English Grade 2 A/B

English Grade 2, Semester A, rooted in the Science of Reading, offers comprehensive units of reading and language instruction. Each lesson begins with a phonics based component covering skills like decoding, blending, spelling patterns, and word endings. Spelling and sight words are integrated into each unit. Foundational language skills instruction provides guided and independent practice opportunities focused on parts of speech, sentence structure, word meanings and relationships. Reading selections include fables and folktales from diverse cultures, short stories, and a variety of poem types. Reading and writing topics demonstrate concepts such as character, setting, story structure, central message, point of view, dialogue, figurative and descriptive language. There is a project-based writing component to enhance language skills taught.

English Grade 2, Semester B, based on the principles of the Science of Reading, presents in-depth units on reading and language arts. Each lesson begins with phonics-based instruction, addressing skills such as decoding, merging sounds, recognizing spelling patterns, and understanding suffixes. Integration of spelling and sight words occurs within every segment. Instruction in fundamental language skills includes both guided and solo practice, focusing on elements like parts of speech, constructing sentences, and understanding word definitions and connections. The reading materials span fables and folktales from a range of cultures, brief narratives, and assorted types of poetry. In exploring reading and writing, the curriculum highlights elements like character analysis, setting, plot structure, core themes, perspectives, conversational text, and the use of metaphorical and descriptive expressions. The curriculum incorporates a writing project component to bolster the language abilities covered.

The materials needed for this course include standard school supplies and specified activity materials.

Coming this summer!