GRADE 2
Reading Standards for Information
RI. 1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
RI. 2 Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
RI. 3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
RI. 5 Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
RI. 6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
RI. 8 Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.
RI. 9 Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
RI. 2 Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
RI. 3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
RI. 5 Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
RI. 6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
RI. 8 Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.
RI. 9 Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
Writing
W.1 Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
W.4 With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. (CA)
W.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
W.6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
W.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects
W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
W.4 With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. (CA)
W.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
W.6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
W.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects