Second Grade Language Arts

Grade Level Standard:
The Learner will use appropriate strategies for understanding words in a meaningful context, understand information at a literal level, and interpret written material.

Concepts to be Taught:

	STRATEGIES FOR ATTEMPTING UNKNOWN WORDS Phonics Sight words Word meaning and context clues Skip, read-on, re-read Picture clues Use prior knowledge Word analysis
	STRATEGIES FOR MONITORING COMPREHENSION Reread Read it aloud Think, "Does it make sense?" Picture clues Use prior knowledge
	STRATEGIES FOR LITERAL UNDERSTANDING Main idea Details Sequence of events Problem/Solution Characterization
	STRATEGIES FOR INTERPRETING Make and verify predictions Discuss problems and solutions Draw conclusions
	STRATEGIES FOR CRITICAL READING Apply reading to real life experiences
	MOTIVATION FOR READING Attend to orally read stories Select independent reading materials
	EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF LITERATURE

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Writing

Grade Level Standard:
The learner will continue to refine use of conventions of language to focus, organize, and elaborate ideas.

Concepts to be Taught:

	CONVENTIONS OF LANGUAGE Use developmentally appropriate spelling strategies Begin using proper punctuation and capitalization and sentence structure Recognize and apply correct cursive letter form
	BEGIN DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES FOR FOCUSING, ORGANIZING, AND USING SUPPORTIVE DATA
	WRITING PROCESS Introduction to the writing process of prewriting, drafting, sharing/conferencing, revising, editing, and publishing
	WRITING IN A VARIETY OF STYLES FOR A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES AND PURPOSES

BEGIN WORD PROCESSING SKILLS

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Speaking

Grade Level Standard:
The learner will participate in speaking activities to communicate a focused and organized message.

Concepts to be Taught:

	CONVENTIONS OF SPEAKING Use appropriate speaking behaviors.
	COMMUNICATION OF A FOCUSED, ORGANIZED, SUPPORTED MESSAGE Develop the ability and confidence to share thoughts with others. Contribute information related to a topic.
	EXPOSURE TO BOTH FORMAL AND INFORMAL SPEAKING SITUATIONS
	GROUP DYNAMICS Express thoughts and ideas to the whole group.

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Listening

Grade Level Standard:
The learner will participate in listening activities by focusing attention on oral communication, understanding the message, and responding appropriately.

Concepts to be Taught:

	STRATEGIES FOR LISTENING TO, UNDERSTANDING, AND USING ORAL MESSAGES Follow one, two, and three step directions. Listen to and discuss literature.
	STRATEGIES FOR INTERPRETING ORAL MESSAGES Respond appropriately in class discussions. Ask pertinent questions.
	STRATEGIES FOR EVALUATING AND APPLYING ORAL MESSAGES Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior through attentive and critical listening.
	EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF REASONS AND PURPOSES FOR LISTENING

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