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Second-Grade English Language Arts Curriculum - Reading, Writing, and Grammar

In this class, second graders will work on reading comprehension, reading fluency, creative writing, poetry writing, and grammar through collaborative learning and engaging activities. Let's learn English Language Arts together!
Wild Prairie Learning
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2 live meetings
50 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Occasionally, a learner may need to finish up some work at home. We also provide an optional homework assignment each week.

Class Experience

US Grade 2
🌟 Welcome to Second-Grade English Language Arts!🌟

In this fun and interactive English Language Arts class, students will work on second-grade creative writing, reading comprehension, reading fluency, spelling, and grammar skills through creative and engaging activities.  Each week will focus on a different aspect of second-grade English Language Arts.  

This class works great for homeschoolers or as a supplement for public school learners!

🔹Twice Weekly Live Meetings:  We will meet twice a week to learn together.

🔹Optional Homework:   Students will be given optional homework each week.  This homework will build on the class content and reinforce our learning.  Homework will often be a book to read with worksheets to complete.

During the writing weeks, students will receive comprehensive instructions along with a creative writing component to inspire their imaginations.  

Our reading classes will be dedicated to reading, analyzing texts, and participating in discussions, with a reduced emphasis on writing during these weeks. 

We will teach grammar utilizing various engaging activities and practical examples. 

Let's learn and have fun together! 📖🎉


Our Learning Plan:

🌟Fall:🌟

Week of September 12- Writing- We will learn about paragraphs and we will write a narrative paragraph. 

Week of September 19- Grammar - We will learn the parts of speech (nouns, verbs).  

Week of September 26- Poetry - We will read and examine several acrostic poems and write our own acrostic poems.  

Week of October 3- Reading - We will examine characters in a narrative text. 

Week of October 10- Writing- We will learn about descriptive words and write super sentences!

Week of October 17- Writing- We will write poetry describing ourselves. 

Week of October 24- Reading- We will learn about an author's purpose when writing.  

Week of October 31- Paragraph Writing - We will learn about procedural writing and write a how-to paragraph. 

Week of November 7-  Reading - Problems and Solutions. 

Week of November 14- Writing- We will learn about interviews. 

Week of November 21- Reading-We will learn about facts and opinions. 

Week of November 28- Reading:  We will do a close read of a nonfiction text. 

Week of December 5- Paragraph Writing - We will learn about descriptive writing and write a descriptive paragraph.

Week of December 12- Reading- We will compare and contrast. 

Week of December 19- Writing- Character creation. 

(1 Week Break)

Week of December 30- Reading Comprehension- We will read fiction.

Week of January 9- Writing- We will write about 2022 and 2023.

Week of January 16- Reading- We will sequence events. 

Week of January 23- Grammar- We will learn about punctuation (apostrophes). 

Week of January 29- Reading- We will learn about finding the main idea and details. 

Week of February 5-  Reading- We will take a close look at a poem.  

Week of February 12- Writing- We will write an opinion paragraph.

Week of February 19- Reading- We will do a close read of a mystery. 

Week of February 26-   Poetry - We will learn about poetry and triangle triplets.  

Week of March 4- Reading- We will examine point of view.  

Week of March 11- Writing- We will describe a mystery object.  

Week of March 18- Poetry- We will write list poems and shape poetry.  
 
Week of March 25- We will write descriptive paragraphs.  

Week of April 2- We will examine a fictional short story.

Week of April 8- Reading/Writing- We will look at folk tales and learn about antonyms.  

Week of April 15- Reading/Writing- We will look at folk tales (#2) and learn about quotation marks.  

Week of April 22- Writing- We will write opinion paragraphs.  

Week of April 29- Writing- Letter writing.

Week of May 6- Reading- We will do a close read of a fiction text.  

Week of May 13- Writing- Narrative paragraph writing.  

Week of May 20- Reading - We will read two poems and learn about poetry.

Week of May 27- Writing- We will write opinion paragraphs.  

Week of June 3- Grammar/Reading- We will learn about plurals and palindromes.  

Week of June 10- Writing- We will write descriptive paragraphs. 

Week of June 17- Reading- We will do a close read of a fiction text. 

🌟Summer:🌟

Week of  June 24 - We will learn about narrative writing.

Week of  July 1 -  We will read and work on our nonfiction reading comprehension.

Week of  July 8 - We will learn the parts of speech.

Week of  July 15- We will learn how to find character traits.

Week of  July 22 - We will make our sentences super! (by adding details)

Week of  July 29 - We will learn about author's purpose (to inform).

Week of August 5- We will write procedurally.

Week of August 12 - We will identify problems and solutions in our reading.

Week of August 19 - We will work on our fiction reading comprehension.

Week of August 26- We will work on our opinion writing.

Week of September 2- We will read and understand nonfiction.


You are welcome to join the class at any time, and each week stands independently without building on the previous one.

We (usually) have a couple of minutes of optional off-topic sharing at the end of each class.  This allows students to connect with each other and share things that are going on in their lives outside the classroom.

🌟This is an inclusive class and all learners are welcome.  

The reading level for this class is Reading A to Z Level K-P or 451L-650L.  If you are not sure if this is a good fit for your learner, please reach out!

This relaxed English Language Arts class will go through the second-grade curriculum in a creative and engaging way.  We can't wait to meet your learner in the classroom!  🌟🚀
Learning Goals
Paragraph Writing in English Language Arts: Understand the structure of a paragraph and write narrative and descriptive paragraphs.
Grammar in English Language Arts: Identify and use parts of speech, punctuation, and plurals in writing.
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Other Details

Supply List
Paper/notebook and a pencil.   Markers or colored pencils or crayons (one of the three).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be using Reading A to Z for our reading and writing materials. The remainder of our curriculum has been created following the common core standards.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Tracey B.S.Ed., ESOL, Reading Endorsed
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Amy M.Ed
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Anna G. - M. Ed
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ms. Susan BA, BEd
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Amanda M.Ed. TESOL/TEFL
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Ms. Amy M.Ed
Master's Degree from University of Southern California
Ms. Alex
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
Ms. Amanda M.Ed. TESOL/TEFL
Bachelor's Degree from University of Saskatchewan
Ms. Melissa Ellen JD
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of British Columbia
Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of British Columbia
Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University
Ms. Amy M.Ed
Wild Prairie Learning is a team of experienced, qualified teachers who are committed to inspiring and educating students in English Language Arts through innovative and engaging methods. We strive to foster a love for learning while nurturing each student's individual potential.

(To see a specific teacher’s bio, please view the About Us section in our profile. https://outschool.com/teachers/Wild-Prairie-Learning?signup=true&usid=dO4UTG5i)

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