English Language Arts - Grade 2

Reading

1. Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process.

C. Phonics

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Develop and apply decoding strategies to “problem-solve” unknown words when reading 2,3  1.6 

D. Fluency

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Read instructional text with fluency, accuracy, and expression 2,3  1.5 

E. Vocabulary

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Develop vocabulary through text using base words 2,3  1.6 
a.ii Develop vocabulary through text using classroom resources 2,3  1.6 
a.iii Develop vocabulary through text using context clues 2,3  1.6 

F. Pre-Reading

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Develop and apply pre-reading strategies to aid comprehension 2,3  1.5,1.6 
a.ii Develop and apply the pre-reading strategy of accessing prior knowledge to aid comprehension 2,3  1.5,1.6 
a.iii Develop and apply the pre-reading strategy of previewing to aid comprehension 2,3  1.5,1.6 
a.iv Develop and apply the pre-reading strategy of predicting and confirming or rejecting to aid comprehension 2,3  1.5,1.6 
a.v Develop and apply the pre-reading strategy of setting a purpose for reading to aid comprehension 2,3  1.5,1.6 

G. During Reading

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Develop and utilize the reading strategies of self-questioning and correction 2,3  1.5,1.6 
a.ii Develop and utilize the reading strategy of inference 2,3  1.5,1.6 
a.iii Develop and utilize reading strategies of prediction and cueing systems 2,3  1.5,1.6 
a.iii.ai Utilize reading strategies of prediction and cueing systems including meaning 2,3  1.5,1.6 
a.iii.bi Utilize reading strategies of prediction and cueing systems including structure 2,3  1.5,1.6 
a.iii.ci Utilize reading strategies of prediction and cueing systems including visual 2,3  1.5,1.6 

H. Post-Reading

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Apply post-reading skills to identify the main idea and supporting details 2,3  1.6,3.5 
a.ii Apply the post-reading skill of questioning to clarify to identify the main idea and supporting details 2,3  1.6 
a.iii Apply the post-reading skill of reflecting to identify the main idea and supporting details 2,3  1.6 
a.iv Apply the post-reading skill of analyzing to identify the main idea and supporting details 2,3  1.6 
a.v Apply the post-reading skill of drawing conclusions to identify the main idea and supporting details 2,3  3.5 
a.vi Apply the post-reading skill of summarizing to identify the main idea and supporting details 2,3  1.6 
a.vii Apply the post-reading skill of paraphrasing to identify the main idea and supporting details 2,3  1.6 

I. Making Connections

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i With assistance, identify connections between text ideas including similarities and differences in information and relationships in various genre (fiction and nonfiction works) 2,3,7  1.6 
a.ii Identify connections between text ideas and personal experience 2,3,7  1.6 
a.iii With assistance, identify connections between text ideas and the world 2,3,7  1.6 

2. Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times.

A. Text Features

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Locate and apply specific information in title, pictures, and table of contents 2,3  1.6 

B. Literary Devices

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i With assistance, identify author's use of rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poetry and prose 2  1.5 

C. Text Elements

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Make basic inferences about setting using details from text 2  3.5 
a.ii Identify setting using details from text 2  1.5 
a.iii Make basic inferences about character(s) using details from text 2  3.5 
a.iv Make basic inferences about problem(s) using details from text 2  3.5 
a.v Predict solutions using details from text 2  3.5 
a.vi Identify events in a logical sequence using details from text 2  1.6 

3. Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction from a variety of cultures and times.

A. Text Features

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Locate and interpret information in illustrations, title, headings, captions, diagrams, charts, and graphs 3  1.6 

B. Literary Devices

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Identify and explain author's use of rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in nonfiction text 3  1.5 

C. Text Elements

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Ask questions to clarify understanding using details from text 3  1.6 
a.ii Identify main ideas and provide support using details from text 3  1.6 
a.iii Retell the sequence of events using details from text 3  1.6 
a.iv Make basic inferences about problems and solutions using details from text 3  3.5 

D. Understanding Directions

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Read and follow simple directions to perform a task 3  1.5