UNITS OF STUDY for 3rd QUARTER:
LANGUAGE ARTS:
Vocabulary:
2.5 - The student will use semantic clues and syntax to expand vocabulary when reading.,
a. Use information and context clues in the story to read words.
b. Use knowledge of sentence structure to determine the meaning of unknown words.
2.6 - The student will expand vocabulary and use of word meanings.,
d. Discuss meanings of words and develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.
e. Use word-reference materials including dictionaries, glossaries and indices.
f. Use vocabulary from other content areas.
Comprehension/Fluency:
2.8 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts.
a) Preview the selection using text features including table of contents, headings, pictures, captions, and maps.
b) Make and confirm predictions.
c) Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning.
d) Set purpose for reading.
e) Ask and answer questions using the text as support.
f) Identify the main idea.
g) Draw conclusions based on text.
h) Read and reread familiar texts with fluency, accuracy, and meaningful expression.
2.12 The student will conduct research by using available resources to gather information and answer questions to complete a research product.
a) Generate topics of interest.
b) Generate questions to gather information.
c) Identify pictures, texts, people, or media as sources of information.
d) Find information from provided sources.
e) Organize information in writing or a visual display.
f) Describe difference between plagiarism and using own words.
Written expression and composition:
2.10 - The student will write in a variety of forms to include narrative, descriptive, opinion, and expository (informational).,
a. Understand writing as a process.
b. Identify audience and purpose.
d. Use strategies for organization according to the type of writing.
f. Write facts about a subject to support a main idea.
i. Revise writing for clarity
Usage and Mechanics
2.11 The student will edit writing for capitalization, punctuation, spelling and Standard English.
a) Recognize and use complete sentences.
b) Use and punctuate declarative (.), interrogative (?) and exclamatory sentences (!)
c) Capitalize all proper nouns and the word I.
MATH
Number Sense
2.1a Read, write, and identify the place and value of each digit in a three-digit numeral, with and without models.
2.1b Identify the number that is 10 more, 10 less, 100 more, and 100 less than a given number up to 999.
2.1c Compare and order whole numbers between 0 and 999.
2.1d Round two-digit numbers to the nearest ten.
2.5a Recognize and use the relationships between addition and subtraction to solve single-step practical problems to 20.
2.5b Demonstrate fluency with addition and subtraction within 20.
2.6a Estimate sums and differences.
2.6b Determine sums and differences [to 99], using various methods. (regrouping)
2.6c Create and solve single-step and two-step practical problems involving addition and subtraction
Measurement
2.7a Count and compare a collection of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters whose total value is $2.00. ($1.25 this unit)
2.7b Use the cent symbol, dollar symbol, and decimal point to write a value of money.
2.17 Demonstrate an understanding of equality through the use of the equal symbol and the use of the not equal symbol. (inequalities)
SCIENCE:
Science & Engineering Practices (infused)
2.1a Make observations and predictions and form questions
2.1b Differentiated observations from personal interpretations
2.1c Repeat observations to ensure accuracy
2.1h Collect and record data in graphs
Animal Habitats
2.5 The student will investigate and understand that living things are part of a system. Key ideas include:
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plants and animals are interdependent with their living and nonliving surroundings;
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an animal’s habitat provides all of its basic needs; and
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habitats change over time due to many influences.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Geography:
Develop map skills by using globes and maps of the world to locate
2.6a the seven continents and oceans
2.6b the equator, Prime Meridian, and the four hemispheres
** Studyisland.com is a great resource for review & practice.