1. Pacing Guides Grade 2 - Quarter 1 Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units. Literary Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsQuestioning Retell Cause and Effect Describing Actions Sequencing Reading RL.2.1 Ask who, what, when, where and why about key details. RL.2.2 Recount fables and fairytales from diverse cultures to determine lesson RL.2.3 Character responses to challenges and events Skill Strategy Main Idea and Details Monitor and Clarify Cause and Effect Predicting Sequencing Summarizing Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study) W.2.1 Write about a character’s opinion. Connect opinion to reason using linking words because, and, also, etc… W.2.1 Introduce a topic, state an opinion and supply reasons to support opinion. W.2.1 Provide a concluding statement to the opinion piece/ Language L.2.4a Use sentence level context clues to determine meaning (and in own writing). L.2.1f Write using… complete simple and compound sentences to produce, expand and rearrange. L.2.1e Consult references for spelling L.2.2e Use adjectives and adverbs correctly. Speaking/Listening Speaking and Listening SL.2.2 Recount ideas or details aloud from information Informational Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsQuestioning Retell Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast Reading RI.2.1 Ask who, what, when, where and why about key details. RI.2.2 Identify main topic of a multiparagraph text and within individual paragraphs. RI.2.3 Describe connection between a series of events, ideas, to procedures. Skill Strategy Main Idea and Details Monitor and Clarify Cause and Effect Predicting Compare and Contrast Questioning Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study) W.2.2 Write an informative text. W.2.6 Use facts and definitions to respond to a text, including adjectives. W.2.2I introduce a topic. Develop it with facts and definitions. W.2.2 Provide a concluding statement ( using compare and contrast language.) W.2.6 Use facts and definitions in conclusion. Language Use past tense irregular verbs correctly.L.2.1d Use past tense irregular verbs correctly. L.2.1e Use adjectives and adverbs correctly. Speaking/Listening SL.2.3 Ask and answer questions to clarify a speaker’s information. SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud. SL.2.6 Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to provide clarification.

2. Pacing Guides Grade 1 - Quarter 2 Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units. Literary Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language Functions Describing Sequencing Retell Cause and Effect Describing Summarizing Reading RL.2.5 Describe overall story structure RL.2.7 Use Illustrations and Text to Understand Story Elements RL.2.6 Understand Character Points of View in Dialogue Skill Strategy Sequence Summarize Cause and Effect Predict Main Idea, Topic, Details Monitor Clarify Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study) W.2.3 Write Events Sequentially in a Narrative Style W.2.3 Include Details to Describe Actions, Thoughts, Feelings with Temporal Words W.2.3 Provide a Sense of Closure Language (integrate with writing) L.2.1a Use Collective Nouns L.2.1b Use Plural Collective Nouns L.2.6 Use Topic Words L.2.4b Use Prefixes to Determine Word Meaning L.2.1f Produce Simple and Compound Sentences L.2.2c Use an Apostrophe to Form Contractions L.2.3a Compare Formal and Informal English Speaking/Listening SL.2.1b Participate in Conversations SL.2.5 Recount Experiences in Many Ways Informational Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language Functions Classify Description Summarize Cause and Effect Explaining Cause and Effect Reading RI.2.5 Use Various Text Features to Locate Information RI.2.7 Use Images to Clarify a Text RI.2.6 Identify the Main Purpose of Author – (answering, explaining or describing). Skill Strategy Classify Questioning Cause and Effect Predict Text Organization Monitor and Clarify Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study - more research based) W.2.2 Write an Informational Text about a Topic W.2.7 Participate in Shared Research W.2.2 – W.2.7 Introduce a Topic from Shared Research Develop the topic with Facts and Definitions W.2.2 Provide a Concluding Sections W.2.5 Strengthen Writing with Support Language (integrate with writing) L.2.1.e Use Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly L.24e Use Beginning Dictionaries and Glossaries L.2.5a Connect Words to Real Life Use L.2.2e Consult Reference Materials Speaking/Listening SL.2.1c Ask for Clarification SL.2.1a Follow Discussion Rules

3. Pacing Guides Grade 2- Quarter 3 Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units. Literary Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language Functions Defining Interpret Describe Summarize Draw Conclusions Compare and Contrast Reading RL.2.4 Describe how words and phrases supply rhythm and meaning (story, poem, song) RL.2.7 Use illustrations, words, digital texts to understand characters, setting, plot RL.2.9 Compare and Contrast 2+ version of same story by different authors. Skill Strategy Inferences Predict and Infer Noting Details Summarize Drawing Conclusions Predict and Infer Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study) W.2.3 Pre-plan a narrative (story, song, poem) W.2.3 Write and Revise a sequence of events,. W.2.8 Gather information from provided sources (add illustrations) W.2.3 User temporal words to signal even order. Edit Reflexive Pronouns Provide a Sense of Closure Language L.2.4c Use known root words for word meaning. L.2.4d Use compound words as word meaning clues. L.2.4b Determine word meaning when prefix is added to a known word. L.2.1b Use common irregular plurals (mice, fish) L.2.1c Use reflexive pronouns correctly (myself, ourselves). Speaking/Listening SL.2.5 Add visuals to stories to clarify ideas, thoughts and feelings. SL.2.4 Use facts and details to recount a story. Informational Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language Functions Defining Supporting Opinions Conclusions Evaluate Compare and Contrast Hypothesis Reading RI.2.4 Determine word and phrase meaning. RI.2.8 Describe how reasons support points in a text. RI.2.9 Compare/Contrast important points in two texts on the same topic. Skill Strategy Fact and Opinion Questioning Author’s Purpose Monitor and Clarify Making Judgments Summarizing Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study - more research based) W.2.2 Model introduction, topic and facts to develop points. W.2.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects to produce a product. W.2.2 Introduce topic with facts and definitions to develop a point. W.2.5 Focus on a topic and strengthen by revising with guidance from adults/peers. W.2.2 Provide a concluding statement or sections. Language L.2.4e Use dictionaries to clarify word meaning. L.2.2e Consult references to edit spelling L.2.2a Capitalize holidays, names, states, etc… L.2.3a Edit writing using formal English Speaking/Listening SL.2.3 Ask/answer questions from a speaker to clarify a topic or issue. SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners. SL.2..5 Add visuals OR audio to stories to clarify ideas, thoughts and feelings.

4. Pacing Guides Grade 2 - Quarter 4 Students read texts, write about those texts, speak and listen about the texts and use language correctly when writing about the text. Students complete one writing piece during the Literature Units and one during the Informational Units. Literary Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language Functions Sequence Describe Supporting Opinions Contrasting Compare and Contrast Reading RL.2.3 How characters response to major events and challenges. RL.2.6 Recognize points of view of different characters (different voices in dialogue) RL.2.9 Compare and Contrast 2+ versions of same story by different authors. Skill Strategy Problem Solving Questioning to Clarify Predicting Outcomes Predict and Infer Compare and Contrast Summarizing Writing –Opinion (one composition in 3 units of study) W.2.1 Model opinion pieces, introduce topic and state an opinion. W.2.1 Write and revise – state an opinion and supply reasons to support opinion. W.2.8 Recall information from provided sources W.2.1 Use linking words to connect opinions to reasons ( because, and also). W.2.1 Provide a concluding statement. Language L.2.1d Use past tense of common irregular verbs ( sat, hid, told) l.2.5B Distinguish shade of meaning among closely related words ( toss, throw) and adjectives (skinny, scrawny). SL.2.4 …Use relevant facts and speak audibly in coherent sentences to tell a story. Speaking/Listening SL.2.1c Ask for clarification as needed. SL.2.4 Use descriptive details to tell a story… Informational Units Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Language FunctionsCompare and Contrast Summarize Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast Reading RI.2.3 Describe the connection between historical events, scientific ideas or concepts or steps in a technical procedure. Use time, sequence, and /or cause/effect. RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text: What does the author want to answer, explain or describe? RI.2.9 Compare/Contrast important points in two texts on the same topic. Skill Strategy Cause and Effect Monitor and Clarify Making Generalizations Summarizing Compare and Contrast Questioning Writing – Informational (one composition in 3 units of study - more research based) W.2.2 Model writing to connect events (RL2.3) in an informational piece. W.2.2 Write about important points in 2+ texts using facts, and definitions to develop each point. W.2.8 Gather information from 2+ sources. W.2.2 Edit and Provide a conclusion. W.2.6 With guidance use digital tools to produce and publish a collaborative writing piece. Language L.2.5a Make real-life connections between words and their uses (e.g., foods that are sweet). L.2.4a Use sentence-level context as a clue to determine word meaning. L.2.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage. Speaking/Listening SL.2.3 Ask a speaker questions or answer in order to deepen understanding. SL.2.2 Recount /describe key ideas or details from a text or other media. SL.2.6 Produce complete sentences appropriate to task.