They learn how to break apart new words, looking for the root word by separating suffixes and prefixes. Second graders build a list of words they can read. The first few times they see a new word, they will still have to sound it out and break it down. Sooner or later, however, that word will become part of their permanent memory. Second graders learn that there are different things to read.
Second graders explore different types of written material.
They learn that people use writing not only for stories, but also for poems, songs, newspapers, signs and more. Second graders learn new words and ideas. Second graders will learn new words and extend their vocabulary by reading as a group and by discussing what they have read. Writing Writing goes hand in hand with reading. Learning to write words strengthens what the children are learning about reading words.