English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 2nd Grade
August-October
Oral Language
Reading
2.1 The student will demonstrate an
2.5 The student will use phonetic strategies
understanding of oral language structure.
when reading and spelling.
a. Create oral stories to share with others.
a. Use knowledge of consonants,
consonant blends, and consonant
2.2 The student will expand understanding and
digraphs to decode and spell words.
use of word meanings.
a. Increase listening and speaking
2.6 The student will use semantic clues and
vocabularies.
syntax to expand vocabulary when reading.
e. Use vocabulary from other content
a. Use information in the story to read
areas.
words.
d. Reread and self-correct.
2.4 The student will orally identify, produce,
and manipulate various units of speech
2.7 The student will expand vocabulary when
sounds within words.
reading.
a. Count phonemes (sounds) within oned. Discuss meanings of words and develop
syllable words.
vocabulary by listening and reading a
b. Blend sounds to make one-syllable
variety of texts.
words.
e. Use vocabulary from other content
c. Segment one-syllable words into
areas.
individual speech sounds (phonemes).
2.8 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of fictional texts.
a. Make and confirm predictions.
b. Relate previous experiences to the main
idea.
f. Identify the problem and solution.
j. Read and reread familiar stories, poems,
and passages with fluency, accuracy,
and meaningful expression.
Writing
2.11 The student will maintain legible printing
and begin to make the transition to
cursive.
2.12 The student will write stories, letters, and
simple explanations.
a. Generate ideas before writing.
b. Organize writing to include a
beginning, middle, and end for
narrative and expository writing.
d. Revise writing for clarity.
2.13 The student will edit writing for correct
grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling.
a. Recognize and use complete sentences.
b. Use and punctuate declarative,
interrogative, and exclamatory
sentences.
c. Capitalize all proper nouns and the
word I.
h. Use correct spelling for commonly
used sight words, including compound
words and regular plurals.
English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 2nd Grade
August-October (Continued)
Oral Language
Reading
2.9 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of nonfiction texts.
a. Preview the selection using features.
c. Use prior and background knowledge
as context for new learning.
2.10 The student will demonstrate
comprehension of information in reference
materials.
a. Use table of contents.
Writing
CAFÉ STRATEGIES:
August-October
Comprehension
Back up and reread
Retell the story
Use prior knowledge to connect with text
Ask questions throughout the reading process
Predict what will happen; Use text to confirm
Use text features
Use main idea and supporting details to determine
importance
Recognize literacy elements (genre, plot, character,
setting, problem/solution, theme)
Set a purpose for reading
Accuracy
Use beginning and ending sounds
Blend sounds; stretch and reread
Chunk letters and sounds together
Fluency
Voracious reading
Read appropriate-leveled texts (good fit books)
Practice common sight words and high-frequency
words
Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody
Expand Vocabulary
Tune into interesting words and use new vocabulary
when speaking and writing
Use pictures, illustrations and diagrams
Ask someone to define the word for you
Use dictionaries, thesauruses and glossaries as tools
English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 2nd Grade
October- December
Oral Language
Reading
2.1 The student will demonstrate an
2.5 The student will use phonetic strategies
understanding of oral language structure.
when reading and spelling.
a. Create and participate in oral dramatic
a. Use knowledge of consonants,
activities.
consonant blends, and consonant
digraphs to decode and spell words.
2.2 The student will expand understanding and
b. Use knowledge of short, long, and ruse of word meanings.
controlled vowel patterns to decode and
a. Increase listening and speaking
spell words.
vocabularies.
c. Decode regular multisyllabic words.
b. Use words that reflect a growing range
of interests and knowledge.
2.6 The student will use semantic clues and
c. Clarify and explain words and ideas
syntax to expand vocabulary when reading.
orally.
b. Use knowledge of sentence structure.
d. Identify and use synonyms and
antonyms.
2.7 The student will expand vocabulary when
e. Use vocabulary from other content
reading.
areas.
c. Use knowledge of antonyms and
synonyms.
2.3 The student will use oral communication
e. Use vocabulary from other content
skills.
areas.
b. Share stories or information orally with
an audience.
2.8 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of fictional texts.
2.4 The student will orally identify, produce,
c. Ask and answer questions about what is
and manipulate various units of speech
read.
sounds within words.
d. Locate information to answer questions.
d. Add or delete phonemes (sounds) to
e. Describe characters, setting, and
make words.
important events in fiction and poetry.
j. Read and reread familiar stories, poems,
and passages with fluency, accuracy,
and meaningful expression.
Writing
2.11 The student will maintain legible printing
and begin to make the transition to
cursive.
2.12 The student will write stories, letters, and
simple explanations.
a. Generate ideas before writing.
b. Organize writing to include a
beginning, middle, and end for
narrative and expository writing.
c. Expand writing to include descriptive
detail.
d. Revise writing for clarity.
2.13 The student will edit writing for correct
grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling.
g. Use knowledge of simple
abbreviations.
h. Use correct spelling for commonly
used sight words, including compound
words and regular plurals.
i. Use commas in the salutation and
closing of a letter.
2.14 The student will use available technology
for reading and writing.
English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 2nd Grade
October-December
Oral Language
Reading
2.9 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of nonfiction texts.
d. Set purpose for reading.
e. Ask and answer questions about what is
read.
f. Locate information to answer questions.
h. Read and reread familiar passages with
fluency, accuracy, and meaningful
expression.
2.10 The student will demonstrate
comprehension of information in reference
materials.
d. Use online resources.
Writing
CAFÉ STRATEGIES:
October-December
Comprehension
Back up and reread
Retell the story
Use prior knowledge to connect with text
Ask questions throughout the reading process
Predict what will happen; Use text to confirm
Use text features
Use main idea and supporting details to determine
importance
Recognize literacy elements (genre, plot, character,
setting, problem/solution, theme)
Set a purpose for reading
Accuracy
Use beginning and ending sounds
Blend sounds; stretch and reread
Chunk letters and sounds together
Fluency
Voracious reading
Read appropriate-leveled texts (good fit books)
Practice common sight words and high-frequency
words
Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody
Expand Vocabulary
Tune into interesting words and use new vocabulary
when speaking and writing
Use pictures, illustrations and diagrams
Ask someone to define the word for you
Use dictionaries, thesauruses and glossaries as tools
Use vocabulary from other content areas
Identify author’s use of figurative language
English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 2nd Grade
December-February
Oral Language
Reading
2.1 The student will demonstrate an
2.5 The student will use phonetic strategies when
understanding of oral language structure.
reading and spelling.
c. Use correct verb tenses in oral
a. Use knowledge of consonants, consonant
communication.
blends, and consonant digraphs to decode
and spell words.
2.2 The student will expand understanding
b. Use knowledge of short, long, and rand use of word meanings.
controlled vowel patterns to decode and
a. Increase listening and speaking
spell words.
vocabularies.
c. Decode regular multisyllabic words.
e. Use vocabulary from other content
areas.
2.6 The student will use semantic clues and
syntax to expand vocabulary when reading.
2.3 The student will use oral communication
c. Use knowledge of story structure and
skills.
sequence.
d. Retell information shared by others.
2.7 The student will expand vocabulary when
2.4 The student will orally identify, produce,
reading.
and manipulate various units of speech
a. Use knowledge of homophones.
sounds within words.
e. Use vocabulary from other content areas.
e. Blend and segment multisyllabic
words at the syllable level.
2.8 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of fictional texts.
g. Identify the main idea.
h. Summarize stories and events with
beginning, middle, and end in the correct
sequence.
j. Read and reread familiar stories, poems,
and passages with fluency, accuracy, and
meaningful expression.
Writing
2.11 The student will maintain legible printing
and begin to make the transition to
cursive.
2.12 The student will write stories, letters, and
simple explanations.
a. Generate ideas before writing.
b. Organize writing to include a
beginning, middle, and end for
narrative and expository writing.
c.
Expand writing to include
descriptive detail.
d. Revise writing for clarity.
2.13 The student will edit writing for correct
grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling.
d. Use singular and plural nouns and
pronouns.
e. Use apostrophes in contractions and
possessives.
f.
Use contractions and singular
possessives.
h. Use correct spelling for commonly
used sight words, including compound
words and regular plurals.
2.14 The student will use available technology
for reading and writing.
December- February (Continued)
Oral Language
2.9
Reading
The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of nonfiction texts.
b. Make and confirm predictions about
the main idea.
g. Identify the main idea.
h. Read and reread familiar passages with
fluency, accuracy, and meaningful
expression.
2.10 The student will demonstrate
comprehension of information in reference
materials.
b. Use pictures, captions, and charts.
Writing
CAFÉ STRATEGIES:
December-February
Comprehension
Back up and reread
Retell the story
Use prior knowledge to connect with text
Ask questions throughout the reading process
Predict what will happen; Use text to confirm
Use text features
Use main idea and supporting details to determine
importance
Recognize literacy elements (genre, plot, character,
setting, problem/solution, theme)
Set a purpose for reading
Accuracy
Use beginning and ending sounds
Blend sounds; stretch and reread
Chunk letters and sounds together
Fluency
Voracious reading
Read appropriate-leveled texts (good fit books)
Practice common sight words and high-frequency
words
Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody
Expand Vocabulary
Tune into interesting words and use new vocabulary
when speaking and writing
Use pictures, illustrations and diagrams
Ask someone to define the word for you
Use dictionaries, thesauruses and glossaries as tools
Use vocabulary from other content areas
Identify author’s use of figurative language
English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 2nd Grade
February- May
Oral Language
2.1 The student will demonstrate an
understanding of oral language structure.
c. Use correct verb tenses in oral
communication.
d. Use increasingly complex sentence
structures in oral communication.
e. Begin to self-correct errors in
language use.
2.2 The student will expand understanding
and use of word meanings.
a. Increase listening and speaking
vocabularies.
e. Use vocabulary from other content
areas.
2.3 The student will use oral communication
skills.
a. Use oral language for different
purposes; to inform, to persuade, to
entertain, to clarify, and to respond.
c. Participate as a contributor and leader
in a group.
d. Retell information shared by others.
e. Follow three- and four-step directions.
f. Give three- and four-step directions.
2.4 The student will orally identify, produce,
and manipulate various units of speech
sounds within words.
e. Blend and segment multisyllabic
words at the syllable level.
Reading
2.5 The student will use phonetic strategies when
reading and spelling.
a. Use knowledge of consonants, consonant
blends, and consonant digraphs to decode
and spell words.
b. Use knowledge of short, long, and rcontrolled vowel patterns to decode and
spell words.
c. Decode regular multisyllabic words.
2.6 The student will use semantic clues and
syntax to expand vocabulary when reading.
2.7 The student will expand vocabulary when
reading.
b. Use knowledge of prefixes and suffixes.
e. Use vocabulary from other content areas.
2.8 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of fictional texts.
g. Identify the main idea.
i. Draw conclusions based on the text.
j. Read and reread familiar stories, poems,
and passages with fluency, accuracy, and
meaningful expression.
Writing
2.11 The student will maintain legible printing
and begin to make the transition to
cursive.
2.12 The student will write stories, letters, and
simple explanations.
a. Generate ideas before writing.
b. Organize writing to include a
beginning, middle, and end for
narrative and expository writing.
c. Expand writing to include descriptive
detail.
d. Revise writing for clarity.
2.13 The student will edit writing for correct
grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling.
h. Use correct spelling for commonly
used sight words, including compound
words and regular plurals.
j. Use verbs and adjectives correctly in
sentences.
2.14 The student will use available technology
for reading and writing.
English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 2nd Grade
February- May (Continued)
Oral Language
Reading
2.9 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of nonfiction texts.
b. Make and confirm predictions about
the main idea.
g. Identify the main idea.
h. Read and reread familiar passages with
fluency, accuracy, and meaningful
expression.
2.10 The student will demonstrate
comprehension of information in reference
materials.
b. Use pictures, captions, and charts.
c. Use dictionaries, glossaries, and
indices.
Writing
CAFÉ STRATEGIES:
February-May
Comprehension
Back up and reread
Retell the story
Use prior knowledge to connect with text
Ask questions throughout the reading process
Predict what will happen; Use text to confirm
Use text features
Use main idea and supporting details to determine
importance
Recognize literacy elements (genre, plot, character,
setting, problem/solution, theme)
Set a purpose for reading
Accuracy
Use beginning and ending sounds
Blend sounds; stretch and reread
Chunk letters and sounds together
Fluency
Voracious reading
Read appropriate-leveled texts (good fit books)
Practice common sight words and high-frequency
words
Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody
Expand Vocabulary
Tune into interesting words and use new vocabulary
when speaking and writing
Use pictures, illustrations and diagrams
Ask someone to define the word for you
Use dictionaries, thesauruses and glossaries as tools
Use vocabulary from other content areas
Identify author’s use of figurative language