Hawaii State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 2
HI.LA.2.1. Reading: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use knowledge of the conventions of language and texts to construct meaning for a range of literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes
LA.2.1.1. Alphabetic Understanding: Use advanced phonic elements (e.g., diphthongs, digraphs), special vowel spelling, and word endings when reading
LA.2.1.2. Alphabetic Understanding: Use structural clues to read compound words, contractions, possessives, and inflectional endings
LA.2.1.3. Alphabetic Understanding: Apply syllabication and knowledge of word structure to recognize two- and three-syllable words
LA.2.1.4. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify grade-appropriate high-frequency words
LA.2.1.5. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Use new grade-appropriate vocabulary introduced in stories and informational texts
LA.2.1.6. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify relationships among common synonyms and antonyms
LA.2.1.7. Fluency: Read aloud a grade-appropriate text with fluency and expression
LA.2.1.8. Locating Sources/ Gathering Information: Locate information in a variety of grade-appropriate resources
HI.LA.2.2. Reading: READING COMPREHENSION: Use reading strategies to construct meaning from a variety of texts
LA.2.2.1. Understanding Text Structures: Use title, table of contents, and chapter headings to locate information in informational texts
LA.2.2.2. Constructing Meaning: Make, confirm, and modify predictions about a text
LA.2.2.3. Constructing Meaning: Use previous experience and prior knowledge to make connections with subjects and ideas encountered in texts
HI.LA.2.3. Reading: LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Respond to literary texts from a range of stances: personal, interpretive, critical
LA.2.3.1. Interpretive Stance: Identify author's message or underlying theme in fiction
LA.2.3.2. Literary Elements: Identify the story elements of character, plot, and setting
LA.2.3.3. Literary Elements: Identify basic characteristics of familiar genres (e.g., stories, poems, textbook)
LA.2.3.4. Personal Connection: State a personal opinion about a fictional selection
HI.LA.2.4. Writing: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use the writing process and conventions of language and research to construct meaning and communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences using a range of forms
LA.2.4.1. Range of Writing: Write in a variety of grade-appropriate formats for a variety of purposes and audiences, such as:
LA.2.4.1.a. Brief narratives with logical sequencing and some detail
LA.2.4.1.b. Simple explanations of an event or circumstance
LA.2.4.2. Sentence Structure and Grammar: Form and use the following grammatical constructions correctly when editing writing:
LA.2.4.2.a. Correct word order when constructing complete sentences
LA.2.4.2.b. Declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences
LA.2.4.2.c. Plural forms of regular nouns
LA.2.4.2.d. Adjectives
LA.2.4.3. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, and Handwriting: Spell grade-appropriate high-frequency words and words with basic short-vowel, long-vowel, and consonant-blend patterns
LA.2.4.4. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, and Handwriting: Edit writing to correct capitalization: Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, and Handwriting
LA.2.4.4.a. Proper nouns
LA.2.4.4.b. Words at the beginning of sentences
LA.2.4.4.c. Days of the week
LA.2.4.4.d. Months of the year
LA.2.4.5. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, and Handwriting: Edit writing to correct use of following punctuation:
LA.2.4.5.a. Apostrophes in common contractions, including don't, isn't, and can't
LA.2.4.5.b. Question marks and exclamation points
LA.2.4.6. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, and Handwriting: Print legibly and space letters, words, and sentences appropriately
HI.LA.2.5. Writing: RHETORIC: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose
LA.2.5.1. Meaning: Choose and maintain a focus in a single piece of writing
LA.2.5.2. Design: Add details from personal experience to elaborate upon and amplify ideas
LA.2.5.3. Design: Use a beginning, middle, and ending in a piece of writing
LA.2.5.4. Clarity: Use specific nouns and adjectives to describe people, places, things, or events
LA.2.5.5. Clarity: Add or replace phrases and parts of sentences to make meaning clearer or more logical
HI.LA.2.6. Oral Communication: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Apply knowledge of verbal and nonverbal language to communicate effectively in various situations: interpersonal, group, and public: for a variety of purposes
LA.2.6.1. Discussion and Presentation: Use oral language to obtain information, complete a task, and share ideas with others
LA.2.6.2. Discussion and Presentation: Give an oral presentation to share information with peers
LA.2.6.3. Discussion and Presentation: Express ideas through drama activities (e.g., role playing, skits, puppetry, choral reading, story telling)
LA.2.6.4. Discussion and Presentation: Use appropriate social conventions in various large and small group situations
LA.2.6.5. Critical Listening: Give feedback to a speaker to promote mutual understanding
LA.2.6.6. Delivery: Adjust pacing, volume, and intonation appropriate to content and purpose
LA.2.6.7. Delivery: Use simple gestures and eye contact to complement and enhance verbal messages
HI.LA.2.7. Oral Communication: RHETORIC: Adapt messages appropriately to address audience, purpose, and situation
LA.2.7.1. Meaning: Add details and information to support ideas when speaking
LA.2.7.2. Design: Organize ideas in a simple organization pattern or logical sequence so listeners can understand them
LA.2.7.3. Clarity: Use clear and specific vocabulary to convey the intended message