In Dublin City Schools, we believe that all students deserve a mathematical learning experience centered around communication, collaboration, thinking and problem solving.

Students will read a great deal of nonfiction and a variety of literature including fables and folktales from many cultures. In second grade there is a strong focus on skills and strategies that will lead to increased student comprehension of the material they have read. Students use these comprehension strategies in all content areas.

Students will be writing Personal Narratives, Opinion and Informational pieces in second grade. Some of the writings they will compose this year will include: Small Moment stories, Persuasive Letters, Famous American and Animal Research, as well as multiple different opportunities to respond to literature and writing prompts.

Our word study this year will focus on:

• High Frequency words

• Specific spelling patterns

• Vocabulary (synonyms, homonyms, compound words, contractions etc.)

Science Concept Focuses:

• Earth and Space

• Life Science

• Physical Science

• Scientific Processes

Social Studies Concept Focuses:

• History

• Geography

• Economics

• Famous Americans

• Government/Citizenship