2nd Grade Language Arts
READING
Content
The student will develop the reading and listening skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of print and non-print text.
Develop oral language
⎯show evidence of expanding oral language through vocabulary growth (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯continue to implement rules for conversation (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯understand, follow, and give oral directions (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯participate in group discussion (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯participate in creative responses to text (e.g., choral reading, discussion, and dramatization) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯respond to questions from teachers and other group members (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯narrate a personal story (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯summarize lesson content (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
Develop listening skills
⎯listen attentively to speaker for specific information (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use appropriate listening skills (e.g., does not interrupt, faces speaker, asks questions) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯listens and responds to a variety of media (e.g., books, audio tapes, and videos) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯recognize the difference between formal and informal languages (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯follow oral directions (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Demonstrate knowledge of concepts of print
⎯read and explain own writings (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯recognize that groups of sentences make a paragraph and paragraphs make a story (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯recognize and use parts of a book (e.g., title, author, illustrator, table of contents, and glossary) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯understand punctuation (e.g., period, question mark, and exclamation mark) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Develop and maintain phonemic awareness
⎯develop awareness of sounds of language through repeated exposure to a variety of auditory experiences (e.g., poetry, books on tape, music lyrics, sound effects, and read alouds) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯add, delete, and change targeted sounds to modify or change words (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯identify and produce rhyming words (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Develop and use decoding strategies to read unfamiliar words
⎯use knowledge of letter-sound correspondence and structural analysis to decode words (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use decoding strategies, such as sounding out words, comparing similar words, breaking works into smaller words, and looking for word parts (e.g. compound words, word families, blends, and digraphs) (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use known words to decode unknown words (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯apply knowledge of basic syllabication rules (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
Read to develop fluency, expression, accuracy, and confidence
⎯read orally to develop fluency, expression, accuracy, and confidence (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯reflect punctuation within written text while reading orally (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯participate in guided, oral readings (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯demonstrate the automatic recognition of high frequency words in a context (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯read a variety of text with fluency, expression, accuracy, and confidence (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯read independently daily (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Develop and extend reading vocabulary
⎯build vocabulary by listening to literature, participating in discussions, and reading self- selected and assigned texts (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯Recognize common abbreviations and contractions (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯participate in shared reading (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯manipulate and use word families, word wall, and word sorts (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯match oral words to print words (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯determine the meaning of unfamiliar words (e.g. picture dictionary, picture clues, context clues, and structural analysis) (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯add ending to base words (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯identify simple multiple meaning words based on the appropriate meaning for the context (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯build vocabulary through frequent read alouds (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Introduce informational skills to facilitate learning
⎯recognize outside resources (e.g., family and community) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯recognize a variety of print sources (e.g., books, magazines, maps, charts, and graphs) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯understand the purpose of various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, encyclopedia) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯construct and use graphic organizers to aid in understanding material from informational texts (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯visit libraries and check out appropriate materials (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Meaning
The student will begin to understand and apply comprehension strategies through experiences in modeled, shared, guided, interactive, and independent reading experiences.
Develop and use pre-reading strategies
⎯identify a purpose for reading (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯participate in activities to build and relate background knowledge to make meaning from text (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯make predictions about text (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use illustrations to preview text (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯create graphic organizers (e.g., KWL, webs, lists, story maps, and charts) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯connect life experience to information and events in texts (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Use active comprehension strategies to derive meaning while reading and check for understanding after reading
Derive meaning while reading by:
⎯employing self correction strategies (rereading, asking for help) (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯participating in discussions about text and relating selection to personal experience (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯predicting and adjust outcomes while reading or listening to text (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯asking questions to clarify meaning from text (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯recognizing when reading is not making sense, sounding right, and/or looking right (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯applying skills and strategies to comprehend informational text/nonfiction text (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Check for understanding after reading by:
⎯recalling the sequence of events in a story (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯drawing conclusions based on evidence gained while reading (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯restating story events in order to clarify and organize ideas (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯recognizing cause and effect (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯recognizing main idea in picture books and text (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯distinguishing fact/opinion (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯creating a mental image of the story (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯determining appropriate inferences from text (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯relating selection to personal experience (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯discussing similarities/differences in text events and characters (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Develop skills to facilitate reading to learn in a variety of content areas
⎯develop content specific vocabulary (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use text features to locate information (e.g., charts, maps, and illustrations) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Read independently for a variety of purposes
⎯read for various purposes (e.g., for literary experience, to gain information, to perform a task, for enjoyment, to expand vocabulary, and to build fluency) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Experience various literary and media genres
⎯read and view various types of literacy (e.g., picture books, storybooks, fairy tales, nonfiction texts, poetry, and lyrics to songs) and media (e.g., illustrations, the arts, films, and videos) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯understand the main idea in a visual message (e.g. pictures, cartoons, and posters) (2-LA-RW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯explore folktales and fables (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯identify characters, plot, and setting in print and non-print text (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯recognize how the main character and the other characters interact with each other (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯identify types of stories (e.g., folktales, fables, and fairy tales) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯determine whether the events in the reading selection are real or fantasy (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯compare and contrast different stories (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯determine the problem in a story and discover its solution (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Develop and maintain a motivation to read
⎯visit libraries/media centers and regularly check out materials (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯share storybooks, poems, environmental print, and own writing (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯explore a wide variety of literature through read alouds, tapes, and independent reading (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯identify favorite stories, informational text, authors, and illustrators (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯engage in a variety of literacy activities voluntarily (e.g., self select books and stories) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯relate literary experiences to others (e.g., book reports, sharing favorite stories) (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯experience daily opportunities to read (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯choose to read as a leisure activity (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Vocabulary
The student will learn basic vocabulary words in an effort to build background knowledge for academic achievement.
Develop and extend reading vocabulary
⎯use knowledge or letter sound correspondence and meaning of parts of words (e.g. affixes, roots, compounds, and contractions) to decode grade appropriate words (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯identify and produce rhyming words (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯manipulate and use word families, word wall, and word sorts (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯expand oral language through vocabulary growth (in speaking and writing) (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯recognize words that have the same beginning, middle, and ending sounds (2-LA -WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯apply long and short vowel rules when decoding (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯select appropriate synonyms (small/little) and antonyms (up/down) within context (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯add, delete, and change targeted sounds to modify or change words (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use decoding strategies, such as sounding out words, comparing similar words, breaking words into smaller words, and looking for word parts (e.g. compound words, word families, blends, and digraphs) (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯apply knowledge of basic syllabication rules (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯use known words to decode unknown words (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯determine the meaning of unfamiliar words (e.g. picture dictionary, picture clues, context clues, and structural analysis) (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯identify simple multiple meaning words based on the appropriate meaning for the context (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯demonstrate the automatic recognition of high frequency words in context (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯build vocabulary through frequent read alouds (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯build vocabulary by listening to literature, participating in discussions, and reading self-selected and assigned texts (2-LA-WS/RW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯develop content specific vocabulary (2-LA-WS[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE
Grammar
The student will use standard English conventions and proper spelling as appropriate to speaking and writing.
Demonstrate knowledge of standard English usage
⎯use nouns appropriately (e.g., singular and plural, common and proper, and possessives) (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use verbs appropriately (e.g., past and present tense, agreement, action and linking, and irregular) (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use pronouns appropriately (e.g., pronoun case, subject and object agreement) (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use adjectives appropriately (e.g., descriptive, comparative, and superlative) (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use complete and coherent sentences when speaking (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/1721]D/IT)
Demonstrate knowledge of standard English mechanics
⎯capitalize the first word of a sentence, names, pronoun “I”, and proper nouns (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use correct punctuation at the end of declarative sentences, exclamatory sentences, and questions (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use commas correctly in a series of one-word items (e.g., apples, oranges, and pears) (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯form contractions using apostrophes (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write legibly in manuscript (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯apply elements of language (e.g., end marks, capitalization, and commas in a series) (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯understand punctuation (e.g., period, question mark, and exclamation mark) (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯recognize contractions and possessives using apostrophes (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯using capitalization when writing cities and states, street addresses, holidays, and titles of books (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Demonstrate knowledge of standard English spelling
⎯spell high-frequency words correctly (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯spell words correctly as appropriate to grade level (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯spell basic short-vowel, long-vowel words and consonant blend patterns (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯spell regular and irregular plurals correctly (e.g., boy/boys, child/children) (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use a dictionary to spell words correctly and to verify spelling (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯arrange words in alphabetical order to the second letter (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Demonstrate knowledge of correct sentence structure
⎯use appropriate language structure in oral and written communication (e.g., subject verb agreement, correct pronoun choice, and logical/appropriate correct word order) (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯identify and use statements, questions, and exclamatory sentences in writing and speaking (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯combine simple sentences into compound sentences (2-LA-WS/WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
WRITING
Writing Organization/Process
The student will develop the structural and creative skills of the writing process necessary to produce written language that can be read, presented to, and interpreted by various audiences.
Use a variety of pre-writing strategies
⎯brainstorm ideas with teachers and peers (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write key thoughts and questions, record reactions and observations ( 2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯construct graphic organizers to establish understanding ( 2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯select a focus for writing (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use a variety of sources to gather (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯draw pictures to generate ideas (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Write for a variety of purposes
⎯write to acquire and exhibit knowledge (e.g., sentences, answers to questions) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write to entertain and inform (e.g., stories, poems, riddles, friendly letters, two or three step directions, and journals) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Show evidence of drafting and revision with written work
⎯compose first drafts using appropriate parts of the writing process with emphasis on planning and self correction (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write in complete coherent sentences (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use temporary spelling to spell independently as necessary (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯arrange events in logical and sequential order (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯reread draft (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯sharpen the selected focus for writing (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯revise to clarify, refine writing (e.g., rearrange words, sentences, and paragraphs), and provide more descriptive detail (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯incorporate suggestions from peers and teachers (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
Include editing before the completion of finished work
⎯Apply elements of language (e.g., end marks, capitalization, and commas in a series) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯edit for complete sentences (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/IT)
⎯use knowledge of letter sounds, word parts, word segmentation, and syllabication to monitor and correct spelling (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use classroom resources (e.g., word wall, picture dictionaries, teacher, peers, appropriate technology, and student generated word books to aid in proofreading) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯identify words or phrases that could be added to clarify meaning of written stories (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Evaluate own and others’ writing
⎯use a simple rubric to evaluate own writing and group work (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯evaluate own and others’ writing through small group discussion and shared work (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯review personal collection to determine progress (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Experience numerous publishing opportunities
⎯prepare a variety of written work (e.g., published books, stories, and book reports) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯incorporate photographs or illustrations in written works (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯use technology to publish writing (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯share completed work (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯create individual and classroom books (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Write narrative accounts
⎯write a narrative having a beginning, middle, and end (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯write accounts of personal experiences (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯write group stories with a beginning, middle, and end (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯create readable documents with legible handwriting (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Write frequently across content areas
⎯summarize concepts presented in science (e.g., illustration, sentences, and paragraphs) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write stories about concepts presented in social studies (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write in math journals, create math stories, and write explanations for problem solving (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯participate in shared writings about the arts and personal activities (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Write expressively using original ideas, reflections, and observations
⎯write stories and poems (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write when given time, place, and materials (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write to express opinions and judgments (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯continue to maintain, with teacher assistance, samples of writing and drawings that express opinions and judgments (e.g., portfolio, journals, and student made books) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯dictate or write stories (e.g., to tape recorder, adult, or older student) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Write in response to literature
⎯describe setting, characters, and events in detail (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯write a different ending to a story (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write about a favorite character or favorite part of a story (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯compose a note or questions for a favorite author (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯summarize a story (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
Write in a variety of modes and genres
⎯write stories with a logical sequence (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯write for a variety of purposes (e.g., friendly notes, invitation, messages, poems, and journals) (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]D/IT)
⎯write descriptive sentences (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
⎯write a report (2-LA-WW[J-L/17-21]I/B)
