Building
upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding
grades,
by the end of Grade 2, students will:
Standard 3.2
(Writing) All
students will write in clear, concise, organized
language that varies in content and form for
different audiences and purposes.
Standard 3.2.2.A
Writing
as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising,
editing, postwriting)
Standard 3.2.2.A.1
Generate
ideas for writing: hearing stories, recalling
experiences, brainstorming, and drawing.
Standard 3.2.2.A.2
Observe
the modeling of writing.
Standard 3.2.2.A.3
Begin
to develop an awareness of simple story structures
and author's voice.
Standard 3.2.2.A.4
Use
sentences to convey ideas in writing.
Standard 3.2.2.A.5
Maintain
the use of a basic writing process to develop
writing.
Standard 3.2.2.A.6
Use
graphic organizers to assist with planning
writing.
Standard 3.2.2.A.7
Compose
readable first drafts.
Standard 3.2.2.A.8
Use
everyday words in appropriate written context.
Standard 3.2.2.A.9
Reread
drafts for meaning, to add details, and to
improve correctness.
Standard 3.2.2.A.10
Focus
on elaboration as a strategy for improving
writing.
Standard 3.2.2.A.11
Participate
with peers to comment on and react to each
other's writing.
Standard 3.2.2.A.12
Use
a simple checklist to improve elements of own
writing.
Standard 3.2.2.A.13
Use
computer writing applications during some parts
of the writing process.
Standard 3.2.2.B
Writing
as a Product (resulting
in a product or publication)
Standard 3.2.2.B.1
Produce
finished writings to share with classmates
and/or for publication.
Standard 3.2.2.B.2
Produce
stories from personal experiences.
Standard 3.2.2.B.3
Produce
a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end.
Standard 3.2.2.B.4
Write
nonfiction pieces, such as letters, procedures,
biographies, or simple reports.
Standard 3.2.2.B.5
Organize
favorite work samples in a writing folder or
portfolio.
Standard 3.2.2.C
Mechanics,
Spelling, and Handwriting
Standard 3.2.2.C.1
Use
correct end point punctuation.
Standard 3.2.2.C.2
Apply
basic rules of capitalization.
Standard 3.2.2.C.3
Use
correct spelling of some high frequency words.
Standard 3.2.2.C.4
Apply
sound/symbol relationships to writing words.
Standard 3.2.2.C.5
Recognize
and apply basic spelling patterns.
Standard 3.2.2.C.6
Write
legibly to meet district standards.
Standard 3.2.2.D
Writing
Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring
a variety of forms)
Standard 3.2.2.D.1
Create
written texts for others to read.
Standard 3.2.2.D.2
Generate
ideas and write on topics in forms appropriate
to science, social studies, or other subject
areas.
Standard 3.2.2.D.3
Use
writing as a tool for learning (self-discovery,
reflection).
Standard 3.2.2.D.4
Use
reading and technology to support writing.
Standard 3.2.2.D.5
Write
in a variety of simple genres to satisfy personal,
academic, and social needs, such as letters,
plays, procedures, biographies, or simple reports.
