Nebraska Language Arts Standards
Grade 2
LA 2.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.
LA 2.1.1Knowledge of Print: Concept mastered at a previous grade level
LA 2.1.2 Phonological Awareness: Concept mastered at a previous grade level
LA 2.1.3 Word Analysis: Students will use phonetic analysis to read, write, and spell grade level text.
LA 2.1.3.a Use knowledge of letter/sound correspondence and spelling patterns to read, write, and spell (e.g., consonant and vowel digraphs, diphthongs)
LA 2.1.3.b Read, write, and spell sight words
LA 2.1.3.c Blend sounds to form words
LA 2.1.3.d Read words in connected text
LA 2.1.3.e Use word structure to read text (e.g., onset and rime, prefixes/suffixes, compound words, contractions, syllabication, derivation)
LA 2.1.3.f Monitor the accuracy of decoding
LA 2.1.4 Fluency: Students will develop accuracy, phrasing, and expression while reading grade level text.
LA 2.1.4.a Read phrases, clauses, and sentences that sound like natural language to support comprehension
LA 2.1.4.b Read high-frequency words and phrases accurately and automatically
LA 2.1.4.c Vary voice intonation (e.g., volume, tone) to reflect meaning of text
LA 2.1.4.d Use appropriate pace while reading to gain and enhance the meaning of text
LA 2.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary.
LA 2.1.5.a Use word structure elements, known words, and word patterns to determine meaning (e.g., contractions, plurals, possessives, basic parts of speech, compounds, syllables)
LA 2.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations
LA 2.1.5.c Identify and use context clues (e.g., word and sentence clues, re-reading) and text features (e.g., illustrations, graphs, titles, bold print) to help infer meaning of unknown words
LA 2.1.5.d Identify semantic relationships (e.g., patterns and categories, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, multiple meanings)
LA 2.1.5.e Identify meaning using print and digital reference materials (e.g., dictionary, glossary)
LA 2.1.5.f Locate words in reference materials (e.g., alphabetical order, guide words)
LA 2.1.6
Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning
using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension
while reading grade level text.
LA 2.1.6.a Identify author’s purpose(s) (e.g., explain/inform, entertain) to support text comprehension
LA 2.1.6.b Identify elements of narrative text (e.g., characters, setting, plot, problems & solutions)
LA 2.1.6.c Retell information from narrative text including characters, setting, plot, problems & solutions
LA 2.1.6.d Explain the ways authors use words (e.g., rhythm, repeating line, simile, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idioms)
LA 2.1.6.e Retell and summarize the main idea from informational text
LA 2.1.6.f Identify organizational patterns found in informational text (e.g., sequence, description, compare/contrast)
LA 2.1.6.g Use text features to locate information and gain meaning from a text (e.g., table of contents, maps, charts, illustrations, titles, bold print, captions)
LA 2.1.6.h Identify the basic characteristics of familiar narrative and informational text genres (e.g., folk tales, biographies, fiction & nonfiction)
LA 2.1.6.i Compare and contrast connections between characters or events in narrative or informational text, to own life or other cultures
LA 2.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, and critical questions, supporting answers using prior knowledge and literal and inferential information from the text
LA 2.1.6.k Identify and explain purpose for reading (e.g., information, pleasure, understanding)
LA 2.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge to make connections before, during and after reading
LA 2.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension by applying appropriate strategies (reread-teacher model) to self-correct when errors detract from meaning
LA 2.1.6.n Make and confirm/modify predictions before, during, and after reading(e.g., illustrations, personal experience, events, character traits, cause and effect)
LA 2.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically
LA 2.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate.
LA 2.2.1 Writing Process: Students will apply the writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit and publish writing using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other standard conventions appropriate for grade level.
LA 2.2.1a Use prewriting activities and inquiry tools to generate ideas (e.g., brainstorm, map, free write, graphic organizer)
LA 2.2.1a Generate a draft by:
-Selecting and organizing ideas relevant to topic, purpose, and genre
-Composing complete sentences of varying length, and complexity, and type (e.g., dictation, labeling, simple sentences declarative, interrogative, exclamatory)
-Developing a coherent beginning
and end
LA 2.2.1c Revise to improve writing (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice)
LA 2.2.1d Provide oral feedback to other writers; utilize others’ feedback to improve own writing
LA 2.2.1e Edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, grammar, basic punctuation)
LA 2.2.1f Publish a legible document (e.g., handwritten or electronic)
LA 2.2.1g Print legibly (e.g., letter formation, letter size, spacing, alignment)
LA 2.2.2 Writing Genres: Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences in multiple genres.
LA 2.2.2.a Write for a specific purpose (e.g., narrative writing with picture prompt, nonfiction, friendly letter/envelope)
LA 2.2.2.b Write to known audience or specific reader (e.g. letter to familiar person)
LA 2.2.2.c Write considering typical characteristics of a selected genre (e.g., friendly letter, how-to books)
LA 2.2.2.d Use Apply an organizational structure that includes a central idea or focus
LA 2.2.2.e Compare models and examples (own and others) of various genres to create a similar piece
LA 2.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate.
LA 2.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop and demonstrate speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations.
LA 2.3.1a Communicate ideas orally in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting (e.g., language, word choice, sequence, relevance)
LA 2.3.1b Demonstrate speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations
LA 2.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop and demonstrate active listening skills across a variety of situations.
LA 2.3.2.a Demonstrate listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., electronic, one-to-one, small/large group, teacher presentation)
LA 2.3.2.b Use information in order to complete a task (e.g., follow multi-step directions, responding to questions)
LA 2.3.2.c Listen and retell specific details of information heard
LA 2.3.2.d Listen to and ask questions about thoughts, ideas, and information being communicated
LA 2.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop reciprocal communication skills.
LA 2.3.3.a Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., helpful and hurtful words, stereotypes, multiple meanings of words)
LA 2.3.3.b Apply conversation strategies (e.g., face the speaker, listen while others are talking, take turns talking, eye contact, stay on topic, non-verbal cues)
LA 2.3.3.c Participate actively with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas (e.g., book share, literature circle, field trip share, cooperative problem solving)
LA 2.4
Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information.
LA 2.4.1 Multiple Literacies: Students will research, summarize, and communicate information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital).
LA 2.4.1a Use resources to answer guiding questions (e.g., print, electronic)
LA 2.4.1b Discuss ethical and legal use of information
LA 2.4.1c Practice safe behaviors when communicating and interacting with others (e.g., safe information to share online)
LA 2.4.1d Engage in activities with learners from a variety of cultures through electronic means (e.g., podcasts, video chats, distance learning, e-pals)
LA 2.4.1e Gather and share information and opinions as a result of communication with others (e.g., video/audio chat, interview, podcast, multi-media presentations)
LA 2.4.1f Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information (e.g., social bookmarking, online collaborative tools)