Dear Parents,
Here is a list of 2nd grade performance objectives that have been aligned with
the Common Core Standards. Your child will be tested for mastery of each of these
items. Common Core Standards are in parentheses after some objectives. By
Googling the Standard, you can find activities you can do with your child if you wish
do more homework with them. Thanks for being a part of your child’s homework
experience. It is a known fact that children completing homework assignments on a
consistence basis score higher on tests and gain mastery more quickly.
Assignments that require written work must be returned to the teacher in
the homework folder the following day. Those that don’t require written work just
need a parent’s initial on the homework calendar.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES ALIGNED WITH COMMON CORE
STANDARDS
Reading
R1 Parent writes a list of 10 words. Child writes them in alphabetical order to the
second letter.
R2 Parent writes a list of 10 words the begin with the same first and second letter.
Child writes them in alphabetical order to the third letter.
R3 Bridge Map of_____________________.
R4 Use a “Flow Map” to sequence a series of events in a book you just read. (2RL5)
R5 Parent says a combination of 10 sentences and groups of words and groups of
words that are complete or incomplete sentences. Child tells whether the sentence
is complete or incomplete. Example: The little boy ran to the park. The little boy.
(2L1cdef)
R6 Child reads 15 minutes and fills out Reading Log. Parent MUST initial log
each night.
R7 Parent asks child to tell the main characters, setting, and plot of a story the
child has read. (2RL1)
R8 Parent says 10 sentences. Child tells whether each is a statement or a
question. Example: Did you see that falling star? My mother went
shopping.(2L1cdef)
R9 Parent writes a list of 10 words. Child highlights vowels in each word and tells
if vowels have a long or short sound. On the homework sheet, child must write long
or short next to the words for teacher to check. (2RF3abf)
R10 Parent says 10 vocabulary words from current and previous weekly lists.
Child tells what each word means and says a sentence in which he word is used
correctly.
R11 Parent asks child 5 questions about a story the parent and child have read
together. Then child asks parent 5 questions about the same story. (2RL1)
R12 Parent writes a list of 10 words. Child writes the abbreviation.
R13 Parent says 10 contractions. Child writes the 2 original words. (ex.
cannot=can’t) (2L2ace)
R14 Parent says 10 root words. Child tells whether each can have the suffix –ed or
–ing or the prefix re- or un- added to make a new word. Child writes new words.
(2RF3bcdf)
R15 Parent says 10 compound words. Child writes the 2 smaller words that make.
(2L4ade)
R16 Write 2-3 sentences about the main idea of a book you have read this week.
(2RL7)
R17 Write 2-3 sentences about a character in a book you have read this week.
(2RL4)
R18 Parent writes 8 words. Child finds each word using Google or Wikipedia and
writes the definition of the word. Of course a dictionary can be used if you have one.
(2L4ade)
R19 Write a new ending to your favorite fairytale. Write at least 5 complete
sentences for your new ending. (2RL10)
R20 Research _________using internet, books, magazines, etc. Write 5 new facts
you discovered.
R21 Write 5-7 sentences about main idea of a book you have read this week. (2RL1)
R22 Write 5-7 sentences about the character(s) in a book you have read this
week.(2RL2)
R23 Parent writes 10 words with suffixes, -ing,- ed, -er, -est. Child circles the base
word, and underlines the suffix. (2RF3abdf)
Math
M1 Write 6 fact families using two addition and two subtraction problems for each
fact family. Ex, 3,4,7 3+4=7, 4+3=7, 7-4=3, 7-3=4 (2OA2)
M2 Count forward and backward 1-1000 (2NO2)
M3 Parent writes 10 numbers from 1-1000. Child writes odd or even by each
number. (2OA3)
M4 Tell time on a digital and analog clock to the nearest 5 minute interval. (2MD7)
M5 Write < > or = between two numbers 1-1,000. (ex. 356>223; 456<498; 776=776,
34+10=24+20, 60 +33 > 120-60) (NBT4)
M6 Parent writes 10 numbers between 1-500 and child writes them in order from
greatest to least or least to greatest. (2NBT4)
M7 Parent uses flashcards to help practice addition and subtraction facts to 18 for
15 minutes. Flashcards can be found at the Dollar Store, Target, or Wal-Mart.
(2OA2)
M8 Parent writes 15 math problems for child to do using addition of 2 digit
numbers with some of the problems having regrouping. (2NBT6)
M9 Parent writes 15 problems for child to do using subtraction of 2 digit numbers
with some of the problems having regrouping. 2NBT6)
M10 Child finds and labels pictures showing these geometric figures: sphere,
rectangular prism, cylinder, cube, triangular pyramid.
M11 Parent writes 10 equations with missing element. Child writes in missing
number (ex.) 7 +___=15 or 18 - __=9 or __- 4=5 (2OA1)
M12 Child draws pictures or cuts from magazines pictures of shapes showing
congruency or symmetry.
M13 Parents write 10 numbers between 1-1000 and child writes them in expanded
notation. ( 2NBT3)
M14 Child practices measuring with these units of measure: inches, feet,
centimeters, and meters. (2MD2)
M15 Child reads a thermometer to nearest degree, F and C
M16 Child makes change from $1.00. (2MD8)
M17 Child counts pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, ½ dollars to $1.00. (2MD8)
M18 Show 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and write it in written expression Ex. 1/2, one half) (2G3)
M19 Memorize Multiplication facts: 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s. (2OA1)
M20 Write and solve 5 addition word problems. Underline key words needed to
solve each problem. (altogether, sum, total, how many in all, etc.) (2OA1)
M21 Write and solve 5 subtraction word problems. Underline key words needed to
solve each problem. (have left, left, how many more, difference, etc.) (2OA1)
M22 Skip count by 2’s to 100. Write down the numbers you say. (2NBT2)
M23 Skip count by 3’s to 99. Write down the numbers you say. (2NBT2)
M24 Skip count by 5’s to 100. Write down the numbers you say. (2NBT2)
M25 Skip count by 2’s backwards from 100. Write down what you say. (2NBT2)
M26 Skip count by 5’s backwards form 100. Write down what you say. (2NBT2)
M27 Survey at least 5 people about _______________. Make a graph or chart to
show the results. (2MD10)
M28 Make 5 patterns using numbers, letter, or symbols (e.g. AB, ABC, ABAB,
AABBCC, etc.)
M29 Predict how many times you will get heads or tails if you flip a coin 10 times.
Write down the prediction and actual results.
M30 Using a Bridge Map, child maps the equivalent relationships for inches/foot,
minutes/hour, hour/day, months/years, pennies/dollars, etc.
M31 Parent and child measure the length of 5 items using inches, then again using
centimeters.
M32 Parent writes 10 numbers ranging from 100 to 999. Child writes each number
using hundreds, tens, and ones. Ex. parent writes 397, child writes 3 hundreds+9
tens+7 ones=397 (2NO1ab)
Writing
W1 Parent helps child write a story about a true experience. Make sure it has a
clear beginning, middle, and end. Check for correct punctuation. (2W3)
W2 Parent helps child write a poem and illustrate it. Check for punctuation.
(2RL4)
W3 Parent helps child write and imaginative story. Make sure it has a clear
beginning, middle, and end. Check for punctuation. (2W3)
W4 Child circles all the __________________ they can find in a newspaper or
magazine article. (2L1a)
W5 Child lists as many words as you can think of that rhyme with _____________.
W6 Child writes at least 3 sentences finishing this prompt:
W7 Child writes the supportive details of a story: who, what, when, where, why,
how.(2RL1)
W8 Child writes 5 sentences using correct capitalization and punctuation. (2L2be)
W9 Child writes the story elements from a story they read during the week:
characters, setting, problem, solution, and ending. (2RI3)
W10 Parent writes 5 sets of multiple-meaning words. (Ex. rock, rock; watch,
watch; wind, wind; ring, ring; wound, wound) Child writes each word in a sentence.
Spelling
S1 Practice writing your spelling words by hiding them in a picture you have
drawn.
S2 Study your spelling words by writing them 3 times each.
S3 Write each word in a complete sentence. Remember to use correct
capitalization and punctuation. ( 2L2ce)
S4 Write your spelling words in pyramid style.
S5 Write your spelling words in rainbow style.
S6 Write each spelling word and its value (vowels= 2 points and consonants
=1point. (ex. cat=4 points)
S7 Write your spelling words on the computer using a different font from each
word. ( Email to you teacher)
S8 Write a story using as many spelling words as possible. (2RF3bcdf)
S9 Write your spelling words using blue for the vowels and red for the consonants.
S10 Put you spelling words in sentences. Circle nouns in red and the verbs in blue.
(2L1cdef)
S11 Put your spelling words in sentences. Use pronouns in place of nouns.
(2L1cdef)
S12 Put your spelling words in sentences making sure each sentence contains at
least one adjective. ( 2L1cdef)
S13 Put your spelling words in sentences making sure each sentence contains an
adverb. (2L1cdef)
S14 Put you spelling words in sentences. Make sure each sentence contains at
least one proper noun. 2L1cdef)