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Language Arts K-5 12/05/04
Language Arts - Grade 2

Variety: Reading
The learner will be able to read and respond to nonfiction and fiction.
Strand Scope Source
Informational Text Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.8, #1.3.3.; F
  
Drama: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a variety of drama.
Strand Scope Source
Drama Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.8, #1.3.3.; F
  
Drama: Structure/Identify
The learner will be able to identify structure in drama (e.g., story action, dialogue).
Strand Scope Source
Drama Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.8, #1.3.3, E
  
Genre: Identify/Textual Elements
The learner will be able to identify the purposes and types of text (e.g., literary, informational) before reading.
Strand Scope Source
Genre Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; A
  
Informational: Understand
The learner will be able to read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas. (identify fact and opinion, distinguish between essential and nonessential information within a text, make inferences and draw conclusions from text in all content areas, use appropriate comprehension strategies to construct meaning.
Strand Scope Source
Informational Text Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A.;
  
Literary/Art Genres: Conventions
The learner will be able to produce work in one form of genre (e.g., biographies, poems, tales, mysteries, fables).
Strand Scope Source
Genre: Literary/Art Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3.; C
  
Literature: Understand
The learner will be able to read and understand a variety of works of literature.
Strand Scope Source
Literature Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; A
  
Poetry: Structure/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the structure of poetry (e.g., pattern books, predictable books and nursery rhymes).
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; D
  
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Language Mechanics

Capitalization: Use
The learner will be able to use capital letters correctly when beginning a sentence, writing the pronoun "I," days of the week, months, and proper nouns.
Strand Scope Source
Capitalization: Applications Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F
  
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Affective: Literature/Appreciate
The learner will be able to listen to a selection of literature (fiction and/or nonfiction) (relate it to similar experiences, predict what will happen next, retell a story in chronological order, recognize character and tone, identify and define new words and concepts.
Strand Scope Source
Listening Responses: Affective Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B
  
Behaviors: Variety/Attentive
The learner will be able to listen to others (ask related questions, recognize facts and opinions).
Strand Scope Source
Listening Behaviors Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3.; A
  
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Media

Purposes: Learning/Thinking
The learner will be able to use media for learning purposes (explain the importance of television, radio, film, and internet in the lives of people, recognize how advertising sells products, show or explain (e.g., audiotape, computer download.
Strand Scope Source
Media Purposes Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.15, #1.6.3.; F
  
Media Form: Understand
The learner will be able to identify and use a variety of media to gain information (e.g., computer, tape recorder, television, videos, filmstrips, films) (use electronic media to develop a project, audio tape oral reading).
Strand Scope Source
Media Form Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3, B
  
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Reading Operations

Variety of Sources: Fluent
The learner will be able to demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading (read familiar materials aloud with accuracy, self correct mistakes, use appropriate reading pronunciation, read a variety of genres and types of text, demonstrate comprehension.
Strand Scope Source
Source Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H
  
Literary Elements: Identify
The learner will be able to identify literary elements in stories describing characters, setting, and plot.
Strand Scope Source
Character Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3, B
  
Character: Dialogue/Geographic Region
The learner will be able to identify variations in the dialogues of literary characters and relate them to differences in occupation or geographical location.
Strand Scope Source
Character Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.16, #1.7.3, B
  
Literary Device: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the literary devices in stories (rhyme, rhythm, personification).
Strand Scope Source
Literary Device Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; C
  
Monitor: Use/Self-Monitoring
The learner will be able to read text using self-monitoring comprehension strategies (e.g., predict, revise predictions, self-question, reread and clarify for meaning).
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies: Monitor Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; D
  
Post-Reading: Reread/Clarify
The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding after reading and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text. (retell or summarize the text, connect the new information or ideas in the text known information, clarify ideas and understandings through rereading and discussion, cite evidence from the text.
Strand Scope Source
Post-Reading Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G
  
Predict Outcome: Content/Organization
The learner will be able to preview the text formats (identify title, author, glossary, index to support understanding).
Strand Scope Source
Predicting Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3, B
  
Purposes: Develop Vocabulary
The learner will be able to acquire a reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using words (e.g., high-frequency words, synonyms, antonyms, categories of words) Use a dictionary when appropriate.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Purposes Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3, E
  
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Speaking

Discussion: Participate
The learner will be able to contribute to discussions (ask relevant questions in order to gain information, clarify thinking, and understand others, respond with appropriate information or opinions to questions asked, listen to and acknowledge the contributions of others, display appropriate turn-taking behaviors, express personal needs, choices, plans, experiences, feelings, and points of view.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication: Discussion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3.; D
  
Formal: Speaking Skills/Appropriate
The learner will be able to present ideas using appropriate speaking skills (use appropriate pace, use expressions, gestures, and body language (e.g., stand up straight, look out over the audience, use complete thoughts).
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Formal Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3.; C
  
Group: Participate
The learner will be able to participate in small and large group discussions and presentations (participate in everyday conversation, give oral readings, deliver short reports (e.g., show and tell, field trip summary), give simple directions and explanations, report an emergency.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Group Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E
  
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Emergent Spelling: Common Words
The learner will be able to spell common words correctly.
Strand Scope Source
Emergent Spelling Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F
  
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Study and Research Skills

Process: Information/Written
The learner will be able to gather, record, and organize information for written reports.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills: Processes Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B
  
Research Skills: Topic/Self-Selected
The learner will be able to select a topic for research.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3.; A
  
Sources: Recognizing
The learner will be able to recognize appropriate, accurate, and available resources for investigating specific questions or topics.
Strand Scope Source
Reference Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B
  
Book Parts: Guide Words/Use
The learner will be able to use guide words in books to locate information.
Strand Scope Source
Book Parts Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B
  
Dictionary: Use
The learner will be able to use a dictionary to locate information.
Strand Scope Source
Dictionary Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3, E
  
Document: Understand/Variety
The learner will be able to understand a variety of documents.
Strand Scope Source
Public Information: Documents Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A
  
Informational Text: Criteria/Analyze
The learner will be able to use established criteria to analyze content of informational texts.
Strand Scope Source
Informational Text Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A
  
Notes: Structured Format
The learner will be able to take notes using a structured format.
Strand Scope Source
Notes: Taking/Organizing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3.; C
  
Organization: Criteria/Analyze
The learner will be able to use established criteria to analyze organization in texts.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A
  
Print Style: Illustrations
The learner will be able to use illustrations to enhance writing.
Strand Scope Source
Print Style Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A, p.9, #1.4.3, B
  
Research Skills: Appropriate Strategies
The learner will be able to locate information using appropriate sources and strategies (locate resources (e.g., newspaper, dictionary), select sources (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, interviews to write a family history, observations and electronic media), use table of contents, key words, and guide words, use traditional and electronic tools.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B
  
Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to organize and present the main ideas from the research (write draft using information from research, summarize orally or in writing).
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3.; C
  
Research Skills: Draw Conclusion
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about reference information collected for a specific purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A
  
Research Skills: Key Words
The learner will be able to use key words to locate information.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B
  
Research Skills: Search Strategies
The learner will be able to use search strategies to locate electronic information.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B
  
Research Skills: Traditional/Search
The learner will be able to use traditional search methods.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B
  
Research Technology
The learner will be able to use technology to aid in the research process.
Strand Scope Source
Research Technology Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3, B
  
Sources: Locate
The learner will be able to locate appropriate sources of information.
Strand Scope Source
Reference Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B
  
Sources: Variety/Locate
The learner will be able to locate a variety of sources.
Strand Scope Source
Reference Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B
  
Table of Contents: Choose
The learner will be able to select and use the table of contents as a reference source.
Strand Scope Source
Table of Contents Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B
  
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Content Area: Use
The learner will be able to use new vocabulary learned in various subject areas.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary: Content Area Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; F
  
Strategies: Meaning/Phonics
The learner will be able to use knowledge of phonics, word analysis (e.g., root words, prefixes, and suffixes), syllabication, picture and context clues to decode and understand new words during reading.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary Strategies Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; C
  
Foreign Words: Meaning/Identify
The learner will be able to recognize that some words from other languages that are commonly used English words.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary: Foreign Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.16, #1.7.3.; A
  
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Expository: Informational Genres
The learner will be able to write an informational paragraph about a topic (e.g., letters, reports, descriptions, instructions) using illustrations when relevant.
Strand Scope Source
Expository Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3, B
  
Style: Awareness/Variety
The learner will be able to write with an awareness of style (experiment with sentences of different length and type, use descriptive words and action verbs.
Strand Scope Source
Style Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; D
  
Descriptive: Action Verbs
The learner will be able to write using action verbs.
Strand Scope Source
Descriptive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; D
  
Descriptive: Language
The learner will be able to use descriptive language in his/her writing.
Strand Scope Source
Descriptive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; D
  
Detail: Missing Information/Identify
The learner will be able to revise writing by identifying missing information and details.
Strand Scope Source
Revising: Content/Detail Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3, E
  
Detail: Relevant/Choose
The learner will be able to choose details relevant to the topic of a written work.
Strand Scope Source
Support: Detail Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B
  
Details: Write/Specific
The learner will be able to write a narrative which includes specific details.
Strand Scope Source
Narrative: Detail Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A
  
Drafting: Comprehensive Content
The learner will be able to exhibit comprehensive content in his/her writing.
Strand Scope Source
Drafting Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B
  
Edit: Punctuation
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of punctuation.
Strand Scope Source
Editing: Language Conventions Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F
  
Edit: Standard English Conventions
The learner will be able to edit writing using the conventions of language (spell common words correctly, use capital letters correctly, punctuate correctly, use nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and conjuctions properly, use complex sentences).
Strand Scope Source
Editing: Language Conventions Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F
  
Evaluating Writing: Decide/Appropriate
The learner will be able to evaluate writing to decide if the content is appropriate.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluating Writing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B
  
Focus: Sharpen
The learner will be able to write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience.
Strand Scope Source
Clarity/Focus Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; A
  
Narrative: Write
The learner will be able to write a narrative pieces. (include basic descriptions of people, places, and things, use relevant illustrations, include a simple plot).
Strand Scope Source
Narrative Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A
  
Organization: Beginning/Middle/End
The learner will be able to organize writing by including a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; C
  
Organization: Controlled
The learner will be able to write with recognizable organization (sustain a sequence of events in chronological order using key words (e.g., first, next, then, finally, include a beginning, middle, and end).
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; C
  
Paragraph: Central Idea
The learner will be able to develop paragraphs with a focused central idea.
Strand Scope Source
Paragraph Content Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B
  
Persuasive: Factual
The learner will be able to write an opinion and support it with two or more facts.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.10, #1.4.3.; C
  
Prewriting: Topic/Appropriateness
The learner will be able to identify a topic that is appropriate for a specific purpose and audience.
Strand Scope Source
Prewriting Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; A
  
Publishing: Prepare Works
The learner will be able to present and/or defend written work for publication when appropriate.
Strand Scope Source
Publishing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; G
  
Revise: Logical Order
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve detail and order by identifying missing information and determining if ideas follow logically.
Strand Scope Source
Revising: Content Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3, E
  
Sentence Content: Describe Nouns
The learner will be able to write to describe people, places, animals, and/or objects.
Strand Scope Source
Sentence Content Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A
  
Sentence: Complete/Create
The learner will be able to create complete written sentences.
Strand Scope Source
Emergent Writing: Sentence Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F
  
Sequence: Logical Order
The learner will be able to sequence ideas in logical order.
Strand Scope Source
Sequence Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; C
  
Story Elements: Use
The learner will be able to use story elements in writing.
Strand Scope Source
Story Elements Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A
  
Support: Detail/Appropriate
The learner will be able to choose details appropriate for the topic of a written work.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B
  
Topic: Distinct Focus
The learner will be able to write using well developed content appropriate for the topic. (gather and organize information, write a series of related sentences or paragraphs with one central idea, incorporate details relevant and appropriate to the topic.
Strand Scope Source
Topic Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; B
  
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