Reading and Writing
READING / PHONICS
During whole-group reading we share stories together and strengthen both our vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Skills we work on in whole-group are carried into our small-group reading time. During this time, small groups that are working on the same skills are pulled together for targeted instruction. We will explore a variety of genres throughout the year. We use Fundations for our phonics learning. We will explore a variety of letter sound patterns, trick words, and practice sentence structure. NIGHTLY READING Reading each night is an essential part of second grade! Practice makes permanent - the more you read, the stronger a reader you will become! You can also question your child about what they are reading to help check for understanding. |
WRITING WORKSHOP
Through writing workshop students will explore a variety of writing, beginning with personal narratives. The Lucy Calkins writing program will help us to zoom in on small moments in time allowing students to write with clarity. Students must see themselves as writers in order to become better writers! |