(a)  Framework for Effective Teaching, Grade 2, Books 1 and 2 (Teacher's Guide)

 (b)  Reading and Writing Skills Practice, Grade 2, Vols. 1 and 2 (student workbook)

 (c)  Collection for Young Scholars, Vol. 2, Books 1 and 2 (student reading (text)

 (d)  Collection for Young Scholars, Transition and Review Guide (review of Open Court sounds)

 (e)  Essay and Writing Assessment Masters

 (f)  Comprehension Assessment Masters

 (g)  Formative Assessment (Teacher's Guide)

 (h)  Research Assessment Masters

 (i)  Continuous Assessment Masters

 (j)  Home/School Connection

 (k)  Reproducible Masters, Grade 2, Parts 1 and 2

 (l)  Comprehension Checkpoints Masters

 (m)  Learning Framework Cards

 (n)  Instructional Posters for Reading, Writing, Research, Exploration

 (o)  Teacher Tool Cards:
 - Writer's Craft/Reading
 - Grammar, Mechanics, Usage
 - Spelling and Vocabulary
 - Study and Research
 - Phonics Review
 - Classroom Supports

 (p)  Student Tool Cards
 

2.  San Mateo Spelling program

3.  Daily Oral Language program

Tool Cards 31-43 good to use for elaboration of ideas.

1.) These activities may be used after a selection has been read aloud to the class. Students should be very familiar with the story being discussed. Each of these comprehension activities must be first modeled by the teacher in front of the group. Students are encouraged to participate by adding their ideas. This will enable them to later complete the task independently, with a partner, or in cooperative groups. Character Web: A character web is a simple way for students to organize the information they have learned about a particular character. A character web may be made after reading a selection or completed gradually as information is learned. A character web could include:

Plot Chart (Patterned Retelling): A plot chart helps students understand the basic elements of a reading selection. It requires that students focus on the main characters, the setting, the major events, and the conclusion of the story.

The Plot Chart may be used in several ways:

2.  Essay and Writing Assessment Masters

3.  Comprehension Assessment Masters

4.  Research Assessment Masters

5.  Continuous Assessment Masters

6.  Reproducible Masters, Grade 2, Parts 1 and 2

7.  Students' writing samples

8.  Teacher evaluation of oral presentations

9.  Teacher observation of reading

1.) Character Web: Assess the character web for content, focusing on character traits and completeness. 

Elements in a Character Web:

Scoring Guide for Character Web:

Score 4: includes at least one example of each of the five criteria listed; detailed and focused 

Score 3: (at standard) includes examples of at least four criteria listed 

Score 2: includes few examples of criteria listed; lacks focus or is incomplete 

Score 1: has no accurate examples

Score 4: accurate ideas in complete sentences for each of the four parts; legible and spelled correctly 

Score 3: (at standard) accurately includes the four story parts

Score 2: may have incomplete responses; may be difficult to read

Score 1: no accurate responses