Second Grade - Cook Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School Columbus, MS

Language Arts
Second grade students enhance knowledge in the language arts through standards-based, arts integrated instruction. Students explore the processes involved in writing when composing journal entries, letter writing, informational and narrative paragraphs, as well as correct editing procedures. Phonetic rules, comprehension techniques for a variety of text forms including both fiction and non-fiction passages, and vocabulary extension are learned as students progress toward reading grade level selections fluently. Students also gain knowledge and practice in appropriate listening and speaking behaviors during classroom participation and theatrical productions.

Math
The second grade mathematics curriculum is aligned with state standards. Students gain an understanding of skills such as addition and subtraction, time, money, two and three dimensional shapes, measurement, and beginning algebraic concepts. The arts are integrated throughout the progression of lessons using manipulatives to support the learning of mathematics concepts.

Science
Second grade science instruction addresses the standards for science, which include physical, life, and earth science, as well as, investigation with experimentation. Outdoor and indoor areas are used as laboratories for learning. When using the scientific method, students learn to make predictions and then test them. Students gain understanding by creating and constructing models of various scientific concepts. The arts a’e infused in a variety of ways to enhance scientific knowledge.

Social Studies
Cook second graders participate in social studies through its integration into reading, language arts, and spelling. They learn about people’s achievements (past and present), map skills, community, and the importance of individual citizenship, actions, and character. Using visual and performing arts, students demonstrate their knowledge gained through social studies and the world around them.

Creative Movement
Second grade students continue to explore axial, locomotor, and non-locomotor movement while adding the use and experimentation of direction and pathways. They develop composition skills by applying improvisation and call and response techniques as stated in the state adopted dance frameworks. The creative experience is further explored through the use of individual and group activities. These creative compositions become set movement phrases and sequences. The students identify movement terminology and use it correctly when discussing movement. They continue to work on the understanding of movement’s role in their daily lives and its relation to other subject areas.

Music
Second grade students refine their understanding of music concepts with emphasis on singing in tune and on pitch, using simple music vocabulary, and recognizing rhythmic and pitch notation. Students analyze form and styles in music. The students listen to, respond, and interpret musical selections from diverse cultures as stated in the state adopted music frameworks. Students begin to improvise and create music using voices and/or instruments.

Visual Art
Students use varied materials to create original artwork. Using the state adopted art frameworks as a basis, they begin to classify art by medium, subject, and purpose. The students learn to critique artwork of their own as well as others, including community and famous artists using the elements of design and appropriate grade level vocabulary.

Theatre
Second grade students learn to imitate and discuss, in detail, the world and the people around them. They learn about storytelling and dramatic structure by creating sequential dialogue and actions in their improvisations as stated in the state adopted theatre standards. Second-graders add language concepts to their theatre vocabulary such as character, plot, setting, and theme, and start learning how to analyze performances. They develop body awareness and spatial perception through pantomime and sensory awareness of all five senses. They continue to be exposed to different cultures through performance, and begin to discuss those differences. They make connections from theatre to other subject areas and everyday life. All second graders practice appropriate performance and audience etiquette.

Physical Education
Second Grade Physical Education at Cook Elementary is filled with movement, music, and FUN! It is a planned sequential program of instruction incorporating individual and group activities, which are student centered and age appropriate. Students develop movement skills through participation in games and fitness activities while gaining experiences for social and personal development.
Students also demonstrate acceptable behaviors for the physical activity setting. Safe practices, classroom rules, and procedures are prominent issues. They learn the concepts of cooperation through small group activities involving sharing equipment and space. Our curriculum is based on state Physical Education and Health framework and reinforces some of the cognitive skills taught in the classroom. Movements become more challenging as the students move from one grade to the next and develop more mature skills. With a wealth of equipment available, we are able to place our emphasis on FUN and self-challenges rather than peer challenges.

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	Geneva Ingram Kristi Davenport Daphne Gordon Rita Granderson Ginny Sanders Summer Walker Interventionist: Regina O'Neal 2nd Grade Art Integration Lessons Language Arts Second grade students enhance knowledge in the language arts through standards-based, arts integrated instruction. Students explore the processes involved in writing when composing journal entries, letter writing, informational and narrative paragraphs, as well as correct editing procedures. Phonetic rules, comprehension techniques for a variety of text forms including both fiction and non-fiction passages, and vocabulary extension are learned as students progress toward reading grade level selections fluently. Students also gain knowledge and practice in appropriate listening and speaking behaviors during classroom participation and theatrical productions. Math The second grade mathematics curriculum is aligned with state standards. Students gain an understanding of skills such as addition and subtraction, time, money, two and three dimensional shapes, measurement, and beginning algebraic concepts. The arts are integrated throughout the progression of lessons using manipulatives to support the learning of mathematics concepts. Science Second grade science instruction addresses the standards for science, which include physical, life, and earth science, as well as, investigation with experimentation. Outdoor and indoor areas are used as laboratories for learning. When using the scientific method, students learn to make predictions and then test them. Students gain understanding by creating and constructing models of various scientific concepts. The arts a’e infused in a variety of ways to enhance scientific knowledge. Social Studies Cook second graders participate in social studies through its integration into reading, language arts, and spelling. They learn about people’s achievements (past and present), map skills, community, and the importance of individual citizenship, actions, and character. Using visual and performing arts, students demonstrate their knowledge gained through social studies and the world around them. Creative Movement Second grade students continue to explore axial, locomotor, and non-locomotor movement while adding the use and experimentation of direction and pathways. They develop composition skills by applying improvisation and call and response techniques as stated in the state adopted dance frameworks. The creative experience is further explored through the use of individual and group activities. These creative compositions become set movement phrases and sequences. The students identify movement terminology and use it correctly when discussing movement. They continue to work on the understanding of movement’s role in their daily lives and its relation to other subject areas. Music Second grade students refine their understanding of music concepts with emphasis on singing in tune and on pitch, using simple music vocabulary, and recognizing rhythmic and pitch notation. Students analyze form and styles in music. The students listen to, respond, and interpret musical selections from diverse cultures as stated in the state adopted music frameworks. Students begin to improvise and create music using voices and/or instruments. Visual Art Students use varied materials to create original artwork. Using the state adopted art frameworks as a basis, they begin to classify art by medium, subject, and purpose. The students learn to critique artwork of their own as well as others, including community and famous artists using the elements of design and appropriate grade level vocabulary. Theatre Second grade students learn to imitate and discuss, in detail, the world and the people around them. They learn about storytelling and dramatic structure by creating sequential dialogue and actions in their improvisations as stated in the state adopted theatre standards. Second-graders add language concepts to their theatre vocabulary such as character, plot, setting, and theme, and start learning how to analyze performances. They develop body awareness and spatial perception through pantomime and sensory awareness of all five senses. They continue to be exposed to different cultures through performance, and begin to discuss those differences. They make connections from theatre to other subject areas and everyday life. All second graders practice appropriate performance and audience etiquette. Physical Education Second Grade Physical Education at Cook Elementary is filled with movement, music, and FUN! It is a planned sequential program of instruction incorporating individual and group activities, which are student centered and age appropriate. Students develop movement skills through participation in games and fitness activities while gaining experiences for social and personal development. Students also demonstrate acceptable behaviors for the physical activity setting. Safe practices, classroom rules, and procedures are prominent issues. They learn the concepts of cooperation through small group activities involving sharing equipment and space. Our curriculum is based on state Physical Education and Health framework and reinforces some of the cognitive skills taught in the classroom. Movements become more challenging as the students move from one grade to the next and develop more mature skills. With a wealth of equipment available, we are able to place our emphasis on FUN and self-challenges rather than peer challenges.