Second Grade ELA Domain Specific Words A thru F Adapted from: Vocabulary for the Common Core (Marzano, 2013) https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/ http://www.wordcentral.com/ http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-cobuild/ www.google.com https://images.google.com/ Vocabulary Team: Jenny Felts, Susan Hensley, Andrea Hixon, Susan Huntington, Karla Magarin, Karen Maloney, Renee Simpson

adjective hungry pig tired boy big dog a word that describes a noun L.2.1e, L.2.5b, L.2.6 L.3.1a L.4.1d a word that describes a noun hungry pig tired boy big dog 2-4

adverb a word that tells how, when or where L.2.6 ,L.2.1e L.3.1a a word that tells how, when or where I went to the dentist today. The cat ate quickly. The dog ate under the table. 2-4

apostrophe can not can’t I see a bird’s nest. L.2.2c A punctuation mark used to show where one or more letters have been left out can not can’t A punctuation mark used to show something belongs to someone I see a bird’s nest. 1-2

audio recording a recording of sounds for example… music and voices SL.2.5 SL.3.5 SL.4.5 a recording of sounds for example… music and voices 2-3

author The writer of a book, play, story, or other written work RI.K.6, RI.K.8 RI.1.8 RI.2.6, RI.2.8 The writer of a book, play, story, or other written work K-2

bold print RI.2.5 print that is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters   2

capitalize The next day was Sunday again. L.K.2 RF.1.1a, L.1.2 L.2.2 To write or print using a capital letter as the first letter The next day was Sunday again. K-2

words that tell about a drawing or photograph caption RI.2.5 words that tell about a drawing or photograph 2

RL.1.2 central message the big idea that the story is about 1- 3

challenges interesting or difficult events RL.2.3 RL.5.2 interesting or difficult events It was a challenge for the farmer, his wife, and the animals to catch the gingerbread man. 2/5

A person or animal in a story, play or movie RL.K.2, RL.K.9 RL.1.2, RL.1.7, RL.1.9 RL.2.2, RL.2.6, RL.2.7 character A person or animal in a story, play or movie K-2

closing L.2.2b words used at the end of a letter to let the reader know you are finished 2

L.K.4b L.1.4a, L.1.4b L.4.2a, L.4.2c clue A piece of information that helps you solve a puzzle, problem or mystery K-2

comma L.1.2c A punctuation mark used to separate words, numbers or parts of sentences April 22, 2016 I like vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream. 1- 3

SL.1.1b comment A written or spoken statement of opinion 1- 3

complete sentence An idea that makes sense SL.1.b, L.1.1j complete sentence An idea that makes sense Always contains an action word Always begins with a capital letter Always ends with a punctuation mark such as a period (“.”), a question mark (“?”), or an exclamation point (“!”) 1- 3

Compound sentence L.2.1f L.3.1i L.4.2c A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. The clauses are connected by a conjunction such as and, but, or, yet, for, nor, and so. Snowflake Bentley walked in the snow, and he took pictures with his camera. 2-4

compound word “It’s only a snowflake,” said grandfather with beard. L.2.4d two words joined together “It’s only a snowflake,” said grandfather with beard. 2

a relationship or link between things RI.K.3 RI.1.3 RI.2.3 RI.3.8 RL..7 connection a relationship or link between things 2-3

contraction “Hmmm,” said Poppleton. L.2.2c contraction A contraction is a shortened version of two words created by leaving out letters and replacing them with an apostrophe. “Hmmm,” said Poppleton. “I can’t remember what Cherry Sue’s eyes look like.” 2

conversation Talk between people SL.K.1, SL.K.1b, L.K.6 SL.1.1, SL.1.1b, L.1.6 SL.2.1, SL.2.1.b, L.2.6 conversation Talk between people K-2

detail A small feature of something RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RI.K.1, RI.K.2, W.K.5, SL.K.2, SL.K.4, SL.K.5 RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.7, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.7, W.1.3, W.1.5, SL.12, SL.1.4 RL.2.1, RI.2.1, W.2.3, SL.2.2, SL.2.6 detail A small feature of something You usually have to look close to see a detail. K-2

RI.2.7 RI.4.7 diagram a drawing, sketch, plan, or chart that makes something clearer or easier to understand  2

dictionary L.2.4e L.3.2g L.3.4d L.4.4c L.5.4c  a reference source in print or electronic form giving information about the meanings, forms, pronunciations, uses, and origins of words listed in alphabetical order K and 2

technology used to complete a task W.K.6 W.1.6 W.2.6 digital tool technology used to complete a task 2

SL.K.1a SL.1.1a ,SL.1.1c SL.2.1a ,SL.2.1c SL.3.1 ,SL.3.1a ,SL.3.1b ,SL.3.1d SL.4.1 ,SL.4.1a ,SL.4.1b ,SL.4.1c ,SL.4.1d SL.5.1 ,SL.5.1a ,SL.5.1b ,SL.5.1c ,SL.5.1d discussion  talking about something with another person or a group of people 2-4

edit W.2.5 W.3.5 W.4.5 W.5.5 to prepare writing for publication by correcting capitalization, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and sentence formation 2-3

electronic menu RI.1.5 RI.2.5 a list of possible actions shown on the computer or website display screen for a user to select from 1-2

The last sentence or paragraph of a story or book. RL.2.5 ending The last sentence or paragraph of a story or book. 1-2

English The language of the United States L.K.1 L.1.1 L.2.1, L.2.3a

event It is usually important. RI.K.3 RI.1.3 RI.3.7 RI.4.3,RI.4.5,RI.4.6 RI.5.3, RI.5.5,RI.5.6  Something that happens. It is usually important. 2-4

the order in which things happen event order the order in which things happen 2-3

exclamation mark He was a beautiful butterfly ! End punctuation used after words that express strong feelings He was a beautiful butterfly ! K-2

The goats crossed the bridge. RL.K.9, W.K.8 RL.1.9, W.1.8 W.2.8 experience Something that a person has done or seen The goats crossed the bridge. K-2

explanation a statement that makes something clear or easier SL.2.1c explanation W.4.2e  a statement that makes something clear or easier to understand 2 & 4

fable 1st Unit 3 RL.2.2 RL.2.3 A short make-believe story that teaches a lesson; the characters are usually animals 1-3

fact Something that is true or accurate. An apricot is a fruit that RI.1.5, W.1.2 RI.2.5, W.2.2, SL.2.4 RI.3.5, W.3.2b, SL.3.4 Something that is true or accurate. An apricot is a fruit that begins with the letter “a”. Exercise is good for you. 1-3

SL.K.6 RL.1.4, SL.1.4, SL.1.5 W.2.3, SL.2.5 feeling An emotion that is caused by the situation you are in or the people you are with K-2

folktale a story made up and handed down by ordinary people RL.2.2 2-3