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Second Grade
The second grade at UIS resonates with the new sense of growing independence that is a developmental characteristic of this age group. Students take responsibility for their learning through inquiry, discussion, and reflection. Students build on the literacy skills acquired in first grade in order to become fluent readers with strong comprehension skills. The language arts focus is on phonics/word structure; fluency; vocabulary and comprehension; inquiry; and, writing, grammar, and spelling. Cross-curricular readings occur in the areas of science, social studies, math, art, and more. Students use graphic organizers to classify information and connect ideas as they develop three-part stories. Finished products at this grade level reflect an introductory emphasis on writing mechanics and conventions. Various teaching strategies are used in mathematics in order to address learning at the concrete and symbolic levels.