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Grade Two English-Language Arts
Content Standards
2.0 Reading Comprehension
Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They draw upon
a variety of comprehension strategies as needed (e.g. generating and responding
to essential questions, making predictions, comparing information from several
sources).
2.2 State the purpose in reading (i. e., tell what information is sought).
2.3 Use knowledge of the author's purpose( s) to comprehend
informational text.
2.4 Ask clarifying questions about essential textual elements
of exposition (e.g., why, what if, how).
2.5 Restate facts and details in the text to clarify and organize
ideas.
2.6 Recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a text. .
2.8 Follow two-step written instructions.
3.0. Literary Response and Analysis
Students read and respond to a wide variety of significant works of children's
literature. They distinguish between the structural features of the text and
the literary terms or elements (e.g., theme, plot, setting, characters).
3.1 Compare and contrast plots, settings, and characters presented
by different authors.
3.3 Compare and contrast different versions of the same stories
that reflect different cultures.
1.0 Writing Strategies
Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central
idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Students progress
through the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising,
editing successive versions).
Organization and Focus
1.1 Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus.
Evaluation and Revision
1.4 Revise original drafts to improve sequence and provide
more descriptive detail.
2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
Students write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events,
and experiences. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American
English and the drafting, research, and organizational strategies outlined in
Writing Standard 1.0.
Using the writing strategies of grade two outlined in Writing Standard 1.0,
students:
2.1 Write brief narratives based on their experiences:
a. Move through a logical sequence of events.
b. Describe the setting, characters, objects, and events in detail.
Written and Oral English Language Conventions
The standards for written and oral English language conventions have been placed
between those for writing and for listening and speaking because these conventions
are essential to both sets of skills.
1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions
Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate
to this grade level.
Sentence Structure
1.1 Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences.
1.2 Recognize and use the correct word order in written sentences.
Punctuation
1.5 Use quotation marks correctly.
Capitalization
1.6 Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of
sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials
of people.
Spelling
1.7 Spell frequently used, irregular words correctly (e.g.,
was, were, says, said, who, what, why).
1.8 Spell basic short-vowel, long-vowel, r-controlled, and
consonant-blend patterns correctly.
Listening and Speaking
1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies
Students listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication.
They speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas
by using proper phrasing, pitch, and modulation.
Comprehension
1.1 Determine the purpose or purposes of listening (e.g., to
obtain information, to solve problems, for enjoyment).
1.2 Ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas.
1.3 Paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others.
1.4 Give and follow three-and four-step oral directions.
Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication
1.5 Organize presentations to maintain a clear focus.
1.6 Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace for the type of
communication (e.g., informal discussion, report to class).
1.7 Recount experiences in a logical sequence.
1.8 Retell stories, including characters, setting, and plot.
1.9 Report on a topic with supportive facts and details.
2.0 Speaking Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
Students deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences
or interests that are organized around a coherent thesis statement. Student
speaking demonstrates a command of standard American English and the organizational
and delivery strategies outlined in listening and speaking standard 1.0
2.1 Recount experiences or present stories:
a. Move through a logical sequence of events.
b. Describe story elements (e.g., characters, plot, setting).
Grade Four English -Language Arts Content Standards
2.0 Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials)
Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They describe
and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by
using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
2.5 Distinguish facts, supported inferences, and opinions in
text.
3.0 Literary Response and Analysis
Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of
literature. They begin to find ways to clarify the ideas and make connections
between literary works.
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text
3.2 Identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and explain
how it is resolved.
3.3 Contrast the actions, motives (e.g., loyalty, selfishness,
conscientiousness), and appearances of characters in a work of fiction and discuss
the importance of the contrasts to the plot or theme.
3.4 Understand that theme refers to the meaning or moral of
a selection and recognize themes (whether implied or stated directly) in sample
works.
Literary Criticism
3.6 Evaluate the meaning of archetypal patterns and symbols
that are found in myth and tradition by using literature from different eras
and cultures.
3.7 Evaluate the author's use of various techniques (e.g.,
appeal of characters in a picture book, logic and credibility of plots and settings,
use of figurative language) to influence readers' perspectives.
Writing
Research and Technology
1.3 Use organizational features of printed text (e.g., citations,
end notes, bibliographic references) to locate relevant information.
1.4 Create simple documents by using electronic media and employing
organizational features (e.g., passwords, entry and pull-down menus, word searches,
the thesaurus, spell checks).
1.5 Use a thesaurus to identify alternative word choices and
meanings.
Evaluation and Revision
1.6 Edit and revise manuscripts to improve the meaning and
focus of writing by adding, deleting, consolidating, clarifying, and rearranging
words and sentences.
2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
2.2 Write responses to literature:
a. Demonstrate an understanding of a literary work.
b. Support judgments through references to the text and to
prior knowledge.
c. Develop interpretations that exhibit careful reading and
understanding
Grade Five English - Language Arts Content Standards
2.0 Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials)
Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They describe
and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by
using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
Critique
2.5 Distinguish facts, supported inferences, and opinions in
text.
3.0 Literary Response and Analysis
Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of
literature. They begin to find ways to clarify the ideas and make connections
between literary works.
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text
3.2 Identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and explain
how it is resolved.
3.3 Contrast the actions, motives (e.g., loyalty, selfishness,
conscientiousness), and appearances of characters in a work of fiction and discuss
the importance of the contrasts to the plot or theme.
3.4 Understand that theme refers to the meaning or moral of
a selection and recognize themes (whether implied or stated directly) in sample
works.
Literary Criticism
3.6 Evaluate the meaning of archetypal patterns and symbols
that are found in myth and tradition by using literature from different eras
and cultures.
3.7 Evaluate the author's use of various techniques (e.g.,
appeal of characters in a picture book, logic and credibility of plots and settings,
use of figurative language) to influence readers' perspectives.
Writing
Research and Technology
1.3 Use organizational features of printed text (e.g., citations,
end notes, bibliographic references) to locate relevant information.
1.4 Create simple documents by using electronic media and employing
organizational features (e.g., passwords, entry and pull-down menus, word searches,
the thesaurus, spell checks).
1.5 Use a thesaurus to identify alternative word choices and
meanings.
Evaluation and Revision
1.6 Edit and revise manuscripts to improve the meaning and
focus of writing by adding, deleting, consolidating, clarifying, and rearranging
words and sentences.
2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
2.2 Write responses to literature:
a. Demonstrate an understanding of a literary work.
b. Support judgments through references to the text and to
prior knowledge.
c. Develop interpretations that exhibit careful reading and
understanding.