2nd Grade Teacher Rubrics

2nd Grade Teacher Rubrics

Quarter 1 2nd Grade Rubric

SECOND GRADE FIRST NINE WEEKS LANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 1 READING 3 2 1 Applies knowledge of letter-sounds and spelling patterns to decode unfamiliar words ELA2R1.a-g Demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA2R2.a-e Fountas and Pinnell reading level Reads words containing blends, digraphs, silent letters, r- controlled vowels, compound words, and multi-syllables Reads text with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level I, J or above with 95% accuracy or higher) Record the independent reading level as a Fountas and Pinnell letter. Reads words containing blends, digraphs, silent letters, r-controlled vowels, compound words, and multi-syllables with support Reads text with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level H with 95% accuracy or higher) Rarely reads words containing blends, digraphs, silent letters, r-controlled vowels, compound words, and multi-syllables Reads text with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level G or below) Uses grade-level words to communicate effectively ELA2R3.a-d Uses strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text ELA2R4.a-l Recognizes and uses vocabulary such as antonyms and synonyms Uses all of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making predictions, making connections, and summarizing text Recognizes and uses vocabulary such as antonyms and synonyms with support Uses 2 of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making predictions, making connections, and summarizing text Rarely recognizes and uses vocabulary such as antonyms and synonyms Uses 1 or none of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making predictions, making connections, and summarizing text WRITING 3 2 1 Progresses through the writing process ELA2W1 Generates ideas, creates a coherent text that develops a central idea with consideration of the audience and purpose; rereads and revises to add details, and edits to make corrections Generates ideas, may create a coherent text that develops a central idea with consideration of the audience and purpose; rereads and revises to add details, and edits to make corrections with teacher support Creates a text that lacks coherence and consideration for the audience and purpose; little evidence of rereading and revising to add details, and editing to make corrections

Uses resources to support writing ELA2W1.v, t (for complete list of resources, refer to standards/elements) Writes in complete sentences using appropriate grammar ELA2W1.l-o Uses common rules of spelling ELA2W1.q Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately ELAW1.r, s Writes legibly ELA2W1.k Uses strategies specific to the genre (narrative, response to literature, informational, and persuasive) ELA2W2 LISTENING, SPEAKING & VIEWING Uses oral and visual strategies to communicate effectively ELA2LSV1.b,e Uses classroom resources (such as dictionary, thesaurus, word walls, class charts, etc.) to support writing Writes in complete sentences; begins to use singular/plural nouns and pronouns Applies grade-appropriate spelling rules Uses capitalization at the beginning of sentences and ending punctuation Writes legibly with appropriate shape, slant, size, and spacing Produces pieces that include at least five of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure Uses classroom resources to support writing with teacher assistance Writes a mixture of complete and incomplete sentences; begins to use singular/plural nouns and pronouns with teacher support Applies grade-appropriate spelling rules with teacher support Uses capitalization at the beginning of sentences and ending punctuation with teacher support Writes most words legibly with appropriate shape, slant, size, and spacing Produces pieces that include three or four of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure Limited use of classroom resources to support writing Writes in sentence fragments Limited application of gradeappropriate spelling rules Limited use of appropriate capitalization and ending punctuation Inconsistently writes legibly Produces pieces that include one or two of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure 3 2 1 Effectively uses new vocabulary and applies it in oral communication for different purposes Begins to use new vocabulary in oral communication for different purposes Limited acquisition and application of new vocabulary in oral communication for different purposes

Identifies and describes historical figures and their contributions SS2H1.a Locates and describes physical features of Georgia and their effect on people's lives SS2G1, SS2G2 Defines concept of government and need for rules and laws SS2CG1 Identifies ways in which goods and services are allocated SS2E2 Identifies and describes the contributions of the Creeks and Cherokees, including Sequoyah Locates and describes physical features of Georgia and their effect on the Creeks and Cherokees, including Sequoyah SOCIAL STUDIES Quarter 1 Identifies with limited description the contributions of the Creeks and Cherokees, including Sequoyah Locates with limited description the physical features of Georgia and their effect on the Creeks and Cherokees, including Sequoyah TECHNOLOGY Quarter 1 Does not identify or describe the contributions of the Creeks and Cherokees, including Sequoyah Does not locate or describe physical features of Georgia and their effect on the Creeks and Cherokees, including Sequoyah Comprehends and applies second grade concepts and skills related to technology T1.b, T3.d, T6.d Uses drawing tools within a graphics program (such as Kid Pix) to create an original illustration and/or picture story Some support is needed with using the drawing tools within a graphics program to create an original illustration and/or picture story `MATHEMATICS Quarter 1 Frequent support is needed with using the drawing tools within a graphics program to create an original illustration and/or picture story NUMBER & OPERATIONS 3 2 1 Represents and compares numbers M2N1, M2N4, M2N5 Understands and uses operations with whole numbers M2N2, M2N3 Understands money concepts M2N1.c Represents AND compares numbers up to 999 using models, diagrams, and number sentences Adds two-digit numbers with regrouping Uses decimal notation and the cent symbol to represent a collection of coins and currency Represents OR compares numbers up to 999 using at least two of the following: models, diagrams, and number sentences Adds two-digit numbers without regrouping Counts a collection of coins and currency understanding of numbers understanding of addition concepts understanding of money concepts

MEASUREMENT 3 2 1 Understands concepts of measurement M2M1, M2M2, M2M4 Knows relationships of time such as seconds in a minute, minutes in an hour, and hours in a day Recognizes measures of time (seconds, minutes, hours and days) understanding of the concept of time GEOMETRY 3 2 1 Describes and classifies geometric figures M2G1, M2G2 Describes the change in attributes of geometric figures M2G3 DATA ANALYSIS 3 2 1 Creates and interprets graphs M2D1 Organizes and interprets data using picture graphs, bar graphs, pictographs, simple charts and tables using a scale of 1 and 2 Organizes and interprets data using picture graphs, bar graphs, pictographs, simple charts and tables using a scale of 1 understanding of data Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science concepts S2P1.a, b Identifies characteristics of the three common states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and methods by which they can be changed SCIENCE Quarter 1 Identifies characteristics of the three common states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) Identifies fewer than three characteristics of the common states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) Applies and identifies scientific knowledge S2E2.c, S2L1.b Compares/contrasts seasonal changes using evidence of length of day/night AND using observational data related to how a tree changes over time Identifies evidence of seasonal changes using length of day/night OR how a tree changes over time Identifies characteristics of a tree during summer Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention Compares and contrasts nutritional and junk foods HEALTH Quarter 1 Identifies nutritious food and where they belong in the food pyramid knowledge of food nutrients

Creates art using one or more of the elements and principles of design VA2PR.1 a-c, VA2PR2 a-g, VA2PR.3 a-c Examines and discusses formal and expressive qualities of art VA2AR.1 a-p Demonstrates through performance awareness of pitch (singing, playing instruments, character voices, sound effects, movement, visual manipulatives) M2GM.1a Demonstrates through performance awareness of rhythmic concepts (singing, playing instruments, character voices, sound effects, movement, visual manipulatives) M2GM.2b Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns PE2.1 Consistently recognizes and investigates specific elements and principles Recognizes and investigates the formal and expressive qualities of art Consistently sings pentatonic (5 note) patterns using head voice Performs ostinati (repeated patterns) with accuracy Demonstrates the ability to safely utilize personal and general space in movement sequences or game situations ART Quarter 1 Inconsistently recognizes and investigates specific elements and principles Frequently relies on prompts to recognize and investigate the formal and expressive qualities of art MUSIC Quarter 1 Sometimes sings pentatonic (5 note) patterns using head voice Inconsistently performs ostinati (repeated patterns) PHYSICAL EDUCATION Quarter 1 Demonstrates the ability to safely utilize personal or general space in practice settings Rarely recognizes and/or investigates specific elements and principles Rarely investigates the formal and expressive qualities of art Rarely sings pentatonic (5 note) patterns using head voice Rarely performs ostinati (repeated patterns) with accuracy or not evident ability to safely utilize personal and general space

Quarter 2 2nd Grade Rubric

SECOND GRADE SECOND NINE WEEKS LANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 2 READING 3 2 1 Applies knowledge of letter-sounds and spelling patterns to decode unfamiliar words ELA2R1.a-g Reads words containing blends, digraphs, diphthongs, r-controlled vowels, plurals, possessives, contractions, and multi-syllables Reads words containing blends, digraphs, diphthongs, r-controlled vowels, plurals, possessives, contractions, and multi-syllables with support Rarely reads words containing blends, digraphs, diphthongs, r-controlled vowels, plurals, possessives, contractions, and multi-syllables Demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA2R2.a-e Reads text with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level K or above with 95% accuracy or higher) Reads text with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level J with 95% accuracy or higher) Reads text with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level I or below) Fountas and Pinnell reading level Record the independent reading level as a Fountas and Pinnell letter. Uses grade-level words to communicate effectively ELA2R3.a-d Uses context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words including the recognition and use of words with multiple meanings such as homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms Uses context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words including the recognition and use of words with multiple meanings such as homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms with support Rarely uses context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words including the recognition and use of words with multiple meanings such as homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms Uses strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text ELA2R4.a-l Uses 4 or more of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making connections, making predictions, generating questions, inferring, and summarizing Uses 3 of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making connections, making predictions, generating questions, inferring, and summarizing Uses 2 or fewer of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making connections, making predictions, generating questions, inferring, and summarizing

WRITING 3 2 1 Progresses through the writing process ELA2W1 Generates ideas, creates a coherent text that develops a central idea with consideration of the audience and purpose; begins to create complex sentences; rereads and revises to add details and edits to make corrections Generates ideas, may create a coherent text that develops a central idea with consideration of the audience and purpose; rereads and revises to add details and edits to make corrections with teacher support Creates a text that lacks coherence and consideration for the audience and purpose; little evidence of rereading and revising to add details and editing to make corrections Uses resources to support writing ELA2W1.v, t (for complete list of resources, refer to standards/elements) Uses classroom resources (such as dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, Internet, books, word walls, class charts, etc.) to support writing Uses classroom resources to support writing with teacher assistance Limited use of classroom resources to support writing Writes in complete sentences using appropriate grammar ELA2W1.l-o Writes in complete sentences; applies the rules for singular and plural nouns and pronouns Writes a mixture of complete, fragmented and/or run-on sentences; inconsistently applies the rules for singular and plural nouns and pronouns Writes with many fragments and run-ons; needs teacher support to apply the rules for singular and plural nouns and pronouns Uses common rules of spelling ELA2W1.q Applies grade-appropriate spelling rules Applies grade-appropriate spelling rules with teacher support Limited application of gradeappropriate spelling rules Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately ELAW1.r, s Uses capitalization at the beginning of sentences and ending punctuation; begins to use commas Begins to use capitalization at the beginning of sentences, and ending punctuation Limited use of appropriate capitalization and ending punctuation Writes legibly ELA2W1.k Writes legibly with appropriate shape, slant, size, and spacing Writes most words legibly with appropriate shape, slant, size, and spacing Inconsistently writes legibly

Uses strategies specific to the genre (narrative, response to literature, informational, and persuasive) ELA2W2 LISTENING, SPEAKING & VIEWING Uses oral and visual strategies to communicate effectively ELA2LSV1.b,e Produces pieces that include at least five of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure Produces pieces that include three or four of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure Produces pieces that include one or two of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure 3 2 1 Effectively uses new vocabulary and begins to use increasingly complex language patterns and sentence structure orally to communicate for different purposes Uses new vocabulary and applies it in oral communication for different purposes Begins to use and apply new vocabulary in oral communication for different purposes SOCIAL STUDIES Quarter 2 Identifies and describes historical figures and their contributions SS2H1.a Locates and describes physical features of Georgia and their effect on people's lives SS2G1, SS2G2 Defines concept of government and need for rules and laws SS2CG1 Identifies ways in which goods and services are allocated SS2E2 Identifies and describes the contributions of James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Tomochichi Identifies 4 ways in which goods and services are allocated Identifies with limited description the contributions of James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Tomochichi Identifies 2-3 way in which goods and services are allocated Does not identify or describe the contributions of James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Tomochichi Unable to identify any ways in which goods and services are allocated

Comprehends and applies second grade concepts and skills related to technology T1.b, T3.d, T6.d Uses a brainstorming/webbing application to plan and/or organize information TECHNOLOGY Quarter 2 Some support is needed with using a brainstorming/webbing application to plan and/or organize information MATHEMATICS Quarter 2 Frequent support is needed with using a brainstorming/webbing application to plan and/or organize information NUMBER & OPERATIONS 3 2 1 Represents and compares numbers M2N1, M2N4, M2N5 Understands and uses operations with whole numbers M2N2, M2N3 Represents AND compares numbers using models, diagrams, and number sentences Subtracts two-digit numbers with regrouping Represents OR compares numbers using at least two of the following models, diagrams, and number sentences Subtracts two-digit numbers without regrouping understanding of numbers understanding of subtraction concepts Understands money concepts M2N1.c Makes change using a collection of coins AND currency Makes change using either a collection of coins OR with currency understanding of money concepts MEASUREMENT 3 2 1 Tells time to the nearest five Tells time to the nearest hour minutes and half hour Understands concepts of measurement M2M1, M2M2 M2M4 understanding of the concept of time GEOMETRY 3 2 1 Describes and classifies geometric figures M2G1, M2G2 Describes and classifies plane figures according to their attributes (sides, angles and vertices) Classifies plane figures according to their attributes (sides, angles and vertices) understanding of the attributes of 2-D figures Describes the change in attributes of geometric figures M2G3 Cuts and rearranges geometric figures and describes the changes in attributes Cuts and rearranges geometric figures understanding of changes in attributes

DATA ANALYSIS 3 2 1 Creates and interprets graphs M2D1 Organizes and interprets data using Venn diagrams, bar graphs, pictographs, simple charts and tables using a scale of 1, 2 and 5 Organizes and interprets bar graphs, pictographs, simple charts and tables using a scale of 1, 2 and 5 SCIENCE Quarter 2 understanding of interpreting data Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science concepts S2P2.a,b Identifies sources of light, heat, and motion energy and describes how they are used Identifies sources of light, heat, and motion energy Identifies two or fewer sources of light, heat, and motion energy Applies and identifies scientific knowledge S2P3.a,b Demonstrates how two different forces (push and pull) affect the motion of an object (direction, speed, etc.) and how a different force affects the motion Demonstrates how a force (push or pull) affects motion of an object Demonstrates some understanding of the difference between a push or a pull HEALTH Quarter 2 Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention Compares and contrasts effective and ineffective strategies to use regarding peer pressure and the use of alcohol and tobacco Identifies the negative effects of using alcohol and tobacco products knowledge of the negative effects of using alcohol and tobacco products ART Quarter 2 Creates art using one or more of the elements and principles of design VA2PR.1 a-c, VA2PR2 a-g, VA2PR.3 a-c Examines and discusses formal and expressive qualities of art VA2AR.1 a-p Consistently recognizes and uses specific elements and principles in art Compares and contrasts the formal qualities of art Inconsistently recognizes and uses specific elements and principles in art Frequently relies on prompts to compare and contrast the formal qualities of art Rarely recognizes and uses specific elements and principles in art Rarely compares and contrasts the formal qualities of art

Demonstrates through performance awareness of pitch (singing, playing instruments, character voices, sound effects, movement, visual manipulatives) M2GM.2c Demonstrates through performance awareness of rhythmic concepts (singing, playing instruments, character voices, sound effects, movement, visual manipulatives) M2GM.3a,b Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns PE2.1 Consistently performs 2 or 3 note melodic patterns using instruments Reads half, quarter, paired eighth notes and quarter rests using non-traditional AND/OR traditional notation Demonstrates the mature form of locomotor skills in movement sequences or game situations MUSIC Quarter 2 Sometimes performs 2 or 3 note melodic patterns using instruments Inconsistently reads half, quarter, paired eighth notes and quarter rests using nontraditional AND/OR traditional notation PHYSICAL EDUCATION Quarter 2 Demonstrates developing locomotor skill form in isolation Rarely performs 2 or 3 note melodic patterns using instruments Rarely reads half, quarter, paired eighth notes and quarter rests using nontraditional AND/OR traditional notation knowledge and ability of basic locomotor skills

Quarter 3 2nd Grade Rubric

SECOND GRADE THIRD NINE WEEKS LANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 3 READING 3 2 1 Applies knowledge of letter-sounds and spelling patterns to decode unfamiliar words ELA2R1.a-g Reads words containing blends, digraphs, diphthongs, possessives, irregular vowel patterns, multi-syllables, and contractions Reads words containing blends, digraphs, diphthongs, possessives, irregular vowel patterns, multi-syllables, and contractions with support Rarely reads words containing blends, digraphs, diphthongs, possessives, irregular vowel patterns, multi-syllables, and contractions Demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA2R2.a-e Reads texts with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level L or above with 95% accuracy or higher) Reads texts with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level K with 95% accuracy or higher) Reads texts with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level J or below) Fountas and Pinnell reading level Record the independent reading level as a Fountas and Pinnell letter. Uses grade-level words to communicate effectively ELA2R3.a-d Uses context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words including the recognition and use of words with multiple meanings such as homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms Uses context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words including the recognition and use of words with multiple meanings such as homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms with support Rarely uses context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words including the recognition and use of words with multiple meanings such as homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms Uses strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text ELA2R4.a-l Uses 5 or 6 of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making connections, making predictions, generating questions, inferring, summarizing, and interpreting features of informational text Uses 4 of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making connections, making predictions, generating questions, inferring, summarizing, and interpreting features of informational text Uses 3 or fewer of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making connections, making predictions, generating questions, inferring, summarizing, and interpreting features of informational text

WRITING 3 2 1 Progresses through the writing process ELA2W1 Generates ideas, creates a clear coherent text that develops a central idea with consideration of the audience and purpose; creates more complex sentences; rereads and revises to add details and edits to make corrections Generates ideas, may create a clear coherent text that develops a central idea with consideration of the audience and purpose; rereads and revises to add details and edits to make corrections with teacher support Creates a text that lacks coherence and consideration for the audience and purpose; little evidence of rereading and revising to add details and editing to make corrections Uses resources to support writing ELA2W1.v, t (for complete list of resources, refer to standards/elements) Uses classroom resources (such as dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, Internet, books, word walls, class charts, etc.) to support writing Uses classroom resources with teacher support to guide word choices and gather information Limited use of classroom resources to support word choices and gather information Writes in complete sentences using appropriate grammar ELA2W1.l-o Writes in complete sentences with correct subject/verb agreement; applies the rules for singular and plural nouns and pronouns Writes in complete sentences but needs some support for correct subject/verb agreement and some support to apply the rules for singular and plural nouns and pronouns Writes in sentence fragments and run-ons; needs extensive teacher support to apply the rules for singular and plural nouns and pronouns Uses common rules of spelling ELA2W1.q Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately ELAW1.r, s Applies grade-appropriate spelling rules Uses capitalization at the beginning of sentences, correct ending punctuation, and begins to use commas and to capitalize proper nouns Applies grade-appropriate spelling rules with teacher support Begins to use capitalization at the beginning of sentences and ending punctuation; begins to use commas and to capitalize proper nouns Limited application of gradeappropriate spelling rules Limited use of appropriate capitalization, ending punctuation, or commas Writes legibly ELA2W1.k Writes legibly with appropriate shape, slant, size, and spacing Writes most words legibly with appropriate shape, slant, size, and spacing Inconsistently writes legibly

Uses strategies specific to the genre (narrative, response to literature, informational, and persuasive) ELA2W2 Produces pieces that include at least five of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure Produces pieces that include three or four of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure Produces pieces that include one or two of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure LISTENING, SPEAKING & VIEWING Uses oral and visual strategies to communicate effectively ELA2LSV1.b,e Identifies and describes historical figures and their contributions SS2H1.a Locates and describes physical features of Georgia and their effect on people's lives SS2G1, SS2G2 Defines concept of government and need for rules and laws SS2CG1 Identifies ways in which goods and services are allocated SS2E2 3 2 1 Effectively uses new vocabulary and increasingly complex language patterns and sentence structure orally to communicate for different purposes Identifies and describes the contributions of Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King, Jr. Defines the concept of government and the need for rules and laws, related to Robinson s and King s lives Uses new vocabulary and begins to use increasingly complex language patterns and sentence structure orally and in writing for different purposes SOCIAL STUDIES Quarter 3 Identifies with limited description the contributions of Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King, Jr. Progressing toward defining government and the need for rules and laws, related to Robinson s and King s lives Uses new vocabulary in written and oral communication for different purposes Does not identify or describe the contributions of Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King, Jr. Does not define government or explain the need for rules and laws, related to Robinson s and King s lives

Comprehends and applies second grade concepts and skills related to technology T1.b, T3.d, T6.d NUMBER SENSE & OPERATIONS Represents and compares numbers M2N1, M2N4, M2N5 Understands and uses operations with whole numbers M2N2, M2N3 Understands money concepts M2N1.c Uses graphing software to enter data and create graphs TECHNOLOGY Quarter 3 Some support is needed with using graphing software to enter data and create graphs MATHEMATICS Quarter 3 Frequent support is needed with using graphing software to enter data and create graphs 3 2 1 Models, identifies, labels and compares fractions (thirds, sixths, eighths, tenths) as equal parts of a whole and a set Adds AND subtracts up to three-digit numbers with regrouping Makes change using a collection of coins AND currency (dollars and cents together) Uses at least two of the following: models, identifies, labels and compares fractions (thirds, sixths, eighths, tenths) as equal parts of a whole and a set Adds OR subtracts up to threedigit numbers with OR without regrouping Makes change using either a collection of coins OR with currency understanding of fractions understanding of addition and subtraction concepts understanding of money concepts MEASUREMENT 3 2 1 Understands concepts of measurement M2M1, M2M2, M2M4 Knows the standard unit of inch, foot, yard, centimeter and meter and measures length to the nearest inch AND centimeter using the appropriate tool Measures length to the nearest inch OR centimeter when given the appropriate tool understanding of concepts of length GEOMETRY 3 2 1 Describes and classifies geometric figures M2G1, M2G2 Describes the change in attributes of geometric figures M2G3 Creates and interprets graphs M2D1 Describes and classifies solid figures according to their attributes (edges, angles, vertices and faces) Cuts and rearranges geometric figures and describes the changes in attributes Classifies solid figures according to their attributes (edges, angles vertices and faces) Cuts and rearranges geometric figures understanding of the attributes of 3-D figures understanding of changes in attributes DATA ANALYSIS 3 2 1 Creates, organizes, displays Organizes and displays data using and interprets data using Venn bar graphs, pictographs, simple diagrams, bar graphs, charts and tables using a scale of understanding of data

Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science concepts S2E1.a Applies and identifies scientific knowledge S2E2.a, b pictographs, simple charts and tables using a scale of 1, 2, and 5 Compares/contrasts our Sun (a star) to other stars by using physical attributes (size, brightness, and patterns) Determines how the shadows of various fixed objects change during the day based on the position of the sun 1, 2 and 5 SCIENCE Quarter 3 Describes stars using physical attributes of (size, brightness, and patterns) Determines how the shadows of a fixed object (such as a tree) change during the day based on the position of the sun Describes stars using two or fewer physical attributes (size, brightness, and patterns) Does not determine how the shadows of various fixed objects change during the day based on the position of the sun HEALTH Quarter 3 Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention Compares and contrasts proper and improper dental hygiene care Identifies ways to care properly for the teeth knowledge of primary and permanent teeth Creates art using one or more of the elements and principles of design VA2PR.1 a-c, VA2PR2 a-g, VA2PR.3 a-c Examines and discusses formal and expressive qualities of art VA2AR.1 a-p Consistently produces art that emphasizes specific elements and principles Analyzes expressive qualities of art ART Quarter 3 Inconsistently produces art that emphasizes specific elements and principles Frequently relies on prompts to analyze expressive qualities of art Rarely produces art that emphasizes specific elements and principles Rarely analyzes expressive qualities of art

MUSIC Quarter 3 Demonstrates through performance awareness of pitch (singing, playing instruments, character voices, sound effects, movement, visual manipulatives) M2GM.3c Consistently reads simple 2 or 3 note melodic patterns within a treble clef staff Sometimes reads simple 2 or 3 note melodic patterns within a treble clef staff Rarely reads simple melodic 2 or 3 note patterns within a treble clef staff Demonstrates through performance awareness of rhythmic concepts (singing, playing instruments, character voices, sound effects, movement, visual manipulatives) M2GM.4a Improvises simple rhythmic patterns using a variety of sound sources Imitates modeled simple rhythmic patterns using a variety of sound sources Performs steady beat rather than imitating or improvising or not evident PHYSICAL EDUCATION Quarter 3 Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns PE2.1 Demonstrates manipulative skills in movement sequences or game situations Demonstrates manipulative skills in isolation knowledge or ability of basic manipulative skills

Quarter 4 2nd Grade Rubric

SECOND GRADE FOURTH NINE WEEKS LANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 4 READING 3 2 1 Applies knowledge of lettersounds and spelling patterns to decode unfamiliar words ELA2R1.a-g Demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA2R2.a-e Fountas and Pinnell reading level Reads words containing blends, digraphs, diphthongs, possessives, irregular vowel patterns, multi-syllables, and contractions Reads texts with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level M or above with 95% accuracy or higher) Record the independent reading level as a Fountas and Pinnell letter. Reads words containing blends, digraphs, diphthongs, possessives, irregular vowel patterns, and multi-syllables, and contractions with support Reads texts with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level L with 95% accuracy or higher) Rarely reads words containing blends, digraphs, diphthongs, possessives, irregular vowel patterns, multi-syllables, and contractions with frequent support Reads texts with expression, decodes quickly and accurately, and self corrects (Fountas and Pinnell Level K or below) Uses grade-level words to communicate effectively ELA2R3.a-d Uses strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text ELA2R4.a-l Uses context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words including the recognition and use of words with multiple meanings such as homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms Uses 5 or 6 of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making connections, making predictions, generating questions, inferring, summarizing, and comparing and contrasting a variety of texts Uses context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words including the recognition and use of words with multiple meanings such as homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms with support Uses 4 of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making connections, making predictions, generating questions, inferring, summarizing, and comparing and contrasting a variety of texts Rarely uses context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words including the recognition and use of words with multiple meanings such as homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms Uses 3 or fewer of the following strategies to demonstrate comprehension: making connections, making predictions, generating questions, inferring, summarizing, and comparing and contrasting a variety of texts

WRITING 3 2 1 Progresses through the writing process ELA2W1 Uses resources to support writing ELA2W1.v, t (for complete list of resources, refer to standards/elements) Generates ideas, creates a clear coherent text that develops a central idea with consideration of the audience and purpose; creates more complex sentences; rereads and revises to add details and edits to make corrections Uses classroom resources (such as dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, Internet, books, word walls, class charts, etc.) to support writing Generates ideas, may create a coherent text that develops a central idea with consideration of the audience and purpose; rereads and revises to add details and edits to make corrections with teacher support Uses classroom resources with teacher support to guide word choices and gather information Creates a text that lacks coherence and consideration for the audience and purpose; little evidence of rereading to revise to add details and editing to make corrections Limited use of classroom resources to support word choices and gather information Writes in complete sentences using appropriate grammar ELA2W1.l-o Uses common rules of spelling ELA2W1.q Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately ELAW1.r, s Writes legibly ELA2W1.k Writes in complete sentences with correct subject/verb agreement and applies the rules for singular, plural, and possessive nouns and pronouns Applies grade-appropriate spelling rules Uses capitalization at the beginning of sentences, correct ending punctuation, capitalizes proper nouns, and uses commas Writes legibly with appropriate shape, slant, size, and spacing Writes in complete sentences but needs some support for correct subject/verb agreement; applies the rules for singular, plural, and possessive nouns and pronouns most of the time Applies grade-appropriate spelling rules with teacher support Uses capitalization at the beginning of sentences and ending punctuation; begins to capitalize proper nouns and to use commas Writes most words legibly with appropriate shape, slant, size, and spacing Inconsistently writes in complete sentences; inconsistently uses correct subject/verb agreement or rules for singular, plural, and possessive nouns and pronouns Limited application of gradeappropriate spelling rules Limited use of appropriate capitalization and/or punctuation Inconsistently writes legibly

Uses strategies specific to the genre (narrative, response to literature, informational, and persuasive) ELA2W2 Produces pieces that include at least five of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure Produces pieces that include three or four of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure Produces pieces that include one or two of the following: Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for audience and genre Begins to sustain a focus Captures a reader s interest Uses appropriate details Uses genre specific organizational structures and formats Develops a sense of closure LISTENING, SPEAKING & VIEWING Uses oral and visual strategies to communicate effectively ELA2LSV1.b, e 3 2 1 Effectively uses new vocabulary and increasingly complex language patterns and sentence structure orally to communicate for different purposes Uses new vocabulary and begins to use increasingly complex language patterns and sentence structure orally to communicate for different purposes Uses new vocabulary orally to communicate for different purposes SOCIAL STUDIES Quarter 4 Identifies and describes historical figures and their contributions SS2H1.a Locates and describes physical features of Georgia and their effect on people's lives SS2G1, SS2G2 Defines concept of government and need for rules and laws SS2CG1 Identifies and describes the contributions of Jimmy Carter Identifies with limited description the contributions of Jimmy Carter Does not identify or describe the contributions of Jimmy Carter Identifies ways in which goods and services are allocated SS2E2 Identifies 8 or more ways in which goods and services are allocated Identifies 4 to 7 ways in which goods and services are allocated Identifies 3 or fewer ways in which goods and services are allocated

Comprehends and applies second grade concepts and skills related to technology T1.b, T3.d, T6.d Formats text (changes font, size, color and/or alignment) on a document TECHNOLOGY Quarter 4 MATHEMATICS Quarter 4 Some support is needed with formatting text on a document Frequent support is needed with formatting text on a document NUMBER & OPERATIONS 3 2 1 Represents and compares numbers M2N1, M2N4, M2N5 Understands and uses operations with whole numbers M2N2, M2N3 Understands money concepts M2N1.c Represents AND compares numbers using models, diagrams, and number sentences Uses repeated addition, arrays, and counting by multiples to multiply one-digit numbers correctly and constructs the multiplication table Makes change using a collection of coins AND currency (dollars and cents together) Represents OR compares numbers using at least two of the following: models, diagrams, and number sentences Uses at least two of the following: repeated addition, arrays, counting by multiples to multiply one-digit numbers correctly Makes change using either a collection of coins OR with currency understanding of the representation and comparison of numbers understanding of multiplication understanding of money concepts MEASUREMENT 3 2 1 Understands concepts of measurement M2M1, M2M2, M2M4 Tells time to the nearest five minutes Tells time to the nearest hour and half hour understanding of the concept of time GEOMETRY 3 2 1 Describes and classifies geometric figures M2G1, M2G2 Describes the change in attributes of geometric figures M2G3 DATA ANALYSIS 3 2 1 Creates and interprets graphs M2D1 Creates, organizes displays and interprets data using Venn diagrams, bar graphs, pictographs, simple charts and tables with scales of 1, 2 and 5 Creates, organizes, displays and interprets data using Venn diagrams, bar graphs, pictographs, simple charts and tables with scales of 1 OR 2 OR 5 understanding of data

SCIENCE Quarter 4 Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science concepts S2L1.a Determines the sequence of the life cycle of four common animals (mammal, bird, amphibian, insect) Determines the sequence of the life cycle of at least three common animals (mammal, bird, amphibian, insect) Determines the sequence of the life cycle of two or fewer common animals (mammal, bird, amphibian, insect) Applies and identifies scientific knowledge S2L1.c Identifies the life cycle of a plant from seed to maturity by recording changes over a period of time. Identifies the life cycle of a plant from seed to maturity accurately Recognizes that a plant changes from seed to maturity, but are unable to identify parts of the process accurately HEALTH Quarter 4 Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention Compares and contrasts accident prevention strategies to use in 3 recreational activities/sports Identifies safe and unsafe places to play in the home, school, and neighborhood knowledge of accident prevention strategies in the home, school, and neighborhood ART Quarter 4 Creates art using one or more of the elements and principles of design VA2PR.1 a-c, VA2PR2 a-g, VA2PR.3 a-c Examines and discusses formal and expressive qualities of art VA2AR.1 a-p Consistently produces art based on direct observation, that emphasizes specific elements and principles Discovers connections between art, culture, and environment Inconsistently produces art based on direct observation that emphasizes specific elements and principles Frequently relies on prompts to discover connections between art, culture, and environment Rarely produces art based on direct observation that emphasizes specific elements and principles Rarely makes connections between art, culture, and environment

MUSIC Quarter 4 Demonstrates through performance awareness of pitch (singing, playing instruments, character voices, sound effects, movement, visual manipulatives) M2GM.1a M2GM.2c M2GM.3c Consistently demonstrates pitch concepts through performance at grade level Sometimes demonstrates pitch concepts though performance at grade level Rarely demonstrates pitch concepts through performance at grade level Demonstrates through performance awareness of rhythmic concepts (singing, playing instruments, character voices, sound effects, movement, visual manipulatives) M2GM.2b M2GM.3a,b M2GM.4a Consistently demonstrates rhythmic concepts through performance at grade level Inconsistently demonstrates rhythmic concepts though performance at grade level Rarely demonstrates rhythmic concepts through performance at grade level PHYSICAL EDUCATION Quarter 4 Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns PE2.1 Demonstrates manipulative skills in movement sequences or game situations Demonstrates manipulative skills in isolation knowledge or ability of basic manipulative skills