Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School
Committed to Excellence in Education
In the Spirit of the Lord
Welcome to the Second Grade!
Listed below are some key objectives from the Diocesan Curriculum Guide for this grade level.
Religion
Our goal for your child is for him/her to learn:
á to define a parable as well as to discuss some of the lessons found in the parables and their impact on the Church
á to identify the pastor of the schoolÕs parish, parish priests and religious, the Bishop of the Diocese and the Pope
á to define the mystery of the Trinity as the one God with three divine persons who are distinct and equal
á to know the rites and symbols associated with the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist
á to recognize the various liturgical seasons and holy days
á to display the proper disposition for worship
á to identify Mary as the model of faith, witness of prayer and intercessor
Language Arts
Our goal for your child is for him/her to learn:
á to listen to a selection or presentation to distinguish fact from opinion
á to clearly state a 2 to 6 step sequence of directions as age/grade appropriate
á to select texts for needs, interest, and enjoyment
á to use word order and context clues for word identifications, pronunciation, and meaning
á to apply age-appropriate spelling, grammar and punctuation rules
á to learn the functions/uses of compound words, homographs, syllable divisions, prefixes and suffixes
á to use phrases and expression in oral reading
á to identify characteristics of fables, proverbs, tall tales
á to identify a bookÕs character (major and minor) as well as setting and time in a story
á to develop appropriate test-taking skills and experience various test formats
á to identify and create the 4 types of sentences
á to recognize the function of a final draft and to rewrite a final draft for publication
Math
Our goal for your child is for him/her to learn:
á to write numbers appropriate to grade level in words, in expanded form and in standard notation
á to solve two-digit addition and subtraction problems with regrouping
á to name the number resulting from joining or separating a set of objects into equivalent sets
á to compute correct change from coin amounts that have been mastered
á to apply estimation to anticipate the answer and to check for reasonableness in problem-solving
á to draw conclusions involving three or four pieces of information displayed on a graph
á to check an estimated measurement by actual measurement
Science
Our goal for your child is for him/her to learn:
á to demonstrate grouping and classification
á to sequence scientific phenomena such a life cycles, water cycle, etc.
á to identify the parts and to describe the functions of a flower
á to identify and describe major cloud formations
á to compare the sun, moon, and earth by sizes and properties
á to recognize the characteristics of the planets
Social Studies
Our goal for your child is for him/her to learn:
á to locate and name the continents and oceans on a map and globe
á to identify leaders in national, state, and local governments
á to define the qualities of a good citizen
á to identify the difference between a need and a want, and explain how the difference affects spending habits
á to create and interpret horizontal timelines on an age-appropriate level
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School uses the curriculum published and supported
by the Diocese of Fort Worth