EK2.RD.12 – Reads grade level text with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

EK2.RD. 13 – Identifies characters, settings, main idea, themes, and plot.

EK2.RD.14 – Compares and contrasts stories or important points in text.

EK2.RD.15 – Recounts stories describing overall meaning of various genres.

EK2.RD.16 – Asks and answers questions using who, what, when, where, why, and how.

EK2.RD.17 – Determines meaning of grade appropriate words and phrases by using context clues.

EK2.RD.19 – Knows/applies grade-level phonics and word analysis skills for decoding new words.

EK2.WLSL.8 – Writes in complete sentences.

EK2.WLSL.9 – Uses correct grammar while speaking and writing.

EK2.WLSL.10 – Knows which words need to be capitalized.

EK2.WLSL.12 – Uses correct punctuation.

EK2.WLSL.2 – Is able to write an opinion about a topic or book.

EK2.WLSL.3 – Can write an informative/explanatory piece using facts about a specific topic.

EK2.WLSL.4 – Can use sequential events to retell a narrative story.

EK2.WLSL.5 – Writes with clear focus on a topic.

EK2.WLSL.6 – Uses supporting details when writing.

EK2.WLSL.7 – Can organize a writing selection with a beginning, middle, and end.

EK2.WLSL.16 – Spells 2nd grade spelling/foundation words during daily work and weekly tests.

EK2.WLSL.17 – Can form letters correctly and use correct spacing between letters/words.

Writing assignments will be graded using one of the rubrics below, and will vary according to the purpose of each assignment.