3rd Quarter Curriculum

Write equations where the unknown represents the context of the problem. (NC.2.OA.1).

Show how  strategies work (NC.2.NBT.7).

Demonstrate and explain why addition and subtraction strategies work using pictures, numbers, or words. (NC.2.NBT.7).

Solve problems mentally when adding and subtracting ten and one hundred (NC.2.NBT.8)

Determine an efficient strategy when adding and subtracting (NC.2.NBT.7) 

Understand that numbers can be composed or decomposed and added in any order. (NC.2.NBT.6)

Use tools in order to precisely measure objects. (NC.2.MD.1)

Compare the measured lengths of an object after using two different units to measure.  (NC.2.MD.2)

Describe how two measurements of one object relate to the size of the unit used to measure. (NC.2.MD.2) 

Estimate lengths using appropriate standard units of measure. (NC.2.MD.3)

Find and determine the difference between length in a given unit.  (NC.2.MD.4)

Use addition and subtraction to solve 1 step word problems involving measurement within 100. (NC.2.MD.5)

Use addition and subtraction to solve 2-step word problems involving single digits within the context of measurement. (NC.2.OA.1) 

Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. (RI2.1)

Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. (RI2.2)

Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area. (RI2.4)

Know  and use various text features to locate key facts or information in a text. (RI2.5)

Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. (RI2.6)

Explain how specific images contribute to and clarify a text. (RI 2.7)

Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences. (SL2.4)

Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. (W2.2)

 Participate in shared research and writing projects. (W2.5)

Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. (W2.6)

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the 2-3 grammar continuum.  (L2.1 e & f)

• Use adjectives and adverbs and choose between them depending on what is to be modified

• Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g. The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy). 

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; demonstrate proficiency within the 2-3 conventions continuum. (L2.4d)

• Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g. birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly, bookshelf, notebook).

Understand patterns of weather and factors that affect weather. (2.E.1)

Summarize how energy from the sun serves as a source of light that warms the land, air, and water. (2.E.1.1)

Summarize weather conditions using qualitative and quantitative measures to describe: (2.E.1.2)

1. Temperature

2. Wind direction

3. Wind speed

4. Precipitation

 Compare weather patterns that occur over time and relate observable patterns to time of day and time of year. (2.E.1.3)

Recognize the tools that scientists use for observing, recording, and predicting weather changes from day to day and during the seasons. (2.E.1.4)

Understand basic economic concepts (2.E.1) 

Give examples of ways in which businesses in the community meet the needs and wants of consumers. (2.E.1.1)

Explain the roles and impact producers and consumers have on the economy. (2.E.1.2)

Summarize the concept of supply and demand. (2.E.1.3)

Explain why people and countries around the world trade for goods and services. (2.E.1.4)

Explain how money is used for saving, spending, borrowing and giving. (2.E.1.5)

Summarize the role of financial institutions relative to savings. (2.E.1.6)