SECOND GRADE
Religion
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
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identify the Ten Commandments and use them to make good moral choices
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recognize and appreciate God's forgiveness
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understand that the Holy Spirit is our helper, guide, and teacher
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understand that the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Jesus
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understand that grace is God's Life within us and is bestowed through the sacraments
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understand the importance of Jesus's two Great Commandments and apply them to their lives
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use the teachings of the Gospels and the Homily to follow Jesus
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identify and promote actions of Peace and Justice
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identify two major parts of the Bible (Old Testament, New Testament)
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understand how Gospel stories teach about Jesus's goodness, love, and forgiveness
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use Jesus's life story to model Christian behavior
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recognize that the sacraments are a special sign of God's love
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identify signs and explain the effects of the sacraments
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have been prepared and given the opportunity to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
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identify parts of the Mass and actively participate through prayers, responses, and songs
Language Arts
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
In Reading:
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apply phonics skills and syllabication skills to decode words
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develop fluency skills to enhance comprehension, independence and enjoyment of reading materials
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identify basic elements of a story (i.e. plot, setting, characters)
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identify basic elements of a book (title, author, illustrator, etc.)
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develop skills to read for a variety of purposes (predict, find information, answer questions, etc.)
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enhance reading experience with exposure to a variety of genres
In Writing:
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develop pre-writing skills for purposes of organizing ideas
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expand upon an idea in writing with well-developed, sequential sentences
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apply editing and revising skills to own writing
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reread own writing as critique
In Spelling:
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apply grade-appropriate spelling patterns
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apply rules for adding endings to words (CVCe, CVC, f endings, sh, x, ch endings, changing y to i before endings)
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apply plural rules (adding s, es, ies; irregular plurals)
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apply correct spelling of high-frequency words in writing
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memorize and apply correct spelling to Priority Words
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identify base words, prefixes, and suffixes in words
In Grammar:
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apply capitalization at the beginning of sentences
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apply capitalization to Proper Nouns and the word "I"
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use appropriate punctuation at the ends of sentences
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use subject and predicate to create complete sentences
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identify and write four types of sentences (statements, questions, exclamations, commands)
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identify and use nouns, verbs, and adjectives to enhance writing
In Vocabulary
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use the dictionary to identify word meaning, parts of speech, pronunciation key and syllabication of words
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identify and use synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms appropriately
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have developed a broader range of reading vocabulary
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apply enhanced oral vocabulary
In Penmanship
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apply appropriate letter formation in all printed writing
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begin writing cursive lower case and capital letters
Mathematics
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
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know addition facts, addends to 10, and related subtraction facts
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demonstrate the ability to add and subtract 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numbers with and without regrouping
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write equations with appropriate symbols
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identify and represent common fractions as parts of wholes and parts of groups
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use appropriate tools to measure length, weight, and area
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gather, organize, classify, represent, and interpret data using tallies, charts, tables, bar graphs, picture graphs, and Venn Diagrams
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describe attributes of two- and three-dimensional shapes
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recognize congruence and symmetry in shapes
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apply value of US coins and bills when counting money
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use appropriate operations and strategies when solving problems
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identify, reproduce, describe, extend, and create simple shape, size, number, color, and letter repeating patterns
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use analog and digital clocks to tell and measure time to five-minute intervals
Science
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
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apply steps of Scientific Method for scientific inquiry
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identify plant parts and their functions
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classify animals by their physical characteristics
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learn that all animals develop through predictable life cycles
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understand that people have body systems that enable them to live and grow
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define habitat as a place where plants and animals live and meet their needs
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learn that habitats can be changed by weather conditions, pollution, and people
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define fossils as preserved remains of plants and animals from long ago
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understand how fossils can be used to give us information about the past
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investigate variables that effect weather and climate
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identify how the body works and how to maintain healthy habits
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investigate variables that effect weather and climate
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understand causes of night/day, seasons, and cycles of the moon
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recognize the observable properties of matter
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identify the three states of matter
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understand that matter can change from one form to another
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participate in activities that explore the physical science topics of force, motion, gravity, magnets, sound, pressure, and electricity
Social Studies
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
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compare assets of using maps and the globe
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use local, state, USA, and world maps to locate specific places
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identify and use cardinal and secondary directionals in maps
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name and locate seven major continents and four major oceans
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have broadened understanding and appreciation of various cultures
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develop understanding of personal responsibility in our world
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identify important historical and geographical facts about the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Computer Technology
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
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identify the Internet as a source of information
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identify uses of technology in the community
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recognize an individual’s rights of ownership to computer-generated work
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use correct finger placement for keyboard home row keys
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use word processing to enter, save, print, and retrieve text
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identify and use electronic drawing tools to combine graphics and text
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edit a word processing document and make corrections
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enhance core curriculum activity through technology skills and applications
Music
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
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understand the duration of basic notations
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demonstrate rhythm using percussion instruments and body movements
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sing from memory a varied repertoire of songs alone or with a group
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listen to the music of composers from different periods demonstrating the knowledge that music has changed throughout history
Art
Progressively from Kindergarten through Grade 2 students will:
Progressively from Kindergarten through Grade 2 students will:
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use a variety of materials and media (e.g. crayons, chalk, paint, clay) and various kinds of papers, textures, and yarns and understand how to use them to produce different visual effects
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create artwork in a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media
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learn to take care of materials and tools and use them safely
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learn the elements and principles of design and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following skills:
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for color: explore and experiment with the use of color in dry and wet media, identify primary and secondary colors
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for line: explore the use of line in 2-D and 3-D works
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for texture: identify variety of textures in the environment and artwork
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for pattern and symmetry: explore the use of patterns and symmetrical shapes in 2-D and 3-D works
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create 2-D from direct observation
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create 2-D and 3-D from memory or imagination in order to tell a story or embody a fantasy or idea
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learn ways of discussing and viewing art
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classify artwork into general categories such as painting, collage, photography, sculpture, and pottery
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select a work or works created during the year and discuss them by explaining how the work was made and why it was chosen
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Physical Education
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
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practice, acquire, and refine a variety of manipulative, locomotor and non-locomotor movement skills
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chase, fell, dodge, and catch others in activities
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travel changing speeds and direction in response to rhythms and activities
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perform basic balance and coordination skills in activities
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demonstrate an ability in the fundamentals of throwing, catching, striking, kicking, and bouncing
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promote safety through proper care of equipment and space available
Library
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
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distinguish between fiction and non-fiction
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understand the call number for non-fiction
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know the location of poetry books in the library
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identify the parts of a book: table of contents, index
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understand the concept of publisher
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use the call number to locate soft cover fiction