English Language Arts

Grade 2 reading flüncy, writing sentences and paragraphs, and expanding vocabulary

Reading and Flüncy

Reading Flüncy and Expression

Reading grade-level texts aloud with appropriate pace, accuracy, and expression. Practicing repeated reading to build confidence and speed with connected text.

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Decoding Multi-Syllable Words

Applying phonics knowledge to read words with blends, digraphs, and common suffixes. Breaking longer words into syllables to decode unfamiliar vocabulary.

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Reading Comprehension Strategies

Using strategies such as predicting, questioning, and retelling to understand stories. Identifying the main idea and key details in both fiction and nonfiction texts.

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Literary Elements in Stories

Recognizing characters, setting, problem, and solution in fiction. Comparing two stories on the same theme to discuss similarities and differences.

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Writing

Sentences and Basic Punctuation

Writing complete sentences with correct capitalization and end punctuation including periods, question marks, and exclamation points. Distinguishing statements, questions, and exclamations.

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Narrative Writing

Writing a short story with a beginning, middle, and end. Using time-order words such as first, next, and finally to sequence events clearly.

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Informational Writing

Writing a short report on a chosen topic using facts gathered from books or classroom materials. Organizing information into a topic sentence and supporting details.

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Spelling and Word Study

Spelling grade-level words with common patterns including long vowels, r-controlled vowels, and high-frequency words. Using a simple dictionary or word wall for checking spelling.

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Language and Communication

Grammar: Nouns and Verbs

Identifying and using common and proper nouns, singular and plural nouns, and action verbs in sentences. Understanding subject-verb agreement in simple sentences.

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Vocabulary in Context

Using context clues and word parts (prefixes un-, re-; suffixes -ful, -less) to determine the meaning of new words. Building a richer vocabulary through wide reading.

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