1. Second Grade Parent Academy
Anita Berkner
Parker carroll
Nicole Evans
Shantel Holston

2. Think Central Link is located on the Alex II website.
Login username and password is student id number.
Math and Reading books are available.

3. Study Island
Student id and password will be given to each parent 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.
Username: lunchnumberletteroffirstname (no space)
Password: student

4. Class Dojo
All report card behavior grades will be based on Class Dojo.
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.

5. 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 ), with accuracy, self-correction, appropriate rate & expression

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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 Knowledge-participate in shared research and writing projects; recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Intervention Time Flexible Grouping Reading Annotation Prove It
Review Weekly Reading Comprehension

14. 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, etc.)
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.

15. Prove It Strategy 9. Read the questions carefully.
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.
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.

16. RACE Strategy

17. 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?