Reading:
* Reading fluency: Reading smoothly and accurately at an increasing pace. Emphasis on expression and comprehension.
* Reading comprehension: Understanding what they read, answering questions, making inferences, and identifying main ideas.
* Vocabulary: Expanding their vocabulary through reading and direct instruction.
* Reading strategies: Using context clues, phonics knowledge, and other strategies to decode unfamiliar words.
* Different genres: Exposure to various types of texts like fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and plays.
Writing:
* Sentence structure: Improving sentence construction, grammar, and punctuation.
* Paragraph writing: Organizing thoughts into paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting details.
* Narrative writing: Telling stories with characters, settings, and plots.
* Informative writing: Presenting facts and information clearly.
* Spelling: Mastering common spelling patterns and high-frequency words. Often using invented spelling as a bridge to proper spelling.
Math:
* Addition and subtraction: Fluency with larger numbers, including multi-digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping.
* Multiplication and division: Introduction to basic multiplication and division facts, often through concrete examples and manipulatives.
* Place value: Understanding the value of digits in numbers up to 1000.
* Measurement: Measuring length, weight, and capacity using standard and non-standard units.
* Geometry: Identifying and describing basic shapes and patterns.
* Telling time: Reading analog and digital clocks.
* Money: Counting and adding money amounts.
Science:
* Life science: Learning about plants, animals, and their life cycles.
* Physical science: Exploring concepts like matter, energy, and motion.
* Earth science: Learning about weather, seasons, and the earth's features. Often involves observation and simple experiments.
Social Studies:
* Community: Learning about their local community, rules, and responsibilities.
* History: Exploring simple historical concepts and events.
* Geography: Learning about maps, locations, and different cultures. Often focuses on local geography.
Other subjects:
* Art: Exploring different art techniques and mediums.
* Music: Learning basic musical concepts and singing songs.
* Physical Education: Developing physical skills and coordination.
It's important to note that this is a general overview. The specific details of what a second grader learns will depend on their individual school's curriculum and their teacher's approach.