Skills & Topics Completed in 2nd Grade

Language Arts

Reading

• Read for understanding

• Use a variety of word recognition strategies

• Self-correct reading errors

• Read with fluency & expression

• Explore a variety of reading materials: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, & plays

• Use a variety of reference materials

• Extend vocabulary

• Retell & summarize text

• Ask & answer questions to clarify understanding of text

• Identify & make connections to prior knowledge

Writing

• Use the writing process: pre-write, draft, revise, edit, & publish

• Write a paragraph with a topic sentence, 3 details, & a closing sentence

• Use capital letters & end marks correctly

• Master the second grade spelling list

Social Studies

• Citizenship

• Community Events

• Geography

• Economics

• Comparing communities

• Rainforests

• Continents

• Maps/Graphing

• Holidays

• Traditions around the world