Exploring Habitats

2-LS4-1 — Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the diversity of living things in each of a variety of different habitats. Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include specific animal and plant names in specific habitats.

L.2.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

L.2.1.b — Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns (e.g., feet, children, teeth, mice, fish).

L.2.1.f — Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy).

L.2.1.f — Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy).

L.2.2 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

L.2.3 — Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

L.2.3.a — Compare formal and informal uses of English.

L.2.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.

L.2.5 — Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

RF.2.3 — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

RF.2.4 — Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

RI.2.1 — Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

RI.2.2 — Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.

RI.2.3 — Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.

RI.2.4 — Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.

RI.2.5 — Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.

RI.2.7 — Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.

RI.2.9 — Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.

RI.2.10 — By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2—3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

SL.2.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

SL.2.2 — Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

SL.2.5 — Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

SL.2.6 — Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.

W.2.1 — Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

W.2.2 — Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.

W.2.5 — With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.

W.2.7 — Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).

W.2.8 — Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.