All Lessons

RI.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

RI.2.7 Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.

2(10)(C) Discuss the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes.

RI.2.7 Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.

2(10)(C) Discuss the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes.

RI.2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.

RI.2.2 Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.

2(9)(C) Discuss elements of drama such as characters, dialogue, and setting.

RI.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

2(6)(B) Generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information.

RI.2.2 Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.

RI.2.9 Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.

W.2.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.

2(11)(B)(ii) Develop drafts into a focused piece of writing by developing an idea with specific and relevant details.

W.2.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.

W.2.4 (W.2.4 begins in grade 3)

2(12)(C) Compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters.

W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

W.2.1 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.

2(11)(A) Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing such as drawing and brainstorming.

W.2.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.

W.2.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.

2(11)(C) Revise drafts by adding, deleting, or rearranging words, phrases, or sentences.

W.2.3 Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.

2(12)(A) Compose literary texts, including personal narratives and poetry.

W.2.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.

2(11)(A) Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing such as drawing and brainstorming.

W.2.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.

2(12)(B) Compose informational texts, including procedural texts and reports.

W.2.6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.

2(11)(E) Publish and share writing.

W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.