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MO.L. Language L.1. Communicate using conventions of English language. L.1.A. Grammar In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: 2.L.1.A.a. Use nouns and pronouns in writing
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2.L.1.A.g. use adjectives and adverbs in sentences
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L.1.B. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling In written text: 2.L.1.B.c. Use apostrophes correctly for contractions
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2.L.1.B.f. spell words using irregular spelling patterns
2.L.1.B.g. Spell and use the plural of nouns by adding –es to nouns ending in -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, or -x
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2.L.1.B.h. Use nouns that change their spelling in plural form
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2.L.1.B.i. Arrange words in alphabetical order, to the second letter
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MO.R. Reading R.1. Develop and apply skills to the reading process. R.1.A. Comprehension Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by: 2.R.1.A.a. Using text features to make and confirm predictions, explain why not confirmed
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2.R.1.A.b. Asking and responding to relevant questions
2.R.1.A.c. Seeking clarification, and using information/ facts and details about texts and supporting answers with evidence from text
2.R.1.A.d. Retelling a story’s beginning, middle, and end and determining their central message, lesson or moral
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2.R.1.A.e. Monitoring comprehension and making corrections and adjustments when understanding breaks down
R.1.B. Vocabulary Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: 2.R.1.B.a. Using prefixes, root words, and suffixes to determine the meaning of words
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2.R.1.B.b. Using knowledge of the meaning of individual words to determine the meaning of compound words
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2.R.1.B.c. Using context to determine the meaning of a new word or multiple-meaning word in text
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2.R.1.B.d. Using antonyms and synonyms
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2.R.1.B.e. Locating words in a dictionary or glossary to determine or clarify the meaning of words or phrases
2.R.1.B.f. Distinguishing meaning among closely related verbs and adjectives
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2.R.1.B.g. Recognizing that some words have literal and non-literal meanings
R.1.C. Making Connections Determine the relevant connections between: 2.R.1.C.a. Text to text (text ideas, including similarities and differences regarding information and relationships in fiction and nonfiction)
2.R.1.C.b. Text to world (text ideas regarding experiences in the world)
R.1.D. Independent Text Read independently for multiple purposes over sustained periods of time by: 2.R.1.D.a. Reading text that is developmentally appropriate
2.R.1.D.b. Producing evidence of reading
R.2. Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times. R.2.A. Fiction Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: 2.R.2.A.a. Describe the setting, problems, solutions, sequence of events (plot), and big idea or moral lesson
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2.R.2.A.b. Describe the main characters in works of fiction, including their traits, motivations, and feelings
2.R.2.A.c. Compare and contrast different versions of the same story with respect to their characters, settings, and sequence of events
2.R.2.A.d. Describe cause and effect relationships
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2.R.2.A.e. Explain how the story changes based on who is telling the story
2.R.2.A.f. Compare and contrast the differences in points of view of characters and how stories are narrated
R.2.B. Poetry Read, infer and draw conclusions to: 2.R.2.B.a. Describe how rhythm, rhyme, and repetition create imagery in poetry
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R.2.C. Drama Read, infer and draw conclusions to: 2.R.2.C.a. Identify characters, setting, acts, and scenes in plays
2.R.2.C.b. Identify the elements of dialogue and use them in informal plays
R.3. Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (e.g., narrative, information/explanatory, opinion, persuasive, argumentative) from a variety of cultures and times. R.3.A. Text Features Read, infer and draw conclusions to: 2.R.3.A.a. Identify the main idea of sections of text and distinguish it from the topic
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2.R.3.A.b. Demonstrate understanding by locating facts to answer and/or ask questions
2.R.3.A.d. Explain common graphic features to assist in the interpretation of text
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2.R.3.A.e. Follow written multi-step directions
2.R.3.A.f. Describe connections between, and state the order of, the events or ideas
R.3.B. Literary Techniques Read, infer and draw conclusions to: 2.R.3.B.b. Ask and answer questions to clarify meaning
R.3.C. Text Structures Read, infer and draw conclusions to: 2.R.3.C.a. Explain main ideas and supporting details
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2.R.3.C.b. Describe the connection between events and retell the sequence of events
2.R.3.C.d. Identify the author’s purpose
2.R.3.C.e. Compare and contrast the most important points presented by text on the same topic
MO.RF. Reading Foundations RF.2. Understand how English is written and read. RF.2.A. Phonemic Awareness Develop phonemic awareness in the reading process by: 2.RF.2.A.a. Identifying sounds in spoken words
2.RF.2.A.b. Producing rhymes in response to spoken words
2.RF.2.A.c. Distinguishing orally presented rhyming pairs of words from non-rhyming pairs
2.RF.2.A.e. Blending spoken onsets and rimes to form simple words
2.RF.2.A.f. Blending spoken phonemes to form one syllable words
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2.RF.2.A.g. Isolating the initial, medial and final sounds in spoken words
2.RF.2.A.h. Segmenting spoken words into 2 or 3 phonemes
RF.3. Understand how English is written and read. RF.3.A. Phonics Develop phonics in the reading process by: 2.RF.3.A.a. Decoding multisyllabic words in context by applying common letter-sound correspondences including: single letters, consonant blends , consonant and vowel digraphs and vowel diphthongs
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2.RF.3.A.b. Distinguishing long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one syllable words
2.RF.3.A.c. Decoding regularly spelled two syllable words with long vowels
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2.RF.3.A.e. Decoding words with vowel digraphs
2.RF.3.A.f. Reading words with common prefixes and suffixes
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2.RF.3.A.g. Using contractions
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2.RF.3.A.h. Using common syllable patterns to decode words including r-controlled vowels
2.RF.3.A.i. Reading irregularly spelled high-frequency words
2.RF.3.A.j. Demonstrating decoding skills when reading new words in a text
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RF.4. Understand how English is written and read. RF.4.A. Fluency Read appropriate texts with fluency (rate, accuracy, expression, appropriate phrasing) with purpose and for comprehension 2.RF.4.A.a. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary
MO.SL. Speaking/Listening SL.3. Speak effectively in collaborative discussions. SL.3.A. Collaborative Discussions Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: 2.SL.3.A.b. Confirming comprehension of read-alouds and independent reading by retelling and asking appropriate questions
MO.W. Writing W.1. Apply a writing process to develop a text for audience and purpose. W.1.B. Draft Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by: 2.W.1.B.a. Sequencing ideas into clear and coherent sentences
2.W.1.B.c. Creating evidence of a beginning, middle and end
W.2. Compose well-developed writing texts for audience and purpose. W.2.C. Narrative/Literary Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: 2.W.2.C.d. Follow a logical sequence of events using complete sentences to create a beginning/middle/ end
2.W.2.C.f. Use specific words that are related to the topic and audience