English Language Arts Curriculum

2nd Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will read to learn while using complex text and connect reading, writing, listening, and speaking across all content areas.  
Students will construct different forms of writing in a three paragraph format.

Outcomes and Components:

LA.2.1

Students will write, publish, and present a three paragraph informative/explanatory piece that includes an introduction, evidence that supports their opinion, and a concluding statement.

Pacing  

Instruct/

Assess

Component Code

Component

Standard(s)

 

LA.2.1.1

Compare and contrast the most important points presented in two texts on the same topic. 

2.RI.9

 

LA.2.1.2

Compose complete sentences in order to provide detail and clarification. 

2.SL.6

 

LA.2.1.3

Utilize a variety of digital tools to produce and publish informative writing including collaboration with peers with guidance and support from adults. 

2.W.6

 

LA.2.1.4

Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text. 

2.RI.8

 

LA.2.1.5

Introduce a topic, produce facts and definitions to show points in a piece of writing, apply a concluding statement, indenting, and three paragraphs.

2.W.2

Academic Vocabulary:

Content Vocabulary: