Missouri State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 2

MO.R.1. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

R.1.C. Phonics: Develop and apply decoding strategies to ''problem-solve'' unknown words when reading grade level instructional text (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.6)

R.1.D. Fluency: Read grade-level instructional text with fluency, accuracy and expression (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5)

R.1.E. Vocabulary: Develop vocabulary by reading, listening to, and discussing unknown words in stories using (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6)

R.1.E.a. Root words

R.1.E.b. Classroom resources

R.1.E.c. Context clues

R.1.F. Pre-Reading: Develop and apply pre-reading strategies to aid comprehension (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.F.a. Access prior knowledge

R.1.F.b. Preview

R.1.F.c. Predict with evidence

R.1.F.d. Set a purpose for reading

R.1.G. During Reading: During reading, develop and utilize strategies to (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.G.a. Self-question and correct

R.1.G.b. Determine meaning of unknown words

R.1.G.c. Self-monitor comprehension

R.1.G.d. Question the text

R.1.G.e. Infer

R.1.G.f. Visualize

R.1.H. Post-Reading: Apply post-reading skills to respond to text (DOK 3; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.H.a. Identify the main idea and supporting details

R.1.H.b. Question to clarify

R.1.H.c. Retell

R.1.H.d. Reflect

R.1.H.e. Draw conclusions

R.1.H.f. Analyze

R.1.I. Making Connections: Identify relevant connections between (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 7, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9):

R.1.I.a. Text to text (text ideas---similarities and differences in information and relationships in various fiction and non-fiction works)

R.1.I.b. Text to self (text ideas and own experiences)

R.1.I.c. Text to world (text ideas and the world, with assistance)

MO.R.2. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times

R.2.A. Text Features: Use details from text to locate and apply information in title, pictures and table of contents (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6)

R.2.B. Literary Techniques: Identify examples of rhythm, rhyme and alliteration (DOK 1; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6)

R.2.C. Literary Elements: Use details from text to (DOK 2; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.5, 2.4):

R.2.C.a. Make basic inferences about setting, characters and problem(s)

R.2.C.b. Predict solution(s)

R.2.C.c. Identify events in logical sequence

MO.R.3. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times

R.3.A. Text Features: Locate and interpret information in illustrations, title, headings, captions, diagrams, charts and graphs (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)

R.3.B. Literary Techniques: Explain examples of sensory details in nonfiction text (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)

R.3.C. Text Structure: Use details from text to (DOK 2; CA 3 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8):

R.3.C.a. Demonstrate comprehension skills previously introduced

R.3.C.b. Ask questions to clarify meaning

R.3.C.c. Answer questions

R.3.C.d. Identify main ideas and provide support

R.3.C.e. Retell sequence of events

R.3.C.f. Make basic inferences about problems and solutions

R.3.D. Understanding Directions: Read and follow simple directions to perform a task DOK 1; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)

MO.W.1. Writing: Apply a writing process in composing text

W.1.A. Writing Process: Follow a writing process to (DOK 3; CA 1, CA 4, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2):

W.1.A.a. Use a simple strategy in prewriting when appropriate

W.1.A.b. Compose a draft in written form on student-selected topic

W.1.A.c. Reread and revise for audience and purpose, ideas and content, organization and sentence structure, and word choice, with assistance (W.2.A., W.2.B., W.2.C., W.2.D.)

W.1.A.d. Edit for conventions (W.2.E.) with assistance

W.1.A.e. Share writing

MO.W.2. Writing: Compose well-developed text

W.2.A. Audience and Purpose: Compose text showing awareness of audience (DOK 2; CA 4, 2.1)

W.2.B. Ideas and Content: Compose text with (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.B.a. A clear controlling idea

W.2.B.b. Relevant details/examples, with assistance

W.2.C. Organization and Sentence Structure: Compose text with (DOK 2; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.C.a. Evidence of beginning, middle and end

W.2.C.b. Complete sentences or thoughts (declarative and interrogative)

W.2.D. Word Choice: Compose text using words that are related to the topic, and some words that are specific and accurate (DOK 2; CA 4, 2.1)

W.2.E. Conventions: In written text (DOK 1; CA 1, 2.2):

W.2.E.a. Space correctly between letters and words days capitalize

W.2.E.b. Capitalize days of week, names of towns, cities, states

W.2.E.c. Use correct ending punctuation in declarative and interrogative sentences, comma in dates, and comma in the greeting and closing of a letter

W.2.E.d. Correctly use describing words (adjectives) and substitute pronouns for nouns

W.2.E.e. Spell words with simple patterns and high-frequency words correctly

W.2.E.f. Use transitional spelling, classroom resources, especially dictionary, and spelling strategies

W.2.E.g. Write legibly

MO.W.3. Writing: Write effectively in various forms and types of writing

W.3.A. Forms/Types/Modes of Writing: Compose (DOK 3; CA 4, 1.8, 2.1):

W.3.A.a. Narrative, descriptive, expository, and/or persuasive texts, using appropriate text features

W.3.A.b. Thank-you notes, friendly letters, lists, invitations

MO.LS.1. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies

LS.1.A. Purpose for Listening: Listen (CA 5, 6 1.5, 1.6, 1.10; FR I 1f, II 5b, III 1b, K-4):

LS.1.A.a. For enjoyment

LS.1.A.b. For information

LS.1.A.c. To solve problems

LS.1.A.d. For directions to complete a simple task

LS.1.B. Listening Behavior: Demonstrate listening behaviors (e.g., prepares to listen, listens without interruptions, maintains eye contact) (CA 5, 6 1.5; FR I 2h, IV 1d, K-4)

MO.LS.2. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective speaking skills and strategies for various audiences and purposes

LS.2.A. Discussion and Presentation: Speak at an appropriate volume and maintain a clear focus when sharing ideas (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3; FR II 1e, 3b-c, e, 5a, c-e, g-h, 6a & h-i, III 1f-g, 3b-c, 4a-b, IV 1b-c, K-4)

LS.2.B. Giving Directions: Give clear oral directions to complete a simple task (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3; FR I 6e, K-4)

MO.IL.1. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective research process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information

IL.1.A. Research Plan: Formulate keywords and questions, with assistance, to locate resources on topics of interest (CA 2, 3 1.1, 1.4; FR I 2a, d, III 1d, K-4)

IL.1.B. Acquire Information: Locate information on keywords and questions in provided resources, with assistance (CA 2, 3 1.2, 1.4; FR I 2b-c & e-f, 3f, III 1e, K-4)

IL.1.D. Sources Consulted: Give credit, through discussion, for others' ideas, images and information (CA 4 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.3, 4.4; FR IV 3d, K-4)

MO.IL.2. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective skills and strategies to analyze and evaluate oral and visual media

IL.2.A. Media Messages: Identify, with assistance, intended messages conveyed through oral and visual media (CA 5 1.5, 1.7, 2.7; FR I 6h, II 5 f & I, III 1j, 3a, K-4)