Alaska State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 2

AK.R.1.1. Reading: The student uses strategies to decode or comprehend meaning of words in text by: (E.B.1)

[2] 1.1.1. Reading regularly spelled two syllable words using decoding skills, including knowledge of letter-sound relationships (phonics), diphthongs, digraphs, base or root words, and common prefixes and suffixes.

[2] 1.1.2. Orally reading high frequency words, compound words, contractions, possessives, and inflectional endings.

[2] 1.1.3. Obtaining information using text features including illustrations, captions, and titles.

[2] 1.1.4. Identifying the meaning of new vocabulary; using new vocabulary in correct context; making inferences about the meaning of a word based on its use in a sentence.

[2] 1.1.5. Self-monitoring and self-correcting while reading (e.g., adjusting reading pace, rereading to check for meaning, rereading a word and checking that the letter sounds match the word read).

AK.R.1.2. Reading: The student comprehends literal or inferred meaning from text by: (E.B.1)

[2] 1.2.1. Answering questions about information explicitly stated in text.

[2] 1.2.2. Self-monitoring comprehension by making predictions or formulating questions while reading (e.g., why is the wolf dressed in grandmother's clothing, why are mother bears dangerous, what will happen next), or rereading (e.g., for clarification, confirmation, correction).

[2] 1.2.3. Making simple inferences.

[2] 1.2.4. Drawing conclusions about stories and/or based on information presented in the text (e.g., cause and effect).

AK.R.1.3. Reading: The student reads text aloud by: (E.B.1)

[2] 1.3.1. Reading orally with rhythm, flow, and expression, showing understanding of punctuation (e.g., period, comma, question mark, exclamation point, and quotations) and other conventions of print (e.g., size of print and speech bubbles) at a pace similar to own speech.

AK.R.1.4. Reading: The student restates/summarizes information by: (E.B.1)

[2] 1.4.1. Retelling or dramatizing a story after reading it.

[2] 1.4.2. Restating information after reading text.

AK.R.1.5. Reading: The student demonstrates an understanding of main idea by: (E.B.1)

[2] 1.5.1. Identifying and discussing main ideas and supporting details.

AK.R.1.6. Reading: The student follows oral and written directions by: (E.C.2)

[2] 1.6.1. Following multi-step oral directions to complete a task.

[2] 1.6.2. Following one- to two-step written directions to complete a task.

AK.R.1.7. Reading: The student analyzes content and structure of genres by: (E.B.2)

[2] 1.7.1. Distinguishing between fiction and non-fiction, poetry and prose.

[2] 1.7.2. Identifying use of dialogue or rhyme in text.

AK.R.1.8. Reading: The student analyzes literary elements and devices by: (E.B.2)

[2] 1.8.1. Identifying problem and solution, main characters, and setting in fiction.

AK.R.1.9. Reading: The student analyzes content of text to differentiate fact and opinion by: (E.D.1)

[2] 1.9.1. Expressing own opinion about material read.

AK.R.1.10. Reading: The student connects themes by: (E.B.3)

[2] 1.10.1. Making relevant connections between text and personal experiences, experiences of other, and other texts.

[2] 1.10.2. Locating details in text to illustrate relevant connections between personal experiences, experiences of others, and other texts.

AK.R.1.11. Reading: The student makes connections between cultural influences/events by: (E.E.1)

[2] 1.11.1. Recognizing that stories originate in various cultures.

AK.W.1.1. Writing: The student writes about a topic by: (E.A.1, E.A.2, E.A.4)

AK.W.1.2. Writing: The student writes for a variety of purposes and audiences by: (E.A.4)

AK.W.1.3. Writing: The student writes and edits using conventions of Standard English by: (E.A.2, E.A.5)

[2] 1.3.2. Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in spelling (e.g., grade-appropriate, high-frequency words).

[2] 1.3.3. Using punctuation in written work (e.g., periods, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, quotation marks).

[2] 1.3.4. Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in punctuation at the end of sentences and capitalization (i.e., beginning of sentences and proper nouns).

[2] 1.3.5. Rewriting handwritten work to improve legibility, if necessary, when producing final drafts.

AK.W.1.4. Writing: The student revises writing by: (E.A.5, E.A.8)

AK.W.1.5. Writing: The student documents sources by: (E.D.3)

AK.E.A. A student should be able to speak and write well for a variety of purposes and audiences. A student who meets the content standard should:

E.A.1. Apply elements of effective writing and speaking. These elements include ideas, organization, vocabulary, sentence structure, and personal style.

E.A.2. In writing, demonstrate skills in sentence and paragraph structure, including grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

E.A.3. In speaking, demonstrate skills in volume, intonation, and clarity.

E.A.4. Write and speak well to inform, to describe, to entertain, to persuade, and to clarify thinking in a variety of formats, including technical communication.

E.A.5. Revise, edit, and publish the student's own writing as appropriate.

E.A.6. When appropriate, use visual techniques to communicate ideas. These techniques may include role playing, body language, mime, sign language, graphics, Braille, art, and dance.

E.A.7. Communicate ideas using varied tools of electronic technology.

E.A.8. Evaluate the student's own speaking and writing and that of others using high standards.

AK.E.B. A student should be a competent and thoughtful reader, listener, and viewer of literature, technical materials, and a variety of other information. A student who meets the content standard should:

E.B.1. Comprehend meaning from written text and oral and visual information by applying a variety of reading, listening, and viewing strategies. These strategies include phonic, context, and vocabulary cues in reading, critical viewing, and active listening.

E.B.2. Reflect on, analyze, and evaluate a variety of oral, written, and visual information and experiences, including discussions, lectures, art, movies, television, technical materials, and literature.

E.B.3. Relate what the student views, reads, and hears to practical purposes in the student's own life, to the world outside, and to other texts and experiences.

AK.E.C. A student should be able to identify and select from multiple strategies in order to complete projects independently and cooperatively. A student who meets the content standard should:

E.C.1. Make choices about a project after examining a range of possibilities.

E.C.2. Organize a project by understanding directions.

E.C.3. Organize a project by making and keeping deadlines.

E.C.4. Organize a project by seeking, selecting, and using relevant resources.

E.C.5. Select and use appropriate decision-making processes.

E.C.6. Set high standards for project quality.

E.C.7. When working on a collaborative project, take responsibility for individual contributions to the project.

E.C.8. When working on a collaborative project, share ideas and workloads.

E.C.9. When working on a collaborative project, incorporate individual talents and perspectives.

E.C.10. When working on a collaborative project, work effectively with others as an active participant and as a responsive audience.

E.C.11. When working on a collaborative project, evaluate the processes and work of self and others.

AK.E.D. A student should be able to think logically and reflectively in order to present and explain positions based on relevant and reliable information. A student who meets the content standard should:

E.D.1. Develop a position by reflecting on personal experiences, prior knowledge, and new information.

E.D.2. Develop a position by formulating and refining questions.

E.D.3. Develop a position by identifying a variety of pertinent sources of information.

E.D.4. Develop a position by analyzing and synthesizing information.

E.D.5. Develop a position by determining an author's purposes.

E.D.6. Evaluate the validity, objectivity, reliability, and quality of information read, heard, and seen.

E.D.7. Give credit and cite references as appropriate.

E.D.8. Explain and defend a position orally, in writing, and with visual aids as appropriate.

AK.E.E. A student should understand and respect the perspectives of others in order to communicate effectively. A student who meets the content standard should:

E.E.1. Use information, both oral and written, and literature of many types and cultures to understand self and others.

E.E.2. Evaluate content from the speaker's or author's perspective.

E.E.3. Recognize bias in all forms of communication.

E.E.4. Recognize the communication styles of different cultures and their possible effects on others.