GRADE 2
Standard 1: Word analysis, fluency, and systematic vocabulary development
Students know about the basic features of reading; letters, words, and sentences. They know how to translate letter patterns into spoken language by using phonics, syllabication and word parts. They apply this knowledge to achieve fluent oral and silent reading.
Decoding and Word Recognition:
Graphophonic Cueing:
1.1 Recognize and use knowledge of spelling patterns - Long Vowel, Vowel combinations, consonant clusters, consonant variants
1.2 Apply knowledge of basic syllabication rules when reading (v-c-v v-c-c-v)
1.3 Decode 2-syllable nonsense words and regular multisyllable words
1.4 Recognize common abbreviations Syntactic Cueing:
1.5 Identify and correctly use regular plurals and irregular plurals
1.6 Read aloud fluently and accurately and with appropriate intonation and Expression
Semantic Cueing: Benchmarks for Semantic Cueing are found under Reading Comprehension
Reading Fluency Rate: 70-79 correct words per minute at DRA level 28
Vocabulary and Concept Development:
1.7 Understand and explain common antonyms and synonyms
1.8 Use knowledge of individual words in unknown compound words to predict their meaning
1.9 Know the meaning of simple prefixes and suffixes
1.10 Identify simple multiple-meaning words
Standard 2: Reading Comprehension
Structural Features of Informational Materials:2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, and chapter headings to locate information in expository text
Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
2.2 State purpose in reading
2.2a Identify main idea of narrative and expository passages
2.2b Retell sequence of events of story
Semantic Cueing:
2.3 Use knowledge of author's purpose(s) to comprehend informational text
2.3a Use context and picture clues to decode unfamiliar words in story
2.4 Ask clarifying questions about essential textual elements of exposition (eg. Why, what if, how)
2.5 Restate facts and details in text to clarify and organize ideas
2.6 Recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a text
2.7 Interpret information from diagrams, charts, and graphs
2.8 Follow two-step written instructions
Standard 3: Literary Response and Analysis
Students listen to, read, and respond to a wide variety of significant works of children's literature. They distinguish between structural features of the text and literary terms or elements.
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
3.1 Compare and contrast plots, settings, and characters presented by different authors
3.2 Generate alternative endings to plots and identify reason or reasons for, and impact of, the alternatives
3.3 Compare and contrast different versions of the same stories that reflect different cultures
3.4 Identify use of rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poetry
Standard 4: Writing Strategies
Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. Their writing shows they consider audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process.
Organization and Focus:
4.1 Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus
Penmanship:
4.2 Create readable documents with legible handwriting
Research and Technology
4.4 Understand purposes of various reference materials (eg. Dictionary, thesaurus, atlas)
Evaluation and Revision
4.1 Revise original drafts to improve sequence and provide more descriptive detail
Standard 5: Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
Students write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events, and experiences. Students demonstrate a command of standard American English and the drafting, research, and organizational strategies outlined in Writing Standard 4.
5.1 Write brief narratives based on their experiences:
•Move through logical sequence of events
•Describe setting, character, objects, and events in detail
5.2 Write friendly letter complete with date, salutation, body, closing, and signature
Standard 6: Written and Oral English Language Conventions
Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions.
Sentence Structure:
6.1 Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences
6.2 Recognize and use correct word order in written sentences
Grammar:
6.3 Identify and correctly use various parts of speech, including nouns and verbs
Punctuation:
6.4 Use commas in greeting and closure of letter and with dates and items in a series
6.5 Use quotation marks correctly
Capitalization:
6.6 Capitalize all proper nouns, words at beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of week, and titles and initials of people
Spelling:
6.7 Spell frequently used, irregular words correctly
6.8 Spell basic short-vowel, long-vowel, r-controlled, and consonant-blend patterns correctly
Standard 7: Listening and Speaking Strategies
Students listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication. They speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using proper phrasing, pitch, and modulation.
Comprehension
7.1 Determine purpose(s) of listening (eg. Obtain info, solve problems, enjoyment)
7.2 Ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas
7.3 Paraphrase information shared orally by others
7.4 Give and follow 3- and 4-step oral directions
Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication
7.5 Organize presentations to maintain clear focus
7.6 Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace for type of communication (eg. Informal, report)
7.7 Recount experiences in logical Sequence
7.8 Retell stories, including characters, setting, and plot
7.9 Report on topic with supportive facts and details
Standard 8: Speaking Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
Students deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences or interests that are organized around a coherent thesis statement. Student speaking demonstrates a command of standard American English and the organizational and delivery strategies outlined in Listening and Speaking, Standard 7,
Using the speaking strategies of the grade outlined in Standard 7, students:
8.1 Recount experiences or present stories:
a. Move through logical sequence of events
b. Describe story elements (characters, plot, setting)
8.2 Report on topic with facts and details, drawing from several sources of information