Language
Arts and Social Studies
Reading:
Reading is defined
as the construction of meaning from text.
We have
a Social Studies based, literature-centered comprehension based reading
program. A variety of reading materails
and follow up activities are chosen to meet the needs and interests
of the students.
Students groups
vary throughout the year according to their
needs and interests.
Writing:
2nd Grade uses
the process approach to writing.
Our primary goal is for the sudents
to develop a clear, logical and creative written expression of
their ideas and experiences. Writing is integrated into all subject
areas.
Spelling:
Spelling is
taught through the writing process and the direct instruction in
the class. We use common classroom words, words from Science and
Social Studies and words that illustrate a regular spelling pattern.
Students are expected to not only learn the spelling words, but
apply the spelling patterns in their writing.
Math
We use the Everyday Mathematics Books
by
the University of Chicago Mathematics Project
Math concepts
are introduced and then continuously cycled throughout the year.
The following is a timeline of units.
September/October
Numbers and routines, Addition and Subtraction facts,
October/November
Place
Value, Money and Time
Graphing, Geoboards, Shapes, Length, Area , Attrubutes, Temperature
and Number Stories
December/January
Polygons, Quadrangles, Parallel Lines
3 Dimensional Shapes, Symmetry,
Arrays and Coins
January/February
Addition with several addends,
Data Analysis, Median, Subtraction Stories,
Carrying
and borrowing
Beginning Multiplicaiton and Divisions
February/March
Fractions,
Comparing Fractions, Fraction Number Stories
March/April
Measurement,
Perimeter, Area, Capacity,Weight, Decimals
April/May
Money, Thousands,
Parenthesis problems, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
revisited
Science
Resource
Connection
The
links below will richly paint the legacy of Kamehameha
Elementary School from the beginning to now, along with
the invaluable Copernicus resource site that can assist
you in promoting your child's learning.
