons:
Comprehension Strategy
Ask and Answer Questions
Comprehension Skill
Author’s Purpose
Vocabulary Strategy
Synonyms
Genre
Narrative Nonfiction / Unit 3 – (Week 3)
Writing Trait: Voice
Task: Tell about a time you needed to adapt to a new place. Explain in your own voice what you thought was the hardest part about adapting.
Grammar Skill: Past-Tense Verbs, Letter Punctuation
LAFS.2.W.1.1 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. (2)
2nd Grade- Quarter 2
Week / Days / Date / MCGRAW HILL
INSTRUCTIONAL
READING FOCUS / ACADEMIC WRITING AND
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
19 / 5 / 01/11/16 – 01/15/16 / Unit 3 – (Week 4)
Instructional Focus Standards:
LAFS.2.RI.1.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding about key details in a text. (2)
LAFS.2.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph texts well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. (3)
Reading/Writing Workshop:
Tornado!
Literature Anthology:
Wild Weather
Paired Read:
“Can you Predict the Weather?”
Mini-Lessons:
Comprehension Strategy
Ask and Answer Questions
Comprehension Skill
Main Idea and Key Details
Vocabulary Strategy
Antonyms
Genre
Expository Text / Unit 3 – (Week 4)
Writing Trait: Organization
Task: Tell about a weather event where you live. Describe how it affects people. Be sure to include a strong conclusion.
Grammar Skill: The Verb Have, Book Titles
LAFS.2.W.1.2Write 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. (2)
2nd Grade- Quarter 2
Week / Days / Date / MCGRAW HILL
INSTRUCTIONAL
READING FOCUS / ACADEMIC WRITING AND
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
20 / 4 / 01/18/16 – 01/22/16 / Unit 3 – (Week 5)
Instructional Focus Standards:
LAFS.2.RI.1.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding about key details in a text. (2)
LAFS.2.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph texts well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. (3)
Reading/Writing Workshop:
They’ve Got the Beat!
Literature Anthology:
Many Ways to Enjoy Music
Paired Read:
“A Musical Museum”
Mini-Lessons:
Comprehension Strategy
Ask and Answer Questions
Comprehension Skill
Main Idea and Key Details
Vocabulary Strategy
Prefixes
Genre
Expository Text / Unit 3 – (Week 5)
Writing Trait: Sentence Fluency
Task: Write an opinion piece to tell what you think is the best way to enjoy music. Use short and long sentences to make your writing interesting.
Grammar Skill: Combining and Rearranging Sentences, Sentence Punctuation
LAFS.2.W.1.1 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. (2)