Language Arts
Grade level: 2nd grade
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Phonemic Awareness |
Blend phonemes; segment and count phonemes; count syllables; substitute and manipulate phonemes |
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Phonics/Decoding Skills |
Initial, final, and double consonants; short vowels; understand and apply the alphabetic principle; consonant clusters and digraphs; CVC and CVCe patterns; long vowels; vowel pairs; r-controlled words; possessives; contractions; compound words; syllabication patterns; three-syllable words |
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High Frequency Words |
Recognize and read high frequency words |
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Comprehension Skills |
Distinguish between fantasy/realism; compare/contrast; predict outcomes; understand sequence of events; recognize story structure; determine cause and effect; draw conclusions; categorize and classify; note important details; recognize main idea, topic, and supporting details; follow directions both oral and written; make inferences; make generalizations; understand genres; recognize fact and opinion |
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Comprehension Strategies |
Predict/infer; summarize; phonics/decoding; evaluate; question; monitor/clarify |
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Reading Fluency |
Read fluently at appropriate rate |
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Information and Study Skills |
Use a dictionary/glossary; use the library; use graphic organizers; read/use graphic aids including charts, tables, graphs, schedules, time lines, diagrams, maps, and calendars; follow directions; locate/use parts of a book; use newspapers/magazines; select and evaluate sources |
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Test-Taking Skills |
Answering multiple-choice items; completing fill-in-the-blank items; writing an answer to a question; answering vocabulary items; writing a story |
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Spelling |
Recognize sound and letter patterns; understand word structure; correctly spell words frequently misspelled |
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Vocabulary |
Recognize and read high frequency words; vocabulary expansion; content-area words; alphabetical order; antonyms; synonyms; homophones; multiple-meaning words; compound words; use a dictionary, glossary, and a thesaurus; word families; use context |
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Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics |
Punctuation; capitalization; complete sentences; types of sentences; subjects and predicates; nouns; plurals; verbs; possessives; subject-verb agreement; irregular verbs; adjectives; comparisons; pronouns |
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Writing Process |
Independent writing; use the five-step writing process |
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Writing Skills |
Read as a writer; use technology |
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Prewriting Skills |
Choose a topic; organize and plan; use graphic organizers; discuss; take notes |
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Drafting Skills |
Write a good beginning, middle, and end; organize ideas in logical order; use details; state topic/purpose |
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Revision Skills |
Elaborate/expand sentences with details; use exact words; perform sentence combining; conference; delete |
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Proofreading Skills |
Capitalize/punctuate; use complete sentences; spell accurately; use correct grammar and usage |
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Modes of Writing |
Write in a journal; write in a letter; write a story; descriptive writing; write instructions/directions |
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Listen/Speaking/Viewing |
Compare information; listen for comprehension; retell/summarize/report; listen for information; listen to and read poetry aloud; participate in group discussion/conversations; tell a story/retell a story; listen to a story; give and follow directions; view illustrations; dramatize; visualize; use nonverbal cues; deliver a presentation/speech/report |