MO ELA Standards (Grade 2)

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📌 Apply a writing process to develop a text for audience and purpose. 9 standards
W.1A.a
Prewriting
Follow a writing process to plan a first draft by: a. brainstorming and recording key ideas using a graphic organizer
W.1B.a
Draft
Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by: a. sequencing ideas into clear and coherent sentences
W.1B.b
Draft
Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by: b. generating paragraphs with one main idea
W.1B.c
Draft
Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by: c. creating evidence of a beginning, middle, and end
W.1B.d
Draft
Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by: d. addressing an appropriate audience (Note: Refer to Grade 2, W2A-C genre-specific standards.)
W.1C.a
Revise/Edit
Reread, revise, and edit drafts with assistance from adults/peers to: a. strengthen writing as needed by revising main idea, details, word choice, sentence construction, event order, audience, and voice
W.1C.b
Revise/Edit
Reread, revise, and edit drafts with assistance from adults/peers to: b. edit for language conventions
W.1D.a
Produce/Publish and Share Writing
With assistance from adults/peers: a. use a variety of conventional/digital tools to produce and publish writing
W.1D.b
Produce/Publish and Share Writing
With assistance from adults/peers: b. introduce keyboarding skills (Note: Refer to Grade 2, W2A-C genre-specific standards.)
📌 Communicate using conventions of English language. 17 standards
L.1A.a
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: a. use nouns and pronouns in writing
L.1A.b
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: b. use collective nouns
L.1A.c
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: c. use common irregular nouns
L.1A.d
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: d. use reflexive pronouns
L.1A.e
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: e. use regular verbs
L.1A.f
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: f. use helping verbs with regular verbs
L.1A.g
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: g. use adjectives and adverbs in sentences
L.1A.h
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: h. produce simple declarative, imperative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences
L.1B.a
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: a. write legibly (print, cursive)
L.1B.b
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: b. use dialogue that contains quotation marks
L.1B.c
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: c. use apostrophes correctly for contractions
L.1B.d
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: d. capitalize weeks, days, months, holidays
L.1B.e
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: e. capitalize abbreviated titles of people
L.1B.f
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: f. spell words using irregular spelling patterns
L.1B.g
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: g. spell and use the plural of nouns by adding -es to nouns ending in -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, or -x
L.1B.h
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: h. use nouns that change their spelling in plural form
L.1B.i
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: i. arrange words in alphabetical order to the second letter
📌 Compose well-developed writing texts for audience and purpose. 16 standards
W.2A.a
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: a. introduce a topic or text being studied, using complete sentences
W.2A.b
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: b. state an opinion about the topic or text and provide reasons for the opinion
W.2A.c
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: c. use specific words that are related to the topic and audience
W.2A.d
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: d. use linking/transition words and phrases to signal event order
W.2A.e
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: e. provide evidence of a beginning, middle, and concluding statement or section
W.2B.a
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: a. introduce a topic or text being studied, using complete sentences
W.2B.b
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: b. use facts and definitions to develop points in generating paragraphs
W.2B.c
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: c. use specific words that are related to the topic and audience
W.2B.d
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: d. use linking words and phrases to signal event order
W.2B.e
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: e. create a concluding statement or paragraph
W.2C.a
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: a. establish a situation/topic based on the student's experience or imagination
W.2C.b
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: b. introduce a main character and setting
W.2C.c
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: c. develop sensory details
W.2C.d
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: d. follow a logical sequence of events using complete sentences to create a beginning/middle/end
W.2C.e
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: e. use linking/transition words to signal event order
W.2C.f
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: f. use specific words that are related to the topic and audience
📌 Comprehend and analyze words, images, graphics, and sounds in various media and digital forms to impact meaning. 3 standards
R.4A.a
Digital and Media Literacy
Read to develop an understanding of media and its components by: a. explaining purposes of media
R.4A.b
Digital and Media Literacy
Read to develop an understanding of media and its components by: b. describing techniques used to create media messages
R.4A.c
Digital and Media Literacy
Read to develop an understanding of media and its components by: c. identifying various written conventions for using digital media
📌 Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate fiction, poetry, and drama from a variety of cultures and times. 10 standards
R.2A.a
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: a. describe the setting, problems, solutions, sequence of events (plot), and big idea or moral lesson
R.2A.b
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: b. describe the main characters in works of fiction, including their traits, motivations, and feelings
R.2A.c
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: c. compare and contrast different versions of the same story with respect to their characters, settings, and sequence of events
R.2A.d
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: d. describe cause-and-effect relationships
R.2A.e
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: e. explain how the story changes based on who is telling the story
R.2A.f
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: f. compare and contrast the differences in points of view of characters and how stories are narrated
R.2B.a
Poetry
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. describe how rhythm, rhyme, and repetition create imagery in poetry
R.2B.b
Poetry
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: b. use onomatopoeia
R.2C.a
Drama
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. identify characters, setting, acts, and scenes in plays
R.2C.b
Drama
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: b. identify the elements of dialogue and use them in informal plays
📌 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. 14 standards
R.3A.a
Text Features
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. identify the main idea of sections of text and distinguish it from the topic
R.3A.b
Text Features
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: b. demonstrate understanding by locating facts to answer and/or ask questions
R.3A.c
Text Features
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: c. use text features to locate specific information
R.3A.d
Text Features
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: d. explain common graphic features to assist in the interpretation of text
R.3A.e
Text Features
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: e. follow written multi-step directions
R.3A.f
Text Features
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: f. describe connections between and state the order of the events or ideas
R.3B.a
Literary Techniques
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. explain why a text is fiction or nonfiction
R.3B.b
Literary Techniques
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: b. ask and answer questions to clarify meaning
R.3B.c
Literary Techniques
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: c. explain examples of sensory details
R.3C.a
Text Structures
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. explain main ideas and supporting details
R.3C.b
Text Structures
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: b. describe the connection between events and retell the sequence of events
R.3C.c
Text Structures
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: c. describe the connection between and identify problems and solutions
R.3C.d
Text Structures
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: d. identify the author's purpose
R.3C.e
Text Structures
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: e. compare and contrast the most important points presented by text on the same topic
📌 Develop and apply skills to the reading process. 19 standards
R.1A.a
Comprehension
Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by: a. using text features to make and confirm predictions, explain why not confirmed
R.1A.b
Comprehension
Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by: b. asking and responding to relevant questions
R.1A.c
Comprehension
Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by: c. seeking clarification and using information/facts and details about texts and supporting answers with evidence from text
R.1A.d
Comprehension
Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by: d. retelling a story's beginning, middle, and end and determining its central message, lesson, or moral
R.1A.e
Comprehension
Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by: e. monitoring comprehension and making corrections and adjustments when understanding breaks down
R.1B.a
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: a. using prefixes, root words, and suffixes to determine the meaning of words
R.1B.b
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: b. using knowledge of the meaning of individual words to determine the meaning of compound words
R.1B.c
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: c. using context to determine the meaning of a new word or multiple-meaning word in text
R.1B.d
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: d. using antonyms and synonyms
R.1B.e
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: e. locating words in a dictionary or glossary to determine or clarify the meaning of words or phrases
R.1B.f
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: f. distinguishing meaning among closely related verbs and adjectives
R.1B.g
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: g. using a dictionary or a glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words
R.1B.h
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: h. discussing analogies
R.1B.i
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: i. determining the meaning of the author's use of similes and metaphors to produce imagery
R.1B.j
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: j. using conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases
R.1C.a
Making Connections
Determine the relevant connections between: a. text to text (text ideas, including similarities and differences regarding information and relationships in fiction and nonfiction)
R.1C.b
Making Connections
Determine the relevant connections between: b. text to world (text ideas regarding experiences in the world)
R.1D.a
Independent Text
Read independently for multiple purposes over sustained periods of time by: a. reading text that is developmentally appropriate
R.1D.b
Independent Text
Read independently for multiple purposes over sustained periods of time by: b. producing evidence of reading
📌 Gather, analyze, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources. 6 standards
W.3A.a
Research Process
Apply research process to: a. generate a list of open-ended questions about topics of interest
W.3A.b
Research Process
Apply research process to: b. create an individual question about a topic
W.3A.c
Research Process
Apply research process to: c. use own question to find information on a topic
W.3A.d
Research Process
Apply research process to: d. gather evidence from available sources, literary and informational
W.3A.e
Research Process
Apply research process to: e. record basic information from literary and informational texts in simple visual format
W.3A.f
Research Process
Apply research process to: f. present and evaluate information in written and oral reports or displays, using previously established teacher/student criteria
📌 Listen for a purpose. 2 standards
SL.1A.a
Purpose
Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by: a. following classroom listening rules
SL.1A.b
Purpose
Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by: b. following three-step instructions, according to classroom expectations
📌 Listen for entertainment. 1 standard
SL.2A.a
Entertainment
Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by: a. demonstrating active listening, according to classroom expectations
📌 Speak effectively in collaborative discussions. 2 standards
SL.3A.a
Collaborative Discussions
Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: a. taking turns in discussion with a shoulder partner, according to classroom expectations
SL.3A.b
Collaborative Discussions
Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: b. confirming comprehension of read-alouds and independent reading by retelling and asking appropriate questions
📌 Speak effectively when presenting. 3 standards
SL.4A.a
Presenting
Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: a. explaining a topic (student-chosen or teacher-assigned) while maintaining eye contact with audience
SL.4A.b
Presenting
Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: b. recalling and telling a story with details, including a beginning, middle, and end
SL.4A.c
Presenting
Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: c. using academic language and conventions
📌 Understand how English is written and read (Start of Reading Foundations). 1 standard
RF.1A.a
Print Awareness
Develop print awareness in the reading process by: a. understanding that sentences are organized into paragraphs to convey meaning
📌 Understand how English is written and read. 11 standards
RF.3A.a
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: a. decoding multisyllabic words in context by applying common letter-sound correspondences including single letters, consonant blends, consonant and vowel digraphs, and vowel diphthongs
RF.3A.b
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: b. distinguishing long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words
RF.3A.c
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: c. decoding regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels
RF.3A.d
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: d. decoding words with vowel diphthongs
RF.3A.e
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: e. decoding words with vowel digraphs
RF.3A.f
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: f. reading words with common prefixes and suffixes
RF.3A.g
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: g. using contractions
RF.3A.h
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: h. using common syllable patterns to decode words including r-controlled vowels
RF.3A.i
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: i. reading irregularly spelled high-frequency words
RF.3A.j
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: j. demonstrating decoding skills when reading new words in a text
RF.4A.a
Fluency
Read appropriate texts with fluency (rate, accuracy, expression, appropriate phrasing), with purpose, and for comprehension: a. use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary