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Language Arts


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Queen Bee School District 16
Language Arts, June 2005
Language Arts - Grade 2

Genres

Author: Exploring
The learner will be able to explore and identify books of a favorite author.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Author Application Develop Classroom
  
Fiction/Nonfiction: Discriminate
The learner will be able to discriminate between forms of fiction and nonfiction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Fiction/Nonfiction Comprehension Develop Classroom
  
Author Intention
The learner will be able to identify the author's purpose in a given passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Author: Intentions Analysis Develop Classroom
  
Genre: Identify
The learner will be able to identify, interpret, read, and understand a variety of literary works, poetry, and informational text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Genre Knowledge Develop Classroom
  
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Language Expressions

Grammar: Grade Level
The learner will be able to use grade level appropriate grammar in written works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Grammar Application Develop Classroom
  
Paragraph: Indent
The learner will be able to indent a paragraph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Paragraph Structure Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Idiom: Identify
The learner will be able to identify and understand grade specific idioms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Idiom Application Introduce Classroom
  
Verb Tense: Complete Sentence/Forms
The learner will be able to identify and use the correct verb tense (including past, present, plural, and/or future forms) for a given sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Verb Tense Comprehension Develop Classroom
  
Subject-Verb: Grade Level
The learner will be able to identify and use subject-verb agreement appropriate to grade level.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Subject-Verb Agreement Application Develop Classroom
  
Sentence Structure: Construction
The learner will be able to recognize and construct complete sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Sentence Structure Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Fragment/Run-On: Edit
The learner will be able to identify and edit a series of sentences for fragments or run-ons.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Application Develop Classroom
  
Conjunction: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use conjunctions in a sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Conjunction Application Develop Classroom
  
Sentence Structure: Variety/Meaning
The learner will be able to use a variety of sentence structures in written works to convey meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Sentence Structure Application Introduce Classroom
  
Noun: Singular/Plural
The learner will be able to identify the correct singular or plural form of a noun to fit within the context of a given sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Noun Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Pronoun: Case/Identify
The learner will be able to identify and use the appropriate pronoun, pronoun order,and referent.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Pronoun Comprehension Develop Classroom
  
Adjective: Appropriate/Identify
The learner will be able to identify and use appropriate adjectives for a given sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Adjective Comprehension Develop Classroom
  
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Language Mechanics

Endmark: Sentence/Period/Use
The learner will be able to correctly use a period, question mark,and exclamation point at the end of a sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Endmark Comprehension Develop Classroom
  
Quotation Mark: Dialogue
The learner will be able to use quotation marks in a written dialogue.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Quotation Mark Application Introduce Classroom
  
Contraction: Apostrophes
The learner will be able to show an understanding of the use of apostrophes in possessives and contractions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Contraction Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Contraction: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the words used to make a contraction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Contraction Comprehension Develop Classroom
  
Abbreviate: Period
The learner will be able to correctly use a period at the end of an abbreviation and initials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Abbreviate/Initial Comprehension Develop Classroom
  
Capitalization: Salutation of Letter
The learner will be able to capitalize the salutation and closing in a letter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Capitalization: Conventions Knowledge Develop Classroom
  
Title: Capitalize
The learner will be able to capitalize a title.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Capitalization: Title Knowledge Develop Classroom
  
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Listening

Story Elements
The learner will be able to identify the setting, draw conclusions, recall sequence of events,analyze characters, recall details, understand the main idea, and predict outcomes in an orally read passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Character Analysis Introduce Classroom
  
Directions: Follow
The learner will be able to listen to and follow oral directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Directions Comprehension Master Classroom
  
Behaviors: Attentively/Eye Contact
The learner will be able to listen to a speaker attentively, including making eye contact with the speaker and demonstrating other appropriate listening behaviors.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Listening Behaviors Application Introduce Classroom
  
Questions: Oral Directions
The learner will be able to formulate questions in response to an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Questions Analysis Introduce Classroom
  
Detail: Relevant/Irrelevant/Distinguish
The learner will be able to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant details in an orally read passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Detail Evaluation Introduce Classroom
  
Story: Variety/Listen
The learner will be able to listen to orally read stories or selections from a variety of sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Story Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
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Media

Illustrator: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the works of a favorite illustrator.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Illustrator Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Multimedia: Incorporate/Presentation
The learner will be able to with teacher assistance incorporate multimedia tools (computers, drawings, videotapes, and dramatizations) into a presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Media Aids: Multimedia Application Introduce Classroom
  
Different Sources
The learner will be able to find information for a variety of purposes using different media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Advertisement Knowledge Introduce Classroom
  
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Reading Operations

Story Elements: Comprehension
The learner will be able to demonstrate comprehension by articulating how story elements (characters, setting, problem, resolution, events, and illustrations) relate to each other, comparing and contrasting story elements, formulating questions about story elements, and relating to the challenges of favorite characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Story Elements Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Independence
The learner will be able to set, monitor, and accomplish quantitative (books per month) and qualitative (fiction, nonfiction) reading goals and demonstrate comprehension.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Abstract Elements Evaluation Introduce Classroom
  
Fluency: Grade Level/Appropriate
The learner will be able to read aloud fluently texts appropriate to his/her grade level.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Reading Aloud: Fluency Application Master Classroom
  
Critical Thinking: Connecting
The learner will be able to question,make connections, and relate personal experiences about selected reading text through a variety of written and oral responses. (i.e. response logs).
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Critical Thinking Synthesis Introduce Classroom
  
Reading Behaviors: Attention Span
The learner will be able to read or explore books for extended periods of time.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Reading Behaviors: Silent/Sustained   Introduce Classroom
  
Cause/Effect: Understanding
The learner will be able to understand the relationship between cause and effect.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Cause/Effect Application Introduce Classroom
  
Main Idea: Short Passage
The learner will be able to identify the main idea of a selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Main Idea Application Introduce Classroom
  
Draw Conclusion: Short Passage
The learner will be able to draw conclusions in a reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Draw Conclusion Evaluation Introduce Classroom
  
Strategy:Predict Outcome
The learner will be able to predict the outcome based on relating new information to prior knowledge.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Predicting Application Introduce Classroom
  
Summary: Passage
The learner will be able to summarize a reading passage in his/her own words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Summary Synthesis Introduce Classroom
  
Theme: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a single or multiple reading passage(s).
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Themes Application Introduce Classroom
  
Inference: Passage
The learner will be able to make inferences from a reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Inference Analysis Introduce Classroom
  
Classification: Prior Knowledge
The learner will be able to classify objects and events according to prior knowledge.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Classification Application Introduce Classroom
  
Fluency: Correct Mistakes
The learner will be able to recognize and correct his/her own reading mistakes in oral and silent reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Emergent Reading Application Introduce Classroom
  
Reality/Fantasy
The learner will be able to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Real/Non-Real Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Comprehension:Generalization
The learner will be able to make a generalization based on passage elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Generalization Application Introduce Classroom
  
Trait: Identify/Short Passage
The learner will be able to identify character traits from a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Character: Trait Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Monitor: Apply/Confirm
The learner will be able to apply monitoring strategies to confirm meaning in text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Reading Strategies: Monitor Application Introduce Classroom
  
Compare: Similar/Different Texts
The learner will be able to recognize the similarities and differences between two texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Compare/Contrast Analysis Introduce Classroom
  
Text Purpose: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the purpose of a given passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Text Purpose Application Introduce Classroom
  
Figurative Language: Infer Meaning
The learner will be able to infer meaning from figurative language.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Figurative Language Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Fact/Opinion Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Construct Meaning: Strategies
The learner will be able to utilize the following context and content strategies for constructing meaning from reading materials: using prior knowledge to understand what is read, recognizing familiar words, interpreting punctuation, syntax, and sentence structure as clues to how sentences should be read, and sounding out words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Constructing Meaning: Strategies Application Introduce Classroom
  
Strategy:Infer Feelings
The learner will be able to infer character feelings and motives from a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Character: Feelings Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Variety of Sources: Reading Selections
The learner will be able to read and comprehend material from a variety of sources and genres.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Source Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Detail: Identify
The learner will be able to identify details from reading passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Detail Knowledge Introduce Classroom
  
Strategies: Vocabulary/Using
The learner will be able to use vocabulary strategies to understand what is read.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Reading Strategies Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Support: Interpretation
The learner will be able to use textual information to provide support for his/her own interpretations of the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Support Application Introduce Classroom
  
Strategy
The learner will be able to will be able to engage in before, during and after reading activities to establish a purpose for reading; survey materials; ask questions; make predictions; connect, clarify, and extend ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Reading Strategies Evaluation Introduce Classroom
  
Directions: Written
The learner will be able to understand and follow written instructions/directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Directions Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Strategy: Set purpose
The learner will be able to set a purpose for reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Constructing Meaning: Strategies Application Introduce Classroom
  
Comprehension skill: Sequence
The learner will be able to identify the sequence in a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Sequence Comprehension Introduce Classroom
  
Point of View: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the point of view from which a passage was written.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Point of View Analysis Master Classroom
  
Cues: Construct Meaning
The learner will be able to utilize a variety of cues to construct meaning from a reading selection (illustrations, titles, content).
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Constructing Meaning: Cues Analysis Master Classroom
  
Strategies: Interpreting
The learner will be able to apply reading strategies (monitoring own reading, rereading, self-questioning, skimming, responding in writing, summarizing, listing events in sequential order, separating causes/effects and facts/opinions) to interpret literature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Reading Strategies Application Master Classroom
  
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Speaking

Strategies/Techniques: Oral Presentation
The learner will be able to deliver an oral report, tell a legend, folktale, story, or fable, give a mock news broadcast or a report, participate in an interview, dramatize an event, or read a poem before a group utilizing rich language, speech intonations, timing, gestures, eye contact, voice modulation, and precise pronunciation to emphasize key points and to communicate a message effectively.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Communication Strategies/Techniques Application Introduce Classroom
  
Group: Questions/Formulate
The learner will be able to use speech as a way to think out loud, formulate questions, and solve problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Group Communication Synthesis Introduce Classroom
  
Strategies: Messages/Effectively
The learner will be able to communicate effectively using the appropriate intonations, volume control,speaking rate, gestures, body language, a variety of complex sentence structures, correct tenses, plurals and singulars,vocabulary and other conventions for a listener.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Communication Strategies/Techniques Application Introduce Classroom
  
Support: Credible/Valid/Relevant
The learner will be able to support his/her topic with credible, valid, and relevant evidence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Main Idea/Support Analysis Introduce Classroom
  
Directions: Organized
The learner will be able to demonstrate speaking skills that are organized, properly sequenced, and cohesive.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Directions Application Introduce Classroom
  
Discussion: Behaviors
The learner will be able to exhibit the following behaviors while involved in a group discussion: take turns, respect the ideas and opinions of others, and face speakers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Activities
Group Communication: Discussion Application