California Reading Standards
Second Grade
Word analysis, fluency, and
systematic vocabulary
development
1.1
Recognize and use knowledge of spelling patterns (e.g., dipthongs, special
vowel spellings) when reading
Ch. 4 Pp. 142, 163
Ch. 11 P. 355
1.2
Apply knowledge of basic syllabication rules when reading (e.g., vowelconsonant-vowel = su/per; vowel-consonant/consonant-vowel = sup/per)
Decode two-syllable nonsense words and regular multisyllable words
Read aloud fluently and accurately, and with appropriate intonation and
expression
Understand and explain common antonyms and synonyms
Ch. 4 P. 131
1.3
1.6
1.7
1.8
Reading comprehension
Literary response and
analysis
1.9
Use knowledge of individual words in unknown compound words to predict their
meaning
Know the meaning of simple prefixes and suffixes (e.g., over-, un-, -ing, -ly)
1.10
Identify simple multiple-meaning words
2.1
2.2
Use titles, tables of contents, and chapter headings to locate information in
expository text
State the purpose in reading (i.e., tell what information is sought)
2.4
2.5
Ask clarifying questions about essential textual elements of exposition
Restate facts and details in the text to clarify and organize ideas
2.6
3.1
Recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a text
Compare and contrast plots, settings, and characters presented by different
authors
3.2
Describe the roles of authors and illustrators and their contributions to print
materials
Compare and contrast different versions of the same stories that reflect different
cultures
Spell frequently used, irregular words correctly (e.g., was, were, says, said, who,
what, why)
3.3
Written and oral English
language conventions
1.7
Ch. 5 Pp. 153, 155
Ch. 5 Pp. 155, 158,
162, 175, 176
Ch. 5 P. 153
Ch. 6 P. 197
Ch. 5 P. 152
Ch. 1 P. 17
Ch. 6 P. 197
Ch. 5 Pp. 151, 156,
158, 159, 162, 165
Ch. 5 P. 151
Ch. 2 Pp. 49, 50
Ch. 7 Pp. 227, 230,
231, 244
Ch. 7 P. 244
Ch. 11 P. 354
Compendium P. 477
Compendium P. 477
Ch. 7 P. 244
Ch. 8 Pp. 265, 266,
268
Ch. 11 Pp. 354, 355,
358
Ch. 8 P. 265
Ch. 2 P. 56
Ch. 11 Pp. 356, 358
Ch. 3 P. 97
California Reading Standards
Second Grade
Writing strategies
1.0
Students progress through the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting,
drafting, revising, editing, etc.)
1.1
1.2
1.3
Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus
Create readable documents with legible handwriting
Understand the purposes of various reference materials (e.g., dictionary,
thesaurus, atlas)
1.4
Revise original drafts to improve sequence and provide more descriptive detail
Ch. 1 Pp. 6, 7
Ch. 2 Pp. 46, 57-60,
95, 97
Ch. 5 P. 154
Ch. 10 P. 336
Ch. 5 P. 152
Ch. 5 Pp. 152, 153
Ch. 3 P. 83
Ch. 4 P. 143
Ch. 6 P. 197
Ch. 1 P. 6
Ch. 5 P. 154