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SD.2.L.Language Standards
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use2.L.4. Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade level content using flexible strategies.2.L.4.a. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
2.L.4.b. Determine the meaning of words when a prefix is added (e.g., happy/unhappy, tell/retell).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Prefixes
2.L.4.c. Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., addition, additional).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words
2.L.4.d. Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grammar
2.L.4.e. Use print and digital reference materials to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
2.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and subtle differences in word meanings.2.L.5.a. Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
2.L.6. Use acquired words and phrases, including adjectives and adverbs to convey ideas precisely.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Adjectives Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grammar
Conventions of Standard English2.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.2.L.1.c. Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns (e.g., feet, children, teeth, mice, fish).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Plurals
2.L.1.f. Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Adjectives Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grammar
2.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.2.L.2.c. Use an apostrophe to form contractions and singular possessives.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Contractions Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Contractions Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grammar Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nouns
2.L.2.d. Spell grade appropriate high frequency words correctly.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
2.L.2.e. Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage - badge; boy - boil).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
Knowledge of Language2.L.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening, including making comparisons between formal and informal English.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grammar
SD.2.RF.Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Phonics and Word Recognitions2.RF.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.2.RF.3.a. Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words.
2.RF.3.b. Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
2.RF.3.c. Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels and short vowels. .Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Phonics
2.RF.3.d. Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Prefixes Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Suffixes
2.RF.3.f. Recognize and read grade-appropriate high frequency words.
Fluency2.RF.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.2.RF.4.a. Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
2.RF.4.b. Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and prosody (stress, phrasing, intonation, and expression) on consecutive readings.
2.RF.4.c. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
SD.2.RI.Reading Standards for Informational Text
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas2.RI.7. Explain how specific images (e.g., photographs, charts, diagrams contribute to and clarify a text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
2.RI.8. Describe how details/evidence support specific points the author makes in a text.
2.RI.9. Compare and contrast the main ideas presented by two texts on the same topic.
Key Ideas and Details2.RI.1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
2.RI.2. Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
2.RI.3. Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity2.RI.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of informational text.2.RI.10.a. Read and comprehend proficiently at grade level with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, text structure, language features, and knowledge demands).
Craft and Structure2.RI.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.
2.RI.5. Know and use various text features to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
2.RI.6. Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
SD.2.RL.Reading Standards for Literature
Reading Standards for Literature
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas2.RL.7. Use illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Settings
2.RL.9. Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
Key Ideas and Details2.RL.1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
2.RL.2. Retell stories, those from diverse cultures, and determine their central message/theme, lesson, or moral.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Story Retell
2.RL.3. Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity2.RL.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend a variety of literary text.2.RL.10.a. Read and comprehend proficiently at grade level with increasing challenge in text difficulty and complexity (e.g., layout, text structure, language/literary features, knowledge demands).
Craft and Structure2.RL.1. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
2.RL.2. Retell stories, those from diverse cultures, and determine their central message/theme, lesson, or moral.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Story Retell
2.RL.3. Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
SD.2.SL.Speaking and Listening Standards
Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and Collaboration2.SL.2. Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud, information presented orally, or through media.
SD.2.W.Writing Standards
Research to Build and Present Knowledge2.W.8. Use background knowledge and/or information gathered from sources to respond in writing to a question.
Text Types and Purposes2.W.1. Write opinion pieces that:2.W.1.a. Introduce an opinion about a topic or book they are writing about. state an opinion
2.W.3. Write narratives (e.g., story, poetry) that:2.W.3.a. Recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events.
Range of Writing2.W.10. Write routinely to increase stamina.
Production and Distribution of Writing2.W.5. With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
SD.CCR.5.L.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseCCR.5.L.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Homophones
CCR.5.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
CCR.5.L.6. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge whe
Conventions of Standard EnglishCCR.5.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grammar
CCR.5.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
Knowledge of LanguageCCR.5.L.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
SD.CCR.5.R.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCCR.5.R.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
Key Ideas and DetailsCCR.5.R.1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Inference
CCR.5.R.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Story Retell
CCR.5.R.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityCCR.5.R.10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Craft and StructureCCR.5.R.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCR.5.R.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCR.5.R.6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
SD.CCR.5.SL.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and CollaborationCCR.5.SL.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Story Retell
Presentation of Knowledge and IdeasCCR.5.SL.5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
SD.CCR.5.W.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Range of WritingCCR.5.W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Text Types and PurposesCCR.5.W.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Production and Distribution of WritingCCR.5.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCR.5.W.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.