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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MONTHLY UPDATES

The Second Graders have worked so hard this month! They studied native prairie plants at the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, celebrated Roald Dahl's birthday, and enhanced their leadership skills with their Pre-K Buddies.

The Second Graders have been learning:

  • Spelling words with short and long vowels
  • Building stamina in the length of time they can read independently
  • Reading for details
  • Answering questions in complete sentences
  • Listening to stories to enhance their auditory comprehension skills
  • Identifying the naming and action part of a sentence
  • Distinguishing between the four types of sentences: telling, commanding, asking, and exclaiming
  • Adding more details to our daily writing
  • Using conjunctions and prepositions
  • Adding and subtracting three digit numbers with regrouping
  • Studying math facts to increase automatic recall
  • Identifying places on maps
  • Understanding the differences between urban, suburban, and rural

If you're a prospective parent reading our website and class updates,
we hope to see you at our upcoming Open House on Tues. Nov. 6 from 9-11 a.m. And I look forward to seeing all my current parents at Conferences on Friday, October 12.

Meaghan Knobbe
Second Grade Teacher

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Meet Meaghan Knobbe,
Second Grade Teacher

Meaghan Knobbe began teaching at Rohan Woods School in the fall of 2014 bringing a plethora of educational experiences with her.  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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