Second


 * Major Second Grade Topics/Themes**

__Literary Themes__: Author Studies: - Marc Brown - Tomie de Paola Biographies Historical Fiction Historical Non Fiction Poetry Tall Tales/Fables Fairy Tales
 * Language Arts**

__Creative Writing__: Grammar The Writing Process - Planning -Composing (Beginning, Middle, End) -Proof reading and editing

__Reading__: Phonics Sequencing - Event ordering - Alphabetical order Reading Comprehension - Main Idea - Details/ Locating Info - Inference Skills

__Spelling__


 * Math**


 * Social Studies**

Nystrom Curriculum - Maps and Globe Skills Seven Continents Specific Country/Continent study (if selected by individual teacher) Native Americans - Regional Studies (i.e. Woodlands Indians, Indians of the Pacific Northwest, Plains Indians, etc.) Black History The Underground Railroad Famous Individuals (linked to biography unit) Iditarod History of Toys Making Friends - Back to School - Summer Vacations Different Holidays Celebrated by Different Cultures


 * Other:

Earth Day Butterfly Life Cycle Weather - Temperature - Water Cycle Penguins/Artic Animals**