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Curriculum Night
2009-2010
Courtesy of:
Katy Dailey
Lin Flores
Mary Ann Sides
Jody Wynn
WELCOME!
Welcome to Second Grade at Zilker Elementary School.
Zilker is a very special and exemplary school.
Jody Wynn grew up in Austin and has been teaching for twelve
years. She has three children. She has been married for sixteen
years. Ms. Wynn loves teaching, reading, and spending time with
her family.
Science & Social Studies Units*
1st Nine Weeks
Families, All About Me
Rules & Laws
Citizenship & Communities
Air, Water and Weather
DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment): In this assessment, students read from a book selected for
their reading level. The teacher follows along and records misread words from certain pages. Then, students retell
the story in their own words. Based on how man y words the student has misread and skill at retelling the story, the
teacher determines whether the book is appropriate for the child. If so, the child is given a number to represent the
reading level. The score from this assessment reflects the grade level at which the student is reading. If a student’s
level is 24, they are reading at Second Grade (2), fourth month (4). Students should be at a 28 by the end of Second
Grade. They are evaluated at the beginning, middle and end of the year.
TPRI (Texas Primary Reading Inventory): The TPRI was developed by the University of Texas and is a valid and reliable
assessment tool that provides a comprehensive picture of a student’s reading/language arts development. The TPRI covers ALL five of
the domains of reading required to qualify for the President’s Reading First Program (under the No Child Left Behind Act).
Phonemic Awareness
Attentiveness to the sounds of spoken language
Phonics
Figuring out unfamiliar words using knowledge of the alphabetic principle
Fluency
Grade-appropriate oral reading with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression.
Vocabulary Development
Knowledge of word meanings to help spoken and written language communication.
Text Comprehension
Use of a variety of comprehension strategies to understand the meaning of what is read
Writing Themes
Personal Stories
Story
Short Informational Report
Newspaper Article
Personal Narrative
Descriptive Paragraph
Poetry
Science Report
Compare/Contrast Personal Traits
Biography
Realistic Fiction
Friendly Letter to Persuade
Friendly Letter
Persuasive Writing
Descriptive Writing
*Please note that each teacher will determine writing topics based
on the skills and needs of her class.
Math Skills
Word Problems
Estimation
Identify/Extend Patterns
Order Whole Numbers
Joining and Separating Sets
Number Sentences (compare numbers <, >, =)
Expanded Notation
Place Value
Odd/Even Numbers
Identify and Write the Value of Coins
Identify Written Amounts of Money
Ordinal Numbers (first, second, third, etc.)
Addition of two and three Digit Numbers
Subtraction of Two and Three Digit Numbers
Addition with Missing Addends
Add Four Single Digit Numbers
Measurement (non-standard and standard units of measure)
Weight/Mass/Volume/Length
Fahrenheit/Temperature
Congruence/Symmetry
Graphing (pictographs, bar graphs, etc.)
Introduction to Multiplication and Division
Second Grade
Classroom Expectations
The learner will exhibit the following behaviors in school:
• Respect self, others, and property
• Listen and follow directions on first request
• Choose peace over conflict
• Participate in lessons
Consequences:
• First Offense: Verbal Warning
• Second Offense: Cool Down Time
• Third Offense: Note Home
• Fourth Offense: Referral to the Office
Rewards:
• Marble Jar: The students are rewarded with a party when the marble jar is filled. Marbles are
awarded for whole class good behavior.
• Group Points: Groups are rewarded points for classroom participation, group activities,
cleaning up, and transitions. The reward for the group or groups with the most points is eating
lunch in the classroom with the teacher on Fridays.
• Super Star Recess: The students will play games and have free choice centers in the
classroom. Each child with a referral to the office that week will have to sit out of Super Star
Recess.
*The discipline plan and practices for each teacher may differ slightly. Please
check with your child’s teacher for her individual discipline plan.
*Second Grade Homework Policy
• Second graders take home assignment sheets and
homework folders on Mondays. Homework is
assigned for Monday through Thursday (no homework
on Fridays).