Second Grade Basics
The following is a summation of what is to be taught in this grade.
 
Math

- addition and subtraction
  (with and without regrouping)

- time (hour, half hour, quarter hour)

- money (add and subtract money)

- reading graphs

- identify basic fractions


English/ Language Arts

- reading comprehension

- punctuation

- fluency (at grade level)

- sentence structure

- vocabulary development

- summarizing and retelling

- phonics (digraphs, blends)
Science

- living organisms and the environment
  (plant parts, animals and habitats)

- water cycle
  (water, clouds, rain)

- weather
  (how it affects us, farmers, traffic)

- astronomy/ night sky
  (star movement)

- resources
  (importance of recycling)
Social Studies

- map skills
  (cardinal directions, map of the school)

- government
  (how laws affect you, why have them)

- patriotic songs

- patriotic symbols (eagle, flag)


Pearl S. Rucker Elementary School
5201 Vinett · Houston, Texas 77017  Phone: 713-845-7467 · Fax: 713-845-5083
Send questions or comments to:  acorenbl@houstonisd.org   Modified date:  07/30/02
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