Second Grade ELA

In second grade we use a balanced literacy approach. We will use Fountas and Pinnell Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Lessons for phonics instruction. We use the Units of Study for reading and writing from Lucy Calkins.

Units of Study for Reading:

Second Grade Reading Growth Spurt

Becoming Experts: Reading Nonfiction

Bigger Books Mean Amping Up Reading Power

Series Book Clubs

Units of Study for Writing:

Lessons from the Masters: Improving Narrative Writing

Lab Reports and Science Books

Writing About Reading

Poetry