2nd Grade Suggestions

Blue = Lower level reader

Red = Test Prep

Reading / Language Arts

READING

Students select letter patterns and know how to translate them into spoken language by using phonics, syllabication, and word parts.

  • recognize and use knowledge of spelling patterns (e.g., diphthongs, special vowel spellings) when reading
  • apply knowledge of basic syllabication rules when reading
  • decode two-syllable nonsense words and regular multi-syllable words
  • identify and correctly use regular plurals and irregular plurals
  • understand and explain common antonyms and synonyms
  • use knowledge of individual words in unknown compound words to predict their meaning
  • know the meaning of simple prefixes and suffixes (e.g., over-, un-, -ing, -ly)
  • identify simple multiple-meaning words

Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material, including a good representation of grade-level-appropriate narrative and expository text, and draw upon a variety of comprehension strategies as needed.

  • use knowledge of the author’s purpose(s) to comprehend informational text
  • ask clarifying questions about essential textual elements of exposition (e.g., why, what-if, how)
  • restate facts and details in the text to clarify and organize ideas
  • recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a text
  • interpret information from diagrams, charts, and graphs
  • follow two-step written instructions

Students read and respond to a wide variety of significant works of children's literature and can distinguish between the structural features of the text and the literary terms or elements.

  • compare and contrast plots, settings, and characters presented by different authors
  • identify the use of rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poetry

WRITTEN AND ORAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS

Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level.

  • distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences
  • identify and correctly use various parts of speech, including nouns and verbs, in writing and speaking
  • use commas in the greeting and closure of a letter and with dates and items in a series
  • capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people
  • spell frequently used, irregular words correctly (e.g., was, were, says, said, who, what, why)
  • spell basic short-vowel, long-vowel, r-controlled, and consonant-blend patterns correctly

WRITING

Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose.

  • group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus
  • understand the purposes of various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas)
  • revise original drafts to improve sequence and provide more descriptive detail

Students progress through the stages of the writing process and write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events, and experiences.  Genres include:

  • brief narratives based on their experiences
  • friendly letters complete with the date, salutation, body, closing, and signature

Publisher

Title

Price

ISBN

Notes

Houghton Mifflin

Student Anthology, Adventures, Level 2.1 (CA Edition)

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

40.07

0-618-15716-6

-Program is one of two state-adopted programs

-developed for traditional classroom use, should be modified for home-use

Houghton Mifflin

Student Anthology, Delights, Level 2.2 (CA Edition)

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

40.07

0-618-15717-4

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book Student Edition, Level 2.1

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

7.68

0-618-16161-9

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book Student Edition, Level 2.2

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

7.68

0-618-16162-7

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book TAE, Level 2.1

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

12.15

0-618-16166-X

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book TAE, Levels 2.2

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

12.15

0-618-16167-8

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 2, Theme 1

 

"We are currently updating our ELA suggestions and plan to share new intake materials in spring or fall of 2010. These items are available for purchase, but will not be offered at intake. Please contact Terry Leppien, Literacy Director, for ELA suggestions."

61.82

0-618-13791-2

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 2, Theme 2

61.82

0-618-13792-0

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 2, Theme 3

61.82

0-618-13793-9

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 2, Theme 4

61.82

0-618-13794-7

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 2, Theme 5

61.82

0-618-13795-5

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 2, Theme 6

61.82

0-618-13796-3

 

Houghton Mifflin

English: Consumable Student Book

23.49

0-618-61118-5

Grammar and Language Mechanics

Houghton Mifflin

English TE

105.00

0-618-61126-6

 

Houghton Mifflin

English Reteaching Workbook

6.72

0-618-09077-0

Available as a CD

Houghton Mifflin

English Reteaching Workbook TE

36.00

0-618-05564-9

 

Buckle Down Publishing

Buckle Down California Standards Review English Language Arts for Grade 2

7.95

10 copies or more

CA02040S2

To order less than 10 copies, call 800-776-3454

Buckle Down Publishing

Buckle Down California Standards Review English Language Arts for Grade 2 TE

9.95

CA02041G2

 

Math

Number Sense

  • Count, read, and write whole numbers to 1,000 and identify the place value for each digit
  • Order and compare whole numbers to 1,000 by using the symbols <, =, >
  • Understand and use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., an opposite number sentence for 8 + 6 = 14 is 14 – 6 = 8) to solve problems and check solutions
  • Find the sum or difference of two whole numbers up to three digits long
  • Use repeated addition, arrays, and counting by multiples to do multiplication
  • Use repeated subtraction, equal sharing, and forming equal groups with remainders to do division
  • Know the multiplication tables of 2s, 5s, and 10s (to “times 10”) and commit them to memory
  • Recognize, name, and compare unit fractions from to
  • Recognize fractions of a whole and parts of a group (e.g., one-fourth of a pie, two-thirds of 15 balls)
  • Know that when all fractional parts are included, such as           four-fourths, the result is equal to the whole and to one
  • Solve problems using combinations of coins and bills
  • Know and use the decimal notation and the dollar and cent symbols for money

Algebra & functions

  • Use the commutative and associative rules to simplify mental calculations and to check results
  • Solve addition and subtraction problems by using data from simple charts, picture graphs, and number sentences

Measurement & Geometry

  • Measure the length of an object to the nearest inch and/or centimeter
  • Tell time to the nearest quarter hour and know relationships of time (e.g., minutes in an hour, days in a month, weeks in a year)
  • Describe and classify plane and solid geometric shapes (e.g., circle, triangle, square, rectangle, sphere, pyramid, cube, rectangular prism) according to the number and shape of faces, edges, and vertices
  • Put shapes together and take them apart to form other shapes (e.g., two congruent right triangles can be arranged to form a rectangle)

Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability

  • Record numerical data in systematic ways, keeping track of what has been counted
  • Represent the same data set in more than one way (e.g., bar graphs and charts with tallies)
  • Identify features of data sets (range and mode)

Houghton Mifflin

California Math Pupil Edition, Level 2

34.06

9780618827381

DVD version available

Houghton Mifflin

California Math Pupil Edition Multi-Volume Complete, Level 2

243.05

9780618827053

 

Houghton Mifflin

Circle Time and Practice Book, Level 2

10.65

9780618961016

 

Houghton Mifflin

Write On - Wipe Off Workmats, Level 2

11.70

9780618891610

 

Houghton Mifflin

Student Manipulatives Kit, Level 2

21.30

9780618935024

 

OR

Harcourt

California Student Edition

34.65

9780153541681

 

Harcourt

California Teacher Edition Collection

254.10

9780153588044

 

Harcourt

California Reteach the Standards Workbook

8.25

9780153569548

 

Harcourt

California Reteach the Standards Workbook, Teacher Edition

21.95

9780153569623

Answers in the TE

Harcourt

California Student Manipulative Kit

24.15

9780153669040

 

OR

Saxon

Saxon Math 2 2nd Edition Student Workbook Set

31.25

9781565772700

Older state-adopted edition

Saxon

Saxon Math 2 2nd Edition Teacher's Materials

199.70

9781565771857

 

OR

Houghton Mifflin

Student Edition, Level 2 (CA Edition)

30.67

0-618-08176-3

Older state-adopted edition

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition Complete, Level 2 (CA Edition)

187.75

0-618-09400-8

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Workbook - Level 2

8.25

0-618-10481-X

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice, Reteach, Challenge, Spiral Review Answer Key, Level 2

35.43

0-618-10037-7

 

Buckle Down Publishing

Buckle Down California Standards Review Mathematics for Grade 2

7.95

10 copies or more

CA02056S2

To order less than 10 copies, call 800-776-3454

Buckle Down Publishing

Buckle Down California Standards Review Mathematics for Grade 2 TE

9.95

CA02057G2

 

Science

Physical Sciences

  1. The motion of objects can be observed and measured.

Life Sciences

  1. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles.

Earth Sciences

  1. Earth is made of materials that have distinct properties and provide resources for human activities.   

Investigation and Experimentation

     4.  Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations.

Harcourt

California Science Student Edition

44.55

0-15-3471182

CD available

Harcourt

California Science Teacher Edition

226.80

0-15-3491043

If student is using the 2 workbooks, TE may not have to be purchased; purchase the workbook TEs and correct workbook assignments and labs

Harcourt

California Science Lab Manual

6.21

0-15-3522658

 

Harcourt

California Science Lab Manual, Teacher Edition

24.84

0-15-3522755

 

Harcourt

California Science Content Support

6.21

0-15-352281X

 

Harcourt

California Science Content Support, Teacher Edition

24.84

0-15-3522879

 

Harcourt

Spotlight on Standards Reader

21.55

0153653620

-Consumable

-Great for students reading at a lower level

-Great to use as a baseline to follow the standards

Harcourt

Spotlight on Standards Reader TE

32.35

015365368X

 

OR

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Scott Foresman California Science Student Edition

44.50

0-328-188387

 

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Scott Foresman California Science TE Package

233.28

0-328-24135-0

 

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Science Study Notebook

2.43

0-328-236446

 

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Science Study Notebook Teacher's Guide

48.60

0-328-236500

 

OR

Macmillan/McGraw Hill

Interactive Text

5.97

002-2859993

-Consumable

-Great for students reading at a lower level

-Great to use as a baseline to follow the standards

History ~ People Who Make a Difference

Students in grade two explore the lives of actual people who make a difference in their everyday lives and learn the stories of extraordinary people from history whose achievements have touched them, directly or indirectly. The study of contemporary people who supply goods and services aids in understanding the complex interdependence in our free-market system.

Harcourt

California Student Edition: People We Know

42.47

0-15338-499-9

CD and Audio CD

Available

Harcourt

California Teacher's Edition: People We Know

186.20

0-15-339717-9

 

Harcourt

California Homework and Practice Book: People We Know

7.00

0-15-341468-5

 

Harcourt

Spotlight on Standards Reader

 

015-348999-5

-Consumable

-Great for students reading at a lower level

-Great to use as a baseline to follow the standards

OR

McGraw Hill

California Pupil Edition with Primary Atlas

45.61

0-02-1508135

Audio CD and

McGraw Hill

California Teacher's Edition

97.10

0-02-1505179

 

McGraw Hill

Reading and Writing in Social Studies

41.17

0-02-150587X