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K–12 Standards

Grade 2

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Recurring Standards K-3

  • R1.

    Utilize active listening skills during discussion and conversation in pairs, small groups, or whole-class settings, following agreed-upon rules for participation.K-3.R1

  • R2.

    Use knowledge of phoneme-grapheme correspondences and word analysis skills to decode and encode words accurately.K-3.R2

  • R3.

    Expand background knowledge and build vocabulary through discussion, reading, and writing.K-3.R3

  • R4.

    Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically for research and writing, both individually and collaboratively.K-3.R4

  • R5.

    Utilize the writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writings in various genres.K-3.R5

Literacy Foundations K-3

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    Oral Language

    1. 1.

      Participate in conversations and discussions with groups and peers utilizing agreed-upon rules.2.LF.1

    2. 2.

      Present information orally using complete sentences, appropriate volume, and clear pronunciation.2.LF.2

      1. a.

        Use oral language for different purposes: to inform, to entertain, to persuade, to clarify, and to respond.2.LF.2.a

      2. b.

        Use complex sentence structures when speaking.2.LF.2.b

      3. c.

        Ask and answer questions to seek help, clarify meaning, or get information.2.LF.2.c

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate oral literacy skills by participating in a variety of oral language activities.2.LF.3

    4. 4.

      Orally answer <em>who, what, when, where, why</em>, and <em>how</em> questions about a text or conversation, using complete sentences to provide key ideas and details.2.LF.4

    5. 5.

      Create recordings of stories or poems.2.LF.5

    6. 6.

      Use visual aids and technology in oral presentations to present key ideas and details about a text or conversation, and add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify thoughts, feelings, and ideas.2.LF.6

    7. 7.

      Demonstrate standard English usage when speaking.2.LF.7

      1. a.

        Use collective nouns.2.LF.7.a

      2. b.

        Form and use frequently-occurring irregular plural nouns.2.LF.7.b

      3. c.

        Use reflexive pronouns.2.LF.7.c

      4. d.

        Form and use past tense forms of frequently-occurring irregular verbs.2.LF.7.d

      5. e.

        Use adjectives and adverbs.2.LF.7.e

      6. f.

        Produce and expand complete simple and compound sentences when speaking.2.LF.7.f

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    Concepts of Print

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    Phonological Awareness/Phonemic Awareness

    1. 8.

      Apply knowledge of voiced and unvoiced sounds and manner of articulation to distinguish between commonly-confused vowel sounds and commonly-confused cognate consonant sounds.2.LF.8

    2. 9.

      Demonstrate advanced phonemic awareness skills in spoken words.2.LF.9

      1. a.

        Add, delete, and substitute phonemes at the beginning, end, or middle of a spoken word made up of up to six phonemes and produce the resulting word.2.LF.9.a

      2. b.

        Delete the initial sound in an initial blend in a one-syllable base word.2.LF.9.b

      3. c.

        With prompting and support, delete the medial and final sounds in blends in one syllable base words.2.LF.9.c

      4. d.

        Apply phoneme chaining that changes only one sound at a time to show addition, deletion, substitution, and resequencing of sounds from one word to the next.2.LF.9.d

      5. e.

        With prompting and support, reverse sounds within a word by saying the last sound first and the first sound last.2.LF.9.e

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    Phonics

    1. 10.

      Apply knowledge of phoneme-grapheme correspondences, multisyllabic word construction, and syllable division principles to decode and encode (spell) words accurately in isolation and in context.2.LF.10

      1. a.

        Decode multisyllabic words with common syllable patterns, including open/closed, vowel-r, vowel-consonant-e, vowel teams, consonant-le, and <em>schwa</em> syllables.2.LF.10.a

      2. b.

        Apply knowledge of multisyllabic word construction and syllable division principles to decode grade-appropriate multisyllabic words.2.LF.10.b

      3. c.

        Decode and encode words with three-consonant blends and blends containing digraphs.2.LF.10.c

      4. d.

        Decode and encode words with consonant digraphs, trigraphs, and combinations.2.LF.10.d

      5. e.

        Decode and encode words with variable vowel teams and vowel diphthongs.2.LF.10.e

      6. f.

        Decode and encode words with vowel-r combinations.2.LF.10.f

      7. g.

        Decode and encode words that follow the <em>-ild, -ost, -old, -olt</em>, and <em>-ind</em> patterns.2.LF.10.g

      8. h.

        Decode and encode words with <em>a</em> after <em>w</em> read <em>/ä/</em> and <em>a</em> before <em>l</em> read <em>/â/</em>.2.LF.10.h

      9. i.

        Decode and encode words with <em>or</em> after <em>w</em> read <em>/er/</em>.2.LF.10.i

      10. j.

        Decode and encode words with the hard and soft sounds of <em>c</em> and <em>g</em>, in context and in isolation.2.LF.10.j

      11. k.

        Decode and encode words with vowel <em>y</em> in the final position of one and two syllable words, distinguishing the difference between the long <em>/ī/</em> sound in one-syllable words and the long <em>/ē/</em> sound in two-syllable words, and words with vowel <em>y</em> in medial position, producing the short <em>/ĭ/</em> sound for these words.2.LF.10.k

      12. l.

        Decode words with silent letter combinations.2.LF.10.l

      13. m.

        Decode and encode words with prefixes and suffixes, including words with dropped <em>e</em> and <em>y-to-i</em> changes for suffix addition.2.LF.10.m

      14. n.

        Decode and encode grade-appropriate high frequency words that are spelled using predictable, decodable phoneme-grapheme correspondences, including those that contain only one irregularity.2.LF.10.n

      15. o.

        Decode and encode contractions with <em>am, is, has, not, have, would</em>, and <em>will</em>.2.LF.10.o

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    Fluency

    1. 11.

      Apply previously-taught phoneme-grapheme correspondences to multisyllabic words with accuracy and automaticity, in and out of context.2.LF.11

    2. 12.

      Read and reread grade-appropriate text accurately, automatically, and with meaningful expression at a rate which supports comprehension.2.LF.12

    3. 13.

      Read grade-appropriate poetry, noticing phrasing, rhythm, and rhyme.2.LF.13

    4. 14.

      Read high-frequency words commonly found in grade-appropriate text.2.LF.14

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    Vocabulary

    1. 15.

      Utilize new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, making connections to previously learned words and relating new words to background knowledge.2.LF.15

      1. a.

        Make connections to a word's structure using knowledge of phonology, morphology, and orthography of the word to aid learning.2.LF.15.a

    2. 16.

      Describe word relationships and nuances in word meanings, including relating them to their opposites and distinguishing shades of meaning in similar or related words.2.LF.16

      1. a.

        Use knowledge of antonyms and synonyms.2.LF.16.a

      2. b.

        Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs and adjectives.2.LF.16.b

      3. c.

        Use knowledge of homophones to determine use of the correct word.2.LF.16.c

      4. d.

        With prompting and support, interpret figurative language.2.LF.16.d

    3. 17.

      Analyze meaningful parts of words and phrases in discussions and/or text.2.LF.17

      1. a.

        Identify possessives and plurals and use them as clues to the meaning of text.2.LF.17.a

      2. b.

        Identify meaningful parts of words (morphemes) and use them as clues to the meaning of unknown words, including base words, compound words, and frequently occurring affixes and inflections.2.LF.17.b

    4. 18.

      Use dictionary definitions and information found within the text to help determine meaning of unfamiliar or multi-meaning words.2.LF.18

    5. 19.

      Identify new vocabulary and the use of word meanings in text to establish real-life connections.2.LF.19

    6. 20.

      Use grade-level academic and domain-specific vocabulary to gain meaning from text.2.LF.20

    7. 21.

      Use grade-level academic and domain-specific vocabulary in writing.2.LF.21

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    Comprehension

    1. 22.

      Use content knowledge built during read-alouds and independent reading of informational and literary texts by participating in content-specific discussions with peers and/or through writing.2.LF.22

    2. 23.

      Identify the main story elements in a literary text.2.LF.23

      1. a.

        Explain the plot of a narrative, using textual evidence to list the major events in sequence.2.LF.23.a

      2. b.

        Describe the characters' traits, feelings, and behaviors in a story.2.LF.23.b

      3. c.

        Describe the setting of a narrative, using textual evidence.2.LF.23.c

      4. d.

        Identify the central message or moral of a story.2.LF.23.d

      5. e.

        Identify the theme in myths, fables, and folktales.2.LF.23.e

    3. 24.

      Identify the main idea and supporting details of literary and informational texts.2.LF.24

      1. a.

        Explain how the supporting details contribute to the main idea.2.LF.24.a

      2. b.

        Recount or summarize key ideas from the text.2.LF.24.b

    4. 25.

      Identify and use various text features to locate ideas, facts, or supporting details in both written and digital formats.2.LF.25

      1. a.

        Identify and locate captions, bold print, subheadings, indexes, graphs, maps, glossaries, and illustrations.2.LF.25.a

      2. b.

        Explain how specific features can clarify a text or enhance comprehension.2.LF.25.b

    5. 26.

      Compare and contrast important details presented by two texts on the same topic or theme.2.LF.26

      1. a.

        Compare and contrast different versions of the same story by different authors, from different cultures, or from different points of view.2.LF.26.a

      2. b.

        Compare and contrast story elements of literary texts.2.LF.26.b

    6. 27.

      Identify the text structures within literary and informational texts, including cause and effect, problem and solution, and sequence of events.2.LF.27

    7. 28.

      Establish a purpose before reading literary and informational texts to enhance comprehension.2.LF.28

    8. 29.

      With prompting and support, identify and interpret various cohesive devices that help link words and sentences to one another within the text as a scaffold to help build comprehension at the sentence and paragraph level.2.LF.29

    9. 30.

      Read and comprehend literary and informational texts.2.LF.30

      1. a.

        State and confirm predictions about a text.2.LF.30.a

      2. b.

        Use background knowledge to make connections to new text.2.LF.30.b

      3. c.

        Draw conclusions based on the text.2.LF.30.c

    10. 31.

      Use information from a text to determine the author's purpose in different forms of informational and literary texts.2.LF.31

    11. 32.

      Identify rhyme schemes in poems or songs.2.LF.32

    12. 33.

      Read and identify types of poems, including free verse, rhymed verse, haiku, and limerick.2.LF.33

    13. 34.

      Differentiate between fact and opinion in a text.2.LF.34

      1. a.

        Use prior knowledge and information gathered from research to evaluate opinions in texts.2.LF.34.a

      2. b.

        Use textual evidence and gathered research from reliable sources to prove facts.2.LF.34.b

    14. 35.

      Demonstrate listening skills and build background knowledge by asking and answering questions about texts read aloud.2.LF.35

    15. 36.

      Manipulate words and/or phrases to create simple and compound sentences, including coordinating conjunctions <em>for, and, nor, but, or, yet</em>, and <em>so</em>, to help build syntactic awareness and comprehension at the sentence level.2.LF.36

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    Writing

    1. 37.

      Write legibly.2.LF.37

      1. a.

        Write words and sentences fluently using correctly-formed manuscript letters with appropriate size and spacing.2.LF.37.a

      2. b.

        Demonstrate cursive writing strokes, including undercurve, overcurve, downcurve, and slant.2.LF.37.b

      3. c.

        Form uppercase and lowercase letters in cursive.2.LF.37.c

    2. 38.

      Apply knowledge of grade-appropriate phoneme-grapheme correspondences, multisyllabic word construction, syllable division principles, and spelling rules (or generalizations) to encode words accurately.2.LF.38

      1. a.

        Encode grade-appropriate multisyllabic words using knowledge of syllable types, including open, closed, vowel-consonant-e, vowel teams, vowel-r, and consonant-le.2.LF.38.a

      2. b.

        Apply knowledge of multisyllabic word construction and syllable division principles to encode grade-appropriate words correctly.2.LF.38.b

      3. c.

        Encode words with final <em>/v/</em> and <em>/j/</em> sounds using knowledge that no English word ends with a v or j.2.LF.38.c

      4. d.

        Encode one- and two-syllable words with long and short vowel patterns.2.LF.38.d

      5. e.

        Encode words with two- and three-consonant blends, including those containing digraphs.2.LF.38.e

      6. f.

        Encode words with consonant digraphs, trigraphs, and combinations.2.LF.38.f

      7. g.

        Encode words with the common vowel teams, including diphthongs.2.LF.38.g

      8. h.

        Encode words with vowel-r combinations.2.LF.38.h

      9. i.

        Encode words that follow the <em>-ild, -ost, -old, -olt</em>, and <em>-ind</em> patterns.2.LF.38.i

      10. j.

        Encode words with <em>a</em> after <em>w</em> read <em>/ä/</em> and <em>a</em> before <em>l</em> read <em>/â/</em>.2.LF.38.j

      11. k.

        Encode words with <em>or</em> after <em>w</em> read <em>/er/</em>.2.LF.38.k

      12. l.

        Encode words with hard and soft <em>c</em> and <em>g</em>.2.LF.38.l

      13. m.

        Encode words with vowel <em>y</em> in the final position of one and two syllable words, distinguishing the difference between the long <em>/ī/</em> sound in one-syllable words and the long <em>/ē/</em> sound in two-syllable words, and words with vowel <em>y</em> in medial position, producing the short <em>/ĭ/</em> sound for these words.2.LF.38.m

      14. n.

        Encode words with prefixes and suffixes, including words with dropped <em>e</em> and <em>y-to-i</em> changes for suffix addition.2.LF.38.n

      15. o.

        Encode grade-appropriate high frequency words that are spelled using predictable, decodable phoneme-grapheme correspondences, including those that contain only one irregularity.2.LF.38.o

      16. p.

        Encode contractions with <em>am, is, has, not, have, would</em>, and <em>will</em>, using apostrophes appropriately.2.LF.38.p

      17. q.

        Encode frequently confused homophones accurately, using knowledge of English orthography and meaning to facilitate learning.2.LF.38.q

    3. 39.

      Organize a list of words into alphabetical order according to first, second, and third letters.2.LF.39

    4. 40.

      Write a personal or fictional narrative using a logical sequence of events, including details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings and providing a sense of closure.2.LF.40

    5. 41.

      Write informative or explanatory texts, introducing the topic, providing facts and relevant details to develop points, and providing a conclusion.2.LF.41

    6. 42.

      Write an opinion piece about a topic or text with details to support the opinion, using transitional words and providing a sense of closure.2.LF.42

    7. 43.

      Write complete sentences demonstrating knowledge of punctuation conventions.2.LF.43

      1. a.

        Utilize commas with words in a series in a sentence.2.LF.43.a

      2. b.

        Use apostrophes to form contractions and possessives.2.LF.43.b

      3. c.

        Use punctuation to set off interjections.2.LF.43.c

      4. d.

        Expand sentences using frequently-occurring conjunctions.2.LF.43.d

    8. 44.

      With prompting and support, compose and develop a well-organized paragraph with a topic sentence, details to support, and a concluding sentence.2.LF.44

    9. 45.

      Demonstrate understanding of standard English language conventions when writing.2.LF.45

      1. a.

        Identify the role of a noun, verb, adjective, and adverb within a sentence and explain the type of the information it conveys.2.LF.45.a

      2. b.

        Form regular nouns and verbs by adding <em>-s</em> or <em>-es</em>.2.LF.45.b

      3. c.

        Form and use simple present and past verb tenses.2.LF.45.c

      4. d.

        Form plurals by changing <em>-y</em> to <em>-ies</em>.2.LF.45.d

      5. e.

        Form and use frequently-occurring irregular plural nouns and verbs.2.LF.45.e

      6. f.

        Use plural possessives.2.LF.45.f

    10. 46.

      Gather and use research to answer questions to complete a research product.2.LF.46

      1. a.

        Create topics of interest for a research project.2.LF.46.a

      2. b.

        Create questions to gather information for a research project.2.LF.46.b

      3. c.

        Find information from a variety of sources.2.LF.46.c

      4. d.

        Define <em>plagiarism</em> and explain the importance of using their own words.2.LF.46.d

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
When were these standards adopted?
2021
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts

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