GRADE LEVEL
Second Grade
Below is more information about the elementary, junior high, and high school grade level courses available. Information for each course will include suggested grade levels, cost, description, and a listing of the materials used. Linked course names will take you to a “look inside” of the primary text.
#10010 Independent Bible Course
Suggested Grade Level:
K - 12
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
Christian Liberty understands that Christians hold various theological views, not all of which are in agreement with our own. Therefore, we allow families to construct their own independent Bible course if the choices we offer do not meet their needs.
Course Materials:
Families choosing to take our Independent Bible course must use the Holy Bible as their primary text, regardless of what other materials are used. Those selecting this course will receive course instructions stating what CLASS requires, as well as what must be submitted in order for a final grade (determined by CLASS) to be awarded.
The Independent Bible course may be assigned at each grade level throughout the CLASS program.
#19615 Bible Treasures: New Testament
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
Focusing on the New Testament, this course contains stories, memory verses, questions, and catechism memorization in order to help students understand God’s wonderful plan of redemption.
Course Materials:
Bible Treasures: New Testament | ©2015 Christian Liberty Press | 303 pages
#39625 Building Spelling Skills 2
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
After a review of basic phonics and spelling patterns, this course explores a variety of consonant combinations, blends, digraphs, the spelling of certain peculiar phonetic sounds, and larger word parts. It ends with spelling words incorporated into reading selections.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Building Spelling Skills: Book 2, 2nd edition | ©2011 Christian Liberty Press | 127 pages
• Answer Key – ©2011 Christian Liberty Press | 40 pages
#42420 English 2: Writing and Grammar
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course combines grammar and writing (in alternating chapters) to teach students both the mechanics and the use of English. Grammar topics emphasize nouns, action verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and study and reference skills; while the writing exercises focus on the basics of how to write sentences, poetry, a personal story, friendly letter, and more.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – English 2: Writing and Grammar, 3rd edition | ©2017 Bob Jones University Press | 387 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 65 pages
#28820 Adventures in Phonics: Level C
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course concludes the formal study of phonics. It reviews sounds, blends, digraphs, and diphthongs. It also covers prefixes and suffixes, plurals, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, apostrophe usage, syllables, and pronunciation. Drill, repetition, and writing activities are used to help ensure comprehension.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Adventures in Phonics: Level C, 2nd edition | ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 188 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – Adventures in Phonics: Level C Teacher’s Manual, 2nd edition | ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 91 pages
#28710 Christian Liberty Nature Reader 2
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course entices young students with stories about crabs, wasps, bees, spiders, shellfish, and worms to increase their knowledge of God’s wonderful creation. Vocabulary skills are developed through exposure to new words and review questions are found at the end of each chapter to promote comprehension.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Christian Liberty Nature Reader 2, 3rd edition | ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 186 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 13 pages
#20405 Fun with Friends
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course develops reading comprehension and vocabulary building through a collection of stories highlighting Christian character traits that develop phonics skills and introduce basic literary terms.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Fun with Friends | ©2017 Abeka Book Publishers | 153 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 9 pages
#39920 Writing with Prayer
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
After a brief review of manuscript style handwriting (modified Palmer method), this course covers the basics of cursive-style penmanship (modified Zaner-Bloser method). Students learn capital and lower-case letters, and practice by writing words, phrases, and short sentences.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Writing with Prayer, 2nd edition | ©2003 Christian Liberty Press | 91 pages
• Instructions – Guidelines for Teaching Handwriting | ©2005 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 7 pages
• Practice Pad – Christian Liberty Press | 35 sheets
#29620 Beautiful Stories for Children
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course uses short, moral stories and poems to expand a student’s love for reading, while at the same time instilling Godly principles and moral truths into his or her life.
Course Materials:
Beautiful Stories for Children | ©2003 Christian Liberty Press | 183 pages
#29625 The Robinson Crusoe Reader
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course uses a simplified version of a timeless classic to show how, despite hardship after hardship, God was present in Crusoe’s life and continually provided for his needs. Included are arts and craft activities to further the student’s understanding and enjoyment of the story.
Course Materials:
The Robinson Crusoe Reader, 2nd edition | ©2005 Christian Liberty Press | 90 pages
#20410 Through the Skies
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course develops reading comprehension and vocabulary building through a collection of stories and poems that include character-building truths.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Through the Skies | ©2017 Abeka Book Publishers | 138 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 6 pages
#59520 Liberty Mathematics: Level B
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course begins by reviewing addition and subtraction facts through eighteen. It then progressively exposes the student to addition and subtraction of two-, three-, and four-digit numbers; and multiplication and division facts zero through five. Time and money, measurement and geometry, fraction and tally, chart and graph, and balanced equation exercises are also presented.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Liberty Mathematics: Level B | ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 284 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 39 pages
• Test Packet – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests
#56325 MCP Mathematics: Level B
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course uses a traditional drill and practice format with predictable, easy-to-use lessons. The material covers basic facts through 18, time and money, addition and subtraction of three-digit numbers, geometry and fractions, measurement, and multiplication and division through 5.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – MCP Mathematics: Level B | ©2005 Modern Curriculum Press | 314 pages
• Teacher Edition – MCP Mathematics: Level B Teacher’s Edition | ©2005 Modern Curriculum Press | 331 pages
#50225 Arithmetic 2
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course presents math concepts in an orderly manner, builds on prior learning, and includes consistent year-long review. Topics covered include counting, place value, addition and subtraction, money, time, graphs, simple geometry, multiplication and division, and Roman numerals. Story problems are used to provide practice in using the skills and facts learned, and are based on concrete situations.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Arithmetic 2 Work-text, 2nd edition | ©2017 Abeka Book Publishers | 356 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 38 pages
• Test Packet – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests
#69915 God's Wonderful Works
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course uses the six days of creation as a launching pad for a basic study of numerous scientific concepts, such as the solar system, weather and seasons, plants, animals, and the human body.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – God’s Wonderful Works: The Creation in Six Days | ©1999 Christian Liberty Press | 140 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2000 Christian Liberty Press | 28 pages
• Test Packet – ©2008 Christian Liberty Press | 9 tests
#60325 Enjoying God's World
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This general science course addresses the curiosity young students have about the world around them. Topics of exploration include the human body, plants, animals, matter, energy, and space.
Course Materials:
• Textbook– Enjoying God’s World, 5th edition | ©2017 Abeka Book Publishers | 200 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 6 tests
#79920 Our Nation Under God
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course examines the history and geography of the United States from a traditional, conservative perspective. Included is material on the concepts of civil, family, church, and self-government in order to understand God’s plan for the world He has created.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Our Nation Under God | ©1996 Christian Liberty Press | 154 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©1996 Christian Liberty Press | 49 pages
• Test Packet – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests