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ND.2.L.Language Standards

Language Standards

Conventions of Standard English

2.L.1. Within the context of authentic English writing and speaking…

Demonstrate proficiency in:

2.L.1.aa. Use frequently occurring adjectives.

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2.L.1.cc. Use adjectives depending on what is to be modified.

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2.L.1.w. Common and proper nouns.

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2.L.1.x. Use regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/.

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2.L.1.y. Form and use the simple verb tenses (e.g., I walked, I walk; I will walk).

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2.L.1.z. Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns.

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Introduce:

2.L.1.d. Use possessive nouns.

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2.L.1.f. Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future.

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2.L.1.g. Form and use regular and irregular verbs.

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2.L.1.i. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.

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2.L.1.j. Use adverbs depending on what is to be modified.

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2.L.1.k. Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.

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Practice:

2.L.1.n. Correctly use common homophones (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).

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2.L.1.o. Ensure subject verb-agreement.

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2.L.1.q. Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentence (simple subject/verb agreement).

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2.L.1.r. Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns.

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2.L.2. Within the context of authentic English writing and speaking…

Practice:

2.L.2.i. Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives.

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2.L.2.j. Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → badge; boy → boil).

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2.L.2.k. Form and use possessives.

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2.L.2.l. Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words.

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2.L.2.m. Add prefixes and suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).

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2.L.2.o. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed and/or using spelling patterns and generalizations. (e.g., word families, position-based spelling, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts)

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Display proficiency in:

2.L.2.q. Use end punctuation for sentences.

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2.L.2.s. Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.

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2.L.2.t. Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.

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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

2.L.4. 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.

2.L.4.a. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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2.L.4.b. Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known prefix is added to a known word (e.g., happy/unhappy, tell/retell).

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2.L.4.c. Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., addition, additional).

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2.L.4.d. Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).

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2.L.4.e. Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.

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2.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

2.L.5.a. Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

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2.L.5.b. Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).

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2.L.6. Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, 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).

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ND.2.RFReading Standards: Foundational Skills

Reading Standards: Foundational Skills

Phonics and Word Recognition

2.RF.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

2.RF.3.a. Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words.

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2.RF.3.b. Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.

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2.RF.3.c. Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels.

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2.RF.3.d. Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.

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Fluency

2.RF.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. Read grade level text with purpose and understanding.

2.RF.4.a. Read grade level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.

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2.RF.4.b. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.

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ND.2.RI.Reading Standards for Informational/Nonfiction Text

Reading Standards for Informational/Nonfiction Text

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

2.RI.10. Proficiently read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts on grade level.

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2.RI.7. Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.

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2.RI.8. Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.

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2.RI.9. Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.

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Key Ideas and Details

2.RI.1. Ask and answer who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key/supporting details in a text.

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2.RI.2. Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text and retell key/supporting details that support the main topic.

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2.RI.3. Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.

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Craft and Structure

2.RI.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.

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2.RI.5. Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to efficiently locate key facts or information in a text.

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2.RI.6. Identify the main purpose of a text, including the author’s point of view, explanation, or description.

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ND.2.RL.Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction

Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

2.RL.9. Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.

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Key Ideas and Details

2.RL.2. Recount stories from a variety of genres and diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

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2.RL.3. Describe settings and how characters in a story, respond to major events and challenges.

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Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

2.RL.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, on grade level1 proficiently and independently.

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Craft and Structure

2.RL.4. Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.

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2.RL.5. Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

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2.RL.6. Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.

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2.RL.7. Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.

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