Curriculum
Readers & Writers Workshops
These workshops use the following format:
Math in Focus
This program has identified big ideas for each grade. In grade 2, the concepts we will focus on are Number, Operations, Algebraic Thinking, along with Measurement, Data, and Geometry. In the beginning of the year we will focus primarily on key Number and Operations concepts to build a strong foundation for students to work with. Math in Focus also helps students build solid conceptual understanding through a focus of problem solving.
Fundations
We will be using the Fundations program for word study. Fundations is a comprehensive approach to spelling which provides students with the skills they need to spell both words that are phonetically regular (follow the rules of the English language) and the ten percent of the words in our language that are phonetically irregular (Trick Words). Students' spelling is assessed at the end of each unit on a Unit Test that covers the spelling rules and concepts and Trick Words taught in that unit. Words from past units are also included.
These workshops use the following format:
- Mini-Lesson - lesson or strategy for the workshop time
- Independent Reading - time where students apply what has been taught or a strategy/skill they need to focus on in their own text or writing piece. Teacher conferences with individual students or in small groups during this time.
- Share - students share with the class or partner what they have learned or worked on during the workshop.
Math in Focus
This program has identified big ideas for each grade. In grade 2, the concepts we will focus on are Number, Operations, Algebraic Thinking, along with Measurement, Data, and Geometry. In the beginning of the year we will focus primarily on key Number and Operations concepts to build a strong foundation for students to work with. Math in Focus also helps students build solid conceptual understanding through a focus of problem solving.
Fundations
We will be using the Fundations program for word study. Fundations is a comprehensive approach to spelling which provides students with the skills they need to spell both words that are phonetically regular (follow the rules of the English language) and the ten percent of the words in our language that are phonetically irregular (Trick Words). Students' spelling is assessed at the end of each unit on a Unit Test that covers the spelling rules and concepts and Trick Words taught in that unit. Words from past units are also included.