GRADE 2 • Unit 1 · 56 GRADE 1GRADE 2 GRADE 1GRADE 2 57 SPEAKING & LISTENING Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Fluency and High-Frequency Words

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WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LITERATURE & INFORMATIONAL TEXT

Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension

Phonemic Awareness/Phonics

Fluency and High-Frequency Words

Speaking and Listening

Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language

ELDLanguage Workshop

LessonsWriting

1

Anchor TextHenry and MudgeGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection All in the FamilyGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersWe CampThe Picnic Ants

Target SkillSequence of Events

Target StrategyInfer/Predict

Second Read SkillAuthor’s Word Choice

Phonemic AwarenessIdentify PhonemesSyllables in Spoken

Words

Phonics Short Vowels a, i CVC Syllable Pattern

FluencyAccuracy: Word

Recognition

High-Frequency Wordsaround, be, five, help,

next, or, pull, take, until, walked

Read AloudThe Perfect Pet

Listening/Speaking: Recount Key Details

Speaking and Listening Skill

Holding a Conversation

Target/Academic Vocabularycurly, straight, floppy, drooled,

weighed, stood, collars, row

Domain-Specific Vocabularytraits, offspring, inherit

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeUse a Dictionary

Vocabulary StrategiesAlphabetical Order

Spelling PrincipleShort Vowels a, i

Spelling Words Basic: sad, dig, jam, glad,

list, win, flat, if, fix, rip, kit, mask

Review: as, his Challenge: sandwich,

picnic

Grammar SkillSubjects and Predicates

How English WorksText Structure

Language Skills and Strategies

Collaborate: Ask and Answer Questions

Interpret: Text Elements: Character

Produce: Recount Experiences

How English Works: Identify and Use Common Nouns

Vocabulary Network: Words About Dogs

Writing Mode Narrative Writing

Writing FormSentences That Tell a True

Story

Focus TraitElaboration

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

2

Anchor Text My FamilyGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection Family Poetry“Everybody Says” by Dorothy Aldis“Abuelita’s Lap” by Pat Mora“Grandpa’s Stories” by Langston HughesGenre: Poetry

Decodable ReadersBud, Ben, and RozThe Funny Hat Contest

Target Skill Compare and Contrast

Target Strategy Question

Second Read SkillInformational Text

Phonemic AwarenessIdentify PhonemesSyllables in Spoken

Words

Phonics Short Vowels o, u, e CVC Syllable Pattern

Fluency Accuracy: Words in

Connected Text

High-Frequency Wordsbring, children, comes,

do, family, like, make, those, use, with

Read AloudMore Than a Best Friend

Listening/Speaking: Ask Questions to Clarify Comprehension


Answering Questions

Target/Academic Vocabularyremembered, porch, crown,

spend, stuck, visit, cousin, piano

Domain-Specific Vocabularyconflict, related, siblings, unity,

interact

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeGuide Words Vocabulary StrategiesUsing a Glossary

Spelling PrincipleShort Vowels o, u, e

Spelling Words Basic: wet, job, hug, rest,

spot, mud, left, help, plum, nut, net, hot

Review: get, notChallenge: lunch, spend

Grammar SkillSimple Sentences

How English WorksText Cohesion



Interpret: Ask and Answer Questions

Produce: Write a SpeechHow English Works:

Identify and Use Proper Nouns

Vocabulary Network: Words About Weather


Writing FormFriendly Letter

Focus TraitDevelopment


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Anchor TextDogsGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection Helping PawsGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersCity RideMice Can Race

Target SkillAuthor’s Purpose

Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate

Second Read SkillCompare and Contrast

Phonemic AwarenessBlend PhonemesSort Phonemes

Phonics Long Vowels a, i Sounds for c

Fluency Accuracy: Self-Correct

High-Frequency Wordscity, full, no, think, other,

places, put, school, sing, think, this

Read AloudChoosing a Pet

Listening/Speaking: Main Idea and Details, Supporting Details


Share an Experience

Target/Academic Vocabularyhairy, litter, canned, clipped,

stayed, coat, chews, mammals

Domain-Specific Vocabularyreproduce, characteristic, canine,

adapt

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeUse a Glossary

Vocabulary StrategiesMultiple-Meaning Words

Spelling Principle Long Vowels a, i

Spelling Words Basic: cake, mine, plate,

size, ate, grape, prize, wipe, race, line, pile, rake

Review: gave, bike Challenge: mistake, while

Grammar SkillKinds of Sentences



Collaborate: Agree or Disagree; Affirm Others

Interpret: Describe IdeasProduce: Write a StoryHow English Works:

Link IdeasVocabulary Network:

Words About Caring for Dogs


Writing FormSentences That Describe



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LessonsWriting

4

Anchor TextDiary of a SpiderGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired SelectionA Swallow and a SpiderGenre: Fable

Decodable Readers A Bed of RosesSwim Like a Frog

Target SkillCause and Effect

Target StrategySummarize

Second Read SkillFigurative Language

Phonemic AwarenessSegment, Substitute

PhonemesSort Phonemes

Phonics Long Vowels o, u, e Sounds for g

Fluency Intonation

High-Frequency Wordsmind, could, today, play,

cheer, hello, read, see, by, hundred

Read AloudBats: Beastly

or Beautiful?

Speaking/Listening: Recount Key Ideas

Target/Academic Vocabularyrotten, sticky, insects, scare,

judge, screaming, dangerous, breeze

Domain-Specific Vocabularyappreciate, compliment,

cooperate, peer

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeMultiple Entries

Vocabulary StrategiesContext Clues

Spelling Principle Long Vowels o, u

Spelling Words Basic: doze, nose, use,

rose, pole, close, cute, woke, mule, rode, role, tune

Review: home, joke Challenge: wrote, ice

cube

Grammar Skill What Is a Noun?



Collaborate: Give Instructions; Add Relevant Information

Interpret: Evaluate Language Choices

Produce: Prepare a Speech

How English Works: Connect Ideas

Vocabulary Network: Words About Friends


Writing FormTrue Story



Research/Media LiteracyBrainstorming

5

Anchor TextTeacher’s PetsGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired SelectionSee Westburg by Bus!Genre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersFlint Cove ClambakeThe Stop and Spend

Sale

Target SkillStory Structure

Target Strategy Visualize


Phonemic AwarenessSegment Phonemes

Phonics Consonant Blends with

r, l, s

Fluency Phrasing: Punctuation

High-Frequency Wordstable, says, little, find,

both, cold, long, green, we, eat

Read AloudLester

Speaking/Listening: Recount Beginning, Middle, Ending

Target/Academic Vocabularyshare, noticed, suddenly,

bursting, noises, wonderful, quiet, sprinkled

Domain-Specific Vocabularycommunity, diagram, suburb

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeUse A Digital Dictionary

Vocabulary Strategies Base Words and Endings -ed,

-ing

Spelling Principle Consonant Blends with

r, l, s

Spelling Words Basic: spin, clap, grade,

swim, place, last, test, skin, drag, glide, just, stage

Review: slip, drive Challenge: climb, price

Grammar Skill Singular and Plural Nouns

How English WorksNoun Phrases


Collaborate: Offering Opinions

Interpret: Distinguish Effect of Word Choices

Produce: Write a Short Play

How English Works: Expand Sentences Using Prepositions

Vocabulary Network: Words About Community


Writing FormTrue Story

Focus TraitOrganization


Research/Media Literacy Making a Choice

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k Anchor TextMy FamilyGenre: Informational

Text

Anchor TextDogsGenre: Informational

Text

Grammar ReviewWhat Is a Noun?, Types of

Sentences

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormStory

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LessonsWriting

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Anchor TextAnimals Building HomesGenre: Informational Text

Paired SelectionWhose Home Is This? Genre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersA Job for BobBaby Animals

Target SkillText and Graphic Features

Target StrategyQuestion

Second Read SkillUsing Context

Phonemic AwarenessIdentify Phonemes

Phonics Common Final Blends

nd, ng, nk, nt, ft, xt, mp

Fluency Expression

High-Frequency Wordsbear, work, animals,

know, most, myself, sleep, second, three, she

Read AloudCity Life Is for the Birds

Speaking/Listening: Ask and Answer Questions

Target/Academic Vocabularybeaks, break, deepest, hang,

pond, shaped, winding, branches

Domain-Specific Vocabularyhabitat, shelter, pasture


Vocabulary Strategies Base Words and Prefixes un-, re-

Spelling Principle Common Final Blends nd,

ng, nk, nt, ft, xt, mp

Spelling Words Basic: next, end, camp,

sank, sing, drink, hunt, stand, long, stamp, pond, bring

Review: jump, leftChallenge: young, friend

Grammar Skill More Plural Nouns

How English WorksPrepositional Phrases


Collaborate: Offering Opinions

Interpret: Distinguish Effects of Language Choices

Produce: Plan a Presentation


Vocabulary Network: Words About Animal Homes

Writing Mode Informative Writing

Writing FormInformational Paragraph

Focus TraitPurpose


Research/Media LiteracyResearch Starts with

a Question

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Anchor TextThe Ugly VegetablesGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired SelectionThey Really Are GIANT!Genre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersJill and MackRabbit’s Muffins

Target SkillConclusions


Second Read SkillStory Structure

Phonemic AwarenessSort PhonemesIdentify Medial

Phonemes

Phonics Double Consonants

and ck Double Consonants

(CVC)

Fluency Accuracy: Connected Text

High-Frequency Wordspictures, air, pretty, told,

window, funny, try, he, cried, car

Read AloudTrouble in the Lily

Garden

Speaking/Listening: Answer Using Complete Sentences

Speaking and Listening Skill Communication Game

Target/Academic Vocabularyblooming, muscles, nodded,

plain, scent, shovels, tough, wrinkled

Domain-Specific Vocabularynutrients, seedling, solar energy

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeDictionary Skills: Discuss Example

Sentences (punctuation and style of sentences)

Vocabulary StrategiesHomophones

Spelling Principle Double Consonants and

ck Spelling Words Basic: dress, spell, class,

full, add, neck, stuck, kick, rock, black, trick, doll

Review: will, offChallenge: across, pocket

Grammar Skill Proper Nouns



Collaborate: Offer Opinions

Interpret: Analyze Descriptive Details

Produce: Write an Explanation

How English Works: Understand Personal Pronouns

Vocabulary Network: Words About Gardening





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Anchor TextSuper StormsGenre: Informational Text

Paired SelectionWeather Poems“Night Drumming for

Rain” “Who Has Seen the

Wind” “Weather” Genre: Poetry

Decodable ReadersSplish! Splash! WhalesDrifting Up, Up, Up

Target SkillMain Ideas and Details

Target StrategyVisualize

Second Read SkillCause and Effect

Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute PhonemesSyllables in Spoken

Words

Phonics Consonant Digraphs th,

sh, wh, ch, tch, ph Base Words and Endings

-s, -ed, -ing

Fluency Rate

High-Frequency Wordsfew, people, eye, high,

my, open, yellow, happy, starts, before

Read AloudFloods: Dangerous

Waters

Speaking/Listening: Describe Key Details

Target/Academic Vocabularyflash, equal, damage, reach,

pounding, prevent, beware, bend

Domain-Specific Vocabularylightning, precipitation, water

vapor


Vocabulary StrategiesCompound Words

Spelling Principle Consonant Digraphsth, sh, wh, ch, tch Spelling Words Basic: dish, than, chest,

such, thin, push, shine, chase, white, while, these, flash

Review: which, thenChallenge: catch, thumb

Grammar Skill What Is a Verb?



Collaborate: Express Likes and Dislikes; Provide Counterarguments

Interpret: Listen ActivelyProduce: Plan a

PresentationHow English Works:

Recognize and Use Adjectives

Vocabulary Network: Words About Storms



Focus TraitEvidence


Research/Media LiteracyChoosing a Research Topic

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LessonsWriting

9

Anchor TextHow Chipmunk Got His

StripesGenre: Folktale

Paired Selection Why Rabbits Have Short

TailsGenre: Traditional Tale

Decodable ReadersMaybe SoRacing Away!

Target SkillUnderstanding Characters



Phonemic AwarenessAdd PhonemesSyllables in Spoken

Words

Phonics Base Words and Endings

-ed, -ingCV Syllable Pattern


High-Frequency Wordskept, would, afraid, own,

show, might, why, many, for, dark

Read AloudOn Thin Ice

Speaking/Listening: Recount Key Details

Speaking and Listening SkillListen to Compare and

Contrast

Target/Academic Vocabularycurled, direction, healed, height,

toward, tunnel, tease, brag Domain-Specific Vocabularytradition, culture, literature

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeUse a Digital Dictionary

Vocabulary StrategiesSynonyms

Spelling Principle Base Words with Endings

-ed and -ing

Spelling Words Basic: liked, using, riding,

chased, spilled, making, closed, hoping, baked, hiding, standing, asked

Review: mixed, sleeping Challenge: teasing,

knocking

Grammar SkillVerbs in the Present

How English WorksVerb Types



Interpret: Describe Text Elements

Produce: Write a Retelling

How English Works: Use Verbs Was and Were

Vocabulary Network: Words About Stories


Writing FormInstructions

Focus TraitPurpose


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Anchor TextJellies: The Life of

JellyfishGenre: Informational Text

Paired SelectionSplash PhotographyGenre: Informational Text

Decodable Readers Let’s Have FunI’m Going to Win

Target SkillFact and Opinion

Target Strategy Monitor/Clarify Second Read SkillAuthor’s Purpose

Phonemic AwarenessAdd and Delete

Phonemes

Phonics Contractions

Fluency Stress

High-Frequency Wordsreally, you, because, right,

go, they, was, me, old, better

Read AloudSharks on the Run!

Speaking/Listening: Ask for Clarification; Ask and Answer Questions


Have a Conversation

Target/Academic Vocabularydecide, disgusting, drift, millions,

simple, wrapped, choices, weaker

Domain-Specific Vocabularyoceanography, gulf, current

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeUse a Thesaurus

Vocabulary Strategies Base Words and Suffixes -er, -est

Spelling Principle Contractions

Spelling Words Basic: I’m, don’t, isn’t,

can’t, we’ll, it’s, I’ve, didn’t, you’re, that’s, wasn’t, you’ve

Review: us, themChallenge: they’re,

wouldn’t

Grammar SkillVerbs in the Present, Past, and Future

How English WorksConnecting Ideas


Collaborate: Adapt Language Choices

Interpret: Analyze Descriptive Details


How English Works: Expand Sentences with Prepositions

Vocabulary Network: Words About Ocean Animals


Writing FormInstructions



Perf

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k Anchor TextAnimals Building HomesGenre: Informational

Text

Anchor TextJellies: The Life of

JellyfishGenre: Informational

Text

Grammar ReviewMore Plural Nouns, Types

of Sentences

Writing ModeInformative Writing


Exte

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Rea

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Trade BookPoppleton in WinterGenre: Fantasy

Target StrategiesInfer/PredictQuestion

Fluency Accuracy, Self-Correction

Read AloudOur Sleigh

Collaborative ProjectWinter Weather Museum

Display: Group Discussion

Content Vocabulary Wordsicicle, proud, picket, certainly,

melted, bust, clay, molding, sleigh, midnight

Domain-Specific Vocabularysnowdrift, fleece, scarf, footprints

Integrated Language Arts Review

Spelling Principles Review


Simple Sentences, Nouns, Types of Sentences, Subjects and Predicates, Verbs



Interpret: Analyze Text Elements; Evaluate Language Choices

Produce: Write a Story; Plan a Readers’ Theater

How English Works: Use Verb Phrases with Helping Verbs; Expand Noun Phrases to Add Details

Vocabulary Network

Collaborative ProjectWinter Weather Museum

Display

Write About Media

Write About Reading

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LessonsWriting

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Anchor TextClick, Clack, Moo: Cows

That TypeGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired SelectionTalk About Smart

Animals!Genre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersJess Makes GiftsCooking with Mom Fox


Target Strategy Infer/Predict


Phonemic AwarenessSyllables in Spoken

Words

Phonics Base Words and Endings

-s, -es

Fluency Expression

High-Frequency Wordsanother, heard, some,

kind, light, hard, more, grow, far, to

Read AloudDon’t Play Cards with

a Dog in the Room!

Speaking/Listening: Answer questions to deepen understanding


A Class Discussion

Target/Academic Vocabularyproblem, impossible,

understand, impatient, furious, demand, gathered, believe

Domain-Specific Vocabularynotify, announce, companion

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeGuide Words

Vocabulary StrategiesPrefixes pre- and mis-


-s, -es

Spelling Words Basic: hens, eggs, ducks,

bikes, boxes, wishes, dresses, names, bells, stamps, dishes, grapes

Review: jets, frogs Challenge: stitches,

fences

Grammar SkillCompound Sentences

How English WorksCondensing Ideas



Interpret: Analyze Language Choices

Produce: Write an Exposition


Vocabulary Network: Words About People and Animals

Writing Mode Opinion Writing

Writing FormPersuasive Letter

Focus TraitPurpose


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Anchor TextAh, Music!Genre: Informational Text

Paired Selection “There’s a Hole at the

Bottom of the Sea”Genre: Song

Decodable ReadersTrainsThe Waiting Game



Second Read SkillFact and Opinion

Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Phonemes

Phonics Vowel Digraphs ai, ay

Fluency Rate: Adjust Rate to

Purpose

High-Frequency Wordsalong, against, someone,

night, part, morning, hold, bird, different, girl

Read AloudMusic in the Snow

Speaking and Listening: Identify Setting; Understand Characters

Target/Academic Vocabularyvibration, concentrate, relieved,

creative, performance, tune, expression, volume

Domain-Specific Vocabularypitch, percussion, creativity

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeUse a Digital Dictionary Vocabulary StrategiesIdioms

Spelling Principle Words with ai, ay

Spelling Words Basic: pay, wait, paint,

train, pail, clay, tray, plain, stain, hay, gray, away

Review: stay, dayChallenge: raisin, birthday

Grammar Skill Expanding/Rearranging

Compound Sentences



Collaborate: Ask for Assistance or Permission; Follow Turn-Taking Rules


Produce: Prepare a Presentation

How English Works: Condense Ideas

Vocabulary Network: Words About Music


Writing FormOpinion Paragraph



Research/Media LiteracyChoose Appropriate

Sources

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Anchor TextSchools Around the

WorldGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection An American SchoolGenre:Informational Text

Decodable ReadersThe Shell SheepReef Sees the Wide

World

Target Skill Main Idea and Details

Target Strategy Analyze/Evaluate

Second Read SkillText and Graphic Features

Phonemic AwarenessMatch Phonemes

Phonics Vowel Digraphs ee, ea


High-Frequency Wordsstory, world, about,

everything, first, store, her, two, slowly, of

Read AloudOne-Room Schoolhouse

Speaking/Listening: Answer in Complete Sentences


Retelling Main Ideas

Target/Academic Vocabularyculture, community, languages,

transportation, subjects, lessons, special, wear

Domain-Specific Vocabularyeducation, public, schedule, tutor

Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Use a Glossary

Vocabulary Strategies Using a Dictionary

Spelling Principle Words with ee, ea

Spelling Words Basic: free, teach, teeth,

please, beach, wheel, team, speak, sneeze, sheep, meaning, weave

Review: eat, read Challenge: between,

reason

Grammar Skill Quotation Marks



Collaborate: Respond Using Gestures, Words, Phrases; Ask Relevant Questions

Interpret: Identify Text Elements: Main Ideas and Details

Produce: Write a Retelling

How English Works: Use Personal Pronouns

Vocabulary Network: Words About Schools


Writing FormPersuasive Paragraph



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LessonsWriting

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Anchor Text Helen KellerGenre: Biography

Paired SelectionTalking ToolsGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersBill E. Goat and Wise

CrowMud Bugs

Target SkillAuthor’s Purpose


Second Read SkillGenre: Biography


PhonicsLong o (o, oa, ow)

FluencyNatural Pauses

High-Frequency Wordsfront, hair, warm, started,

stories, never, all, food, sky, party

Read AloudWhale of a Lesson

Speaking/Listening: Describe Key Ideas

Target/Academic Vocabularycurious, imitated, knowledge,

motion, silence, illness, darkness, behavior

Domain-Specific Vocabularynonverbal, communicate, visual


Vocabulary StrategySuffix -ly

Spelling Principle Long o (o, oa, ow)

Spelling Words Basic: own, most, soap,

float, both, know, loan, goat, flow, loaf, throw, coach

Review: so, grow Challenge: swallow,

ocean

Grammar Skill Using Proper Nouns



Collaborate: Express Feelings and Needs; Ask Relevant Questions



Use Verb Tenses to Convey Time

Vocabulary Network: Words About Communication


Writing FormPersuasive Essay

Focus TraitPurpose


Research/Media LiteracyA Simple Science

Experiment

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Anchor TextOfficer Buckle and GloriaGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired SelectionSafety at HomeGenre: Readers’ Theater

Decodable ReadersWhat Does It Say?In the Grove


Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify

Second Read SkillHumor


Words

Phonics Compound WordsSchwa Vowel Sound


High-Frequency Wordsever, care, thought, over,

off, small, new, book, live, after

Read AloudAdventures at Scout

Camp

Speaking/Listening: Ask Questions to Clarify Comprehension


Summarize

Target/Academic Vocabularyattention, buddy, obeys, speech,

enormous, safety, shocked, station

Domain-Specific Vocabularyrisk, protection, hazard, inform

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeDetermine Pronunciation Vocabulary StrategyRoot Words

Spelling Principle Compound Words

Spelling Words Basic: cannot, pancake,

maybe, baseball, playground, someone, myself, classroom, sunshine, outside, upon, nothing

Review: into, insideChallenge: nobody,

everywhere

Grammar Skill Abbreviations

How English Works Text Structure


Collaborate: Ask and Answer Questions; Add Relevant Information

Interpret: Describe Ideas, Phenomena, and Text Elements


How English Works: Expand Noun Phrases with Adjectives

Vocabulary Network: Words About Safety

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormPersuasive Essay



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Text

Anchor TextSchools Around the

WorldGenre: Informational

Text

Grammar ReviewCompound Sentences,

Using Proper Nouns


Writing FormOpinion Essay

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LessonsWriting

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Anchor TextMr. Tanen’s Tie TroubleGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection The Jefferson Daily News Genre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersBeep! Beep!We Helped



Second Read SkillUnderstanding Characters


Words

PhonicsBase Words and Endings

-ed, -ing

Fluency Rate

High-Frequency Wordsgone, said, something, fly,

also, saw, look, horse, river, have

Read AloudA Better Way to Save

Speaking/Listening: Recount Characters and Plot Details

Target/Academic Vocabularyreceived, account, budget,

disappointed, chuckled, staring, repeated, fund

Domain-Specific Vocabularyduties, citizen, responsibility


Vocabulary StrategiesHomographs


-ed, -ing

Spelling Words Basic: running, clapped,

stopped, hopping, batted, selling, pinned, cutting, sitting, rubbed, missed, grabbed

Review: mixed, going Challenge: wrapped,

swelling

Grammar Skill Pronouns

How English WorksVerb Tenses


Collaborate: Apologize; Add Relevant Information; Build on Responses


Produce: Plan a SpeechHow English Works:

Modify Sentences to Provide Detail

Vocabulary Network: Words About Helping Friends


Writing FormStory Paragraph



Research/Media LiteracyCreate Audio Recordings

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Anchor TextLuke Goes to BatGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired SelectionJackie Robinson Genre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersBright LightsWild Cats



Second Read SkillFormal and Informal

Language


Phonics Long i (i, igh, y)

Fluency Stress

High-Frequency Wordsdoing, sure, else, turned,

blue, room, teacher, any, studied, carry

Read AloudThe Crowd Roared!

Speaking/Listening: Answer Using Complete Sentences

Target/Academic Vocabularypractice, hurried, position,

roared, extra, curb, cheered, final

Domain-Specific Vocabularydetermined, morals, respect

Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Multiple Entries

Vocabulary StrategiesAntonyms

Spelling Principle Long i (i, igh, y)

Spelling Words Basic: night, kind, spy, child, light, find, right, high, wild, July, fry, sighReview: by, whyChallenge: behind, lightning

Grammar SkillSubject-Verb Agreement



Collaborate: Ask and Answer Questions; Listen Attentively


Produce: Write an Informational Report

How English Works: Use Conjunctions to Connect Ideas

Vocabulary Network: Words About Overcoming Problems


Writing formStory Paragraph



Research/Media LiteracyCompare and Contrast

Media Messages

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Anchor Text My Name Is GabrielaGenre: Biography

Paired SelectionPoems About Reading

and Writing Genre: Poetry

Decodable ReadersBunny and the PennyPuppies




Phonemic AwarenessBlending PhonemesIdentify Sound

Placement

Phonics Long e Sound for yChanging y to i

Fluency Expression

High-Frequency Wordswords, mother, friends,

under, draw, watch, always, soon, anything, been

Read AloudDoctor Salk’s Treasure

Speaking/Listening: Describe Key Details


Recount an Experience

Target/Academic Vocabularyaccepted, express, fluttering,

grand, pretend, prize, wonder, taught

Domain-Specific Vocabularyprint, journalist, exchange,

publish


Vocabulary StrategiesSuffixes -y and –ful

Spelling Principle Long e Spelled y

Spelling Words Basic: happy, pretty,

baby, very, puppy, funny, carry, lucky, only, sunny, penny, city

Review: tiny, many Challenge: sorry, noisy

Grammar Skill The Verb Be




Interpret: Distinguish Effects of Language Choice


How English Works: Use Conjunctions to Condense Ideas

Vocabulary Network: Words About Reading and Writing


Writing formDescriptive Paragraph



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LessonsWriting

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Anchor TextThe Signmaker’s AssistantGenre: Humorous

Fiction

Paired SelectionThe Trouble with SignsGenre: Play

Decodable ReadersDarling StarlingGoing to the Farm



Second Read SkillPoint of View


Phonics Words with ar


High-Frequency Wordsdidn’t, I’ll, please, talk,

good, is, are, baby, too, sound

Read AloudWild Friends, Wow!



Matching Game: Synonyms

Target/Academic Vocabularyassistant, agreed, polite, failed,

tearing, wisdom, trouble, cleared

Domain-Specific Vocabularyadvertise, announcement, post,

beacon


Vocabulary StrategiesShades of Meaning

Spelling Principle Words with ar

Spelling Words Basic: car, dark, arm, star,

park, yard, party, hard, farm, start, part, spark

Review: art, jarChallenge: carpet,

apartment

Grammar Skill Commas in Dates and

Places




Interpret: Understand Text Elements

Produce: Write a Description

How English Works: Understand Text Structure

Vocabulary Network: Words About Signs


Writing FormFictional Story



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Anchor TextDex: The Heart of a HeroGenre: Fantasy

Paired SelectionHeroes Then and NowGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersA Sporty GameMy Story

Target SkillCompare and Contrast




Phonics Words with or, ore

Fluency Intonation

High-Frequency Wordsbeing, ready, I’ve, tall,

stood, very, ground, laugh, begins, flower

Read AloudOrdinary Heroes

Speaking/Listening: Answer Questions to Clarify Comprehension


Compare and Contrast

Target/Academic Vocabularydepended, overlooked, sprang,

studied, gazing, hero, exercise, sore

Domain-Specific Vocabularycharity, grant, improve, figure

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeDictionary Skills: Discuss Example

Sentences (punctuation and style of sentences)

Vocabulary StrategiesPrefix over-

Spelling Principle Words with or, ore

Spelling Words Basic: horn, story, fork,

score, store, corn, morning, shore, short, born, tore, forget

Review: for, more Challenge: report, force

Grammar Skill Commas in a Series




Interpret: Ask and Answer Questions


How English Works: Use Possessive Pronouns

Vocabulary Network: Words About Heroes


Writing FormFictional Story



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Anchor TextMy Name Is GabrielaGenre: Biography

Paired SelectionHeroes Then and NowGenre: Informational

Text

Grammar ReviewPronouns


Writing FormStory

Exte

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Rea

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Trade BookWhere Do Polar Bears

Live?Genre: Informational Text

Target StrategiesMonitor/ClarifyQuestionAnalyze/Evaluate

Fluency Expression

Read AloudDakota’s Polar Adventure

Collaborative ProjectPolar Bear Photo Gallery:

Present

Content Vocabulary Wordsden, cub, Arctic, survive, tundra,

lemming, seaweed, fierce, extinct

Domain-Specific Vocabularyadapt, insulate, region




Nouns, Subject-Verb Agreement, The Verb be


Collaborate: Ask and Answer wh- Questions; Build on Responses; Negotiate with Others in Conversations


Produce: Write an Information Report; Plan a Presentation

How English Works: Expand Sentences with Prepositions; Expand Noun Phrases with Adjectives

Vocabulary Network

Collaborative ProjectPolar Bear Photo Gallery

Write About Media

Write About Reading

GRADE 2 • Unit 4









LessonsWriting

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Anchor TextPenguin ChickGenre: Narrative

Nonfiction

Paired SelectionEmperor PenguinsGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersMustangsTime to Move

Target SkillMain Idea and Details

StrategyInfer/Predict



Phonics Words with erWords with ir, ur

FluencyPhrasing: Natural Pauses

High-Frequency Wordsnothing, move, across,

took, house, voice, behind, one, how, out

Read AloudFrom Duckling to Duck

Speaking/Listening: Describe Key Ideas and Details

Target/Academic Vocabularyfinally, junior, otherwise, slippery,

steer, waterproof, webbed, whistle

Domain-Specific Vocabularydevelopment, life cycle, climate

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeUse a Thesaurus

Vocabulary Strategies Dictionary Entry

Spelling Principle Words with er

Spelling Words Basic: father, over, under,

herd, water, verb, paper, cracker, offer, cover, germ, master

Review: fern, everChallenge: remember,

feather

Grammar Skill What Is an Adjective?




Interpret: Describe IdeasProduce: Write a StoryHow English Works:

Recognize Past Tense Verbs with -ed

Vocabulary Network: Words About Animal Families


Writing Form Problem-Solution Paragraph



Research/Media LiteracyResearch Another Arctic

Animal

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Anchor TextGloria Who Might Be My

Best FriendGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired SelectionHow to Make a KiteGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersWhat’s That?Get Smarter!


StrategyQuestion


Phonemic AwarenessRhyme and MeaningSyllables in Spoken

Words

Phonics HomophonesBase Words and Endings

-er, -est


High-Frequency Wordsfloor, toward, what’s,

found, boy, everyone, field, does, their, into

Read AloudThe Middle Seat



Explain the Steps of a Procedure

Target/Academic Vocabularylonely, seriously, copy, heavily,

planning, answered, guessed, knot

Domain-Specific Vocabularyforce, flight, pressure

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeUse a Print Dictionary

Vocabulary StrategiesIdioms

Spelling Principle Homophones

Spelling Words Basic: meet, meat, week,

weak, mane, main, tail, tale, be, bee, too, two

Review: sea, see Challenge: threw,

through

Grammar Skill Using Adjectives



Collaborate: Greet; Provide Counterarguments



Recognize and Use Irregular Plural Nouns

Vocabulary Network: Words About Making Friends


Writing FormCompare and Contrast

Paragraph

Focus TraitEvidence


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Anchor TextThe Goat in the RugGenre: Narrative

Nonfiction

Paired SelectionBasket WeavingGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersFraidy CatBugs in Action


StrategySummarize

Second Read SkillSequence of Events


Words

Phonics Suffixes -y, -ly, -ful Final Stable Syllables

-tion, -ture

Fluency Rate: Adjust Rate to

Purpose

High-Frequency Wordsknew, idea, though, down,

four, give, great, large, write, coming

Read AloudNothing But a Quilt

Speaking/Listening: Recount Most Important Details

Target/Academic Vocabularysharpening, spinning, strands,

weave, yarn, dye, duplicated, delicious

Domain-Specific Vocabularycraft, fiber, loom, textile


Vocabulary StrategiesCompound Words

Spelling Principle Suffixes -ly, -ful

Spelling Words Basic: helpful, sadly,

hopeful, thankful, slowly, wishful, kindly, useful, safely, painful, mouthful, weakly

Review: jumped, sayingChallenge: quickly,

wonderful

Grammar Skill Irregular Verbs





Produce: Write a Response

How English Works: Expand Sentences to Provide Detail

Vocabulary Network: Words About Art





Research/Media LiteracyUsing Digital Visual Aids

GRADE 2 • Unit 5









LessonsWriting

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Anchor TextHalf-Chicken Genre: Folktale

Paired SelectionThe Lion and the Mouse Genre: Traditional Tale

Decodable Readers The Unreal PartyKnick and Knack





WordsSegment Phonemes

Phonics Prefixes re-, un-, over-,

pre-, mis- Silent Consonants

Fluency Expression

High-Frequency Wordsearth, away, brothers,

brown, without, here, learning, began, surprised, there

Read AloudTiger in the Water: A

Folktale from Malaysia

Speaking/Listening: Answer Questions to Clarify Comprehension


Compare Two Stories

Target/Academic Vocabularytumbling, flung, tangled, empty,

peacefully, stream, blazed, swift

Domain-Specific Vocabularycustoms, classic, honor

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeDetermine Part of Speech

Vocabulary Strategies Antonyms

Spelling PrinciplePrefixes re-, un-

Spelling Words Basic: unhappy, retell,

untangle, unkind, repaint, refill, unlike, remake, unpack, reread, unlock, replay

Review: read, happyChallenge: rewrite,

overheard

Grammar Skill Irregular Action Verbs




Interpret: Distinguish Effects of Language Choices


How English Works: Create Compound Sentences

Vocabulary Network: Words About Fire and Wind


Writing FormResearch Report

Focus TraitEvidence


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Anchor TextFrom Seed to PlantGenre: Informational Text

Paired SelectionSuper SoilGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersA Spring WalkThe Softball Game





Phonics Words with au, aw, al,

o, a

FluencyPhrasing: Punctuation

High-Frequency Wordsthrough, young, leaves,

ball, our, done, hear, learn, were, only

Read AloudJohnny Appleseed and

His Apples

Speaking/Listening: Ask and Answer Questions About What a Speaker Says


Steps in a Process

Target/Academic Vocabularypod, soak, shoot, root, nutrition,

tasty, soften, grain

Domain-Specific Vocabularyprocess, bud, sprout


Vocabulary StrategiesUsing Context

Spelling Principle Words with aw, al, o

Spelling Words Basic: tall, saw, dog,

draw, call, fall, soft, paw, ball, yawn, log, small

Review: all, walk Challenge: awful,

wallpaper

Grammar Skill More Irregular Action Verbs




Interpret: Analyze Sequence Cues

Produce: Write a Summary

How English Works: Condense Clauses

Vocabulary Network: Words About Plant Life Cycles


Writing FormResearch Report



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Best FriendGenre: Realistic Fiction

Anchor TextHalf-ChickenGenre: Folktale

Grammar ReviewUsing Adjectives

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormResponse to Literature

GRADE 2 • Unit 5









LessonsWriting

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Anchor TextThe Mysterious TadpoleGenre: Fantasy

Paired SelectionFrom Eggs to FrogsGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersThe New MooseFollow the Clues



Second Read SkillConclusions


Phonics Words with oo, ew, ue,

ou


High-Frequency Wordsevery, ago, won’t, now,

follow, head, don’t, goes, again, alone

Read AloudDiego’s Double Surprise



Cooperative Storytelling

Target/Academic Vocabularyconfused, ordinary, control,

sensible, suspiciously, training, cage, upset

Domain-Specific Vocabularylarva, biology, organism

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgePronunciation

Vocabulary StrategiesMultiple-Meaning Words

Spelling Principle Words with ew, oo, ou

Spelling Words Basic: root, crew, spoon,

few, bloom, grew, room, you, stew, boost, scoop, flew

Review: zoo, noonChallenge: shampoo,

balloon

Grammar Skill Contractions



Collaborate: Respond with Gestures, Words, and Phrases; Follow Turn-Taking Rules



Understand Problem and Solution: Text Structure

Vocabulary Network: Words About How Animals Change


Writing FormResponse Poem



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Anchor TextThe Dog That Dug for

DinosaursGenre: Biography

Paired SelectionLa Brea Tar PitsGenre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersWoody Woodchuck and

the Mysterious BallOne or More

Target SkillFact and Opinion


Second Read SkillAuthor’s Purpose

Phonemic AwarenessMatch PhonemesAdd a Phoneme

PhonicsWords with oo (book)

Fluency Intonation

High-Frequency Wordsbuy, father, called,

town, even, maybe, where, water, outside, tomorrow

Read AloudEpperson’s Icicle

Speaking/Listening: Ask and Answer Questions to Clarify Comprehension

Target/Academic Vocabularydiscovered, guard, remove,

souvenirs, amazed, explained, exact, growled

Domain-Specific Vocabularyimpression, remains, organic,

material

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgeUse a Dictionary Vocabulary StrategiesShades of Meaning

Spelling PrincipleWords with oo (book)

Spelling Words Basic: took, books, foot,

hoof, cook, nook, hood, wood, stood, shook, crook, cookbook

Review: look, good Challenge: crooked,

bookcase

Grammar Skill What Is an Adverb?



Collaborate: Ask and Answer Questions; Listen Attentively

Interpret: Describe Ideas and Text Elements

Produce: Write an Exposition

How English Works: Understand Indefinite Pronouns

Vocabulary Network: Words About Animals from Long Ago


Writing FormShared Book Report



Research/Media LiteracyWriting a Research Report

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Anchor TextYeh-ShenGenre: Fairytale

Paired SelectionCinderellaGenre: Fairytale

Decodable ReadersHowie’s Big Brown Box What a Surprise!



Second Read SkillCompare and Contrast

Phonemic AwarenessBlend Phonemes

Phonics Vowel Diphthongs ow,

ou

Fluency Phrasing: Natural Pauses

High-Frequency Wordswant, while, falling,

enough, lived, loved, should, happened, sorry, above

Read AloudCinderella Stories

Speaking/Listening: Ask and Answer Questions About What a Speaker Says


Comparing Versions of a Story

Target/Academic Vocabularyserved, overjoyed, valuable,

worn, concealed, glimmering, content, task

Domain-Specific Vocabularyoral tradition, multicultural,

generation

Apply Vocabulary KnowledgePart of Speech

Vocabulary StrategiesClassify/Categorize

Spelling Principle Words with ow, ou

Spelling Words Basic: cow, house, town,

shout, down, mouse, found, loud, brown, ground, pound, flower

Review: out, nowChallenge: towel, pounce

Grammar SkillPossessive Nouns



Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas



Recognize and Use Future Tense Verbs

Vocabulary Network: Words About Fairy Tales


Writing FormResponse Paragraph

Focus TraitEvidence


GRADE 2 • Unit 6









LessonsWriting

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Anchor TextTwo of EverythingGenre: Folktale

Paired SelectionStone SoupGenre: Traditional Tale

Decodable ReadersNot So AlikeCorduroy and Will





WordsSubstitute Phonemes

PhonicsReading Longer Words

with Long Vowels a and i

Vowel Diphthongs oi, oy

Fluency Expression

High-Frequency Wordsonce, woman, upon,

eight, seven, near, wash, paper, who, your

Read AloudA Lesson in Happiness


Target/Academic Vocabularycontained, grateful, startled, odd,

search, leaned, tossed, village

Domain-Specific Vocabularytale, values, beliefs


Vocabulary StrategiesAntonyms

Spelling Principle Words with ai, ay, igh, -y

Spelling Words Basic: aim, snail, bay,

braid, ray, always, gain, sly, chain, shy, bright, fright

Review: tray, tryChallenge: contain, thigh

Grammar Skill Possessive Pronouns


Language Skills andStrategiesCollaborate: Gain and/or

Hold the FloorInterpret: Distinguish

Effects of Word Choice Produce: Write a DramaHow English Works:

Use Possessive NounsVocabulary Network:

Words About Working Together


Writing FormResponse Essay

Focus TraitEvidence


Research/Media LiteracyWrite About an Experience

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Anchor TextNow & Ben Genre: Informational Text

Paired SelectionA Model Citizen Genre: Informational Text

Decodable ReadersA Picnic ProblemPolly Poodle

Target SkillCompare and Contrast


Second Read SkillUsing Context


Words

Phonics Reading Longer Words

with Long Vowels o and e

Final Stable Syllable -le

FluencyRate: Adjust Rate to

Purpose

High-Frequency Wordsalmost, from, money,

door, years, together, sometimes, pushed, remember, dear

Read AloudSteve Jobs: Inventor

Speaking/Listening: Retell Key Ideas and Details; Ask and Answer Questions About What a Speaker Says


Reviewing Stories

Target/Academic Vocabularyaccomplishments, inventions,

result, designed, achieve, composed, remarkable, amounts

Domain-Specific Vocabularypatriot, pioneer, symbol, historical


Vocabulary StrategiesRoot Words

Spelling Principle Words with oa, ow, ee, ea

Spelling Words Basic: seated, keeps,

speed, seen, means, clean, groan, roast, bowls, crow, owe, grown

Review: green, snowChallenge: peace, below

Grammar Skill Choose Between

Adjectives and Adverbs


Language Skills andStrategiesCollaborate: Offer and

Elaborate on OpinionsInterpret: Distinguish

Effects of Word ChoiceProduce: Plan a SpeechHow English Works:

Use Prepositions to Add Detail

Vocabulary Network: Words About Science


Writing FormResponse Essay



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Anchor TextMysterious TadpoleGenre: Fantasy

Grammar ReviewPossessive Nouns


Writing FormOpinion Essay

Exte

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Trade BookExploring Space TravelGenre: Informational

Text

Target StrategiesQuestionMonitor/ClarifyAnalyze/Evaluate

FluencyPhrasing, Accuracy

Read AloudA Champion Named

Sally

Collaborative ProjectSpace Mission Log:

Group Discussion

Content Vocabulary Wordscontrol panel, rockets, launch,

takeoff, landing, speed, friction, gear, inner, layer, outer,

Domain-Specific Vocabularydata, engineer, satellite, solar,

transmissions




Adjectives, Subject-Verb Agreement, Adverbs

Language Skills andStrategiesCollaborate: Negotiate indent uniformlyInterpret: Read/View Closely; Listen ActivelyProduce: Write an Information Report; Plan a PresentationHow English Works: Connect Ideas; Use Reflexive PronounsVocabulary Network

Collaborative ProjectSpace Mission Log

Write About Media

Write About Reading

GRADE 2 • Unit 6

Documents

GRADE 2 • Unit 1 · 56 GRADE 1GRADE 2 GRADE 1GRADE 2 57 SPEAKING & LISTENING Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Fluency and High-Frequency Words