English 2

Unit 1 — foundations

• A silent e at the end changes the vowel sound
• Two letters can work together to make one sound
• Identify Common Prefixes and Suffixes
• Recognize and Use Vowel Teams in Words
• Identify Long Vowel Sounds in Vowel Teams

Unit 2 — language-conventions

• Most nouns add s or es to mean more than one
• Most verbs add ed to talk about the past
• Form Contractions with Apostrophes
• Use Capital Letters for Proper Nouns
• Identify Complete Sentences
• Use Quotation Marks for Dialogue
• Use Language for Different Purposes

Unit 2 — language-conventions

• Commas separate items in a list
• Use Adjectives to Describe Nouns
• Use Exclamation Marks for Emphasis
• Identify and Use Action Verbs
• Edit Writing for Clarity and Conventions

Unit 3 — vocabulary

• A prefix at the front changes what a word means
• Two words can join to make a compound word
• Identify Words with Opposite Meanings
• Identify Multiple Meanings of Words
• Use New Words in Sentences

Unit 3 — vocabulary

• Different words can mean nearly the same thing

Unit 4 — reading-literature

• A story has a problem, and something happens about it
• Ask and Answer Key Detail Questions
• Determine Central Message or Moral
• Describe Character Responses

Unit 5 — reading-informational

• The main idea is what a whole text is about
• Ask Key Questions About Text Details
• Identify Paragraph Focus in Texts
• Connect Events and Ideas in Texts
• Describe How Reasons Support Points in Texts

Unit 1 — foundations

• Recognize Common Spelling Patterns
• Read Aloud with Expression and Accuracy

Unit 1 — foundations

• Decode Words with Common Syllable Patterns
• Use Expression to Enhance Comprehension

Unit 2 — language-conventions

• Use Adverbs to Modify Verbs
• Use Pronouns to Avoid Repetition
• Ensure Subject-Verb Agreement

Unit 4 — reading-literature

• Describe Rhythm and Meaning in Texts
• Understand Story Structure
• Differentiate Points of View

Unit 4 — reading-literature

• Use Illustrations for Understanding
• Compare Story Versions
• Read and Comprehend Complex Texts

Unit 5 — reading-informational

• Understand Words in Context
• Use Text Features to Find Facts
• Explain Image Contributions to Text
• Compare Points in Two Texts on Same Topic
• Read and Comprehend Grade-Appropriate Texts

Unit 5 — reading-informational

• Describe Author's Purpose in Texts