Second Grade Parent Academy
ANITA BERKNER
PARKER CARROLL
NICOLE EVANS
SHANTEL HOLSTON
Think Central
 Link is located on the Alex II website.
 Login username and password is student id number.
 Math and Reading books are available.
Study Island
 Student id and password will be given to each parent
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individually.
Students earn blue ribbons for completing skills.
Do not work on skills that have not been covered in
class.
This is a great resource for extra help.
www.bcsdk12.net/study_island
Username: lunchnumberletteroffirstname (no space)
Password: student
Class Dojo
 All report card behavior grades will be based on
Class Dojo.
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90% and above = Outstanding
75% to 89% = Satisfactory
60% to 74% = Needs Improvement
59% and below = Unsatisfactory
 Students can earn extra Dojos by going above and
beyond.
 Students trade Dojos in each week at the classroom
store.
 Please discuss behavior with the child after school.
Reading Foundational Skills Essential Standards
 Phonics and Word Recognition-Using decoding skills
and recognizing second grade sight words
 Fluency-read level M text (Lexile range 420-650),
with accuracy, self-correction, appropriate rate &
expression
Reading Literature Essential Standards
 Key Ideas and Details-literature comprehension; ask
and answer questions, retell texts: explain central
message or lesson with evidence from the text;
character analysis, setting, & major events
 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas-use information
from illustrations and words to demonstrate
understanding of characters, setting, or plot;
compare and contrast the adventures of characters in
stories
Reading Informational Essential Standards
 Key Ideas and Details-non-fiction reading
comprehension; recall specific details; recognize
author’s purpose and text genre
 Craft and Structure- identify and use text features;
determine the meaning of unknown words/phrases
 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas- explain how
images contribute to and clarify text;
compare/contrast important points presented by two
texts on the same topic
Writing Essential Standards
 Text Types of Purposes-write narratives; opinion
pieces, and write informative texts: name a topic,
supply some facts; provide sense of closure
 Production and Distribution of Writing-focus on a
topic; respond to peers’ feedback by adding details
and editing writing. Use a variety of tools to produce
and publish writing, including digital tools.
 Research to Build and Present Knowledgeparticipate in shared research and writing projects;
recall information from experiences or gather
information from provided sources
Language Essential Standards
 Conventions of Standard English- nouns, verbs,
pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs; capitalization,
ending punctuation, and spelling; using commas in
letters and apostrophes in contractions and
possessives
 Knowledge of Language-compare formal and
informal uses of English
 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use- use context clues to
determine meaning; root word knowledge; use
prefixes to help determine meaning of new word; use
glossary/dictionary to determine/clarify meanings
Speaking and Listening
 Comprehension and Collaboration-participate in
group discussions; follow rules for discussion; build
on other’s ideas; respond to peers and have multiple
exchanges; ask for clarification when needed;
recount key ideas and details from information
presented orally.
 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas-clearly express
ideas and feelings with descriptive detail; with
support create auditory recordings
Math Essential Standards
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
 Represent and solve problems involving addition and
subtraction- Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve
a variety of one and two step word problems.
 Add and subtract within 20- fluently solve single digit math
facts using mental strategies
Number and Operations in Base Ten
 Understand place value-Understand three-digit numbers;
count and skip-count within 1,000; read and write numbers
up to 1,000; compare three-digit numbers
 Use place value understanding and properties of operations to
add and subtract-fluently add and subtract within 100 using
knowledge of place value and other decomposition strategies
Math Essential Standards
Measurement and Data
 Measure and estimate lengths in standard units-measure
length by selecting and using appropriate tools; compare
lengths and measurements; understand the relative size
of units in different systems of measurements; estimate
lengths; relate addition and subtraction to length
 Represent and Interpret Data- draw bar graphs and
picture graphs; solve problems using information
presented in a bar graph; use measurement data to make
a line plot
Geometry-Reason with shapes and their attributes
Intervention Time
 Flexible Grouping
 Reading Annotation
 Prove It
 Review Weekly Reading Comprehension
Prove It Strategy
 1. Highlight the title and preview the pictures.
 2. Read any introductions to the passage.
 3. Notice the genre of the text. (Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, interview,
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4. Read the questions to see what you are going to be asked.
5. Highlight any bold or italicized words.
6. Highlight any words in parenthesis or ones that are footnoted.
7. Read the passage carefully. Highlight answers as you go if they answer one of
the previewed questions.
8. If you come to any unknown words use context clues to find the meaning. If
you cannot pronounce a name, rename the character with an easier name. If
you do not know a word, read on. Never get caught up on a word, move on.
Prove It Strategy
 9. Read the questions carefully.
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Questions will be one of the following types:
Right There – The answer is right there in black and white.
Read and Search- The answer is implied but not clearly stated.
Writer and Me-You must interpret what the author is saying.
On My Own-You must use prior knowledge, connections to your own life, and
common sense.
 10. Look back in the passage for the answer. When the answer is found,
highlight it and “Q” it.
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For example, if you find number 3, you would highlight it and write “Q3” beside your
answer. NOT ALL ANSWERS CAN BE “Qed.” For some, you may highlight clues to
help you use your prior knowledge and common sense.
 11. When choosing your answer, mark out impossible answers with an “X” and
put “ by possible answers. This helps narrow down your choices.
 12. Never leave an answer unanswered. You always have a chance of guessing
correctly. Circle the question, and if you have time at the end of the test, you
can go back and review it again.
RACE Strategy
UPS Check
Understand
 Read the problem carefully.
 Identify what is being asked.
 Restate the question.
Plan
 Identify necessary data and labels
 Record the information needed to solve the problem.
 Choose the appropriate strategy, tool or operation.
Solve
 Write an equation with labels if needed.
 Use your plan and data to solve.
 Write your solution with labels.
Check
 Check your math.
 Did you answer the question?
 Is your answer reasonable?
 Did you show your math reasoning?