Second Grade - Goals and Objectives
	These objectives are general guidelines for children in the Second Grade. They are meant to inform parents of the standards against which their child will be assessed during the course of the school year and create a set of goals with which we strive to help all children achieve. It is, however, important to remember that not all children develop at the same rate. As birth dates and maturation vary, so will a child's ability to achieve many of these developmental milestones. Some children may only begin to exhibit traits listed on this inventory while others demonstrate them on a consistent basis. Both can be appropriate when viewed within the context of a child's overall development. Please keep in mind that the Second Grade curriculum is intended to be the vehicle through which we encourage the growth of these broader behavioral objectives. Social and Emotional develop sustained effort and initiative develop a willingness to take academic risks seek clarification when necessary accept teacher support be willing to revise thinking when necessary sustain appropriate attention span develop organizational skills complete work on time and with care show sensitivity towards other people and tolerance of other viewpoints be able to share personal experience and knowledge accept positive criticism accept responsibility demonstrate self-control demonstrate a positive attitude toward work use time appropriately complete assigned work grow in self-confidence develop respect for physical environment Language Arts see themselves as a reader and writer choose reading materials that are appropriate for their individual level can read silently for a sustained period can distinguish fiction from non-fiction reading for meaning understand and apply sound/symbol relationships learn and incorporate new vocabulary use picture clues use contextual clues make logical predictions self-corrects can internalize and apply information be aware when meaning breaks down can sequence stories (either read or written by the child themselves) become aware of character development recognize main ideas become aware of pace, intonation, volume and expression discriminate, process and retain auditory information converse appropriately can form appropriate and logical questions can verbally apply prior knowledge to new situations express originality understand that writing is a process begin to revise, edit and proofread work use appropriate grammar, sentence structure and punctuation become familiar with format of a friendly letter be aware of ways to research appropriate spelling demonstrate appropriate and neatly executed handwriting Mathematics understand concepts presented retain information develop connections between concrete manipulatives and their abstract representations use logical strategies in their approach to problem solving recognize that math relates to daily life situations can build on existing knowledge feel confident in approach to math and problem solving understand when answers seem appropriate and reasonable form numbers, symbols and equations correctly use proper mathematical terminology internalize basic math facts 1-20 record information accurately communicate mathematical reasoning to others clearly understand two digit regrouping recognize and create patterns recognize shapes and geometry estimates time and numbers logically recognize place value to the hundreds place create and interpret graphs calculate with money and recognize coins tell time in five minute, half hour and hour intervals understand fractions as part of a whole recognizes probability in context of their frame of reference understands basic linear and liquid units of measure understands conceptual multiplication and division Social Studies be aware of and appreciate the world around them develop general scope of knowledge as it relates to our world increase understanding of geography and map skills develop appropriate grade level research skills extract and record information accurately form opinions and draw logical conclusions retain information about units studied become aware of differences and similarities between Native American tribes & cultures locate the United States on a map recognize the seven continents, their shapes and locations identify the world's oceans identify direction (i.e. North, South, East and West) Science Follow safety procedures in the classroom, laboratory, and field Safely and accurately handle hand lenses, rulers, triple beam balances, thermometers, beakers, test tubes and graduated cylinders. Order and sequence objects and/or events Classify objects according to an established scheme Utilize senses optimally for making observations Observe, identify, and communicate cause-and-effect relationships Generate appropriate questions in response to observations, events, and other experiences Collect and organize data, and outline in journal entries, create graphs, and illustrate observations. Make predictions