Second Grade StandardsLanguage ArtsGod gave His message in written form, the Bible.Literary Reading2LR1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.2LR2 Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.2LR3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.2LR4 Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.2LR5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.2LR6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.2LR7 Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.2LR8 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.2LR9 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry with proficiency.

Informational Reading2IR1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.2IR2 Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.2IR3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.2IR4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.2IR5 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 efficiently.2IR6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.2IR7 Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.2IR8 Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.2IR9 Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.2IR10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts with proficiency.

General Reading2GR1 Read for 20 minutes each night and maintain a reading log2GR2 At the completion of second grade, students must be able to read all of the Dolch sight words listed for previous grade levels plus the following sight words from the Dolch List: found,

wash, buy, why, sleep, these, both, sing, use, which, before, pull, us, its, your, write, very, off, first, don’t, around, goes, tell, or, those, would, sit, call, gave, their, right, upon, best, five, green, because, made, wish, fast, always, work, does, been, cold, read, many2GR3 Read appropriately leveled books to meet the required number of AR points each quarter.2GR4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

2GR4a Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.2GR4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.2GR4c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.

Phonics2P1 Know and apply consonants and consonant variants

2P1a Identify rhyming words2P1b Identify consonants and match consonant sounds2P1c Identify the sounds of initial and final consonants2P1d Discriminate among words based on initial and final consonants2P1e Recognize and write words with medial consonants2Plf Identify and isolate initial sounds2P1g Recognize soft and hard sounds of c and g2P1h recognize the sounds of s

2P2 Know the short and long vowels2P2a Identify words with short and long vowels2P2b Identify and write words with short a, i, o, u, and e phonograms2P2c Identify and write words with long a, i, o, u, and e phonograms

2P3 Know and use correctly syllables, consonant blends and digraphs, compound words, silent letters, and y as a vowel

2P3a Identify and count syllables2P3b Recognize the number of syllables in a word2P3c Recognize the sounds of initial l-blends, tw, and initial r-blends2P3d Recognize the sounds of initial s blends and final blends2P3e Combine syllables to form words2P3f Use knowledge of syllables to read and write compound words2P3g Recognize the sounds of final y as a vowel2P3h Recognize and write words with kn, wr, gn, and mb in context2P3i Recognize and write initial digraphs th, sh, wh, and ch

2P4 Know and use correctly r-controlled vowels, vowel digraphs, and diphthongs2P4a Recognize words a with sounds spelled ar, or, er, ir, ur, and ear2P4b Recognize words with the vowel sounds spelled air, are, ear, and eer2P4c Recognize syllables with r-controlled vowels in two or three syllable words2P4d Distinguish between the short e and long e sounds of digraph ea and the long a and long e sound of digraph ei2P4e Recognize both sounds of digraph oo2P4f Recognize words with vowel digraphs au, aw, and al2P4g Recognize and write words with the sound of ow and ou2P4h Recognize and write words with the sounds of oi, ou, and ew2P4i Identify words with complex phonograms

2P5 Know and use correctly contractions and endings2P5a Recognize and write words ending in le2P5b Recognize the schwa sound made by the vowels a, e, i, o, and u2P5c Recognize and write contractions made with not, will, am, is, are, have, has, us, and would2P5d Be able to form plurals by adding s or es to root words2P5e Be able to form plurals by changing y to I before adding es and ed2P5f Be able to form plurals by changing final f and fe to v and adding es2P5g Recognize and write singular and plural possessives2P5h Write words with inflectional endings of s, es, ing, and ed2P5i Write words with inflectional endings by doubling the final consonant

2P6 Know and use correctly suffixes, prefixes, and multisyllabic words2P6a Understand the meaning of, and write words ending in ful, less, ness, ly and y2P6b Use and write words ending in er, est, en, able, ible, ment, ion, or ist2P6c Identify syllables in words with suffixes ful, less, ness, ly, y, er, est, en, able, ible, ment, ion, or and ist2P6d Use context clues and write words that end in ful, less, ness, ly, y, er, est, en, able, ible, ment, ion, or and ist2P6e Understand the meaning of, and write words beginning with re, un, dis, in, im, pre, de and mis

2P7 Know and use correctly synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and dictionary skills2P7a Recognize and write synonyms, antonyms, homonyms2P7b Alphabetize words to the second and third letter2P7c Use guide words to locate entry words in a dictionary2P7d Determine whether words would be found in the beginning, middle, or end of the dictionary2P7e Recognize the correct dictionary definitions of homographs2P7f Recognize there are multiple meanings of words

Writing2W1 Write opinion pieces as a response to literature 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.2W2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.2W3 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.2W4 Write a persuasive text in which they persuade others of an idea including at least two reasons of the need for change.2W5 Using the writing process, work with both peers and the teachers to prewrite, draft, revise, proofread, and publish.2W6 Explore the use of digital tools to produce and publish writing

2W7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).2W8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.2W9 Write all selections with at least five sentences.Poetry Writing2W10 Understand an appreciation for poetry2W11 Recognize rhyme in a poem2W12 Recognize a couplet2W13 Generate pairs of rhyming words associated with a picture2W14 Draft, revise, proofread, and publish a couplet2W15 Recognize association between shapes and ideas2W16 Choose a topic for a shape poem2W17 Generate colorful words to describe an animal2W18 Draft, revise, proofread, and publish a shape poemWriting a Book Report2W19 Identify parts of a book report2W20 Use proofreading marks to identify mistakes in a book report2W21 Identify correctly written titles2W22 Recognize if a book report gives the events in the order they occurred in the story2W23 Identify characteristics of a good listener2W24 Identify characteristics of a good speakerWriting a Friendly Letter2W25 Proofread and identify mistakes in a letter2W26 Demonstrate an understanding of the parts of a letter2W27 Demonstrate an understanding of the parts of an envelope

Grammar2G1 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.2G2 Have knowledge of a proper sentence

2G2a Define the word sentence2G2b Distinguish complete thoughts from incomplete thoughts2G2c Write complete sentences2G2d Add beginning capitalization and ending punctuation to a sentence2G2e Define and identify the subject part of a sentence2G2f Match subjects with sentence endings2G2g Define the action part of a sentence2G2h Divide sentences into subject parts and action parts2G2i Identify telling sentences, commands, and exclamations2G2j Distinguish among kinds of sentences: telling, command, exclamation, question2G2k Punctuate each kind of sentence correctly2G2l Listen for comprehension2G2m Define and identify fragments2G2n Change fragments into complete sentences2G2o Alphabetize words by the first and second letters

2G2p Distinguish between sentences and fragments2G2q Identify the subject, main word, and predicate of a sentence2G2r Identify the main word (verb) in the predicate2G2s Rewrite a sentence by changing the subject or the predicate2G2t Insert adjectives to expand sentences2G2u Join two subjects and two predicates with “and” to form a new sentence2G2v Recognize and correct run-on sentences2G2w Be able to combine sentences

2G3 Understand the uses of a noun2G3a Identify nouns in a sentence2G3b Categorize nouns as people, places, or things2G3c Recognize that two words may be put together to form a compound word2G3d Understand that many nouns form their plurals by add s2G3e Understand that nouns ending in ch, sh, s, x, and z for their plurals by adding es 2G3f Recognize nouns that form their plurals by changing their spellings2G3g Write the correct plural form of a noun2G3h Distinguish between common nouns and proper nouns2G3i Capitalize proper nouns2G3j Capitalize important words in titles of books and stories2G3k Capitalize the names of God2G3l Capitalize names for the Bible, its divisions, and its books2G3m Understand that commas tell the reader to pause between words they separate2G3n Insert commas within a series of three of more words2G3o Differentiate between common and proper nouns2G3p Capitalize names of streets, cities, states, and countries2G3q Use commas between the names of cities and states2G3r Capitalize initials and place a period after each initial2G3s Capitalize names of months, days of the week, and holidays2G3t Use commas correctly in dates2G3u Learn abbreviations for the days of the week, months of the year, and titles for people2G3v Understand the pronoun you may be singular or plural2G3w Understand the difference between singular and plural nouns2G3x Use an apostrophe to make nouns possessive2G3y Use the pronouns he, she, it, you, they, we, I, and me in a sentence2G3z Name themselves last when writing or speaking of themselves to another person

2G4 Understand the uses of a verb2G4a Identify the verb in a sentence2G4b Add s or es to make a verb plural2G4c Distinguish between present-tense and past-tense verbs 2G4d Change present-tense verbs to past-tense verbs2G4e Use present-tense and past-tense verbs correctly2G4f Learn and use correctly the past-tense forms of tell, give, sing, see, do, and go2G4g Write sentences using exact words 2G4h Define and recognize homophones2G4i Choose the correct word from a homophone pair to fit in a sentence

2G4j Distinguish between came and come and ran and run2G4k Identify helping words have and has2G4l Differentiate when a subject is about one or more words2G4m Recognize when a verb shows action or does not show action2G4n Determine when to use is and we, and was and were2G4o Know that is/are and was/were are linking verbs, not action verbs2G4p Know that is/are refer to now and was/were refer to the past2G4q Know how to write contractions correctly and use them in a sentence2G4r Recognize negative words no, never, not, and none2G4s Recognize double negatives2G4t Learn to write and speak using only one negative word in a sentence

2G5 Understand the uses of adjectives2G5a Identify adjectives that tell about the size, shape, and color of an object2G5b Identify and write adjectives that tell about the senses2G5c Recognize adjectives used to compare two, three or more items2G5d Compare regular adjectives by adding er and est2G5e Identify adjectives that tell what kind and how many2G5f Describe an object using adjectives that tell what kind and how many2G5g Replace uninteresting adjectives with more colorful adjectives2G5h Know how to use a thesaurus2G5i Use commas when writing three or more adjectives in a series2G5j Combine short sentences using words in a series

Study and Reference Skills2R1 Learn to use multiple study and reference skills

2R1a Identify and use good listening strategies2R1b Apply the four questions to listening2R1c Identify the title page, author, illustrator, and publisher of a book2R1d Use a table of contents for information2R1e Identify guide words and entry words on a dictionary page2R1f Be able to locate definitions2R1g Be able to locate sample sentences within an entry2R1h Write a sample sentence that matches a definition2R1i Demonstrate an understanding of basic library information2Rlj Be respectful when handling library materials2Rlk Identify fiction and nonfiction and their arrangement in the library2R1l Demonstrate knowledge of the card catalog2R1m Be able to alphabetize a list of names2R1o Use alphabetical order to determine entry words that come between guide words2Rlm Contrast the different definitions for an entry word2Rln Develop an understanding of the information and layout of a telephone directory2Rlo Be able to locate emergency numbers2Rlp Be able to use white pages and yellow pages to locate information2Rlq Apply Bible principles when speaking2Rlr Recognize good tips for taking telephone messages2Rls Recognize accurate telephone messages

Listening and Speaking2LS1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

2LS1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).2LS1b Build on others’ talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others.2LS1c Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.

2LS2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.2LS3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.2LS4 Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences.2LS5 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.

Spelling2S1 Use dictionaries, word walls, and books to identify standard spelling2S2 Read and write words from weekly spelling lists2S3 Spell correctly words from lists2S4 Apply spelling rules when writing, such as: double final consonant, words ending in silent “e,” words ending in “y,” and plurals

Vocabulary2V1 Identify various lists of words to their meanings2V2 Find the difference between a synonym and an antonym2V3 Describe how groups of words are classified2V4 Identify the correct meaning of words by using context clues2V5 Determine the meaning of words by completing a sentence starter2V6 Analyze word parts to determine the meaning of new words2V7 Describe the relationship between a pair of words in a sentence

HandwritingHW2.1 Demonstrate competence in writing the cursive forms of each uppercase and lowercase letterHW2.2 Increase control of pencil grip, paper position, stroke and postureHW2.3 Demonstrate competence in writing words legibly in cursive handwriting, using correct letter formation, appropriate size and spacing

MathematicsGod has at various times commanded men to count, measure, and record their findings.MA2.1. Estimation

MA2.1a. Use estimation language such as more, less, equal, almost and few

MA2.1b. Recognize when estimation is appropriateMA2.1c. Use and apply estimation strategies in working with quantities, measurement, computation and problem solvingMA2.1d. Round to the nearest ten

MA2.2. Number Sense and NumerationMA2.2a. Identify, read, model and write numbers with place value of ones, tens and hundreds and thousandsMA2.2b. Read and write two and three digit numbersMA2.2c. Identify numbers from 0-999MA2.2d. Compare numbers using >, < and =MA2.2e. Count and write to 100 by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s and 10’sMA2.2f. Count by 3’s and 4’sMA2.2g. Recognize and use ordinal numbersMA2.2h. Identify and write fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/8, 1/10) of region or setMA2.2i. Identify and count pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters beyond $1.00MA2.2j. Identify and count half dollars and paper currency up to $10MA2.2k. Count by 10’s and 50’s backwardsMA2.2l. Identify numbers as either even or oddMA2.2m. Use terminology such as between, one more, one less to identify numbersMA2.2n. Regard numbers as sums, differences, or products

MA2.3. Whole Number Concepts and ComputationMA2.3a. Recall and apply addition and subtraction facts to 10MA2.3b. Recognize and use appropriate symbols (+, -, >, <, =, x , and $ )MA2.3c. Order and locate whole numbers on a number lineMA2.3d. Recognize place value to the thousands placeMA2.3e. Write numbers as words and words as numbersMA2.3f. Write numbers to the thousands place in expanded formMA2.3g. Show different ways to name a sumMA2.3h. Model and write related addition and subtraction facts to 10MA2.3i. Use the commutative, associative, and zero properties in computationMA2.3j. Identify properties of zero and oneMA2.3k. Use a variety of mental math techniques for finding sums and differencesMA2.3l. Add and subtract two 2-digit numbers using models to decide if regrouping is needed and checkMA2.3m. Model 3-digit addition and subtraction with regroupingMA2.3n. Apply addition and subtraction with coins to $1.00MA2.3o. Use mental math when adding sums of 10MA2.3p. Use models to apply repeated addition leading to multiplicationMA2.3q. Explore the concepts of multiplication and division with manipulativesMA2.3r. Use patterns to discover multiplication by 10MA2.3s. Solve real life mathematical problems using cumulative computational skillsMA2.3t. Determine reasonableness of computational resultsMA2.3u. Determine the amount of change to give from $1.00

MA2.3v. Identify the dollar and cent symbolsMA2.3w. Write the value of a dollar bill and a collection of coins to 99 cents placing the decimal correctlyMA2.3x. Know multiplication facts for the 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 families

MA2.4. Geometry and Spatial SenseMA2.4a. Identify, describe and classify plane and solid figures by their propertiesMA2.4b. Identify and create symmetry in concrete objects and materialsMA2.4c. Compare and contrast plane and solid geometric shapes (circle/ sphere, square/cube, triangle/pyramid, and rectangle/rectangular solid)MA2.4d. Identify points, lines and segmentsMA2.4e. Identify similar and congruent figuresMA2.4f. Determine location by using ordered pairs on a rectangular gridMA2.4g. Identify shapes that can be put together to make a given shape

MA2.5. MeasurementMA2.5a. Estimate and measure length using standard and nonstandard unitsMA2.5b.Choose an appropriate unit of measure and use a variety of measurement instrumentsMA2.5c. Compare length to the nearest inch, foot, yard, centimeter and meterMA2.5d. Compare capacity using cups, gallons and litersMA2.5e. Determine the weight of objects in comparison to a poundMA2.5f. Identify days of the week, months of the year, and number of days and weeks in a monthMA2.5g. Identify and write time to the nearest hour, half-hour and quarter- hour using analog and digital clocksMA2.5h. Tell time to the nearest 5 minute interval using analog clocksMA2.5i. Read and interpret temperature using degrees FahrenheitMA2.5j. Measure the perimeter of squares, rectangles, and triangles in standard and nonstandard unitsMA2.5k. Describe and compare area of similar shapes

MA2.6. Probability and StatisticsMA2.6a. Collect, organizes, construct and interpret data using pictographs, bar graphs and Venn diagramsMA2.6b. Use tally marks to record and interpret dataMA2.6c. Create read and interprets charts and timelinesMA2.6d. Recognize and produce graphs using increments of 1,2,3,5, and 10MA2.6e. Explore probability of an event occurring through the use of games and manipulativesMA2.6f. Predict the likelihood of an outcomeMA2.6g. Determine the probability of an event occurring as high, low, or equal

MA2.7. FractionsMA2.7a. Recognize and demonstrate that a fraction is an equivalent part of a wholeMA2.7b. Compare and model fractional parts of a whole (1/4, 1/3,)MA2.7c. Represent and identify numerators and denominators

MA2.8. Patterns and RelationshipsMA2.8a. Identify patterns using symbols and objectsMA2.8b. Recognize patterns on a hundreds chart

MA2.8c. Model, identify and continue odd and even patterns

Social Studies God wants us to know history.Historical UnderstandingsSS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history.

SS2H1a. Identify the contributions made by these historic figures: James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia); Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet); Jackie Robinson (sports); Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights); Jimmy Carter (leadership and human rights); John WesleySS2H1b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation, rights, and freedoms).

SS2H2 The student will describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.

SS2H2a. Describe the regions in Georgia where the Creeks and Cherokees lived and how the people used their local resources.SS2H2b. Compare and contrast the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past to Georgians today.SS2H2c. Compare and contrast the God of the Native Americans and the colonists.

Geographic UnderstandingsSS2G1 The student will locate major topographical features of Georgia and will describe how these features define Georgia’s surface.

SS2G1a. Locate all the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau.SS2G1b. Locate the major rivers: Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha, Savannah, St. Mary’s, Chattahoochee, and Flint.

SS2G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS2H1 and Georgia’s Creeks and Cherokees.

SS2G2a. Identify specific locations significant to the life and times of each historic figure on a political map.SS2G2b. Describe how place (physical and human characteristics) had an impact on the lives of each historic figure.SS2G2c. Describe how each historic figure adapted to and was influenced by his/her environment.SS2G2d. Trace examples of travel and movement of these historic figures and their ideas across timeSS2G2e. Describe how the region in which these historic figures lived affected their lives and compare these regions to the region in which the students live.

Government/Civic UnderstandingsSS2CG1 The student will define the concept of government and the need for rules and laws.SS2CG2 The student will identify the roles of the following elected officials:

SS2CG2a. President (leader of our nation)

SS2CG2b. Governor (leader of our state)SS2CG2c. Mayor (leader of a city)

SS2CG3 The student will give examples of how the historical figures under study demonstrate the positive citizenship traits of honesty, dependability, liberty, trustworthiness, honor, civility, good sportsmanship, patience, and compassion.SS2CG4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the state and national capitol buildings by identifying them from pictures and capitals of the United States of America (Washington, D.C.) and the state of Georgia (Atlanta) by locating them on appropriate maps.SS2CG5 Student’s will compare how God rules (Ten Commandments) to how our government rules.

Economic UnderstandingsSS2E1 The student will explain that because of scarcity, people must make choices and incur opportunity costs.SS2E2 The student will identify ways in which goods and services are allocated (by price; majority rule; contests; force; sharing; lottery; command; first-come, first-served; personal characteristics; and others).SS2E3 The student will explain that people usually use money to obtain the goods and services they want and explain how money makes trade easier than barter.SS2E4 The student will describe the costs and benefits of personal spending and saving choices.

Historical UnderstandingsSS2H1 America, Our Home

SS2H1a. Understand the term community and list community helpersSS2H1b. Recognize the 50 states and continentsSS2H1c. Understand that the American Flag stands for freedomSS2H1d. Learn the Pledge of AllegianceSS2H1e. Identify the rules for our Country’s FlagSS2H1f. Recognize that we have many freedoms:

Freedom of SpeechFreedom of the PressFreedom of Religion

SS2H1g. Know and identify America’s Patriotic HolidaysGeorge Washington’s BirthdayAbraham Lincoln’s BirthdayMemorial DayFlag DayIndependence Day (4th of July)Labor DayVeterans DayThanksgiving Day

SS2H1h. Learn and understand America’s Songs“Yankee Doodle”“The Star-Spangled Banner”“My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”“America the Beautiful”

“God Bless America”SS2H2 The People Who Built AmericaSS2H2.1 The Separatists

SS2H2.1a. Learn why the separatists wanted to “separate” from the Church of EnglandSS2H2.1b. Identify the importance of the Mayflower voyageSS2H2.1c. Define the terms pilgrims and Indians and the influence they had with each other

SS2H2.2 America’s IndiansSS2H2.2a. Distinguish the differences between the various Indian groups

The Northeast The SoutheastThe SouthwestThe NorthwestUnderstand the importance of using tepees Recall the importance and impact the Indians had on the Pilgrims after the first winterDiscuss how the Pilgrims never saw maize before and how it would become so helpful to them

SSH2.3 The Colonists SS2H2.3a. Define and discuss the various terms below and determine how each was important to the other

ColonyThe CooperThe SilversmithThe ApothecaryThe BlacksmithThe JoinerThe CobblerThe WhitesmithColonial Days & Schoolbooks

SSH2.4 America’s PioneersSS2H2.4a. Define the term pioneers and why they were vital for familiesSS2H2.4b. List the items pioneers took with them on long journeysSS2H2.4c. Explain what it was like traveling west

SSH2.5 America’s CowboysSS2H2.5a. Define a cow town and a rancher.SS2H2.5b. Understand what took place during a stampedeSS2H2.5c. Learn cowboy songs

SSH2.6 The New AmericansSS2H2.6a. Define immigrants and the impact this had on AmericaSS2H2.6b. Discuss the dreams of the new Americans SS2H2.6c. Define an islander and why the islands of Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and three of the Virgin Islands are American territoriesSS2H2.6d. Recall the events of how many Black Americans did not choose to make America their home

SS2H2.6e. Understand what the New Americans gave to AmericaSS2H2.7 Tomorrow’s America

SS2H2.7a. Determine what it takes to make right choices for yourself and your country

ScienceGod controls every part of the natural world – His creation – the world we study in science.S2CS1. Students will be aware of the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit these traits in their own efforts to understand how the world works.

S2CS1a. Raise questions about the world around them and be willing to seek answers to some of the questions by making careful observations and measurements and trying to figure things out.

S2CS2. Students will have the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and following scientific explanations.

S2CS2a. Use whole numbers in ordering, counting, identifying, measuring, and describing things and experiences.S2CS2b. Readily give the sums and differences of single-digit numbers in ordinary, practical contexts and judge the reasonableness of the answer.

S2CS2c. Give rough estimates of numerical answers to problems before doing them formallyS2CS2d. Make quantitative estimates of familiar lengths, weights, and time intervals, and check them by measuring.S2CS3. Students will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating objects in scientific activities.

S2CS3a. Use ordinary hand tools and instruments to construct, measure, and look at objects.S2CS3b. Assemble, describe, take apart, and reassemble constructions using interlocking blocks, erector sets and other things.S2CS3c. Make something that can actually be used to perform a task, using paper, cardboard, wood, plastic, metal, or existing objects.

S2CS4. Students will use the ideas of system, model, change, and scale in exploring scientific and technological matters.

S2CS4a. Identify the parts of things, such as toys or tools, and identify what things can do when put together that they could not do otherwise.S2CS4b. Use a model—such as a toy or a picture—to describe a feature of the primary thing.S2CS4c. Describe changes in the size, weight, color, or movement of things, and note which of their other qualities remain the same during a specific change.S2CS4d. Compare very different sizes, weights, ages (baby/adult), and speeds (fast/slow) of both human made and natural things.

S2CS5. Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.S2CS5a. Describe and compare things in terms of number, shape, texture, size, weight, color, and motion.S2CS5b. Draw pictures (grade level appropriate) that correctly portray features of the thing being describedS2CS5c. Use simple pictographs and bar graphs to communicate data

The Nature of ScienceS2CS6. Students will be familiar with the character of scientific knowledge and how it is achieved. Students will recognize that:

S2CS6a. When a science investigation is done the way it was done before, we expect to get a similar result.S2CS6b. Science involves collecting data and testing hypotheses.S2CS6c. Scientists often repeat experiments multiple times and subject their ideas to criticism by other scientists who may disagree with them and do further tests.S2CS6d. All different kinds of people can be and are scientists.

S2CS7. Students will understand and explain the steps used to investigate questions using the scientific method. Students will apply the following to inquiry learning practices:

S2CS7a. Scientists use a common language with precise definitions of terms to make it easier to communicate their observations to each other.S2CS7b. In doing science, it is often helpful to work as a team. All team members should reach their own individual conclusions and share their understandings with other members of the team in order to develop a consensus.S2CS7c. Tools such as thermometers, rulers and balances often give more information about things than can be obtained by just observing things without help.S2CS7d. Much can be learned about plants and animals by observing them closely, but care must be taken to know the needs of living things and how to provide for them. Advantage can be taken of classroom pets.

S2CS8. Students will identify important safety procedures used for scientific inquiry.

Earth ScienceS2E1. Students will understand that stars have different sizes, brightness, and patterns.

S2E1a. Describe the physical attributes of stars—size, brightness, and patterns.S2E2. Students will investigate the position of sun and moon to show patterns throughout the year.

S2E2a. Investigate the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on earth at various times of the day.S2E2b. Determine how the shadows change through the day by making a shadow stick or using a sundial.S2E2c. Relate the length of the day and night to the change in seasons. (Days are longer than the night in the summer.)S2E2d. Use observations and charts to record the shape of the moon for a period of time.

S2E3. Students will identify how Earth rotates to make day and night and how shadows change as Earth moves.S2E4. Students will observe and record changes in their surroundings and infer the causes of the changes.

S2E4a. Recognize effects that occur in a specific area caused by weather, plants, animals, and/or people.S2E4b. Describe season and annual patterns on Earth and relate seasonal patterns to Earth’s orbit around the sun.

S2E5. Students will observe the moon and its phases as it orbits the Earth.

S2E6. Students will recognize that the sun is the closest star to Earth.S2E7. Students will explain the relationship between the planets and the sun.S2E8. Students will describe the planets in the solar system.S2E9. Students will compare the different landforms on Earth’s surface.S2E10. Students will identify Earth’s layers.S2E11. Students will identify sources of Earth’s water.

S2E11a. Students will classify how people will use water.S2E12. Students will explain slow and fast changes on Earth.S2E13. Students will describe how wind and water can change rocks.S2E14. Students will explain what rocks and minerals are and how they are used.S2E15. Students will explain what things make up soil and how it is formed.S2E16. Students will describe how people use natural resources and why they should take care of Earth’s resources.S2E17. Students will describe temperature, wind, and precipitation and the tools used to measure weather.S2E18. Students will identify, describe, and illustrate the different stages of the water cycle.S2E19. Students will predict weather by observing clouds.S2E20. Students will identify different types of clouds and storms.

Physical ScienceS2P1. Students will investigate the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects.

S2P1a. Identify the three common states of matter as solid, liquid, or gas.S2P1b. Investigate changes in objects by tearing, dissolving, melting, squeezing, etc.S2P1c. Identify matter as anything that has mass and takes up space.S2P1d. Compare and contrast different properties of matter.S2P1e. Use different ways to measure solids.S2P1f. Describe the properties of liquids and gases.S2P1g. Identify chemical and physical changes.S2P1h. Observe how heat can change matter.S2P1i. Observe how solids, liquids, and gases mix.

S2P2. Students will identify sources of energy and how the energy is used.S2P2a. Identify sources of light energy, heat energy, and energy of motion.S2P2b. Describe how light, heat, and motion energy are used.S2P2c. Recognize that the sun supplies heat and energy to Earth.

S2P3. Students will demonstrate changes in speed and direction using pushes and pulls.S2P3a. Demonstrate how pushing and pulling an object affects the motion of the object.S2P3b. Demonstrate the effects of changes of speed on an object.S2P3c. Describe an object’s position in relation to another object.S2P3d. Measure and record changes in an object’s position. S2P3e. Identify a force as a push or a pull.S2P3f. Describe the forces of gravity and friction.

S2P4. Students will identify simple tools and discover that simple machines change force to make work easier.S2P5. Students will observe magnets attract and repel objects.

S2P6. Students will identify magnet poles and explain how they function.S2P7. Students will discover how different sounds are produced.

S2P7a. Describe the volume of pitch and sound.S2P8. Students will identify the composition and properties of light.S2P9. Students will identify forms of electricity and their uses.

Life ScienceS2L1. Students will identify living and nonliving things.

S2L1a. Explain why plants are living things and describe their parts.S2L2. Students will describe seeds and their origins.

S2L1c. Investigate the life cycle of a plant by growing a plant from a seed and by recording changes over a period of time.

S2L3. Students will recognize that plants look and act like their parent plants.S2L4. Students will describe ways that plants change to meet their needs.S2L5. Students will describe, classify, and compare animals.

S2L5a. Explain how animal parts help animals meet their needs.S2L6. Students will explain that every animal has a life cycle.

S2L6a. Describe and compare the life cycles of animals.S2L7. Students will identify how camouflage helps animals stay safe.

S2L7a. Explain how animals protect themselves.S2L8. Students will describe different habitats and how plants and animals use their habitats.

S2L8a. Explain how habitats change and what happens when they change.S2L9b. Describe desert habitats and how plants and animals survive in a dry habitat.

S2L9. Students will describe a food chain and a food web.S2L10. Students will compare and contrast woodland forests and rainforests.

S2L10a. Explain how different animals live in forest habitats.S2L11. Students will describe oceans and ponds.

S2L11a. Explain how plants and animals line in oceans and ponds.

BibleB2.1 Abraham B2.1a. Know Abraham listened to God and received blessingsB2.1b. Know God’s provisions for Abraham’s move to Shechem

B2.2 PrayerB2.2a. Know why Abraham prayed for LotB2.2b. Learn how to pray, how to intercede for others in prayer, and that God responds to prayer

B2.3 Moses B2.3a. Know that God spoke to Moses telling him to be a leaderB2.3b. Know the ten plagues of Egypt and why God sent themB2.3c. Learn how God delivered the HebrewsB2.3d. Learn that God opened the Red Sea so the Israelites could crossB2.3e. Learn about the Israelites journey into the desert

B2.3f. Learn and recite the 10 Commandments

B2.4 Respecting AuthorityB2.4a. Understand the importance of respecting authorityB2.4b. Know there are consequences when we choose to not be respectful

B2.5 JoshuaB2.5a. Know Joshua was an important leader and followed God with his heartB2.5b. Understand the characteristics of a godly leaderB2.5c. Learn how Joshua conquered JerichoB2.5d. Understand God has a plan for His children and we must listen and obey Him

B2.6 RuthB2.6a. Learn that Ruth was a loyal friendB2.6b. Understand the importance of being loyal to your friends and loyal to GodB2.6c. Know the relationship between Ruth and NaomiB2.6d. Know the relationship between Ruth and Boaz

B2.7 DavidB2.7a. Learn the story of David facing GoliathB2.7b. Understand God gives us the courage we need for all situationsB2.7c. Know David wrote songs of thanksgiving to God

B2.8 ElijahB2.8a. Learn how Elijah is encouraged, the importance of listening to God, and that miracles can occur

B2.9 NehemiahB2.9a. Learn that Nehemiah followed God’s directions even when he was mocked by othersB2.9b. Understand the importance of integrity and following God’s plan despite pressure from othersB2.10 ChristmasB2.10a. Know how the birth of Jesus was announcedB2.10b. Learn the story of the birth of JesusB2.10c. Know the roles of the shepherds and wise men at the birth of JesusB2.10d. Understand prophecies were made about the coming Messiah

B2.11 EstherB2.11a. Hear the story of Esther and how she obeyed GodB2.11b. Learn the importance of making wise decisionsB2.11c. Understand we honor God by being unselfish

B2.12 JobB2.12a. Hear the story of JobB2.12b. Understand how Job was patient and why we should also show patience

B2.13 DanielB2.13a. Hear the story of DanielB2.13b. Learn the importance of faithfulness to GodB2.13c. Learn that God’s rewards our faithfulness

B2.14 Know that Jesus is MercifulB2.14a. Learn of the healing miracles Jesus performedB2.14b. Understand because God shows mercy to us, we should show mercy to others

B2.15 Know that Jesus is CompassionateB2.15a. Understand why Jesus is called the Good Shepherd

B2.16 MarthaB2.16a. Hear the story of MarthaB2.16b. Understand the importance of telling others about JesusB2.16c. Know that Jesus is all-powerful

B2.17 EasterB2.17a. Know the meaning of Jesus’ triumphal entryB2.17b. Know the significance of the Last SupperB2.17c. Understand the process of Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and burialB2.17d. Know why it is important that Jesus rose from the dead

B2.18 Peter B2.18a. Hear the story of PeterB2.18b. Know the Holy Spirit impacted Peter’s lifeB2.18c. Understand as Peter accepted Cornelius, we are to accept othersB2.18d. Understand the meaning of the “Body of Christ” and the Great Commission

B2.19 Paul & BarnabasB2.19a. Hear the story of journey taken by Paul & BarnabasB2.19b. Understand the importance of missionaries

B2.20 Paul & SilasB2.20a. Understand that Paul & Silas shared their faith with others even when persecutedB2.20b. Learn the importance of living a prayer life

B2.21 Who Is God

Health HE2.1 Safety RulesHE2.1a. Understand that God’s Word tells us to be careful about what they see and hearHE2.1b. Discriminate between risk taking behaviors and the appropriate strategies for prevention and treatmentHE2.1c. Enjoy learning how to stay safe and happyHE2.2d. Know safe practices that should be followed in the home, school, and community

HE2.2e. Understand what to do to stay safe during a storm and around strangers

HE2.2f. Understand good water safety rules HE2.2g. Understand appropriate procedures to follow in reporting emergency situationsHE2.2h. Demonstrate skills to prevent injury in a variety of situations

HE2.2 Personal CareHE2.2a. Understand it is important for the student to learn good habitsHE2.2b. List rules for good healthHE2.2c. Understand that good posture allows our bodies to function at their bestHE2.2d. Know how to take care of their clothing and their homeHE2.2e. Learn that good manners will please the Lord and have a good testimony to othersHE2.2f. Understand cleanliness, neatness, and cheerfulness are pleasing to God. They will also know that people want to know them betterHE2.2g. Know how to proper rules for eve, eyes, and teeth careHE2.2h. Understand that manners is an important part of growing up

HE2.3 Disease PreventionHE2.3a. Understand dirt contains germs that can make them sickHE2.3b. Know when skin is broken, germs may enterHE2.3c. List what helps keep dirt and germs out of the bodyHE2.3d. Understand what protects their bodies from germsHE2.3e. Learn the important of their five sensesHE2.3f. List ways to prevent coldsHE2.3g. Differentiate between a variety on communicable and non-communicable diseasesHE2.3h. How to prevent communicable diseases

HE2.4 Health and NutritionHE2.4a. Know that God made them and he designed our bodies to growHE2.4b. Practice good exercise outside will help their bodies to grow strong and healthyHE2.4c. Understand that God expects them to take care of their bodies so that they can serve Him each dayHE2.4d. Enjoy learning more about caring for their body and staying healthyHE2.4e. Understand that God provide many healthy foods to eat and what is a balance dietHE2.4f. Know that breakfast is the most important meal of the dayHE2.4g. Examine the importance of eating nutritious foods for good healthHE2.4h. Understand that it is important when their body is still growing because exercise builds strong musclesHE2.4i. Understand that the heart is a muscle and its function

Second Grade Art ObjectivesVA2.1 LinesThe student will:VA2.1a. Create a design using thick, thin, straight, curvy, broken linesVA2.1b. Learn to use lines to create calm and busy imagesVA2.1c Recognize the contour of shapes by outlining

VA2.2 ShapeThe student will:VA2.2a. Recognize and use geometric shapes and free-form shapesVA2.2b. Create a self-portrait using body shapesVA2.2c. Create sense of depth by overlapping and placement of shapes

VA2.3 ColorThe student will:VA2.3a. Create secondary and intermediate colorsVA2.3b. Learn about neutral colorsVA2.3c. Learn how to create tints and shades, light and dark values

VA2.4 Space and FormThe student will:VA2.4a. Create a sculpture from clayVA2.4b. Create 2-D and 3-D artwork applying the elements of art and principles of design

VA2.5 TextureThe student will:VA2.5a. Create 2-D and 3-D artwork using real texturesVA2.5b. Create 2-D and 3-D artwork using implied texturesVA2.5c. Create artwork by weaving

VA2.6 Pattern/BalanceThe student will:VA2.6a. Create a drawing showing a pattern through repetitionVA2.6b. Create artwork using balance – symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial

VA2.7 Cultural/HistoryThe student will:VA2.7a. Learn how artists get ideas for works of art from real life and imaginationVA2.7b. Exposure to artwork from other countries

Accessing Information/Reference/Computer SkillsThe student will-AC2.1a. Use the media center and available technology as sources of information and pleasure to integrate and assess core subject areasAC2.1b.- utilize computer lab by: identifying parts of the desktop, open a program, basic keyboarding 3.sc.6.l - Investigate and understand the water cycle and its relationship to life on Earth

Second Grade - General Music

1 - Duration (Rhythm/Beat)2.GM.1.a respond to a steady beat in a variety of ways (QCC) (2GM_A2005-1)

2.GM.1.b identify contrasts in tempo (QCC) (2GM_A2005-2)2.GM.1.c respond to simple meters (QCC) (2GM_A2005-3)2.GM.1.d explore simple melodic and rhythmic ostinati (repeated phrases) with familiar songs

(QCC) (2GM_A2005-4)2 - Pitch (Melody/Harmony)2.GM.2.a perform with increasing accuracy in pitch by singing developmentally appropriate

songs within a limited range (QCC) (2GM_B2005-5)2.GM.2.b identify and demonstrate melodic direction (up, down, same) through various

performance techniques (QCC) (2GM_B2005-6)2.GM.2.c develop an awareness that melodies consist of intervals (step-skip-same) (QCC)

(2GM_B2005-7)2.GM.2.d explore aural awareness of tonal center (key) (2GM_B2005-8)3 – Form2.GM.3.a recognize repeating and contrasting patterns, phrases, sections and simple formula

formal structures (AB, ABA) (QCC) (2GM_C2005-9)2.GM.3.b develop an awareness of traditional symbols and markings (D.C. al Fine, repeat sign)

that relate to formal structures (2GM_C2005-10)2.GM.3.c Sing songs with VCVC form (ex. Hymns, carols) (SHCA)4 - Timbre2.GM.4.a identify selected classroom, folk and orchestral instruments by sight and/or sound

(QCC) (2GM_D2005-11)2.GM.4.b recognize aurally and label voices (men, women, children) with and without

accompaniment (QCC) (2GM_D2005-12)2.GM.4.c produce a developmentally appropriate vocal tone quality (head voice) when singing

with a group or alone (QCC) (2GM_D2005-13)5 - Expressive Qualities2.GM.5.a identify and demonstrate dynamics (degrees of loudness) in music: p, mf, f

(2GM_E2005-14)2.GM.5.b integrate musical elements, such as melody, rhythm, form, timbre, expression, style,

notation and movement, when performing (2GM_E2005-15)2.GM.5.c demonstrate growth in knowledge of music vocabulary appropriate to grade level

(QCC) (2GM_E2005-16)2.GM.5.d demonstrate an increasing awareness of ways musical elements (melody, rhythm,

dynamics, articulation, tone color and texture) contribute to the character of the musical composition (QCC) (2GM_E2005-17)

6 - Notation2.GM.6.a identify pre-notation symbols, such as line notation and stick notation (QCC)

(2GM_F2005-18)Identify music notation: notes, rests, bar lines, staff lines, treble clef...

2.GM.6.b explore standard notation, such as quarter note, eighth note, quarter rest, half note and whole note (2GM_F2005-19)

2.GM.6.c perform rhythm patterns represented by standard notation (2GM_F2005-20)7 – Style (Cultural/Time and Place)2.GM.7.a participate in song stories, singing games, poems, chants and musical dramatizations

(QCC) (2GM_G2005-21)2.GM.7.b participate in musical activities representative of a variety of cultures and time

periods (QCC, CE) (2GM_G2005-22)2.GM.7.c respond to music in a variety of styles through listening, moving, creating, singing

and playing instruments (QCC) (2GM_G2005-23)2.GM.7.d participates in songs which teach Bible stories and concepts. (SHCA)2.GM.7.e Learns more popular Christian songs from the last 20 years. (SHCA)8 - Creative Skills2.GM.8.a create accompaniments using body percussion, environmental and classroom

instrument sounds (QCC) (2GM_H2005-24)2.GM.8.b create new texts for familiar songs (QCC) (2GM_H2005-25)2.GM.8.c exhibit an increasing ability to move creatively to music (2GM_H2005-26)2.GM.8.d Creates a group composition about a star. (per S2E1c) Read poems and song lyrics

about stars, such as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and “Star Light, Star Bright.” (SHCA)

8 - Music Appreciation2.GM.9.a sings in a group with increasing confidence (SHCA)2.GM.9.b demonstrates appropriate audience manners (SHCA)2.GM.9.c shows appropriate appreciation and encouragement to other musicians (SHCA)

QCC denotes objectives required by Georgia state QCCs (as stated by Gwinnett Co). http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/qcc/

2GM codes denote the Gwinnett AKS objectives for Second Ggrade General Music. http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/aks.nsf

Second grade PE ObjectivesPE2.1. FitnessThe student will:PE2.1a. Participate in developmentally appropriate health related fitness activities ( endurance, strength, flexibility)

PE2.2. Movement CompetenciesThe student will:PE2.2a. Demonstrate progress toward mature form of locomotor and non-locomotor movements with or without equipmentPE2.2b. Demonstrate static and dynamic balancesPE2.2c. Demonstrate an overhand throwPE2.2d. Explore transferring weight onto various body partsPE2.2e. Demonstrate basic striking skillsPE2.2f. Explore jumping and landing using one foot and two feet take off and landing

PE2.3. Movement Concepts and PrinciplesThe student will:PE2.3a. Create sequences using straight, curved, and zigzag pathwaysPE2.3b. Identify and demonstrate the use of high, medium and low levelsPE2.3c. Identify and use the concepts of speed and force as they relate to movement

PE2.3.d. Demonstrate relationship of self to equipment and others

PE2.4. Personal and Social ResponsibilityThe student will:PE2.4a. Demonstrate acceptable behaviors in a physical setting with reinforcement

Indicators of achievement for all objectives will be based on participation in activities. Level of achievement will vary according to grade level.