• WHAT IS A SECOND GRADER?student

     

    A second grader is…

     

    A CHILD WHO...

    • takes responsibility seriously      
    • is concerned about his/her actions
    • wants and expects to be reminded of chores.
    • wants to behave in an acceptable manner.

    A CHILD WHO LIKES…

    • to be read to on occasion, yet who also likes to read aloud to you.
    • to hear a twice-told tale.
    • to work at a chalkboard.

    A READER WHO…

    • recognized familiar words rapidly.
    • understands a story without knowing all the words.
    • may be critical of some reading materials.
    • may be temporarily more concerned about mechanics than meaning.
    • recognized the main idea of a story.
    • enjoys humorous stories and corny jokes.

    A WRITER WHO...

    • strives for improved results.
    • may still reverse some letters and numerals buy can recognize them.
    • may not finish all his/her work.

    A STUDENT WHO...

    • can work quietly.
    • sees likenesses and differences in pictures, words, and meanings.
    • can identify initial and final consonants.
    • is learning to identify long and short vowels.
    • can listen to directions without interrupting.
    • can respond well to directions.

    A CHILD WHO NEEDS...

    • a personal relationship with a teacher.
    • the joy received from a smile or a hug.
    • a teacher who likes and understands children.
    • truthful, simple answers to questions.

    A CHILD WHO DOESN’T LIKE…

    • to feel left out of a group.
    • to experience new situations alone.