Second Grade
Language Arts Material
- Phonics and Language 2 (Abeka Curriculum)
- Writing (Abeka)
- Handwriting with Phonics Cursive 2 (Abeka Curriculum)
- Spelling and Poetry (Abeka Curriculum)
Phonics
Language Arts
Goals for Language are as follows:
- Fosters an appreciation of language
- Develop the correct use of English grammar
- Develop study and reference skills
- Improve listening and speaking skills
Writing
In the second semester, students will learn how to identify the key words in a paragraph. Using the key words, students will rewrite a story in their own words.
Handwriting
In this cursive writing book, your child reinforces their phonics skills while practicing and improving their writing skills. In this book formation, size, spacing, and slant are emphasized for the best writing mastery. The first 60 pages of the book will give your child writing practices on marked lines. The book will then transition into unmarked lines which will further develop their writing skill. The practices on writing sentences and paragraphs will prepare your child for their own journal and creative writing pages.
Spelling and Poetry
Every week, students receive a spelling list. The lists range from 15-25 words and are grouped together according to phonetic rules. They will also have 3 vocabulary words.
Math (Abeka Second Grade)
Second Grade Abeka math covers concepts including addition and subtraction facts up to 18, addition and subtraction equations (up to 4-digit problems), multiplication and division facts, rounding, unit fractions, geometric and solid shapes, and more. In addition, dictation exercises develop listening skills and word problems strengthen critical thinking skills.
History and Geography (Abeka Book Curriculum)
- Our America
History class meets once a week. The students learn about the Sweet Land of Liberty, Early America, Colonia America, A Free America, A Growing America, The American West, New America and Tomorrow’s America.
Science (Nancy Larson)
Second grade science students will: Investigate the Physical Properties of Matter, Observe Rocks and Mineral, Investigate Forces and Work, Examine Simple Machines, Explore Sound and Light, and Investigate Birds.
Bible (Deep Roots)
The focus is on the life of Jesus. We also learn about the first Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter.
Reading (Abeka)
The reading curriculum for second grade consists of nine books:
- Fun with Friends
- Quest for Adventure
- Across the Meadow
- Wonders of Imagination
- Through the Skies
- Growing up in Early America
- Growing up Around the World
- Growing up where Jesus Lived
- All Kinds of Animals
Our daily reading class is done as a whole group. The students practice oral reading, smoothness, reading with inflection and following along. There is also a daily focus on reading comprehension.