English Language Arts Pacing Guide
Grade 2
Week Book Story Focus Cross- Writing Prompt Word Supplemental
Skill Curricular Work Materials
Week Th-1 Mixed-up Main Idea- SS – *Tell about a time you wished Saxon Harcourt
1 Just Chameleon 2.01, Citizenship you were different in some way. Phonics Social Studies
for 2.05,2.06 Goal 1 Lessons materials
You 3.01 1.01, *Tell about a time you were 1-5 Unit 1 pgs. 1-40
1.02,1.03, treated special.
pg. 15A 1.04, 3.01 (Grammar)
*Pretend you are someone else. Elementary, My
Write a story about it. Dear!
* Mini-lesson-
see attached packet
Week Th-1 Get up and Author’s Health – * Imagine that you wake up two Saxon Harcourt
2 Just Go! Purpose 1.02 1.03 inches tall. Phonics Social Studies
For 2.01, 2.06, Lessons materials
You 2.08,4.03 6-10 Unit 1 pgs. 1-40
(Grammar)
pg. 55A *Mini-lesson – Elementary, My
see attached packet Dear!
Week Th-1 Henry and Setting – SS– *Tell about a time you something Saxon Harcourt
3 Just Mudge 3.02,3.03 Citizenship special with a friend. Phonics Social Studies
for 2.06,2.072. Goal 1 Lessons materials
You 08 1.01, *Mini-lesson- 11-15 Unit 1 pgs. 1-40
1.02,1.03, see attached packet
pg. 83A 1.04, 3.01 (Grammar)
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English Language Arts Pacing Guide
Grade 2
Week Book Story Focus Cross- Writing Prompt Word Supplemental
Skill Curricular Work Materials
Week Th-1 Days with Compare SS– *Tell about a time when a friend Saxon Harcourt
4 Just Frog and and Citizenship hurt your feelings. Phonics Social Studies
for Toad Contrast Goal 1 Lessons materials
You 2.07,3.01 1.01, *Mini-lesson- 16-20 Unit 2 – pgs.41-96
3.02 1.02,1.03, see attached packet
1.04, 3.01 (Grammar)
pg. 101A Elementary, My
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Week Th-1 Wilson Sat Narrative SS– * Tell about a time you felt alone. Saxon Harcourt
5 Just Alone Elements – Citizenship Phonics Social Studies
for Characters Goal 1 *Tell about a time you wanted to Lessons materials
You 2.01,2.05 1.01, be alone. 21-25 Unit 2 – pgs. 41-96
2.08,3.01, 1.02,1.03,
4.01 1.04, 3.01 *Mini-lesson – (Grammar)
see attached packet Elementary, My
pg. 125A Dear!
Week Th-2 Enormous Sequence SS– Saxon Harcourt
6 Just Turnip 2.08, 3.01, Citizenship *Tell about a time someone Phonics Social Studies
for 3.03, 3.04, Goal 1 helped you do something you Lessons materials
You 3.05, 4.03 1.01, couldn’t do by yourself. 26-30 Unit 2 – pgs. 41-96
1.02,1.03,
pg. 153 A 1.04, 3.01 *Mini-lesson – (Grammar)
see attached packet Elementary, My
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English Language Arts Pacing Guide
Grade 2
Week Book Story Focus Cross- Writing Prompt Word Supp
Skill Curricular Work Materials
Week Th- 2 Helping Out Main Idea- SS – * I can help my community by….. Saxon Harcourt
7 Just 2.05, 2.06, Economics Phonics Social Studies
for 2.08, 4.03, 7.01, 7.02, *Tell about a time you helped Lessons materials
You 4.05 7.03, 7.04, someone. 31-35 Unit 6-pgs.265-312
pg. 173A 7.05
*Mini-lesson – (Grammar)
see attached packet Elementary, My
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Week Th-2 Mr. Putter Predict Character *Write a letter to Mr. Putter about Saxon Harcourt
8 Just and Tabby Outcomes Ed. your favorite toy. Phonics Social Studies
for Fly the Plane 2.01,2.05, Persevera Lessons materials
You 2.06,2.08, nce *Write a story about how 36-40 Unit 6-pgs.265-312
3.01,4.03, your pet (or imaginary pet)
4.05 makes you feel or helps you. (Grammar)
*Mini-lesson – Elementary, My
pg. 195A see attached packet Dear!
Week Th – 2 Lemonade Compare/ SS – *Tell about a time you fixed a Saxon Harcourt
9 Just For Sale Contrast Economics problem. Phonics Social Studies
for 2.05, 2.07, 7.01, 7.02, Lessons materials
You 2.08,3.02, 7.03, 7.04, *Write directions on how to make 41-45 Unit 6-pgs.265-312
4.03, 4.05 7.05 lemonade.
(Grammar)
pg. 255A *Mini-lesson – Elementary, My
see attached packet Dear!
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English Language Arts Pacing Guide
Grade 2
Week Book Story Focus Cross- Writing Prompt Word Supplemental
Skill Curricular Work Materials
Week Th-3 Johnny Details SS- *Tell about a time when you Saxon Harcourt
10 Just Appleseed 2.05, 2.06, 4.01, 4.02, swallowed an apple seed. Phonics SS materials
for 2.08, 3.01, 3.05, 3.06, Lessons Unit 5-pgs.236-264
You 4.03 4.03 *Mini-lesson – 46-50 (Grammar)
pg. 285A see attached packet Elementary, My
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Week Th-3 From Seed Read Natural *Tell about the day a plant in Saxon Harcourt Science
11 Just to Plant Diagrams Resources your yard grew through the Phonics Materials
for 2.01, 2.08, 6.01, 6.02, clouds. Lessons Unit C-Ch.1-
You 3.01 6.03 51-55 pgs.C2-C22
pg. 313A
*Mini-lesson – (Grammar)
see attached packet Elementary, My
Dear!
Week Th-3 Secret Life Fact and Natural *You wake up one morning and Saxon Harcourt Science
12 Just of Trees Fiction Resources the trees in your yard are Phonics Materials
for 2.01, 2.03, 6.01, 6.02, covered with dollar bills instead Lessons Unit C-Ch.1-
You 2.06, 2.08, 6.03 of leaves. 56-60 pgs.C2-C22
3.02
*Mini-lesson – (Grammar)
pg. 339A see attached packet Elementary, My
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English Language Arts Pacing Guide
Grade 2
Week Book Story Focus Cross- Writing Prompt Word Supplemental
Skill Curricular Work Materials
Week Th- 3 Watermelon Inferences SS- * Tell about a time you did Saxon Social Studies
13 Just Day 2.01,2.05, Customs something with a relative. Phonics materials
for 2.06, 2.08, and Lessons Unit 4- pgs.161-177
You 3.01, 3.02, Traditions *Mini-lesson – 61-65
4.03 3.04, 3.05, see attached packet (Grammar)
3.06 Elementary, My
pg. 367A Dear!
Week Th-3 Pumpkin Predict Character *Tell about what happened when Saxon Social Studies
14 Just Fiesta Outcomes Ed. you found magic seeds in your Phonics materials
for 2.01, 2.05, Honesty, backyard. Lessons Unit 4- pgs.161-177
You 2.06, 2.08 Good 66-70
Judgment *Mini-lesson – (Grammar)
pg. 395A see attached packet Elementary, My
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Week Th-1 The Day Cause and Science – *Tell about the day you woke up Saxon Harcourt
15 Ban. Jimmy’s Boa Effect- Animals with an animal tail. Phonics Science Materials
Days ate the 2.05,2.06, Goal 1- Lessons Unit A-Ch.2-pgs.
Wash 2.08, 3.01, 1.01, 1.02, *Tell about the day you found an 70-75 A22-A38
3.02 1.03, 1.04 alligator in the bathtub. Unit B-Ch.1-
pgs.B2-B28
pg. 15A *Mini-lesson – Ch.2-B30-B36
see attached packet (Grammar)
Elementary, My
Dear
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English Language Arts Pacing Guide
Grade 2
Week Book Story Focus Cross- Writing Prompt Word Supplemental
Skill Curricular Work Materials
Week Th-1 How I spent Cause and *Tell your dream vacation. Saxon Harcourt
16 Ban. my Summer Effect Phonics Science Materials
Days Vacation 2.01, 2.05, *Plan your summer vacation. Lessons Unit A-Ch.2-pgs.
2.08, 3.01, 76-80 A22-A38
4.05 Unit B-Ch.1-
*Mini-lesson – pgs.B2-B28
pg. 41A see attached packet Ch.2-B30-B36
(Grammar)
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Week Th-1 Dear Mr. Inferencing Science – *Tell about the day you found a Saxon Unit A-Ch.2-pgs.
17 Ban. Blueberry - Animals whale in your swimming pool. Phonics A22-A38
Days 2.01, Goal 1- (someone else’s pool) Lessons Unit B-Ch.1-
2.05,2.06, 1.01, 1.02, 81-85 pgs.B2-B28
2.08,3.01, 1.03, 1.04 letter writing Ch.2-B30-B36
4.03 (Grammar)
*Mini-lesson – Elementary, My
pg. 67A see attached packet Dear!
Week Th –1 Cool Ali Antonyms- Science – * Imagine that you are drawing Saxon Harcourt
18 Ban. 2.05, 2.08, Weather on the sidewalk and your picture Phonics Science Materials
Days 3.01, 3.04 Goal 2 sucks you in. Lessons Unit D-Ch. 1- pgs.
2.01, 2.02, *Imagine you are walking home 85-90 D2-D30
pg. 97A 2.03, 2.04, from school and it starts to rain Ch. 2- pgs. D32-
2.05, 2.06 popcorn. D56
*Mini-lesson – (Grammar)
see attached packet Elementary, My
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English Language Arts Pacing Guide
Grade 2
Week Book Story Focus Cross- Writing Prompt Word Supplemental
Skill Curricular Work Materials
Week Th-2 Pine Park Narrative SS- *Tell about a time you lost Saxon Harcourt
19 Ban. Mystery Elements- Community something. Phonics Social Studies
Days Beginning, Helpers Lessons materials
Middle, Goal 2 – *Mini-lesson – 91-95 Unit 6 pgs. 265-312
and End 2.01, see attached packet
2.05,2.06, 2.02,2.03,2
3.03,4..03 .042.05, (Grammar)
pg. 153A Elementary, My
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Week Th-2 Good-bye Compare SS- * Tell about a party you have Saxon Harcourt
20 Ban. Curtis and Community been to or had. Phonics Social Studies
Days Contrast Helpers Lessons materials
Goal 2 – *Mini-lesson – 96-100 Unit 6–pgs.265-312
2.01, 2.05, 2.01, see attached packet
2.07, 2.08, 2.02,2.03,2 (Grammar)
3.02 .042.05 Elementary, My
Dear!
pg. 177A
Week Th-2 Max found Multiple Science – *You are walking home from Saxon Harcourt Science
21 Ban. Two Sticks Meaning Sound school and find a magic wand. Phonics materials
Days Words- 4.01, 4.02, Lessons Unit F – Ch.2
2.05,2.08, 4.03, 4.04, 100-105 pgs.F20-F44
3.01,3.04 4.05 *Mini-lesson – (Grammar)
pg. 201A see attached packet Elementary, My
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English Language Arts Pacing Guide
Grade 2
Week Book Story Focus Cross- Writing Prompt Word Supplemental
Skill Curricular Work Materials
Week Th-2 Anthony Summarize SS- * Tell about your special talent. Saxon Harcourt
22 Ban. Reynoso / restate Customs Phonics Social Studies
Days 2.05, 2.06, and *Mini-lesson – Lessons materials
2.08,3.03 Traditions see attached packet 106-110 Unit 4-pgs.178-189
3.04, 3.05,
pg. 229A 3.06 (Grammar)
Elementary, My
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Week Th- 3 Abuela Inferencing SS- Maps * Tell about something you did Saxon Harcourt
23 Ban. 2.01, 2.05, and for the first time. Phonics Social Studies
Days 2.06, 2.08 Globes Lessons materials
Goal 5 *Mini-lesson – 111-115 Unit 3-pgs.97-119
pg. 281A 5.01, 5.02, see attached packet
5.03, 5.04, (Grammar)
5.05, 5.06 Elementary, My
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Week Th- 3 Beginner’s Locating SS- Maps * Tell about a favorite place Saxon Social Studies
24 Ban. World Atlas Information and you’ve visited. Phonics materials
Days 2.02, 2.03, Globes Lessons Unit 3-pgs. 121-147
2.05, 3.01 Goal 5 115-120
5.01, 5.02, *Mini-lesson – (Grammar)
pg. 307A 5.03, 5.04, see attached packet Elementary, My
5.05, 5.06 Dear!
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English Language Arts Pacing Guide
Grade 2
Week Book Story Focus Cross- Writing Prompt Word Supplemental
Skill Curricular Work Materials
Week Th-3 Dinosaur Author’s SS- Maps *Tell about a class trip. Saxon Social Studies
25 Ban. Travels Purpose and Phonics materials
Days 2.01, 2.05 Globes *Mini-lesson – Lessons Unit 3-pgs. 152-160
Goal 5 see attached packet 121-125 (Finish unit 3,
pg. 337A 5.01, 5.02, natural resources,
5.03, 5.04, during week 27.)
5.05, 5.06
(Grammar)
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Week Th–3 Montique on Homoph. Science – *Imagine you go walking in the Saxon Harcourt SS
26 Ban. the High 2.05, 3.04, Animals woods and get lost. Phonics materials
Days Seas 2.08 Goal 1- Lessons Unit 5-pgs. 209-235
1.01, 1.02, *Mini-lesson – 125-130
pg. 365A 1.03, 1.04 see attached packet (Grammar)
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Week Th-3 Ruth Laws Predict SS- *Tell about a time when you were 131-135 Harcourt SS
27 Ban. Thrills a Outcomes Goal 4 proud of something you did. materials
Days Nation 2.01, 2.05, 4.01, 4.02, Unit 5-pgs. 209-235
2.06, 3.01 3.05, 3.06 *Mini-lesson –
pg. 385A see attached packet (Grammar)
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