English Language Arts - Grade 2

Writing

1. Apply a writing process in composing text

A. Writing Process

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Follow a writing process to utilize a simple graphic organizer in pre-writing 1,4  1.8 
a.ii Follow a writing process to generate a draft 1,4  2.1 
a.iii Follow a writing process to reread and revise work (with/without assistance) 1,4  2.2 
a.iv Follow a writing process to edit and proofread for capitalization and ending punctuation 1,4  2.2 
a.v With assistance, follow a writing process to publish writing 1,4  2.1 

2. Compose well-developed text using standard English conventions

A. Handwriting

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Create legible compositions with correct spacing between letters in a word and words in a sentence 1  1.6 

B. Capitalization

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Use conventions of capitalization in written text 1  1.6 
a.ii Use conventions of capitalization in written text including days of week 1  1.6 
a.iii Use conventions of capitalization in written text including names of towns, cities, and states 1  1.6 

C. Punctuation

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i In composing text, use correct ending punctuation in declarative and interrogative sentences 1  1.6,2.2 
a.ii In composing text, use a comma in dates 1  1.6,2.2 

D. Parts of Speech

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Use parts of speech correctly in written text 1  1.6,2.2 
a.ii Use parts of speech correctly in written text including adjectives 1  1.6,2.2 
a.iii Use parts of speech correctly in written text substituting pronouns for nouns 1  1.6,2.2 

E. Spelling

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Use correct spelling of words with simple spelling patterns and high-frequency words in writing 1  1.6,2.1,2.2 
a.ii Use transitional spelling in writing 1  1.6,2.1,2.2 
a.iii Use classroom resources to verify correct spelling in writing 1  1.6,2.1,2.2 

F. Sentence Construction

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Identify and write declarative sentences when composing text 1  1.6,2.1,2.2 
a.ii Identify and write interrogative sentences when composing text 1  1.6,2.1,2.2 

3. Write effectively in various forms and types of writing

A. Narrative and Descriptive Writing

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Write narrative text that records a series of events in chronological order 4  2.1 
a.ii Write narrative text that contains story elements 4  2.1 

B. Note-Taking

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Identify important information in text 2,3,4  1.6 

C. Expository and Persuasive Writing

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i With assistance, write expository text (exposition/expository writing) with a main idea 4  2.1 
a.ii With assistance, write expository text (exposition/expository writing) with supporting details 4  ,2.1 

E. Audience and Purpose

Code GLE Standard Goal
a.i Write simple friendly letters, messages, and directions for making or doing something, considering a given audience 4  2.1