Year 2 Program

Semester 2

English

Students read various texts independently, focusing on the meaning of the story, and utilising both visual and structural clues. The students continue to be exposed to a variety of reading strategies to assist them with decoding unfamiliar words. Through modelled, shared and independent writing, students learn various writing styles and develop an understanding of their purpose. When creating a piece of writing, students are supported to use appropriate structure and specific language. They become familiar with a range of punctuation and begin to use it appropriately throughout their written pieces. Students apply editing skills when rereading their work prior to publishing. The students are encouraged to use spoken language appropriately when sharing their work, responding to questions and reflecting on their learning.

Mathematics

Students continue to develop a range of mathematical concepts and strategies, using hands on activities to support their learning to effectively solve problems. Students revise number facts for addition and subtraction, and practise automatic recall to develop efficient mental strategies for computation. They recognise multiplication as repeated addition and ‘groups of’. Students participate in a range of activities to build their understanding on the concept of division. They extend their learning of fractions to include modelling of halves, quarters and eighths of a whole. Students collect data and represent their findings in a range of graphs. In Measurement and Geometry, students learn about maps and interpreting representations of physical features. They compare and order objects based on volume and capacity using informal units and explore masses of objects using balance scales.

Inquiry

During Semester Two, students observe patterns of growth and change in living things throughout the unit ‘Watch It Grow’. They begin to recognise the importance of healthy foods and consolidate their understanding of what living things need to grow. Students also explore the topic of “Push and Pull”.  Through research and experiments, students investigate push and pull forces and how we use them in everyday life. They participate in activities where push and pull forces are applied on land, in the air and in water.

Health and Physical Education

Students continue to practise fundamental skills in different situations. These skills include punting, throwing and striking. They incorporate elements of effort, space, time, objects, and people in performing simple movement sequences. Students create and participate in games and construct and perform imaginative and original movement sequences. They practise and analyse strategies they can use when they need help with a task, problem or situation. 

Performing Arts 

Students develop their understanding of the elements of music by analysing and responding to a variety of musical styles from various cultures. They use this knowledge to create short compositions express particular themes, feelings and stories. Students can name and demonstrate the essential elements of music including rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics and beat. They develop their ability to read, write and play basic music notation. Students will learn short dance routines, and build upon the fundamental skills of dance and movement. They identify the qualities of good performers and apply these skills to their performances within the school community. 

Visual Art 

Students apply and develop their artistic knowledge by exploring various artistic processes and the works of famous artists. Through the use of various materials, media and equipment, students develop skills, techniques and processes in drawing, collage, painting and construction. They have an understanding and an awareness of a range of art elements and principles. Students begin to evaluate and refine their work in response to feedback.