Second Grade
Examples of differentiated activities offered to students in second grade follow:
LANGUAGE ARTS
Reading
Students have the daily opportunity to self select challenging higher level reading literature that will motivate them to become avid readers who learn to analyze, develop critical thinking skills, and compare and contrast story plots and characters.
Writing
Students engage in self-selected writing activities such as stories, poetry, biographies, and newspapers.
MATH
Students learn math in flexible groupings and are offered extension and enrichment activities, which require higher level thinking skills.
SCIENCE
Students are offered varied presentation options and products reflective of their interests. Research skills are introduced and the projects become open-ended.
Other opportunities offered to gifted and talented second graders include:
- Music
- Art
- Science Fair
