A Look Ahead to What We Will Be Doing in February in 2nd Grade…
Writing
Reading
o Informational Text: Ask and answer questions, identify the
meaning of words and phrases, compare texts, identify
author’s reasons, series of ideas or concepts, determine the
main purpose, and clarifying images.
o Vocabulary: Glossaries, context clues, adjectives and
adverbs.
o Opinion: ideas, development, organization, and fluency:
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Introduce a topic, state and opinion, supply reasons that
support the opinion, use linking words to connect opinion and
reasons, and provide a conclusion statement.
Language: Collective nouns, irregular plural nouns, produce,
complete, expand and rearrange simple and compound
sentences, formal/informal English usage.
Math
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Number lines to 100, whole number lengths, linear
measurement units: centimeters and meters (concrete
models)-relationship between size of unit and iterations,
mental strategies: addition and subtraction within 20, inches
and feet, addition and subtraction situations (within 100),
same length units, linear measurement tools (rulers,
yardsticks, meter sticks), and measurement and data: line
plots.
Social Studies and Science
Social Studies:
o Technology affects daily life, transportation past and
present, and production process: natural, capital , and
human resources.
Science:
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To learn more about the curriculum—
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0/
IMPORTANT DATES:
o Wednesday, February 10th is the revised report card
distribution day.
o Friday, February 12th: Valentine’s Day Parties at 2:20pm.
o No school: Monday, February 15th.
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Early Release Day on Friday, February 26th.
Description of observable properties of stars, Moon
observations over time, and plant observations over time.