Idaho State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 2

ID.1. Reading Process: Students decode regular two and three-syllable words and identify and use regular plural words. Students understand and explain common synonyms and antonyms, simple multiple-meaning words, and apply the meanings of common prefixes and suffixes to decode and determine the meaning of unknown words. This knowledge is applied to achieve fluent oral reading of high frequency words and connected text.

1.1. Acquire Concepts About Print

2.LA.1.1.1. The student will be able to identify purpose for print conventions such as end-sentence punctuation, paragraphing, bold print, and dialogue.

2.LA.1.1.2. The student will be able to locate information using alphabetical order to the second letter.

1.2. Acquire Concepts About Text

2.LA.1.2.1. The student will be able to identify different kinds of texts types.

2.LA.1.2.2. The student will be able to identify titles, tables of contents, and chapter headings to locate information.

2.LA.1.2.3. The student will be able to use information from simple graphs, charts and diagrams.

1.3. Acquire Phonological Awareness Skills

2.LA.1.3.1. No objectives at this grade level.

1.4. Acquire Decoding Skills Using Word Parts

2.LA.1.4.1. The student will be able to use word patterns and/or word families to decode words in isolation and in context. (698.01.a)

2.LA.1.4.2. The student will be able to read abbreviations appropriate to grade level.

1.5. Acquire Decoding Skills Using Syllabication

2.LA.1.5.1. The student will be able to identify chunks or small words to decode two and three syllable written words. (689.01.c)

1.6. Acquire Decoding Skills Using Context

2.LA.1.6.1. The student will be able to use context clues and pictures to aid in decoding of new words.

1.7. Acquire Fluency

2.LA.1.7.1. The student will be able to read at least 300 regular and irregular sight words fluently. (689.01f)

2.LA.1.7.2. The student will be able to read aloud Grade 2 text fluently with at least 94 correct words per minute (see Idaho Reading Indicator fall to spring benchmarks).

1.8. Vocabulary and Concept Development

2.LA.1.8.1. The student will be able to identify simple prefixes, and contractions suffixes to determine the meaning of unknown words. (689.01.e)

2.LA.1.8.2. The student will be able to identify common antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms to determine meaning of words.

2.LA.1.8.3. The student will be able to use words and concepts necessary for comprehending math, science, social studies, literature and other Grade 2 content area text.

2.LA.1.8.4. The student will be able to use a grade-level appropriate dictionary and glossary to define and confirm meaning of unknown words. (689.04.a)

ID.2. Comprehension/Interpretation: Students read and respond to a variety of grade-level-appropriate expository and literary texts, and are able to state the purpose for reading. Students use a variety of comprehension strategies to understand material that may be used to answer specific questions or gather information. Students identify and describe literary elements and author's purpose. Students identify words that the author selects to create a rich auditory and/or visual experience. Students identify differences between fiction and nonfiction.

2.1. Acquire Strategies and Skills for Comprehending Text

2.LA.2.1.1. The student will be able to tell the purpose for reading different kinds of text, including paragraphs. (689.02.a; 689.03.f)

2.LA.2.1.2. The student will be able to participate in connecting the information and events in texts to self, to the world, and to other texts.

2.LA.2.1.3. The student will be able to participate in drawing conclusions based on information gathered from pictures and print.

2.2. Acquire Skills to Comprehend Expository Text

2.LA.2.2.1. The student will be able to identify the main idea, problem and solutions in expository text to support comprehension.

2.LA.2.2.2. The student will be able to answer questions (who, what, when, where, why, how) about expository text, heard or read. (689.03.d)

2.LA.2.2.3. The student will be able to identify facts and sequence important information from expository text into a logical order to retell facts.

2.LA.2.2.4. The student will be able to follow two-step written directions.

2.3. Acquire Skills for Comprehending Literary Text

2.LA.2.3.1. The student will be able to identify differences in fiction or non fiction. (689.03.f)

2.LA.2.3.2. The student will be able to orally identify and describe the characters in a story that is read aloud. (689.03.b)

2.LA.2.3.3. The student will be able to identify the setting in a story heard or read aloud. (689.03.b)

2.LA.2.3.4. The student will be able to retell basic plots of literary text. (689.02.a)

ID.3. Writing Process (690.01.a, d): Students use all five steps of the writing process to write for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students organize information during prewriting. Students write compositions that relate to a central idea and contain supporting details. Students logically sequence information and revise drafts to improve audience understanding.

3.1. Acquire Prewriting Skills

2.LA.3.1.1. The student will be able to generate ideas using prewriting strategies (e.g., journaling). (690.01.a)

2.LA.3.1.2. The student will be able to identify the main idea.

2.LA.3.1.3. The student will be able to identify strategies for planning and organizing writing.

2.LA.3.1.4. The student will be able to identify an appropriate writing format for audience. (690.01.d)

3.2. Acquire Skills for Writing a Draft

2.LA.3.2.1. The student will be able to use ideas generated and organized in prewriting to write a draft that includes a main idea and details. (690.01.a)

3.3. Acquire Skills for Revising a Draft

2.LA.3.3.1. The student will be able to revise writing by adding, substituting, or retelling text.

2.LA.3.3.2. The student will be able to identify and add details to enhance audience understanding.

2.LA.3.3.3. The student will be able to use strategies to guide the revision process, (e.g., peer conference, teacher conference, rubrics).

3.4. Acquire Skills for Editing a Draft

2.LA.3.4.1. The student will be able to edit the draft for errors in simple spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

3.5. Acquire Skills to Publish Writing

2.LA.3.5.1. The student will be able to publish and illustrate draft. (690.01.a)

2.LA.3.5.2. The student will be able to share writing with intended audience. (690.03.b)

ID.4. Writing Applications: Students write for a specific purpose and audience. Students begin to write paragraphs with a main idea and related details. Students write personal experiences, narratives, friendly letters, and text summaries. Students write in a variety of modes including expressive, expository, and literary response.

4.1. Acquire Expressive (Narrative/Creative) Writing Skills

2.LA.4.1.1. The student will be able to write narratives based on personal experience that contain a main idea. (690.03.a)

2.LA.4.1.2. The student will be able to write simple rhymes, poems, or songs. (690.03.b)

4.2. Acquire Expository (Informational/Research) Writing Skills

2.LA.4.2.1. The student will be able to participate in writing a friendly letter. (690.01.d)

2.LA.4.2.2. The student will be able to write brief explanations or observations of real objects, persons, places, events, or processes.

4.3. Acquire Persuasive Writing Skills

2.LA.4.3.1. No objectives at this grade level.

4.4. Acquire Skills for Literary Response

2.LA.4.4.1. The student will be able to write or draw a response that identifies a text to self, text to world, and/or text to text connection.

2.LA.4.4.2. The student will be able to write or draw a response to a literature selection that identifies the characters, setting, and main idea.

ID.5. Writing Components: Students use the conventions of written language appropriate to this grade level. Students identify and correctly use nouns and verbs. Students correctly spell words with a common spelling pattern.

5.1. Acquire Handwriting Skills

2.LA.5.1.1. The student will be able to print with functional speed and maintain legibility. (690.01.b)

5.2. Acquire Spelling Skills

2.LA.5.2.1. The student will be able to spell correctly Grade 2 high-frequency words. (690.02.a)

2.LA.5.2.2. The student will be able to spell correctly Grade 2 phonetically regular words with common spelling patterns. (690.02.a)

2.LA.5.2.3. The student will be able to apply spelling rules appropriate to grade level to spell accurately.

5.3. Acquire Skills for Sentence Structure

2.LA.5.3.1. The student will be able to identify the difference between an incomplete and a complete sentence. (690.02.a)

2.LA.5.3.2. The student will be able to use correct subject verb agreement in simple sentences. (690.02.a)

5.4. Acquire Skills for Using Conventions

2.LA.5.4.1. The student will be able to use capital letters for proper nouns. (690.02.a)

2.LA.5.4.2. The student will be able to use ending punctuation, including question marks and exclamation points. (690.02.a)

ID.6. Communication: Students listen critically to effectively understand oral and visual presentations. They use speaking skills to deliver oral presentations about familiar experiences that are organized around a specific topic, using correct grammar and vocabulary. Students identify and use traditional and non-print media to gain new information.

6.1. Acquire Listening Skills

2.LA.6.1.1. The student will be able to listen critically to determine the purpose or purposes of listening (e.g., to obtain information, to solve problems, or to enjoy).

2.LA.6.1.2. The student will be able to listen for answers to specific questions from information presented orally. (691.03.a)

2.LA.6.1.3. The student will be able to listen and follow multiple-step oral directions.

2.LA.6.1.4. The student will be able to listen to acquire information from a variety of sources. (691.01.b)

6.2. Acquire Speaking Skills

2.LA.6.2.1. The student will be able to ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas.

2.LA.6.2.2. The student will be able to paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others.

2.LA.6.2.3. The student will be able to stay on topic when speaking.

2.LA.6.2.4. The student will be able to retell stories or experiences that follow a logical sequence of events. (692.02.a)

2.LA.6.2.5. The student will be able to speak clearly at an appropriate pace for the type of communication (e.g., informal discussion, report to the class). (692.01.a)

6.3. Acquire Viewing Skills

2.LA.6.3.1. The student will be able to demonstrate awareness of different media.

2.LA.6.3.2. The student will be able to determine main concepts and details from information viewed. (693.01.b)

2.LA.6.3.3. The student will be able to participate in differentiating between real and imaginary in media presentations. (693.03.a)