What is a 2nd Grader?
WHAT IS A SECOND GRADER?
A second grader is…
A CHILD WHO...
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takes responsibility seriously
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is concerned about his/her actions
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wants and expects to be reminded of chores.
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wants to behave in an acceptable manner.
A CHILD WHO LIKES…
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to be read to on occasion, yet who also likes to read aloud to you.
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to hear a twice-told tale.
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to work at a chalkboard.
A READER WHO…
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recognized familiar words rapidly.
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understands a story without knowing all the words.
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may be critical of some reading materials.
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may be temporarily more concerned about mechanics than meaning.
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recognized the main idea of a story.
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enjoys humorous stories and corny jokes.
A WRITER WHO...
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strives for improved results.
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may still reverse some letters and numerals buy can recognize them.
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may not finish all his/her work.
A STUDENT WHO...
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can work quietly.
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sees likenesses and differences in pictures, words, and meanings.
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can identify initial and final consonants.
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is learning to identify long and short vowels.
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can listen to directions without interrupting.
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can respond well to directions.
A CHILD WHO NEEDS...
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a personal relationship with a teacher.
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the joy received from a smile or a hug.
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a teacher who likes and understands children.
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truthful, simple answers to questions.
A CHILD WHO DOESN’T LIKE…
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to feel left out of a group.
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to experience new situations alone.