IXL Skill Plan | Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards: Grade 2

Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards: Grade 2

Skills available for Florida second-grade language arts standards

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Foundations
Reading
Communication
Vocabulary

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ELA.2.F	Foundations
ELA.2.F.1 Applying Foundational Reading Skills
ELA.2.F.1.3 Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words.
ELA.2.F.1.3 Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words.

ELA.2.F.1.3.a: Decode words with variable vowel teams (e.g., oo, ea, ou) and vowel diphthongs (e.g., oi, oy, ow).		Diphthongs 1. Choose the diphthong word that matches the picture 2. Complete the word with the correct diphthong: oi, oy, ou, ow 3. Choose the diphthong sentence that matches the picture Variant vowels 4. Complete words with variant vowels 5. Which word has a different vowel sound?
ELA.2.F.1.3.a: Decode words with variable vowel teams (e.g., oo, ea, ou) and vowel diphthongs (e.g., oi, oy, ow).
Diphthongs 1. Choose the diphthong word that matches the picture 2. Complete the word with the correct diphthong: oi, oy, ou, ow 3. Choose the diphthong sentence that matches the picture Variant vowels 4. Complete words with variant vowels 5. Which word has a different vowel sound?
ELA.2.F.1.3.b: Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long and short vowels.		Two-syllable words 1. Segment two-syllable words: open and closed syllables 2. Read two-syllable words: silent e, vowel team, r-controlled 3. Read two-syllable words 4. Complete the two-syllable words 5. Put two syllables together to create a word: easier 6. Put two syllables together to create a word: harder 7. Complete the sentence with a two-syllable word: easier 8. Complete the sentence with a two-syllable word: harder
ELA.2.F.1.3.b: Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long and short vowels.
Two-syllable words 1. Segment two-syllable words: open and closed syllables 2. Read two-syllable words: silent e, vowel team, r-controlled 3. Read two-syllable words 4. Complete the two-syllable words 5. Put two syllables together to create a word: easier 6. Put two syllables together to create a word: harder 7. Complete the sentence with a two-syllable word: easier 8. Complete the sentence with a two-syllable word: harder
ELA.2.F.1.3.c: Decode words with open (e.g., hi, baby, moment) and closed (e.g., bag, sunshine, chop) syllables and consonant -le (e.g., purple, circle, stumble).		Open and closed syllables 1. Is the syllable open or closed? 2. Segment two-syllable words: open and closed syllables 3. Read two-syllable words: open and closed syllables 4. Spell words with open syllables 5. Spell words with open and closed syllables Consonant-l-e 6. Segment consonant-l-e words 7. Read consonant-l-e words 8. Complete the consonant-l-e words 9. Choose the correct spelling of the consonant-l-e word
ELA.2.F.1.3.c: Decode words with open (e.g., hi, baby, moment) and closed (e.g., bag, sunshine, chop) syllables and consonant -le (e.g., purple, circle, stumble).
Open and closed syllables 1. Is the syllable open or closed? 2. Segment two-syllable words: open and closed syllables 3. Read two-syllable words: open and closed syllables 4. Spell words with open syllables 5. Spell words with open and closed syllables Consonant-l-e 6. Segment consonant-l-e words 7. Read consonant-l-e words 8. Complete the consonant-l-e words 9. Choose the correct spelling of the consonant-l-e word
ELA.2.F.1.3.d: Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.		Words with affixes 1. Segment and read words with prefixes or suffixes 2. Complete the sentence with the affixed word Skill development: identify affixes 3. Complete the word with the ending that you hear 4. Identify base words, prefixes, and suffixes
ELA.2.F.1.3.d: Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.
Words with affixes 1. Segment and read words with prefixes or suffixes 2. Complete the sentence with the affixed word Skill development: identify affixes 3. Complete the word with the ending that you hear 4. Identify base words, prefixes, and suffixes
ELA.2.F.1.3.e: Decode words with silent letter combinations (e.g., knight, comb, island, ghost).		Silent letters 1. Complete the words with silent letters
ELA.2.F.1.3.e: Decode words with silent letter combinations (e.g., knight, comb, island, ghost).
Silent letters 1. Complete the words with silent letters

ELA.2.F.1.4 Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression.		Skill development: decodable texts 1. Read silent e stories 2. Read long vowel stories 3. Read r-controlled stories Mixed practice: grade-level texts literary 4. Read animal fantasy 5. Read realistic fiction 6. Read science fiction Mixed practice: grade-level texts informational 7. Read about animals 8. Read about sports and hobbies 9. Read about famous places 10. Read about famous people
ELA.2.F.1.4 Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression.
Skill development: decodable texts 1. Read silent e stories 2. Read long vowel stories 3. Read r-controlled stories Mixed practice: grade-level texts literary 4. Read animal fantasy 5. Read realistic fiction 6. Read science fiction Mixed practice: grade-level texts informational 7. Read about animals 8. Read about sports and hobbies 9. Read about famous places 10. Read about famous people

ELA.2.R	Reading
ELA.2.R.1 Reading Prose and Poetry
ELA.2.R.1.1 Identify plot structure and describe main story elements in a literary text.		Plot • Coming soon: Read alone and identify plot elements Story elements 1. Identify story elements Skill development: sequence, character, and setting 2. Order events in a story 3. Choose the picture that matches the setting or character Mixed practice: read-along 4. Read along with realistic fiction 5. Read along with fantasy 6. Read along with historical fiction Mixed practice: read-alone 7. Read animal fantasy 8. Read realistic fiction 9. Read science fiction
ELA.2.R.1.1 Identify plot structure and describe main story elements in a literary text.
Plot • Coming soon: Read alone and identify plot elements Story elements 1. Identify story elements Skill development: sequence, character, and setting 2. Order events in a story 3. Choose the picture that matches the setting or character Mixed practice: read-along 4. Read along with realistic fiction 5. Read along with fantasy 6. Read along with historical fiction Mixed practice: read-alone 7. Read animal fantasy 8. Read realistic fiction 9. Read science fiction

ELA.2.R.1.2 Identify and explain a theme of a literary text.		Theme 1. Determine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales
ELA.2.R.1.2 Identify and explain a theme of a literary text.
Theme 1. Determine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales

ELA.2.R.1.3 Identify different characters' perspectives in a literary text.		Characters 1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Point of view 2. Distinguish points of view
ELA.2.R.1.3 Identify different characters' perspectives in a literary text.
Characters 1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Point of view 2. Distinguish points of view

ELA.2.R.1.4 Identify rhyme schemes in poems.		Rhyming poems 1. Label the rhyme scheme
ELA.2.R.1.4 Identify rhyme schemes in poems.
Rhyming poems 1. Label the rhyme scheme
ELA.2.R.2 Reading Informational Text
ELA.2.R.2.1 Explain how text features—including titles, headings, captions, graphs, maps, glossaries, and/or illustrations—contribute to the meaning of texts.		Skill development: use text features 1. Which book title goes with the picture? 2. Use text features
ELA.2.R.2.1 Explain how text features—including titles, headings, captions, graphs, maps, glossaries, and/or illustrations—contribute to the meaning of texts.
Skill development: use text features 1. Which book title goes with the picture? 2. Use text features

ELA.2.R.2.2 Identify the central idea and relevant details in a text.		Central idea and details 1. Identify and analyze the central idea of a passage 2. Use key details to determine the central idea Skill development: topic and purpose 3. Determine the topic and purpose of informational passages Mixed practice: informational texts level 1 4. Read along about science and nature 5. Read along about famous people 6. Read along about art, music, and traditions 7. Read along about business and technology Mixed practice: informational texts level 2 8. Read about animals 9. Read about sports and hobbies 10. Read about famous places 11. Read about famous people
ELA.2.R.2.2 Identify the central idea and relevant details in a text.
Central idea and details 1. Identify and analyze the central idea of a passage 2. Use key details to determine the central idea Skill development: topic and purpose 3. Determine the topic and purpose of informational passages Mixed practice: informational texts level 1 4. Read along about science and nature 5. Read along about famous people 6. Read along about art, music, and traditions 7. Read along about business and technology Mixed practice: informational texts level 2 8. Read about animals 9. Read about sports and hobbies 10. Read about famous places 11. Read about famous people

ELA.2.R.2.3 Explain an author's purpose in an informational text.		1. Identify the purpose of a text 2. Determine the topic and purpose of informational passages
ELA.2.R.2.3 Explain an author's purpose in an informational text.
1. Identify the purpose of a text 2. Determine the topic and purpose of informational passages

ELA.2.R.2.4 Explain an author's opinion(s) and supporting evidence.		Author's opinion 1. Identify an author's statement of opinion Skill development: opinion, reason, and example 2. Complete the opinion passage with an example 3. Complete the opinion passage with a reason 4. Complete the opinion-reason-example table
ELA.2.R.2.4 Explain an author's opinion(s) and supporting evidence.
Author's opinion 1. Identify an author's statement of opinion Skill development: opinion, reason, and example 2. Complete the opinion passage with an example 3. Complete the opinion passage with a reason 4. Complete the opinion-reason-example table
ELA.2.R.3 Reading Across Genres
ELA.2.R.3.1 Identify and explain similes, idioms, and alliteration in text(s).		Idioms and similes 1. Choose the picture that matches the idiomatic expression 2. Determine the meaning of similes 3. Similes with pictures
ELA.2.R.3.1 Identify and explain similes, idioms, and alliteration in text(s).
Idioms and similes 1. Choose the picture that matches the idiomatic expression 2. Determine the meaning of similes 3. Similes with pictures

ELA.2.R.3.2 Retell a text to enhance comprehension.
ELA.2.R.3.2 Retell a text to enhance comprehension.

ELA.2.R.3.2.a: Use main story elements in a logical sequence for a literary text.		Order events 1. Order events in a story Skill development: story elements 2. Choose the picture that matches the setting or character 3. Identify story elements • Coming soon: Read alone and identify plot elements
ELA.2.R.3.2.a: Use main story elements in a logical sequence for a literary text.
Order events 1. Order events in a story Skill development: story elements 2. Choose the picture that matches the setting or character 3. Identify story elements • Coming soon: Read alone and identify plot elements
ELA.2.R.3.2.b: Use the central idea and relevant details for an informational text.		Skill development: central idea 1. Determine the topic and purpose of informational passages 2. Identify and analyze the central idea of a passage 3. Use key details to determine the central idea Skill development: sequence • Coming soon: Determine the order of events in informational texts
ELA.2.R.3.2.b: Use the central idea and relevant details for an informational text.
Skill development: central idea 1. Determine the topic and purpose of informational passages 2. Identify and analyze the central idea of a passage 3. Use key details to determine the central idea Skill development: sequence • Coming soon: Determine the order of events in informational texts

ELA.2.R.3.3 Compare and contrast important details presented by two texts on the same topic or theme.
ELA.2.R.3.3 Compare and contrast important details presented by two texts on the same topic or theme.

ELA.2.C	Communication
ELA.2.C.1 Communicating Through Writing
ELA.2.C.1.1 Demonstrate legible printing skills.
ELA.2.C.1.1 Demonstrate legible printing skills.


ELA.2.C.1.2 Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical sequence of events, transitions, and an ending.		Topic sentences 1. Choose topic sentences for narrative paragraphs Sequence 2. Put the sentences in order 3. Use time-order words
ELA.2.C.1.2 Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical sequence of events, transitions, and an ending.
Topic sentences 1. Choose topic sentences for narrative paragraphs Sequence 2. Put the sentences in order 3. Use time-order words

ELA.2.C.1.3 Write opinions about a topic or text with reasons supported by details from a source, use transitions, and provide a conclusion.		Facts and opinions 1. Complete the fact and opinion sentences Opinions, reasons, and examples 2. Complete the opinion passage with an example 3. Complete the opinion passage with a reason 4. Complete the opinion-reason-example table Conjunctions and linking words 5. Use conjunctions 6. Use subordinating conjunctions 7. Use linking words to complete a passage
ELA.2.C.1.3 Write opinions about a topic or text with reasons supported by details from a source, use transitions, and provide a conclusion.
Facts and opinions 1. Complete the fact and opinion sentences Opinions, reasons, and examples 2. Complete the opinion passage with an example 3. Complete the opinion passage with a reason 4. Complete the opinion-reason-example table Conjunctions and linking words 5. Use conjunctions 6. Use subordinating conjunctions 7. Use linking words to complete a passage

ELA.2.C.1.4 Write expository texts about a topic, using a source, providing an introduction, facts, transitions, and a conclusion.		Topic sentences 1. Choose topic sentences for expository paragraphs Organization 2. Select the detail that does not support the topic sentence 3. Organize information by topic Skill development: facts and opinions 4. Complete the fact and opinion sentences Skill development: conjunctions and linking words 5. Use conjunctions 6. Use subordinating conjunctions 7. Use linking words to complete a passage
ELA.2.C.1.4 Write expository texts about a topic, using a source, providing an introduction, facts, transitions, and a conclusion.
Topic sentences 1. Choose topic sentences for expository paragraphs Organization 2. Select the detail that does not support the topic sentence 3. Organize information by topic Skill development: facts and opinions 4. Complete the fact and opinion sentences Skill development: conjunctions and linking words 5. Use conjunctions 6. Use subordinating conjunctions 7. Use linking words to complete a passage

ELA.2.C.1.5 Improve writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing with guidance and support from adults and feedback from peers.		Editing 1. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Complete sentences 2. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? 3. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 4. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? 5. Unscramble the words to make a complete sentence Sentence variety 6. Combine sentences: subjects 7. Combine sentences: predicates 8. Combine sentences: subjects and predicates 9. Rewrite sentences using introductory elements Commas 10. Commas with a series 11. Commas with dates 12. Commas with the names of places 13. Commas: review Capitalization 14. Capitalization: review Revision 15. Select the detail that does not support the topic sentence 16. Add descriptive details to sentences 17. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb
ELA.2.C.1.5 Improve writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing with guidance and support from adults and feedback from peers.
Editing 1. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Complete sentences 2. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? 3. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 4. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? 5. Unscramble the words to make a complete sentence Sentence variety 6. Combine sentences: subjects 7. Combine sentences: predicates 8. Combine sentences: subjects and predicates 9. Rewrite sentences using introductory elements Commas 10. Commas with a series 11. Commas with dates 12. Commas with the names of places 13. Commas: review Capitalization 14. Capitalization: review Revision 15. Select the detail that does not support the topic sentence 16. Add descriptive details to sentences 17. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb
ELA.2.C.2 Communicating Orally
ELA.2.C.2.1 Present information orally using complete sentences, appropriate volume, and clear pronunciation.
ELA.2.C.2.1 Present information orally using complete sentences, appropriate volume, and clear pronunciation.

ELA.2.C.3 Following Conventions
ELA.2.C.3.1 Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.		Spelling 1. Spell words with suffixes: drop e 2. Spell words with suffixes: double the consonant 3. Spell words with suffixes: change y to i 4. Spell words with suffixes: review Adjectives 5. Use sense words 6. Does the adjective tell you what kind or how many? 7. Identify the adjective that describes the noun 8. Identify adjectives 9. Identify comparative and superlative adjectives Adverbs 10. Does the adverb tell you how, when, or where? 11. Identify adverbs Adjectives and adverbs 12. Choose between adjectives and adverbs 13. Is the word an adjective or adverb? Subject-verb agreement 14. One or more than one? 15. Use the correct subject or verb 16. Pronoun-verb agreement Subject and predicate 17. Identify the subject of a sentence 18. Identify the predicate of a sentence Compound sentences 19. Is the sentence simple or compound? Contractions 20. Match the contractions 21. Form pronoun-verb contractions 22. Form contractions with "not" 23. Use pronoun-verb contractions 24. Use contractions with "not" 25. Use contractions in a sentence Subject and object pronouns 26. Identify personal pronouns 27. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns 28. Replace the singular noun with a personal pronoun 29. Replace the plural noun with a personal pronoun 30. Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me" 31. Choose the correct personal pronoun Possessive pronouns 32. Identify possessive pronouns 33. Use possessive pronouns Personal and reflexive pronouns 34. Choose between personal and reflexive pronouns 35. Use reflexive pronouns Punctuation 36. Commas with a series 37. Punctuating dialogue Possessive nouns 38. Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives 39. Form the singular or plural possessive 40. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Common and proper nouns 41. Sort common and proper nouns 42. Identify common and proper nouns Plural nouns 43. Form regular plurals with -s and -es 44. Use regular plurals with -s and -es 45. Use singular and plural nouns 46. Is the noun singular or plural? 47. Form and use irregular plurals Past, present, and future tense 48. Change the sentence to future tense 49. Is the sentence in the past, present, or future tense? Regular past tense verbs 50. Which sentence is in the regular past tense? 51. Identify verbs in the regular past tense 52. Form and use the regular past tense 53. Place sentences on a timeline Irregular past tense verbs 54. Identify the irregular past tense I 55. Identify the irregular past tense II 56. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 57. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 58. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 59. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4 60. Place sentences with irregular verbs on a timeline To be and to have 61. To be: use the correct present tense form 62. To be: use the correct past tense form 63. To be: use the correct form 64. To have: use the correct form Prepositions 65. Select the best preposition to match the picture 66. Select the best preposition to complete the sentence 67. Identify prepositional phrases 68. Prepositions: review Sentences, fragments, and run-ons 69. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? 70. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 71. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? 72. Unscramble the words to make a complete sentence Sentence types 73. Choose the right end mark 74. Is the sentence a statement, question, command, or exclamation? Question words 75. Who, what, when, where, or why? Capitalization 76. Capitalizing the names of people and pets 77. Capitalizing days, months, and holidays 78. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 79. Capitalizing titles
ELA.2.C.3.1 Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
Spelling 1. Spell words with suffixes: drop e 2. Spell words with suffixes: double the consonant 3. Spell words with suffixes: change y to i 4. Spell words with suffixes: review Adjectives 5. Use sense words 6. Does the adjective tell you what kind or how many? 7. Identify the adjective that describes the noun 8. Identify adjectives 9. Identify comparative and superlative adjectives Adverbs 10. Does the adverb tell you how, when, or where? 11. Identify adverbs Adjectives and adverbs 12. Choose between adjectives and adverbs 13. Is the word an adjective or adverb? Subject-verb agreement 14. One or more than one? 15. Use the correct subject or verb 16. Pronoun-verb agreement Subject and predicate 17. Identify the subject of a sentence 18. Identify the predicate of a sentence Compound sentences 19. Is the sentence simple or compound? Contractions 20. Match the contractions 21. Form pronoun-verb contractions 22. Form contractions with "not" 23. Use pronoun-verb contractions 24. Use contractions with "not" 25. Use contractions in a sentence Subject and object pronouns 26. Identify personal pronouns 27. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns 28. Replace the singular noun with a personal pronoun 29. Replace the plural noun with a personal pronoun 30. Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me" 31. Choose the correct personal pronoun Possessive pronouns 32. Identify possessive pronouns 33. Use possessive pronouns Personal and reflexive pronouns 34. Choose between personal and reflexive pronouns 35. Use reflexive pronouns Punctuation 36. Commas with a series 37. Punctuating dialogue Possessive nouns 38. Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives 39. Form the singular or plural possessive 40. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Common and proper nouns 41. Sort common and proper nouns 42. Identify common and proper nouns Plural nouns 43. Form regular plurals with -s and -es 44. Use regular plurals with -s and -es 45. Use singular and plural nouns 46. Is the noun singular or plural? 47. Form and use irregular plurals Past, present, and future tense 48. Change the sentence to future tense 49. Is the sentence in the past, present, or future tense? Regular past tense verbs 50. Which sentence is in the regular past tense? 51. Identify verbs in the regular past tense 52. Form and use the regular past tense 53. Place sentences on a timeline Irregular past tense verbs 54. Identify the irregular past tense I 55. Identify the irregular past tense II 56. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 57. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 58. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 59. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4 60. Place sentences with irregular verbs on a timeline To be and to have 61. To be: use the correct present tense form 62. To be: use the correct past tense form 63. To be: use the correct form 64. To have: use the correct form Prepositions 65. Select the best preposition to match the picture 66. Select the best preposition to complete the sentence 67. Identify prepositional phrases 68. Prepositions: review Sentences, fragments, and run-ons 69. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? 70. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 71. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? 72. Unscramble the words to make a complete sentence Sentence types 73. Choose the right end mark 74. Is the sentence a statement, question, command, or exclamation? Question words 75. Who, what, when, where, or why? Capitalization 76. Capitalizing the names of people and pets 77. Capitalizing days, months, and holidays 78. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 79. Capitalizing titles
ELA.2.C.4 Researching
ELA.2.C.4.1 Participate in research to gather information to answer a question about a single topic using multiple sources.
ELA.2.C.4.1 Participate in research to gather information to answer a question about a single topic using multiple sources.

ELA.2.C.5 Creating and Collaborating
ELA.2.C.5.1 Use one or more multimedia element(s) to enhance oral or written tasks.
ELA.2.C.5.1 Use one or more multimedia element(s) to enhance oral or written tasks.


ELA.2.C.5.2 Use digital tools to produce and publish writing individually or with peers and with support from adults.
ELA.2.C.5.2 Use digital tools to produce and publish writing individually or with peers and with support from adults.

ELA.2.V	Vocabulary
ELA.2.V.1 Finding Meaning
ELA.2.V.1.1 Recognize and appropriately use grade-level academic vocabulary in speaking and writing.		1. Use academic vocabulary in context
ELA.2.V.1.1 Recognize and appropriately use grade-level academic vocabulary in speaking and writing.
1. Use academic vocabulary in context

ELA.2.V.1.2 Identify and use base words and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in grade-level content.		Inflectional endings 1. Complete the word with the ending that you hear 2. Match the -ed and -ing sentences to the pictures Prefixes 3. Determine the meaning of a word with pre-, re-, or mis- 4. Use the prefixes pre-, re-, and mis- Suffixes 5. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 6. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness Prefixes and suffixes 7. Prefixes and suffixes: review 8. Sort words with shared prefixes and suffixes by meaning
ELA.2.V.1.2 Identify and use base words and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in grade-level content.
Inflectional endings 1. Complete the word with the ending that you hear 2. Match the -ed and -ing sentences to the pictures Prefixes 3. Determine the meaning of a word with pre-, re-, or mis- 4. Use the prefixes pre-, re-, and mis- Suffixes 5. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 6. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness Prefixes and suffixes 7. Prefixes and suffixes: review 8. Sort words with shared prefixes and suffixes by meaning

ELA.2.V.1.3 Identify and use context clues, word relationships, background knowledge, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of unknown words.		Synonyms 1. Choose the synonym 2. Find synonyms in context 3. Which sentence has the same meaning? Antonyms 4. Choose the antonym 5. Which sentence uses an antonym? 6. Find antonyms in context Categories 7. Sort words into categories 8. Which word is not like the others? Shades of meaning 9. Shades of meaning with pictures 10. Find the words with related meanings 11. Describe the difference between related words 12. Order related words based on meaning Homophones 13. Homophones with pictures 14. Identify homophones 15. Use the correct homophone Multiple-meaning words 16. Multiple-meaning words with pictures Context clues 17. Use context to identify the meaning of a word Reference materials 18. Use dictionary entries 19. Use thesaurus entries
ELA.2.V.1.3 Identify and use context clues, word relationships, background knowledge, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of unknown words.
Synonyms 1. Choose the synonym 2. Find synonyms in context 3. Which sentence has the same meaning? Antonyms 4. Choose the antonym 5. Which sentence uses an antonym? 6. Find antonyms in context Categories 7. Sort words into categories 8. Which word is not like the others? Shades of meaning 9. Shades of meaning with pictures 10. Find the words with related meanings 11. Describe the difference between related words 12. Order related words based on meaning Homophones 13. Homophones with pictures 14. Identify homophones 15. Use the correct homophone Multiple-meaning words 16. Multiple-meaning words with pictures Context clues 17. Use context to identify the meaning of a word Reference materials 18. Use dictionary entries 19. Use thesaurus entries