Second Grade

CURRICULUM

In Reading, the Second Graders at Rohan Woods use whole-group and individualized instruction to deepen their understanding of various story elements: predictions, characters, setting, problem, solution, and main ideas. The students also learn to recognize an author's purpose: to entertain, inform, or persuade. Second Graders become more independent in their reading, fluency, and comprehension skills through both fiction and non-fiction works at the students' individual level. Students spend time comparing and contrasting, distinguishing between fact and opinion, fantasy and fiction, and cause and effect.

Math instruction at the Second Grade level consists of understanding and applying what makes up a number which is transferred into the four main algorithms of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Students will add and subtract with regrouping up to three digits. They work on comparing fractions, identifying plane and solid shapes, measuring, counting money and making change, solving word problems, and explaining their work.

In Social Studies, the students travel the world exploring the geography of all seven continents. As they learn more about the landforms and bodies of water of these continents, students then turn their focus to studying, in-depth, various countries. Your child will learn about the culture, customs, wildlife, people, and daily life of these places. Students apply their map skills to read maps and locate information. Integrating literature and Time for Kids: Around the World issues enhance their understanding of the world in which we live.

The Second Graders work on their leadership skills daily. They are excellent role models and set a great example for their Pre-Kindergarten buddies. In the classroom, our “Student Teacher” shares our morning announcements, leads the Pledge, and takes the lunch count. During special classes with the First Graders, the Second Graders work on being strong leaders for their younger peers.

 

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WEEKLY UPDATES

The Second and Third Graders have had a great first month of school! In addition to learning many new things, the First, Second, and Third Graders successfully broke into a Break-Out Box using teamwork, compromise, and listening skills. 

Here are some other things the students have worked on this past month:

  • Understanding and practicing classroom procedures and routines
  • Being role models for our PK Buddies
  • Reading stories to younger students
  • Spelling words according to a pattern
  • Reading stories to find the main idea and supporting details
  • Identifying grammatical errors in writing
  • Writing with greater detail about our Weekends
  • Listening to stories to enhance audio comprehension
  • Adding and subtracting with regrouping
  • Looking for key words in word problems to determine which operation to use

We are looking forward to a great October!

Meaghan Knobbe

Second and Third Grade Teacher

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Meet Meaghan Knobbe,
Second and Third Grade Teacher

Meaghan Knobbe began teaching at Rohan Woods School in the fall of 2014 bringing a plethora of educational experiences with her. She is excited to be teaching multi-age Second and Third Grades this year. Meaghan is passionate about differentiating instruction and activities to make learning enjoyable, and she provides a warm atmosphere that promotes independence and responsibility. Meaghan has extensive experience in both the public and private sector having taught since 2005. In her spare time, Meaghan enjoys traveling, reading, knitting, and spending time with her family and friends. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Masters of Arts in Education Degree from Truman State University.

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