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Grade 2: Reading Literature
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Key Ideas and Details
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
 
  The Five Ws and How Worksheet                  
  Five Ws and How Chart Worksheet                  
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
 
    The Little Red Hen eBook and Worksheets   Assortment of Short Stories for Children     Proverbs Handwriting Workbook  
  Puss in Boots Workbook   The Little Red Hen eBook and Worksheets   Assortment of Short Stories for Children   Sleeping Beauty Workbook   Proverbs Handwriting Workbook  
 
  Nursery Rhyme Worksheets   Twelve Labors of Hercules eBook with Worksheets   Beginning of Things (Norse Mythology)   Hans in Luck Workbook   The Goose Girl eBook and Worksheets  
  Nursery Rhyme Worksheets   Twelve Labors of Hercules eBook with Worksheets   Beginning of Things (Norse Mythology)   Hans in Luck Workbook   Goose Girl Workbook  
 
                   
  The Golden Bird by the Brothers Grimm                  
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
 
  Character Challenge Chart Worksheet                  
  Character Challenge Chart Worksheet                  
 
Craft and Structure
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4: Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
 
  Ups and Downs Poem Worksheet   "My Grocer" Poem Worksheet   Tramp, Tramp Poem   "The Omnibus" Poem Worksheet   "My Dolly" Poem Worksheet  
  "Ups and Downs" Poetry Worksheet   "My Grocer" Poem Worksheet   "Tramp, Tramp" Poem Handout   "The Omnibus" Poem Worksheet   "My Dolly" Poem Worksheet  
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5: Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
 
  Beginning, Middle, End Worksheet   Before-and-After Chart Worksheet   Vertical Flow Chart Worksheet   Ten Steps of a Process Worksheet      
  Beginning, Middle, End Worksheet   Before-and-After Chart Worksheet   Vertical Flow Chart Worksheet   Ten Steps of a Process Worksheet      
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
 
                     
                     
 
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7: Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
 
  Compare and Contrast the Character and Me Worksheet                  
  Compare and Contrast the Character and Me Worksheet                  
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
 
                     
                     
 
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
 
  Kit-Cat Club Short Story Workbook   Tramp, Tramp Poem Handout              
  Kit-Cat Club Short Story Workbook   Tramp, Tramp Poem Handout              
 
 
The curriculum standard for "Reading: Literature" in second-grade Language Arts education focuses on enhancing students' comprehension and appreciation of various literary genres. Students engage with a range of texts, including stories, fables, and poems, developing their ability to identify key elements such as characters, settings, and plots. They learn to describe how characters respond to major events and challenges, which aids in understanding narrative structure and character development.

Additionally, second graders explore the use of language in literature, including figurative language and word choice, to deepen their appreciation and interpretation of texts. They are encouraged to ask and answer questions about the texts they read, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. Comparing and contrasting different stories helps them recognize themes and moral lessons.

By mastering these literature standards, students build a foundation for a lifelong love of reading and develop essential literacy skills. These skills not only enhance their ability to understand and enjoy literature but also support their overall academic growth and language proficiency.
 
 
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