2nd Grade ELAR Unit 1

Big Idea:

Character Traits: Determine the internal and external traits of characters.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

2.8(A) discuss topics and determine theme using text evidence with adult assistance;

2.8(B) describe the main character's (characters') internal and external traits;

2.2D alphabetize a series of words and use a dictionary or glossary to find words;

Focus TEKS

Reading

2.2A(iii) recognizing the change in spoken word when a specified phoneme is added, changed, or removed;

2.2A(iv) manipulating phonemes within base words;

Writing:

2.11D(ix) capitalization of months, days of the week, and the salutation and conclusion of a letter;

2.11D(x) end punctuation, apostrophes in contractions, and commas with items in a series and in dates;

2.11D(xi) correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words;

2.11D(i) complete sentences with subject-verb agreement;*

2.12(A) compose literary texts, including personal narratives;

Ongoing TEKS

2.1(A) listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and answer questions using multi-word responses;

2.1(B) follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short, related sequence of actions;

2.1(C) share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language;

2.1(D) work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, making appropriate contributions, and building on the ideas of others; and

2.1(E) develop social communication such as distinguishing between asking and telling.

2.2B(vii) identifying and reading high-frequency words from a research-based list;

Phonics:

2.2C(i) spelling one-syllable and multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables;

2.2C(ii) spelling words with silent letters such as knife and gnat;

2.2C(iii) spelling compound words, contractions, and common abbreviations;

2.2C(iv) spelling multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns;

2.2C(v) spelling words using knowledge of syllable division patterns, including words with double consonants in the middle of the word; and

2.2C(vi) spelling words with prefixes, including un-, re-, and dis-, and inflectional endings, including -s, -es, -ed, -ing, -er, and -est;

Reading:

2.(4) 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, accuracy, and prosody) when reading grade-level text.

2.(5) 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 read independently for a sustained period of time.

2.6 monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge,

checking for visual cues, and asking questions when understanding breaks down.

2.7(E) interact with sources in meaningful ways such as illustrating or writing; and

2.7(F) respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.

Student Learning Targets:

• I will determine the internal and external traits of character.
• I will use the writing process to compose personal narratives.
• I will identify and state the theme of a fictional story.

Essential Questions:

• Explain the difference in internal and external traits of a character.
• How can identifying character traits help the reader understand the story.
• What tools and strategies can help us understand and craft stories?
• What are the main characters' traits and motivations?
• Why are the main characters important to the plot?
• How are stories organized?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Texas Journeys, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

District Grading Policy

Fry Sight Word List

Texas Gateway Online Resource Center