What Is A Second Grader?
from Weekly Reader
A second grader is
a child who
takes responsibility seriously
is concerned about his/her actions
wants and expects to be reminded of chores
wants to behave in an acceptable manner
a child who likes
to be read to on occasion, yet who also likes to read aloud to you.
to hear a twice-told tale
to work at a chalkboard
a reader who
recognizes familiar words rapidly
understands a story without knowing all the words
may be critical of some reading materials
may be temporarily more concerned about mechanics than meaning
recognizes the main idea of a story
enjoys humorous stories and corny jokes
a writer who
strives for improved results
may still reverse some letters and numerals but can recognize the reversals
may not finish all his/her work
a student who
can work quietly
sees likenesses and differences in pictures, words, and meanings
can identify initial and final consonants
is learning to identify long and short vowels
can listen to directions without interrupting
can respond well to directions
a child who needs
a personal relationship with a teacher
the joy received from a smile or a warm hug
to work independently on occasion but likes a teacher nearby for ready help
a teacher who likes and understands children
truthful, simple answers to questions
a child who doesn’t like
to feel left out of a group
to experience new situations alone