Grade-Two Power Standards

Reading

                                                                                 

R–2–1  Applies word identification and decoding strategies by …

R–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 ) EXAMPLES (multi-syllabic words): happiness, shower, sunshine

EXAMPLES: Students might be asked to match words to pictures or to match words to words with similar sounds (e.g., flower and shower)

R—2—1.4 Reading grade- appropriate, high-frequency words (including irregularly spelled words)

 

R–2–2  Students identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by…

R—2—2.1 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)

 

R–2–3  Shows breadth of vocabulary knowledge, demonstrating understanding of word meanings or relationships

R–2–3.2 Selecting appropriate words to use in context, including words specific to the content of the text (State)

EXAMPLE: In a short passage about Native American homes, students might encounter the words longhouse and igloo, and then be asked to show that they know the difference between them.

 

R–2–4  Demonstrate initial understanding of elements of literary texts by…

R–2–4.1 Identifying and describing character(s), setting, problem, solution, and major events, as appropriate to text 

 

R–2–5  Analyze and interpret elements of literary texts, citing evidence where appropriate by…

R–2–5.1 Making logical predictions

EXAMPLE: What might happen next?

R–2–5.2 Identifying relevant physical characteristics or personality traits of main characters

R–2–5.3 Making basic inferences about problem or solution

EXAMPLES: What helped Luke to solve his problem in the story? What was Jane’s problem?

 

R–2–7  Demonstrate initial understanding of informational texts (expository and practical texts) by…

R–2–7.1 Obtaining information, from text features  (e.g., simple table of contents, glossary, charts, graphs, diagrams, or illustrations)

EXAMPLE: On what page would you find information about snakes?

R–2–7.2 Using explicitly stated information to answer questions  

EXAMPLE:  According to this report, what do dolphins eat?

 

R–2–8  Analyze and interpret informational text, citing evidence as appropriate by…

R–2–8.1 Connecting information within a text

EXAMPLE: Combining or comparing facts and details presented - What food is eaten by both kinds of fish?

R–2–8.3 Making basic inferences or drawing basic conclusions

EXAMPLE: Based on this report, do turtles make good pets?