New Jersey State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 2

NJ.3.1. Reading: All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.

3.1.A.1. Concepts About Print/Text: Use titles, tables of contents, and chapter headings to locate information. 45
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3.1.A.2. Concepts About Print/Text: Recognize the purpose of a paragraph. 2
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3.1.B.1. Phonological Awareness: Add, delete, or change middle sounds to change words (e.g., pat to put). 3
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3.1.B.2. Phonological Awareness: Use knowledge of letter-sound correspondences to sound out unknown words. 3
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3.1.C.1. Decoding and Word Recognition: Look for known chunks or small words to attempt to decode an unknown word. 32
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3.1.C.2. Decoding and Word Recognition: Reread inserting the beginning sound of the unknown word. 33
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3.1.C.3. Decoding and Word Recognition: Decode regular multisyllable words and parts of words (e.g., capital, Kalamazoo). 35
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3.1.C.4. Decoding and Word Recognition: Read many irregularly spelled words and such spelling patterns as diphthongs, special vowel spellings, and common endings. 21
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3.1.D.1. Fluency: Pause at appropriate end points (e.g., comma, period). 14
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3.1.D.2. Fluency: Use appropriate pace; 'not choppy' or word-by-word. 17
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3.1.D.3. Fluency: Use appropriate inflection (e.g., dialogue, exclamations, questions). 33
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3.1.D.4. Fluency: Read silently without finger or lip movement. 33
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3.1.D.5. Fluency: Self-monitor when text does not make sense. 33
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3.1.D.6. Fluency: Employ learned strategies to determine if text makes sense without being prompted. 33
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3.1.E.1. Reading Strategies: Skip over difficult words in an effort to read on and determine meaning. 33
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3.1.E.2. Reading Strategies: Return to the beginning of a sentence and try again. 33
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3.1.F.1. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Develop a vocabulary of 500-800 regular and irregular sight words. 2
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3.1.F.2. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Know and relate meanings of simple prefixes and suffixes. 7
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3.1.F.3. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Demonstrate evidence of expanding language repertory. 2
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3.1.F.4. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Understand concept of antonyms and synonyms. 13
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3.1.F.5. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Begin to use a grade-appropriate dictionary with assistance from teacher. 6
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3.1.G.1. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Demonstrate ability to recall facts and details of text. 41
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3.1.G.2. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Recognize cause and effect in text. 3
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3.1.G.3. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Make inferences and support them with textual information. 44
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3.1.G.4. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Continue to identify story elements in text. 13
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3.1.G.5. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Respond to text by using how, why, and what-if questions. 21
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3.1.H.1. Inquiry and Research: Locate information using alphabetical order. 34
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3.1.H.2. Inquiry and Research: Read a variety of nonfiction and fiction books and produce evidence of reading. 74
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NJ.3.2. Writing: All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.

3.2.A.1. Writing as a Process: Generate ideas for writing: hearing stories, recalling experiences, brainstorming, and drawing. 14
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3.2.A.2. Writing as a Process: Observe the modeling of writing. 6
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3.2.A.3. Writing as a Process: Begin to develop an awareness of simple story structures and author's voice. 8
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3.2.A.4. Writing as a Process: Use sentences to convey ideas in writing. 8
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3.2.A.5. Writing as a Process: Maintain the use of a basic writing process to develop writing. 14
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3.2.A.6 Writing as a Process: Use graphic organizers to assist with planning writing. 15
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3.2.A.7. Writing as a Process: Compose readable first drafts. 14
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3.2.A.8. Writing as a Process: Use everyday words in appropriate written context. 14
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3.2.A.9. Writing as a Process: Reread drafts for meaning, to add details, and to improve correctness. 14
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3.2.A.10. Writing as a Process: Focus on elaboration as a strategy for improving writing. 14
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3.2.A.11. Writing as a Process: Participate with peers to comment on and react to each other's writing. 38
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3.2.A.12. Writing as a Process: Use a simple checklist to improve elements of own writing. 10
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3.2.A.13. Writing as a Process: Use computer writing applications during some parts of the writing process. 3
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3.2.B.1. Writing as a Product: Produce finished writings to share with classmates and/or for publication. 10
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3.2.B.2. Writing as a Product: Produce stories from personal experiences. 10
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3.2.B.3. Writing as a Product: Produce a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end. 10
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3.2.B.4. Writing as a Product: Write nonfiction pieces, such as letters, procedures, biographies, or simple reports. 8
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3.2.C.1. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use correct end point punctuation. 14
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3.2.C.2. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Apply basic rules of capitalization. 6
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3.2.C.3. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use correct spelling of some high frequency words. 8
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3.2.C.4. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Apply sound/symbol relationships to writing words. 9
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3.2.C.5. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Recognize and apply basic spelling patterns. 9
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3.2.D.1. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Create written texts for others to read. 10
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3.2.D.2. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Generate ideas and write on topics in forms appropriate to science, social studies, or other subject areas. 33
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3.2.D.3 Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Use writing as a tool for learning self-discovery and reflection. 10
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3.2.D.4. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Use reading and technology to support writing. 14
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3.2.D.5. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Write in a variety of simple genres to satisfy personal, academic, and social needs, such as letters, plays, procedures, biographies, or simple reports. 29
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NJ.3.3. Speaking: All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.

3.3.A.1. Discussion: Elaborate on experiences and ideas. 14
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3.3.A2. Discussion: Begin to stay focused on a topic of discussion. 14
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3.3.A3. Discussion: Offer personal opinions related to topics of discussion. 14
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3.3.A4. Discussion: Wait their turn to speak. 14
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3.3.B.1. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Ask for explanation to clarify meaning.

3.3.B.2. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Respond to ideas posed by others. 14
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3.3.B.3. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Restate to demonstrate understanding. 74
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3.3.B.4. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Identify a problem and simple steps for solving the problem. 3
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3.3.C.1. Word Choice: Use new vocabulary learned from literature and classroom experiences. 1
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3.3.C.2. Word Choice: Recognize and discuss how authors use words to create vivid images. 5
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3.3.D.1. Oral Presentation: Participate in a dramatization or role play. 3
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3.3.D.2. Oral Presentation: Begin to understand the importance of looking at a speaker. 24
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3.3.D.3. Oral Presentation: Talk about an experience or work sample in front of a small group. 14
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NJ.3.4. Listening: All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations.

3.4.A.1. Active Listening: Listen critically to identify main ideas and supporting details. 13
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3.4.A.2. Active Listening: Begin to distinguish between types of speech (e.g., a joke, a chat, a warning). 2
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3.4.A.3. Active Listening: Listen and contribute to class discussions. 18
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3.4.B.1. Listening Comprehension: Follow one- and two- step oral directions. 8
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3.4.B.2. Listening Comprehension: Develop a strong listening vocabulary to aid comprehension and oral and written language growth. 74
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NJ.3.5. Viewing and Media Literacy: All Students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, non print, and electronic texts and resources.

3.5.A.1. Constructing Meaning: Speculate about characters, events, and settings in books, film, and television. 13
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3.5.A.2. Constructing Meaning: Recognize that media messages are created for a specific purpose (e.g., to inform, entertain, persuade). 3
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3.5.A.3. Constructing Meaning: Use graphs and charts to report data. 11
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3.5.A.4. Constructing Meaning: Recognize the work of a favorite illustrator. 3
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3.5.A.5. Constructing Meaning: Compare and contrast media characters. 9
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3.5.B.1. Visual and Verbal Messages: Interpret messages in simple advertisements. 2
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3.5.B.2. Visual and Verbal Messages: Use a simple rating scale to judge media products. 2
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3.5.B.3. Visual and Verbal Messages: Begin to look at the effects of visual arts on one's mood and emotions. 9
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