Dear Gesu Families, The start of the third quarter brings excitement into our classrooms as students are introduced to new skills and explore new concepts. Below you will find brief overviews of what students will be introduced to this quarter in each content area. We are looking forward to seeing the personal growth of each student. Thank you for your continued partnership as we truly are one proud Gesu family.

Mrs. Regan Kazel Principal

Ms. Katelyn Seliskar Assistant Principal

Grade 2 Curriculum Quarter 3

Religion Students will explore different parts of the Mass and will focus on preparation for First Communion.

Reading, Writing, and Phonics In reading, students will explore poetry, narrative nonfiction, fiction and expository informational texts. In phonics, students will be introduced to vowel teams for long vowels and bossy r (ar, or, er, ir and ur). In writing, students will work on opinion writing.

Math Students will practice various forms of measurement, including length, mass and volume. Students will compare lengths using standard and nonstandard forms of measurement, compare masses in grams, and compare volume in liters using identical containers and measuring cups.

Science Students will explore using forces to change motion and properties of the atmosphere.

Social Studies Students will explore texts for Black History Month and learn how people’s actions have shaped the world.

Art Students will experiment with paint media after exploring painting techniques of Sol Lewitt and Jackson Pollock.

Music Students will be introduced to several baroque composters and Orff instruments. Students will practice playing rhythms on unpitched percussion instruments.

Spanish Students will continue to practice using the verb “to have” with vocabulary related to family members and parts of the body.

Technology Students will use Typing Agent to improve their ability to use a keyboard effectively. Students will also work with various online activities to practice movement and block coding skills.

Library Students will be introduced to various Caldecott Award books and will compare different Caldecott Award and Honor books.

Physical Education Students will practice and demonstrate locomotor and non-locomotor skills in a variety of ways.

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