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Alphabetics 1.1.1 & 1.1.3 Manipulates and categorizes onsets and rimes in spoken syllables. Most Common Rimes  
     
1.1.2 Uses knowledge of decoding skills Kansas Reading First Phonics  
  q      CVC    
  q      Blends    
  q      Digraphs KPIRC Phonics Activities (Original)  
  q      Word families KPIRC Phonics Activities (Additions)  
  q      Syllables KPIRC PA Activities (Original)  
  q      Long vowels KPIRC PA Activities (Additions)  
  q      Short vowels    
  q      R-controlled vowels Word Wall Website Resource  
  q      Diphthongs www.theschoolbell.com  
  q      Hard/Soft c, c- http://www.starfall.com  
    http://www.readinga-z.com  
Fluency 1.2.1 & 1.2.3 Uses punctuation and knowledge of sentence structure to read fluently. 2-3 Kansas Reading First (Fluency)  
  q      Question marks Fluency and Punctuation  
  q      Exclamation points    
  q      Commas KPIRC Fluency Activity (Original)  
  q      Apostrophes KPIRC Fluency Activities(Additions)  
     
1.2.2 Reads expressively with appropriate pace, phrasing, intonation, and rhythm of speech with familiar text.    
  Decoding Strategies One Page  
1.2.4 Uses a variety of word-recognition strategies. Decoding Strategy Posters  
     
1.2.5 Begins to adjust reading rate while reading narrative and expository texts.    
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Vocabulary 1.3.1 Automatic recognition of sight words. 2nd Grade Sight Word List  
     
1.3.2 ŽUses picture clues and context clues to identify unknown words from sentences and paragraphs. Context Clues Definitions  
    Word Wall Website Resource  
1.3.3 Identifies synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. KPIRC Vocabulary Activities (Original)  
    KPIRC Vocabulary Activities (Additions)  
1.3.4 Uses a picture dictionary, dictionary, or glossary.    
    2-3 Kansas Reading First Vocabulary  
1.3.5 Knowledge of word structure:    
  q      Base words    
  q      Compound words Compound Words  
  q      Contractions    
  Ž Prefixes/Suffixes Prefixes, Suffixes, Root Words  
  ŽŽŽ Prefixes: mis, pre, pro, re, un    
  Ž Suffixes: ed, er, est, ing, ly, y    
Comprehension 1.4.1 Recognizes the difference between narrative, expository, and technical text. Text Type Posters  
  KPIRC Comprehension Original  
  KPIRC Comprehension Additional  
1.4.2 ŽLocates and discusses text features (title, graphs and charts, table of contents, pictures/illustrations) Text Feature Definitions  
  Evaluating Text Features  
  Uses illustrations, content and prior knowledge to: Building Schema  
1.4.3 q      Make predictions  
1.4.5 ŽŽ Make inferences and draw conclusions Drawing Conclusions  
STATE BENCHMARK CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension 1.4.4 Generates and answers literal, inferential, and critical thinking questions before, during, and after reading or listening to a text. Question Stems for LA  
    Test Question Stems  
1.4.6 ŽAwareness of text structure Graphic Organizers  
  Ž Ž     Sequence Sequence Poster  
  ŽŽ      Problem and solution Problem/Solution Poster  
  q Compare and contrast Compare/Contrast Poster  
  q      Description (topic) Description Poster  
  q Cause and effect Cause/Effect Poster  
    Teaching Text Structure  
1.4.7 Sequences events according to beginning, middle, and end. Text Structure Cards  
    2-3 Kansas Reading First Narrative  
1.4.8 ŽŽCompares and contrasts information (character, topics) in a text. 2-3 Kansas Reading First Expository  
       
1.4.9 ŽIdentifies cause/effect relationships in narrative and expository texts.    
       
1.4.10 ŽŽRetells or determines important events and main ideas from narrative and expository texts. Finding Main Ideas  
       
1.4.11 ŽIdentifies topic, main idea, and supporting details in appropriate-level narrative and expository texts. Synthesizing  
       
1.4.12 Distinguishes between fact and opinion.    
       
STATE BENCHMARK CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Literary Elements Identifies and describes the: 2nd Grade Book List  
2.1.1 q      Characters Character Graphic Organizers  
2.1.2 q      Setting    
2.1.3 q      Plot    
Literary Significance 2.2.1 Reads to connect personal experiences and ideas with those of other cultures. Theme Set Idea Website  
       
2.2.2 Identifies various languages, traditions, and cultures. Literature Resources  
    Genre Study Website  
2.2.3 Makes connections between specific aspects of literature from a variety of cultures and personal experiences. Planning a Themed Study Website  
       
       
       
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Narrative Writing 1.1.1 Chooses and writes several sentences about one clear idea. Narrative Writing Rubric  
1.1.2 Practices writing by using personal experiences and/or observations.  
1.1.3 Develops one clear main idea with supporting details. Writing Prompts: Descriptive, Narrative, Expository, and Persuasive  
1.1.4 Discusses the differences between the author's work and the student's work. (plagiarism)    
1.1.5 Begins to use a variety of prewriting strategies. (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing) Six Trait Website Links  
1.1.6 Writes a piece with a beginning, middle, and end. Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers  
1.1.7 Writes a simple paragraph(s) about one idea.    
1.1.8 Begins to share emotions and feelings about the topic. Writing Prompts: Descriptive, Narrative, Expository, and Persuasive  
1.1.9 Uses nouns, verbs, and describing words in their writing.    
1.1.10 Uses new words to make writing more interesting.    
1.1.11 Writes complete sentences that are easy to read aloud.    
1.1.12 Begins to write sentences with different beginnings.    
1.1.13 Recognizes an incomplete thought.    
1.1.15 Uses correct spacing between words.    
1.1.16 Capitalizes the beginning of a sentence and uses correct end punctuation.    
1.1.17 Uses correct subject/verb agreement and verb tenses.    
1.1.18 Correctly spells high frequency words.    
1.1.19 Attempts paragraph divisions.    
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Expository Writing 1.2.1 Chooses and writes several sentences about one clear idea. Expository Rubric  
1.2.2 Develops one clear main idea with supporting details. Expository Graphic Organizers  
1.2.3 Writes by using personal experience and/or observations to provide information from varied resources.  
1.2.4 Expresses information in own words and uses complete sentences.  
1.2.5 Discusses the differences between the author's work and the student's work (plagiarism).  
1.2.6 Gives credit to the author, title, or Web site.  
1.2.8 Begins to use a variety of prewriting strategies. (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing)  
1.2.9 Writes a piece with a beginning, middle, and end.  
1.2.10 Writes a simple paragraph(s) about one idea.  
1.2.11 Begins to use transitions to allow ideas to flow smoothly within the writing piece.  
1.2.12 Writes feelings and thoughts about the topic with the purpose of informing the reader.  
1.2.13 Uses nouns, verbs, and describing words in their writing.  
1.2.14 Uses new words to make writing more interesting.  
1.2.15 Writes complete sentences that are easy to read aloud.    
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Expository Writing 1.2.16 Writes sentences with different beginnings.    
1.2.17 Recognizes an incomplete thought.    
1.2.18 Uses correct spacing between words.    
1.2.19 Capitalizes the beginning of a sentence and uses correct punctuation.    
1.2.20 Uses correct subject/verb agreement and verb tenses.    
1.2.21 Correctly spells high frequency words.    
1.2.22 Attempts paragraph divisions.    
       
Technical Writing 1.3.1 Chooses and writes several sentences or phrases about one clear idea. Technical Writing Rubric  
1.3.2 Uses supporting details, which helps to clarify the main idea.    
1.3.3 Discusses the differences between the author's work and the student's work (plagiarism).    
1.3.6 Begins to use a variety of prewriting strategies. (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing)    
1.3.7 Writes a simple statement or list about one idea.    
1.3.8 Writes a piece in sequential order.    
1.3.9 Begins to use simple transitions. (e.g. first, second, third, finally)    
1.3.10 Begins to write with an awareness of purpose and audience. (e.g. letters, simple reports, directions)    
STATE BENCHMARK CONCEPT/SKILL KS INDICATORS TEACHERS RESOURCES/EXAMPLES STUDENT ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, ASSESSMENTS
Technical Writing 1.3.12 Chooses words that are reasonably accurate and makes the message clear. (e.g. technical terms)    
1.3.14 Writes sentences or phrases that are easy to read aloud.    
1.3.15 Capitalizes the beginning of a sentence and uses correct punctuation.    
1.3.16 Uses correct grammar when writing sentences or phrases.    
1.3.17 Uses correct spelling even with more difficult words.    
1.3.18 Uses graphic devices. (e.g. tables, graphs, maps, other text features)