Course Syllabus

Phillips K-8 Academy

Second Grade: Language

August 2011-May 2012

Instructor / Natasha Gause
LaBrenica Harris
Tammie Vines / Office / Phillips
K-8
Academy
Phone: / (205) 231-9500 / Planning Time / 1:45-2:45
Mon.-Fri.

Text: McGraw-Hill: Language Arts Today

Description:

The language arts curriculum in second grade emphasizes using the writing process when creating different forms of written expression; using conventional mechanics and spelling when editing written expression; applying principles of grammar in written expression; and using descriptive and narrative writing to clarify thinking in all disciplines.

Goals:

1. Writing Process

2. Parts of Speech

3. Thinking Critically

4. Phonics

Requirements: ICUE SCORES

  • Class Assignments 55% of final grade
  • Homework Assignments 15% of final grade
  • Assessment 30% of final grade

Evaluation

All assignments will be scored on the 100% point system.

Grading Scale:

Final scores will be reported as shown below:

100-90=A 89-80= B 79-70= C 69-60= D 59-Below= Failing

Course Syllabus (cont.)

Second Grade Language

Date / Themes / Topic
Aug. 10-
Oct. 11
First
Nine Weeks / Here and There / Unit 1: Sentences
  • Good Listeners and Speakers
  • Statements and Questions
  • Commands
  • Exclamations
  • Word Order in Sentences
  • Parts of a Sentence
Unit 2: Writing Sentences
  • Writing Process
(Prewrite, First Draft, Revise, Proofread and Publish)
Unit 3: Nouns
  • What Is a Noun?
  • Nouns for People
  • Nouns for Places and Things
  • Special Nouns for People, Pets, and Places
  • Days, Months, and Holidays
  • More Than One
  • More Words for More than One
  • Titles and Dates

Oct. 12-
Dec. 15
Second
Nine Weeks / Good Days / Unit 4: Writing a Paragraph
  • Narrative Paragraph
Unit 5: Verbs
  • What Is a Verb?
  • Verbs That Tell About the Present
  • Verbs That Tell About the Past
  • Using be
  • Using do and see
  • Using come, go, and run
  • Using give and sing
  • Using have and has
  • Contractions
Unit 6: Writing a Story
  • Narrative Writing

Jan. 4-
Mar. 14
Third
Nine Weeks / Happy Times
New Friends / Unit 7: Adjectives
  • What Is an Adjectives?
  • Adjectives That Tell How Many
  • Using a and an
  • Adjectives That Compare
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Using Commas with Names of Places
  • Prefixes
Unit 8: Writing a Description
  • Descriptive Paragraph
Unit 9: Pronouns
  • What Is a Pronoun?
  • Using I and me
  • Using we and us
  • Using Pronouns with Verbs
  • Homophones

Mar. 15-
May 30
Fourth
Nine Weeks / Wishes
New Worlds / Unit 10: Writing a Letter
  • Friendly Letter
Unit 11: Adverbs
  • What Is an Adverb?
  • Adverbs That Tell When and Where
  • Adverbs That Tell How
Unit 12: Writing a Book Report
  • Book Reports

Note: These dates and activities are subject to change.

Course Syllabus

Phillips K-8 Academy

Second Grade: Mathematics

August 2011-May 2012

Instructor / Natasha Gause
LaBrenica Harris
Tammie Vines / Office / Phillips
K-8
Academy
Phone: / (205) 231-9500 / Planning Time / 1:45-2:45
Mon.-Fri.

Text: Scott Foresome

Description:

The mathematics curriculum in second grade emphasizes solving increasingly challenging problems, exploring mathematical ideas in variety of ways, and considering multiple solutions to problems.

Goals:

1. Number and Operations

2. Algebra

3. Geometry

4. Measurement

5. Data Analysis and Probability

Requirements: ICUE SCORES

  • Daily Routines 10% of final grade
  • Class Assignments 40% of final grade
  • Homework Assignments 10% of final grade
  • Assessment 40% of final grade

Evaluation

All assignments will be scored on the 100% point system.

Grading Scale:

Final scores will be reported as shown below:

100-90=A 89-80= B 79-70= C 69-60= D 59-Below= Failing

Course Syllabus (cont.)

Second Grade Mathematics

Date / Chapters / Topic
Aug. 10-
Oct. 11
First
Nine Weeks / Chapter 1-3 /
  • Understanding Addition and Subtraction
  • Strategies for Addition and Subtraction
  • Place Value to 100
  • Counting Money

Oct. 12-
Dec. 15
Second
Nine Weeks / Chapter 4-6 /
  • Mental Math: Addition and Subtraction
  • Two Digit Addition and Subtraction without/Regrouping
  • Two Digit Addition and Subtraction w/Regrouping

Jan. 4-
Mar. 14
Third
Nine Weeks / Chapter 7-9 /
  • Geometry and Fractions
  • Time, Data, and Graphs
  • Measurement and Probability

Mar. 15-
May 30
Fourth
Nine Weeks / Chapter 10-12 /
  • Numbers to 1,000
  • Addition and Subtraction of Three-Digit Numbers
  • Multiplication and Division
  • Review All Mathematic Skills

Note: These dates and activities are subject to change.

Course Syllabus

Phillips K-8 Academy

Second Grade: Reading

August 2011-May 2012

Instructor / Natasha Gause
LaBrenica Harris
Tammie Vines / Office / Phillips
K-8
Academy
Phone: / (205) 231-9500 / Planning Time / 1:45-2:45
Mon.-Fri.

Text:Scott Foresman

Description:

Second-grade students are becoming more competent communicators and thinkers. They are developing more capability for applying strategies that enhance comprehension. These strategies help students to construct their own meanings from oral, written, and visual material.

Goals:

1. Comprehension

2. Vocabulary

3. Phonetic Awareness

4. Critical Thinking Strategies

Requirements:

  • Center Activities
  • Class Assignments
  • Homework Assignments
  • Assessment
  • Projects

Evaluation:

All assignments will be scored on the 100% point system.

Grading Scale: Final Scores

Class Assignments = 40% of final grade 100-90 = A

Test/Assessment= 30% of final grade 89-80 = B

Homework= 15% of final grade 70-70 = C

Projects=15% of final grade 69-60 = D

59-Below = Failing

Course Syllabus (cont.)

Date / Unit / Focus Skills / Stories / Phonics
Aug. 10-
Oct. 11
First
9 Weeks / Unit 1-Unit 2.3
Exploration & Working Together / *Character
*Setting
*Predict
*Main Idea and Details
*Text Structure
*Realism and Fantasy
*Sequence
*Prior Knowledge
*Summarize /
  • Iris and Walter
  • Exploring Space
  • Henry and Mudge
  • A Walk in the Desert
  • The Strongest One
  • Tara & Tiree Fearless…
  • Ronald Morgan Goes to Bat
  • Turtle’s Race with Beaver
/ Short Vowels
Long Vowels
Consonant Blends
Inflected Endings
Consonant Diagraphs
R-Controlled Vowels
Contractions
Oct 12-
Dec. 15
Second
9 Weeks / Unit 2.4-Unit 4.2
Working Together,
Creative Ideas & Our Changing World / *Author’s Purpose
*Story Structure
*Drawing Conclusions
*Visualize
*Cause and Effect
*Compare and Contrast
*Fact and Opinion
*Ask Questions
*Theme and Plot /
  • BremenTown Musicians
  • Turkey for Thanksgiving
  • Pearl and Wagner: Two…
  • Dear Juno
  • Anansi Goes Fishing
  • Rosa and Blanca
  • A Weed is a Flower
  • The Quilt Story
  • Life Cycle of a Pumpkin
/ Plurals
Long a
Long e
Long o
Compound
Words
Long i
Comparative
Endings
Syllables
Jan. 4-
Mar. 14
Third
9 Weeks / Unit 4.3- Unit 5.4
Our Changing World & Responsibility / *Compare and Contrast
*Graphic Organizer
*Plot and Theme
*Summarize
*Fact and Opinion
*Ask Questions
*Main Idea and Details
*Text Structure
*Sequence
*Prior Knowledge
*Author’s Purpose /
  • Frogs
  • I Like Where I Am
  • Helen Keller and the Big Storm
  • Fire Fighter!
  • One Dark Night
  • Bad Dog, Dodger!
  • Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores
/ Vowels oo, u
Dipthongs
Vowels oo, ue, ew, ui
Suffixes
Prefixes
Silent Consonants
Mar. 15- May 30
Fourth
9 Weeks / Unit 5.5- Unit 6.5
Responsibility & Traditions / *Realism and Fantasy
*Compare and Contrast
*Visualize
*Fact and Opinion
*Draw Conclusion
*Summarize
*Cause and Effect
*Graphic Organizer
*Character, Setting & Plot
*Prior Knowledge /
  • Signmaker’s Assistant
  • Just Like Josh Gibson
  • Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag
  • A Birthday Basket for Tia
  • Cowboys
  • Jingle Dancer
/ ph, gh
Vowels aw, au, augh, al
Contractions
Inflected Endings
Syllables

Note: These dates and activities are subject to change.

Course Syllabus

Phillips K-8 Academy

Second Grade: Science

August 2011-May 2012

Instructor / Natasha Gause
LaBrenica Harris
Tammie Vines / Office / Phillips
K-8
Academy
Phone: / (205) 231-9500 / Planning Time / 1:45-2:45
Mon.-Fri.

Text: Harcourt Science

Description:

The second-grade science curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop awareness of physical, life and earth science experiences that will extend the development of scientific knowledge and skills.

Goals:

1. Process and Application

2. Life Science

3. Earth Science

4. Physical Science

Requirements: ICUE SCORES

  • Class Assignments 40% of final grade
  • Homework Assignments 15% of final grade
  • Assessment 30% of final grade
  • Projects 15% of final grade

Evaluation

All assignments will be scored on the 100% point system.

Grading Scale:

Final scores will be reported as shown below:

100-90=A 89-80= B 79-70= C 69-60= D 59-Below= Failing

Course Syllabus (cont.)

Second Grade Science

Date / Strategies/Skills / Topic
Aug. 10-
Oct. 11
First
Nine Weeks / Compare and Contrast
Main Idea and Details
Sequence / Unit A: Living Things Grow and Changes
  • Plants Grow and Change
  • Animals Grow and Change
  • People Grow and Change
Unit B: Homes for Living Things
  • Habitats for Plants and Animals
  • Changes in Habitats

Oct. 12-
Dec. 15
Second
Nine Weeks / Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Sequence / Unit C: Exploring Earth’s Surface
  • Earth’s Resources
  • Earth Long Ago

Jan. 4- Mar. 14
Third
Nine Weeks / Sequence
Main Idea and Details
Cause and Effect / Unit D: Space and Weather
  • The Solar System
  • Earth’s Weather

Mar. 15- May 30
Fourth
Nine Weeks / Compare and Contrast
Main Idea and Details / Unit E: Exploring Matter
  • Observing and Measuring Matter
  • Changes in Matter
Unit F: Energy in Motion
  • Force and Motion
  • Hearing Sound

Note: These dates and activities are subject to change.

Course Syllabus

Phillips K-8 Academy

Second Grade: Social Studies

August 2011-May 2012

Instructors / Natasha Gause
LaBrenica Harris
Tammie Vines / Office / Phillips
K-8
Academy
Phone: / (205) 231-9500 / Planning Time / 1:45-2:45
Mon.-Fri.

Text: Scott Foresome: Social Studies

Description:

The curriculum for second grade sets the stage for students to acquire positive, lifelong dispositions toward learning and school. Standards require that students expand their prior knowledge of historical events, geography, and the interdependent system of goods and services. Additionally, students broaden their understanding of the ideals of civic involvement and of their rights and responsibilities.

Goals:

1. Economics

2. Geography

3. History

4. Political Science

Requirements: ICUE SCORES

  • Class Assignments 45% of final grade
  • Homework Assignments 10% of final grade
  • Assessment 30% of final grade
  • Projects 15% of final grade

Evaluation

All assignments will be scored on the 100% point system.

Grading Scale:

Final scores will be reported as shown below:

100-90=A 89-80= B 79-70= C 69-60= D 59-Below= Failing

Course Syllabus (cont.)

Second Grade Social Studies

Date / Strategies/Skills / Topic(s)
Aug. 10-
Oct. 11
First
Nine Weeks /
  • Context Clues
  • Main Idea and Details
  • Reading Maps
  • Compare and Contrast
  • Recall and Retell
/ Unit 1: Where We Live
  • Living in a Neighborhood
  • A Walk Through a Community
  • Comparing Communities
  • Our State and Our Country
  • Our Country is Part of Our World

Oct. 12-
Dec. 15
Second
Nine Weeks /
  • Compare and Contrast
  • Cause and Effect
  • Categorize
  • Predict
  • Sequence
/ Unit 2: Our Earth
  • Interview With a Geographer
  • Where People Live
  • From My Orchard to You
  • Our Earth’s Resources
  • Caring for Our Resources
Unit 3: Working Together
  • Choosing Goods and Services
  • Services in Our Community
  • Goods from the Factory to You
Holiday Activities (Christmas)
Jan. 4-
Mar. 14
Third
Nine Weeks /
  • Main Idea and Details
  • Predict
  • Sequence
/ Unit 3: Working Together
  • A Trip to the Bank
  • Countries Trade and Move Goods
Unit 4: Our Country Today
  • Local Government
  • State Government
  • Federal Government
  • Voting for Leaders
  • The Land of Freedom
Black History Month
Mar. 15-
May 30 /
  • Sequence
  • Main Idea and Details
  • Cause and Effect
  • Recall and Retell
  • Classify/Categorize
  • Compare and Contrast
/ Unit 5: Our Country Long Ago
  • The First Americans
  • Colonies
  • Thirteen Colonies, One Country
  • We Remember Americans
Unit 6: People and Places in History
  • Family History
  • People Celebrate
  • Landmarks in Our Country
  • A Step Back in Time
  • Linking Our World

Note: These dates and activities are subject to change.