END OF GRADE 2 Reading Expectations

Word Identification (WID)

R:WID:2.1: Applies word identification and decoding strategies by

R:WID:2:1.1 Identifying regularly spelled multi-syllabic words, by using knowledge of sounds, syllable types, or word patterns (including most common spellings for consonants and vowels, e.g., knot, catch, float, fight; or common suffixes ) (State)

R:WID:2:1.2 Reading regularly spelled one or two-syllable words using knowledge of sounds and letter patterns (Local)

R:WID:2:1.3 Reading grade-level appropriate words (in connected text) with automaticity (Local)

R:WID:2:1.4 Reading grade- appropriate, high-frequency words (including irregularly spelled words) (Local)   CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS

VOCABULARY STRATEGIES (V1)

R:V:1 Students identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by…

R:V:2:1.1 Using strategies to unlock meaning (e.g., knowledge of word structure, including common base words and suffixes, such as “thick-est,” “hope-ful;” or context clues, including illustrations and diagrams; or prior knowledge) (State)   CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.           CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL SAMPLE QUESTIONS

BREADTH of VOCABULARY (V2)

R:V2:2. Shows breadth of vocabulary knowledge, demonstrating understanding of word meanings or relationships BY

R:V2:2.1 Identifying synonyms or antonyms; or categorizing words (State)   CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE QUESTION.

R:V2:2.2 Selecting appropriate words to use in context, including words specific to the content of the text (State)   CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE QUESTION.

INITIAL UNDERSTANDING of LITERARY TEXTS (IT:1)

R:IT:2:1: Demonstrate initial understanding of elements of literary texts by

R:IT:2:1.1 Identifying or describing character(s), setting, problem, solution, or major events, as appropriate to text (State)   CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:IT:2:1.1a  Sequencing key events in order, as appropriate to text (Local)

R:IT:2:1.1b Retelling the key elements of a story (Local)

R:IT:2:1.3 Generating questions before, during, and after reading to enhance recall, expand understanding and/or gain new information. (Local)

R:IT:2:1.4 Distinguishing among a variety of types of text (e.g., literary texts: poetry, plays, realistic fiction, fairy tales, fables, tall tales, or fantasy) (Local)

R:IT:2:1.5 Identifying literary devices as appropriate to genre: rhyme, repeated language or dialogue (e.g., “When I was young in the mountains…” ) (Local)

ANALYSIS and INTERPRETATION OF LITERARY TEXTS/CITING EVIDENCE (LT2)

R:LT:2:2 Analyze and interpret elements of literary texts, citing evidence where appropriate by

R:LT:2:2.1 Making logical predictions (State)   CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:LT:2:2.2 Identifying relevant physical characteristics or personality traits of main characters (State)

R:LT:2:2.3 Making basic inferences about problem or solution (State)   CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:LT:2:2.5 Identifying the author’s basic message (Local)

R:LT:2:2.6 Identifying possible motives of main characters  (Local)

R:LT:2:2..7 Recognizing explicitly stated causes or effects  (Local)

INITIAL UNDERSTANDING of INFORMATIONAL TEXT (IT:1)

R:IT:2:1 Demonstrate initial understanding of informational texts (expository and practical texts) by…

R:IT:2:1.1 Obtaining information, from text features  (e.g., simple table of contents, glossary, charts, graphs, diagrams, or illustrations) (State)

R:IT:2:1.2 Using explicitly stated information to answer questions (State)   CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:IT:2:1.3 Locating and recording information to show understanding, when given an organizational format  (e.g., T-chart or Venn diagram) (Local)

R:IT:2:1.4 Generating questions before, during, and after reading to enhance recall, expand understanding and/or gain new information. , (Local)

.R:IT:2:1.5 Distinguishing among a variety of types of text (e.g., reference: beginning dictionaries, glossaries, children’s magazines, content trade books, children’s newspapers; and practical/functional/ texts:  procedures/instructions, announcements, book orders, invitations) (Local)

ANALYSIS and INTERPRETATION OF INFORMATIONAL TEXTS/CITING EVIDENCE (IT:2)

R:IT:2:2 Analyze and interpret informational text, citing evidence as appropriate by…

R:IT:2:2.1 Connecting information within a text (State)   CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:IT:2:2.2 Recognizing generalizations about text (e.g., identifying appropriate titles or main/central ideas) (State)

R:IT:2:2.3 Making basic inferences or drawing basic conclusions (State)   CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:IT:2:2.4 Identifying facts presented in text (Local)

R:IT:2:2.5 Making inferences about causes or effects, when signal words are present (State)