Welcome to the 2nd Grade

Curriculum Conference!

Thursday, September 19, 2013Ms. Liu

Class 2-119TAG Young Scholars M012

A. 2nd Grade Curriculum1. Subject Content and Related Resources•Teachers College Reading & Writing Project literacy workshops and literacy centers•Words Their Way and independent word study•Social Studies – New York City focus•Science Lab with Science Literacy integrated•Grammar•Junior Great Books•ReadyGEN•Math In Focus•Integration of all subjects

2. Junior Great Books ProgramJunior Great Books® Series 2 (Advanced 2nd Grade)•Series 2 brings quality literature and critical thinking to your early readers. The program features:•Thematic organization—Friendship, Responsibility, and Bravery•In-depth reading, writing, and creative activities•Differentiated instruction•Engaging Move! Say! Share! second-reading activities that prepare students for Shared Inquiry™ discussion•Assessment options

2. Great Books Program

• For 50 years Great Books programs have helped students achieve what the Common Core State Standards now demand.

• The Common Core State Standards mandate these key instructional shifts to meet the English Language Arts standards.

• www.greatbooks.org

2. Great Books Program

3. ReadyGEN• Common Core Learning Standards aligned

literacy curriculum that is in the final stages of development

• Basal reading with tradebooks• Covers all aspects of reading learning

(phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension)

• Intended to teach children to read at or above grade-level expectations and give them all the skills they need to make reading progress.

• Close reading with focus on 1-2 chapters at a time to develop reading comprehension and writing skills

3. ReadyGEN – Literacy BlockWhole Group• First Read – Read Aloud• Second Read – Independent Close

Reading• Develop further comprehension of text

• Team Talk – Discussion

Small Group• Reread read aloud and discuss

comprehension questions. Students practice including text evidence to support answers

Writing – Literature response

4. Math In Focus• Also known as Singapore Math

4. Math In Focus

• Excellent for conceptual understanding• Delve deeper into fewer topics• Concrete -> Pictorial -> Abstract• Starting with concrete materials, then

connecting materials to pictorial representation, and finally visualizing those representations when solving problems abstractly

• Emphasis on number bonds, place value charts, and bar modeling

4. Math In Focus

Concrete

Pictorial

Abstract

5. Common Core Learning Standards

• The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce.

• The standards provide teachers and parents with a common understanding of what students are expected to learn.

• Consistent standards will provide appropriate benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they live.

• www.corestandards.org

5. Common Core Learning Standards

The standards:•Are aligned with college and work expectations•Are clear, understandable and consistent•Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills•Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards•Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society•Are evidence-based

Are good for students because:•They help prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college and careers.•They help make transitions smoother for students moving to different states or districts because the learning goals remain consistent (Inquiry Teams).•Clearer standards help students understand what is expected of them and allow them to engage in more self-directed learning.

5. Common Core Learning Standards

Are good for parents because:•They help parents understand exactly what students need to know and be able to do at each step in their education.•They help facilitate conversation between parents and teachers about how to help their children reach those education goals.•They assure parents that their children have access to the same high-quality education other students receive in other parts of the country.

5. Common Core Learning Standards

Are good for teachers because:•They allow for more focused professional development and promote collaboration.•They can inform the development of a curriculum that promotes deep understanding for all children.•They can give educators more time to focus on depth of understanding and richer units of study rather than focusing on “fitting everything in.”

5. Common Core Learning Standards

B. A Day in Class 2-1191. Typical Daily Routine/Schedule• Morning Meeting• Word Study• Grammar• Reading Workshop• Writing Workshop• Science/Tech/Art/Physical

Education• Lunch & Recess• Mathematics• Social Studies• Read Aloud• Farewell and Dismissal

B. A Day in Class 2-119

2. Prep Schedule• Monday – Science Lab• Tuesday –Science Lab & Art• Wednesday – Physical

Education• Thursday – Technology• Friday – Technology

B. A Day in Class 2-1193. Class Rules• Created and agreed upon by the scholars

of 2-119• Are posted and referred to frequently

4. “How Am I Doing Today?” Chart• Color codes scholar’s behavior for the day

(color switches each time a school or class rule is broken)

• Behavior recorded in daily log at the end of each school day

• Log MUST be signed daily by a grown upo Will contact parent if not signed

B. A Day in Class 2-1195. Behavior Management/ Achievement“Build Your Rainbow” Chart• Scholars are recognized for their hard work

and good behaviors• Trip to treasure chest once 1 rainbow is

complete• Free book from Scholastic for every 5

rainbows

“Learning Earnings” Chart• Promote collaboration and cooperation• Trip to treasure chest at the end of the week

for table with most earnings

“Smiley Face Jar”• Build community and emphasize teamwork• Class Celebration when jar is full

B. A Day in Class 2-1196. Materials Needed Throughout the Academic Year:•4 composition notebooks: Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies (should be replaced when necessary)• “Just Right Book” baggie

o travels with the child each dayo a library book is exchanged when

previous books are completedo books should be treated with care

•Folders: Classwork folder stays in school. Parent Communication and Homework folders must travel to and back from school daily. Assessment folders will go home every Friday if any.

C. Homework• Assignments found in Homework folder• Reviewed after lunch & recess daily

• Please check and if possible, sign work• All homework assignments must be

completed and/or made up if scholar was absent• A “0” is given if homework is not

handed in. If late homework is turned in the next day, the “0” is erased. Any late homework handed in two days after the original due date will result in a permanent “o”

• Homework graded strictly by standards set in Homework Rubric

D. Award Requirements

• Students must achieve a 4 in a subject area to receive an academic honors award.

• Overall academic honors are awarded to students who have a 4 in all major subjects.

• Other awards include perfect attendance, homework, and citizenship.

• Cluster teachers determine the criteria for Art, Physical Education, Technology and Science awards.

E. Goals

• Students work with the teacher to determine individual academic goals for the semester

• Long term goals are also discussed

F. SGI - Small Group Instruction

• The morning period from 7:58am to 8:49am, on Wednesday and Thursday, is reserved for instruction to enhance student learning.

• I will notify you individually if I feel your child can benefit from this additional instruction time.

G. Trips, Scholastic Books, Money

• Parents must sign permission slips and hand in monies by the due date; telephone notification is not acceptable.

• Please place any monies in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and class in front.

• Follow the same procedure for Scholastic book orders (include the order slip and money or money order). If you order through the website – earn bonus points for classroom

H. Calendar & School Website

• Celebrations, upcoming test dates and trips will appear on the monthly calendar and/or in the Parent Communication folder. Look through this folder each day. I will notify you in advance of special projects.

• School website - http://tagscholars.com/• Families - You can utilize the school

website for homework updates, announcements, classroom information, and the school calendar.

I. Contact Information

• Feel free to contact me at 212- 860-6003 o Leave a message, and please note the

person who took the message• E-mail: nliu2@schools.nyc.gov• You may use the index cards to write a

note/questions now or contact me at a more convenient time.

Thank you for attending!