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CO.2.1.Oral Expression and Listening

Oral Expression and Listening
2.1.2. New information can be learned and better dialogue created by listening actively. Students can:
2.1.2.a. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. (CCSS: SL.2.1)
2.1.2.a.iii. Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion. (CCSS: SL.2.1c)
 
2.1.2.b. Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. (CCSS: SL.2.2)
 

CO.2.2.Reading for All Purposes

Reading for All Purposes
2.2.1. Fluent reading depends on specific skills and approaches to understanding strategies when reading literary text. Students can:
2.2.1.a. Use Key Ideas and Details to:
2.2.1.a.i. Demonstrate use of self-monitoring comprehension strategies: rereading, checking context clues, predicting, questioning, clarifying, activating schema/background knowledge to construct meaning and draw inferences.
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2.2.1.a.ii. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. (CCSS: RL.2.1)
 
2.2.1.a.iii. Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral. (CCSS: RL.2.2)
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Literary Genres
 
2.2.1.a.iv. Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. (CCSS: RL.2.3)
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2.2.1.b. Use Craft and Structure to:
2.2.1.b.i. Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song. (CCSS: RL.2.4)
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2.2.1.b.ii. Read high-frequency words with accuracy and speed.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words II
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sight Words III
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2.2.1.b.iii. Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action. (CCSS: RL.2.5)
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Flip Charts Story Parts
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2.2.1.b.iv. Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud. (CCSS: RL.2.6)
 
2.2.1.b.v. Identify how word choice (sensory details, figurative language) enhances meaning in poetry.
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2.2.1.c. Use Integration of Knowledge and Ideas to:
2.2.1.c.i. Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. (CCSS: RL.2.7)
Flip Charts Rebus Story
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Story Elements
 
2.2.1.c.ii. Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures. (CCSS: RL.2.9)
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2.2.1.d. Use Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity to:
2.2.1.d.i. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. (CCSS: RL.2.10)
Flip Charts Book Sense
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Literary Genres
 
2.2.2. Fluent reading depends on specific skills and approaches to understanding strategies when reading informational text. Students can:
2.2.2.a. Use Key Ideas and Details to:
2.2.2.a.i. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. (CCSS: RI.2.1)
 
2.2.2.a.ii. Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. (CCSS: RI.2.2)
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2.2.2.a.iii. Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. (CCSS: RI.2.3)
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2.2.2.a.iv. Summarize the main idea using relevant and significant detail in a variety of texts read or read aloud.
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2.2.2.b. Use Craft and Structure to:
2.2.2.b.i. Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area. (CCSS: RI.2.)
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2.2.2.b.ii. Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently. (CCSS: RI.2.5)
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2.2.2.b.iii. Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. (CCSS: RI.2.6)
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2.2.2.b.iv. Read text to perform a specific task (such as follow a recipe, play a game).
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2.2.2.c. Use Integration of Knowledge and Ideas to:
2.2.2.c.i. Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text. (CCSS: RI.2.7)
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2.2.2.c.ii. Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text. (CCSS: RI.2.8)
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2.2.2.c.iii. Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic. (CCSS: RI.2.9)
 
2.2.2.d. Use Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity to:
2.2.2.d.ii. By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. (CCSS: RI.2.10)
Flip Charts Book Sense
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2.2.2.e. Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases. (CCSS: L.2.4e)
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Parts of a Book
 
2.2.3. Decoding words with accuracy depends on knowledge of complex spelling patterns and morphology. Students can:
2.2.3.a. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. (CCSS: RF.2.3)
2.2.3.a.i. Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words. (CCSS: RF.2.3a)
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Flip Charts Letters E & F
Flip Charts Letters I & J
Flip Charts Letters O & P
Flip Charts Letters U & V
Flip Charts Vowel Sounds
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Long/Short Vowels
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Short Vowel Discrimination
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Short Vowel Sound
 
2.2.3.a.ii. Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams. (CCSS: RF.2.3b)
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vowel Digraphs
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vowel Diphthongs
 
2.2.3.a.iii. Read multisyllabic words accurately and fluently.
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2.2.3.a.iv. Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels. (CCSS: RF.2.3c)
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2.2.3.a.v. Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes. (CCSS: RF.2.3d)
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2.2.3.b. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. (CCSS: RF.2.4)
2.2.3.b.ii. Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression. (CCSS: RF.2.4b)
 
2.2.3.b.iii. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. (CCSS: RF.2.4c)
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Context Clues
 
2.2.3.c. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. (CCSS: L.2.4)
2.2.3.c.i. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. (CCSS: L.2.4a)
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Context Clues
 
2.2.3.c.ii. Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known prefix is added to a known word (e.g., happy/unhappy, tell/retell). (CCSS: L.2.4b)
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2.2.3.c.iii. Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., addition, additional). (CCSS: L.2.4c)
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words/Prefixes/Suffixes
 
2.2.3.c.iv. Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark). (CCSS: L.2.4d)
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Compound Words
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grammar
 
2.2.3.d. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings. (CCSS: L.2.5)
2.2.3.d.i. Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy). (CCSS: L.2.5a)
Flip Charts Word Chain
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2.2.3.e. Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy). (CCSS: L.2.6)
Flip Charts Word Study
 

CO.2.3.Writing and Composition

Writing and Composition
2.3.1. Exploring the writing process helps to plan and draft a variety of literary genres. Students can:
2.3.1.b. Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. (CCSS: W.2.3)
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2.3.1.e. Write with precise nouns, active verbs, and descriptive adjectives.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grammar
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Nouns
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nouns
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2.3.2. Exploring the writing process helps to plan and draft a variety of simple informational texts. Students can:
2.3.2.b. Write letters and “how-to’s” (procedures, directions, recipes) that follow a logical order and appropriate format.
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2.3.2.e. Use relevant details when responding in writing to questions about texts.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Main Idea/Supporting Details
 
2.3.2.f. State a focus when responding to a given question, and use details from text to support a given focus.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Main Idea/Supporting Details
 
2.3.3. Appropriate spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation are used and applied when writing. Students can:
2.3.3.a. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. (CCSS: L.2.1)
2.3.3.a.ii. Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns (e.g., feet, children, teeth, mice, fish). (CCSS: L.2.1b)
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2.3.3.a.ix. Spell high-frequency words correctly
Flip Charts Common Words
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide High Frequency Words II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Sight Words I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sight Words II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sight Words III
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sight Words IV
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
 
2.3.3.a.v. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified. (CCSS: L.2.1e)
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2.3.3.a.vi. Apply accurate subject-verb agreement while writing
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2.3.3.b. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. (CCSS: L.2.2)
2.3.3.b.iii. Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives. (CCSS: L.2.2c)
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Contractions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grammar
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nouns
 
2.3.3.b.iv. Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → badge; boy → boil). (CCSS: L.2.2d)
Flip Charts Common Words
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Long Vowel - Silent e
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2.3.3.c. With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing. (CCSS: W.2.5)
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