Second Grade
Students in second grade will complete five major units in Library throughout the course of the year including:
Library Usage
Folk Tales
Poetry
Tall Tales
Literature Based STEAM Challenges
Standards Based Grading
Our school district uses Standards Based Grading. Multiple means of assessment will be used throughout the school year including oral questioning, teacher observation, exit tickets, group projects and assessments. Below is an explanation of the letter grades your child receives on the skills/standards that are taught in the library.
E: Excelling beyond the standard - I demonstrate a deep understanding of complex skills. I can communicate a deep understanding of the ideas and make complex connections. (What is beyond the mountain? Think big!)
M: Meeting the standard - I can demonstrate an understanding of the skills that I have learned most of the time. I can effectively communicate an understanding of the ideas. (I've climbed to the top of the mountain!)
P: Progressing toward the standard - I have some understanding of the skills, but I still have things to learn and practice. I struggle to communicate an understanding of the ideas. (I am climbing the mountain!)
N: Needs Improvement - I have difficulty understanding or applying basic skills. I am unable to communicate an understanding of the ideas. (I am ready to begin climbing the mountain with assistance!)
I: Insufficient Evidence - The teacher does not have enough evidence to assess the standard - perhaps the child was absent when the assignment was given or they refused to complete the work. (The mountain is not in sight yet.)