2nd Grade ELA (Florida B.E.S.T.)

ELA.2.F.1 Learning and Applying Foundational Reading Skills

• ELA.2.F.1 Learning and Applying Foundational Reading Skills.
• ELA.2.F.1.3 Use phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words accurately.
• ELA.2.F.1.3.a Decode words with variant vowel teams and vowel diphthongs.
• ELA.2.F.1.3.b Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long and short vowels.
• ELA.2.F.1.3.c Decode words with open, closed, and consonant -le syllables.
• ELA.2.F.1.3.d Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.
• ELA.2.F.1.3.e Decode words with silent letter combinations.
• ELA.2.F.1.4 Read grade-level texts accurately, automatically, and with suitable expression.

ELA.2.R.1 Reading Prose and Poetry

• ELA.2.R.1 Reading Prose and Poetry.
• ELA.2.R.1.1 Identify a story's plot structure and describe its main story elements.
• ELA.2.R.1.2 Identify and explain a literary text's theme.
• ELA.2.R.1.3 Identify different characters' perspectives in a literary text.
• ELA.2.R.1.4 Identify rhyme schemes in poems.

ELA.2.R.2 Reading Informational Text

• ELA.2.R.2 Reading Informational Text.
• ELA.2.R.2.1 Explain how text features like headings, captions, and maps add meaning.
• ELA.2.R.2.2 Identify the central idea and relevant details in a text.
• ELA.2.R.2.3 Explain an author's purpose in an informational text.
• ELA.2.R.2.4 Explain an author's opinions and the evidence that supports them.

ELA.2.R.3 Reading Across Genres

• ELA.2.R.3 Reading Across Genres.
• ELA.2.R.3.1 Identify and explain similes, idioms, and alliteration in texts.
• ELA.2.R.3.2 Retell a text to enhance comprehension.
• ELA.2.R.3.2.a Retell literary texts using main story elements in logical sequence.
• ELA.2.R.3.2.b Retell informational texts using the central idea and relevant details.
• ELA.2.R.3.3 Compare and contrast important details from two texts on one topic or theme.

ELA.2.C.1 Communicating Through Writing

• ELA.2.C.1 Communicating Through Writing.
• ELA.2.C.1.1 Print legibly with clear, consistent letter formation.
• ELA.2.C.1.2 Write personal or fictional narratives with logical sequence, transitions, and an ending.
• ELA.2.C.1.3 Write opinions with source-based reasons, transitions, and a conclusion.
• ELA.2.C.1.4 Write informative texts with an introduction, source facts, transitions, and a conclusion.
• ELA.2.C.1.5 Plan, revise, and edit writing with adult guidance and peer feedback as needed.

ELA.2.C.2 Communicating Orally

• ELA.2.C.2 Communicating Orally.
• ELA.2.C.2.1 Present information orally in complete sentences at a clear, suitable volume.

ELA.2.C.3 Following Conventions

• ELA.2.C.3 Following Conventions.
• ELA.2.C.3.1 Follow grade-level conventions of standard English (grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization and spelling); the specific skills for this grade are listed in the official Conventions Progression chart.

ELA.2.C.4 Researching

• ELA.2.C.4 Researching.
• ELA.2.C.4.1 Gather information from multiple sources to answer a question about one topic.

ELA.2.C.5 Creating and Collaborating

• ELA.2.C.5 Creating and Collaborating.
• ELA.2.C.5.1 Use one or more multimedia elements to enhance oral or written work.
• ELA.2.C.5.2 Use digital tools to produce and publish writing alone, with peers, or with adult help.

ELA.2.V.1 Finding Meaning

• ELA.2.V.1 Finding Meaning.
• ELA.2.V.1.1 Use grade-level academic vocabulary correctly in speaking and writing.
• ELA.2.V.1.2 Use base words and affixes to work out meanings of unfamiliar words.
• ELA.2.V.1.3 Use context clues, word relationships, references, and background knowledge to find unknown word meanings.