2nd Grade

A "proficient" second grader is able to independently ...

Open pull down menus in a program with a mouse

Select commands from pull down menus

Add clipart or photo images to enhance a piece of writing

Save files to a specified location

Any word processing program will allow students to demonstrate these skills (e.g. Word, Kidpix, Kidspiration, Student Writing Center).

Useful Resources	Grade Level Resources
Keyboard Chart - larger charts may be obtained at the VLC	Using Pull Down Menus and Clipart handout
Correct Posture Poster (Download a PowerPoint version)	Managing and Saving Files handout
Computer Rules Poster (Download a Word version to modify)	Adding Clip Art using Word 2000 handout
Mouse hints handout
Computer Parts Chart (letter size) - Larger charts may be obtained at the VLC or download the Publisher file

2nd Grade Standards & Rubrics

ALL students will select features from program menus and illustrate writing with well chosen graphics.

Below Basic	Basic	Proficient	Advanced	Assessment Method
Unable to apply commands from a pull down menu. Not able to add graphics to a written document.	With assistance, can apply commands from a pull down menu. With assistance can locate clipart or photos and add them to a writing document.	Selects commands from a pull down menu. Independently adds clipart or photos to illustrate a piece of writing.	Efficiently uses menu commands. Graphics are selected from a variety of sources and appropriately added to enhance the writing.	Teacher Observation

Below Basic	Basic	Proficient	Advanced	Assessment Method
Not able to open or save a file to a specific directory location.	With assistance, can locate a file to open or save a file to a specific directory location.	Independently navigates to a personal folder or directed location to save and open documents.	Organizes personal folder into sub folders.	Teacher Observation