Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing | Full Curriculum 2nd Grade ELA

Completed by 1 learner

Ages 7-9

Live Group Class

In this semester long (12 week) class, we will cover the full core ELA curriculum for 2nd grade.

Katie Shipman - BA, Elementary Education Certified

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(25 reviews)

Live video meetings

2x per week, 12 weeks

1-6 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

24 live meetings

18 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 2

In this 12 week ELA core curriculum class, we will be focused on growing in our confidence and strength as readers and writers. Learners will be giving all of the tools to grow in their ability to write and read with the goal of improving on reading fluency, comprehension, grammar structure, writing style strength, and more.


Our weekly breakdown will go as follows: 

Week 1 - Reading and comprehension in literature (fictional) / phonics: long and short vowels

Week 2- Reading and comprehension in literature (fictional) / phonics: long and short vowels

Week 3- Reading and comprehension in informational text (non fictional) / phonics: decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels

Week 4- Reading and comprehension in informational text (non fictional) / phonics: decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels

Week 5- Identifying and decoding text features / phonics: identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences

Week 6- Identifying the main idea and decoding the text for comprehension / phonics: identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences

Week 7- Jumping into writing: short narratives / phonics: spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams

Week 8- Jumping into writing: teamwork building with writing directions / phonics: sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams

Week 9- Focusing on grammar and punctuation / phonics: decode words with common prefixes and suffixes

Week 10- Focusing on grammar and punctuation / phonics: decode words with common prefixes and suffixes

Week 11- Identifying writing style / practicing short response writing

Week 12- Identifying the meaning or "theme" in text / practicing with summarization 


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Throughout this class, we will be reading / listening to a variety of books (both fictional and non fictional) 

We will be reading:

"Getting to know... Nature's Children" by Scholastic (learners will get to vote on which animal they'd like us to read about)

"Where Does the Butterfly go When it Rains?" by May Garelick

"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems

"Landforms and Weather" by the Clever Factory 

"The Nose Book" by Al Perkins 

"Old Hat, New Hat" by Stan and Jan Berenstain

"Our Class is a Family" by Shannon Olsen 

"We're All Wonders" by R.J. Palacio

"Llama Llama Loves to Read" by Anna Dewdney

"The Magician's Hat" by Malcolm Mitchell 

"Roy Digs Dirt" by David Shannon
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This class will run for 12 weeks, and will then repeat 🔁 

Looking forward to growing as readers and writers together! ✏️📖

Other Details

Supply List

Learners will need to have a lined paper notebook, or a composition book. (as long as it is lined paper- it works!) 

Learners may need to be able to print out worksheets prior to class, which will be sent out in the classroom prior to the class in which this applies. Not all class meetings will require print outs.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Katie Shipman - BA, Elementary Education Certified

Joined June, 2023

5.0

25reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Governors University

I have my bachelors degree in Elementary Education (K-6), and I have experience teaching 2nd and 3rd grade. If you are looking for a certified teacher that loves to use creativity, critical thinking, and an individualized approach for learners, look no further! 😊