Grade 2 Writing Standards
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Essential Learning Outcomes
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Learning Targets
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Vocabulary
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CCSS: Writing Standard 2.1: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
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Students will be able to write a detailed opinion piece.
Students will be able to write 1-2 well-written paragraphs |
I can identify two or more reasons that support my opinion.
I know how to organize my sentences into one or two paragraphs. I know how to write my reasons. I know how to write a topic sentence. I know how to write a conclusion (e.g., trying to convince the person to agree with you). My writing supports and reflects my thinking. I can write a topic sentence. I can use reasons to support my opinion. I can use details to support my opinion. I can write a detailed opinion piece. I can organize my sentences into one or two paragraphs. My writing ends with a convincing conclusion. |
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CCSS: Writing Standard 2.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
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Students will be able to write 1-2 informative/explanatory paragraphs.
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I know what a paragraph is.
I know what a topic sentence is. I know what a definition is. I can determine facts and definitions that support my ideas. I can write a topic sentence. I can give facts and definitions that support my ideas. I can write a conclusion. I can write 1-2 informative/explanatory paragraphs related to a topic. I can write a conclusion. |
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CCSS: Writing Standard 2.3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated
event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. |
Students will be able to write a detailed personal narrative.
Students will be able to write 1-2 paragraphs. |
I know what transitions (e.g., suddenly, finally, then) are.
I know how to use sensory details. I know how to use details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings. I can use transitions (e.g., first, next, then, suddenly, finally). I can use sensory details. I can use details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings. I can write a detailed personal narrative piece. |
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CCSS: Writing Standard 2.5: With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
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Students will be able to revise and edit their writing with guidance and support from adults and peers.
Students will be able to focus on a topic and strengthen their writing as needed by revising and editing. |
I know how to share, discuss, and respond to my writing with an adult or a peer.
I know how to give constructive feedback to a peer about his or her writing. I can revise, edit, share, and celebrate my writing with guidance and support from adults and peers. |
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CCSS: Writing Standard 2.6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
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Students will use digital tools (with support) for writing and publishing.
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I know what digital tools are available to help me with my writing.
I know how to use the digital tools that are available. With support, I use digital tools to help me write. With support, I can use digital tools to publish my writing. With support, I can use digital tools to write and publish with others. |
CCSS: Writing Standard 2.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).
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Students will be able to explore books on a given topic and use them to write multiple sentences about the topic with guidance and support from adults.
Students will be able to participate in shared research and writing projects with guidance and support from adults. |
I know how to find information from different sources.
I can write a nonfiction book on one topic that includes pictures and conventions of print using facts I’ve learned. I can write notes of my science observations. |
CCSS: Writing Standard 2.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
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Students can recall or gather information independently.
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I can write about my experiences.
I know that I can gather information from provided resources and resources I find. I can gather information from resources my teacher gives me. I can gather information from resources I find. I can recall information from experiences. |