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Grade 2

• Composition

  • C.2.1
  • C.2.1.a
  • C.2.1.b
  • C.2.1.c
  • C.2.1.d
  • C.2.1.e
  • C.2.1.f
  • C.2.2
  • C.2.2.a
  • C.2.2.b
  • C.2.2.c
  • C.2.2.d
  • C.2.2.e
  • C.2.2.f
  • C.2.2.g
  • C.2.3
  • C.2.3.a
  • C.2.3.b
  • C.2.3.c
  • C.2.3.d
  • C.2.3.f
  • C.2.4
  • C.2.5
  • C.2.6

• Language

  • L.2.1
  • L.2.1.e
  • L.2.1.f
  • L.2.2
  • L.2.2.a
  • L.2.2.b
  • L.2.2.c
  • L.2.2.d
  • L.2.2.e
  • L.2.3
  • L.2.3.a
  • L.2.4
  • L.2.4.a
  • L.2.4.b
  • L.2.4.c
  • L.2.4.d
  • L.2.4.e
  • L.2.4.f
  • L.2.5
  • L.2.5.a
  • L.2.5.b

• Reading: Foundational Skills

  • RF.2.3
  • RF.2.3.b
  • RF.2.3.c
  • RF.2.3.d
  • RF.2.3.e
  • RF.2.3.f
  • RF.2.4.a
  • RF.2.4.c

• Reading: Informational

  • RI.2.1
  • RI.2.2
  • RI.2.3
  • RI.2.4
  • RI.2.5
  • RI.2.6
  • RI.2.7
  • RI.2.8
  • RI.2.9
  • RI.2.10

• Reading: Literature

  • RL.2.1
  • RL.2.2
  • RL.2.3
  • RL.2.4
  • RL.2.5
  • RL.2.6
  • RL.2.7
  • RL.2.9
  • RL.2.10

KAS ELA Standard: C.2.2.c

Supply information with detail to develop the topic.

Super Specific Similes – Strong Uncle

Let’s make this simile about a strong uncle even more specific.

Gr 2-8

Super Specific Similes – Slimy Broccoli

Start with a basic simile. Now make it more specific. Now even more. Watch how much better writing gets with each round.

Gr 1-8

Super Specific Similes: Quick Baby

Let’s make this simile about a quick baby even more specific.

Gr 1-8

Super Specific Similes: Loud Class

Let’s make this simile about a loud class super specific!

Gr 1-8

Super Specific Similes: Stinky Seaweed

Start with a basic simile. Now make it more specific. Now even more. Watch how much better writing gets with each round.

Gr 1-8

Developing Extension Questions: Zooming In

Every topic has details that get glossed over in a sentence. Zoom in on one and you’ve got an entire unit hiding inside a paragraph.

Gr 1-8

Improving Presentations 2: Planning The Outline

After watching some great presenters, let’s outline your presentation!

Gr 2-8

Content Imperatives: Contribuition

Pull on one thread and watch the whole topic move. Contribution asks: what single factor is quietly shaping everything else?

Gr 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Content Imperatives: Origin

Take students back to the beginning by using the Content Imperative ⏺️ Origin.

Gr 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8