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Grade 2: Informational Text
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Key Ideas and Details
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
 
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.2: Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
 
                     
                     
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
 
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Craft and Structure
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.
 
                     
                     
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.5: Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
 
                     
                     
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.6: Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
 
                     
                     
 
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
 
                     
                     
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.8: Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.
 
                     
                     
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
 
                     
                     
 
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.10: By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
 
                     
                     
 
 
The curriculum standard for "Reading: Informational Text" in second-grade Language Arts education focuses on developing students' ability to comprehend and analyze non-fiction texts. Students learn to identify main ideas and supporting details, enhancing their understanding of the text's overall message. They practice using text features such as headings, captions, and glossaries to locate key information efficiently.

Second-graders also work on distinguishing between the main topic and specific points, which helps them understand the structure and purpose of informational texts. They learn to ask and answer questions about the text, fostering critical thinking and engagement with the material. Comparing and contrasting two texts on the same topic further deepens their comprehension and analytical skills.

By mastering these standards, grade-two students build a strong foundation for navigating and understanding informational texts, which is essential for academic success across all subjects. This skill set not only enhances their reading proficiency but also prepares them for more advanced research and learning tasks in higher grades.
 
 
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