By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Developing and sustaining foundational language
skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--fluency.
The student reads grade-level text with fluency and comprehension. The student
is expected to use appropriate fluency (rate...
Developing and sustaining foundational language
skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--self-sustained
reading. The student reads grade-appropriate texts independently. The student
is expected to self-select text and rea...
Monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as
re-reading, using background knowledge, checking for visual cues, and asking
questions when understanding breaks down.
Multiple genres: listening, speaking, reading,
writing, and thinking using multiple
texts--literary elements. The student recognizes and analyzes literary elements
within and across increasingly complex traditional, contemporary, classical,
...
Multiple genres: listening, speaking, reading,
writing, and thinking using multiple
texts--genres. The student recognizes and analyzes genre-specific
characteristics, structures, and purposes within and across increasingly
complex traditi...
Author's purpose and craft: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student uses critical inquiry to analyze the authors'
choices and how they influence and communicate meaning within a variety of
texts. Th...
teaching resource
Grade 2 Magazine - What's Buzzing? (Issue 1)
Updated: 08 Aug 2023
A beautifully designed, 24-page reading magazine specifically written for Grade 2 students.
The magazine’s content has been specifically written for Grade 2 students. It uses age-appropriate vocabulary as well as a variety of different text types to address a wide range of relevant and engaging topics. The articles contained within the magazine directly relate to learning areas such as Science, History, and Geography.
“Earth Watch – Protecting Native Plants and Animals” (explanation)
“Team Trials – Success Celebrators” (comic)
“Search-A-Rooney (image search activity).
Task Cards
Five sets of task cards addressing the areas of writing, language, comprehension, reading strategies, and higher-order thinking skills have been developed to support and complement the magazine’s content. Download the What’s Buzzing? Task Cards today!
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Developing and sustaining foundational language
skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--fluency.
The student reads grade-level text with fluency and comprehension. The student
is expected to use appropriate fluency (rate...
Developing and sustaining foundational language
skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--self-sustained
reading. The student reads grade-appropriate texts independently. The student
is expected to self-select text and rea...
Monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as
re-reading, using background knowledge, checking for visual cues, and asking
questions when understanding breaks down.
Multiple genres: listening, speaking, reading,
writing, and thinking using multiple
texts--literary elements. The student recognizes and analyzes literary elements
within and across increasingly complex traditional, contemporary, classical,
...
Multiple genres: listening, speaking, reading,
writing, and thinking using multiple
texts--genres. The student recognizes and analyzes genre-specific
characteristics, structures, and purposes within and across increasingly
complex traditi...
Author's purpose and craft: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student uses critical inquiry to analyze the authors'
choices and how they influence and communicate meaning within a variety of
texts. Th...
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