NL Grade 2 English Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every Grade 2 English topic. Aligned to what Newfoundland and Labrador schools teach. Help your child with speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

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ELA.2.GCO1.1

Oral communication and personal expression; describing experiences clearly and sequentially: Describe personal experiences orally using appropriate vocabulary clear sequence and personal details

ELA.2.GCO1.2a

Listening comprehension and attention skills; listening to learn new facts and ideas: Listen for information in instructional contexts stories and presentations to gather facts and details

ELA.2.GCO1.2b

Active listening and enjoyment; engaging with stories songs and performances: Listen for entertainment during story time songs and performances showing engagement and enjoyment

ELA.2.GCO1.2c

Social listening skills and interaction; listening during conversations and discussions: Listen in social interactions including conversations discussions and group activities demonstrating respect for others

ELA.2.GCO1.3

Inquiry skills and information seeking; asking relevant questions to gain understanding: Ask questions to seek more information and clarify understanding during conversations presentations and discussions

ELA.2.GCO1.4

Verbal response skills and clarification; providing accurate and helpful responses: Respond to questions to clarify information using complete thoughts and appropriate detail level

ELA.2.GCO1.5

Sequential thinking and narrative structure; organizing events in logical order: Retell events and familiar stories in sequence using temporal words first then next finally and maintaining story structure

ELA.2.GCO1.6a

Voice modulation and expression; matching tone to context and audience: Use appropriate tone of voice for different situations including friendly helpful and respectful tones

ELA.2.GCO1.6b

Voice control and clarity; speaking at appropriate volume and speed: Control volume and pace when speaking adjusting for audience size setting and purpose

ELA.2.GCO1.6c

Expressive speaking and dramatic presentation; adding meaning through vocal variety: Use expression and emphasis when speaking to convey meaning emotion and engage listeners

ELA.2.GCO1.7

Critical thinking and response to audio content; making connections to experience: Reflect upon a variety of oral texts including read-aloud stories poems songs and presentations making personal connections

ELA.2.GCO2.8

Social communication and turn-taking; engaging in respectful dialogue: Participate in conversations using appropriate social conventions taking turns listening actively and responding appropriately

ELA.2.GCO2.9

Public speaking and sharing ideas; organizing and delivering simple presentations: Engage in oral presentations by sharing information ideas or stories with peers using visual aids when appropriate

ELA.2.GCO2.10

Critical thinking and opinion formation; expressing preferences with supporting reasons: Respond personally to information ideas and opinions expressed by others giving reasons and citing evidence from experience

ELA.2.GCO2.11

Analytical thinking and evaluation; questioning and analyzing content critically: Respond critically to information ideas and opinions by asking questions offering alternative viewpoints and evaluating content

ELA.2.GCO2.12

Communication clarity and organization; giving complex directions effectively: Communicate directions with multiple steps using clear sequential language and logical organization

ELA.2.GCO2.13

Listening comprehension and task completion; executing complex instructions accurately: Follow directions with multiple steps demonstrating understanding through appropriate actions and asking for clarification when needed

ELA.2.GCO3.14

Appropriate communication behavior; using polite respectful language in interactions: Demonstrate social conventions including polite greetings appropriate responses thank you please and respectful communication behaviors

ELA.2.GCO3.15

Empathy and language sensitivity; recognizing how words affect others feelings: Show understanding of how word choice affects the feelings of others by using encouraging respectful and inclusive language

ELA.2.GCO3.16a

Spoken communication elements; using words tone and vocal variety effectively: Use verbal cues including tone volume and word choice suitable for specific situations and audiences

ELA.2.GCO3.16b

Body language and visual communication; using gestures facial expressions effectively: Use non-verbal cues including gestures facial expressions and body language appropriate to context and purpose

ELA.2.GCO4.17

Reading motivation and text choice; selecting appropriate reading materials purposefully: Select a variety of texts forms and genres appropriate for specific purposes including fiction nonfiction poetry and media texts

ELA.2.GCO4.18a

Pre-reading strategies and text preview; examining book elements before reading: Use text features before reading including titles covers illustrations and headings to predict and set purpose

ELA.2.GCO4.18b

Reading navigation and comprehension support; using book elements while reading: Use text features during reading including illustrations captions and headings to support comprehension

ELA.2.GCO4.18c

Post-reading reflection and review; using book elements to confirm understanding: Use text features after reading including table of contents and illustrations to review and confirm understanding

ELA.2.GCO4.19a

Anticipation and forecasting; using clues to predict what will happen next: Make predictions about texts using title cover illustrations and prior knowledge before and during reading

ELA.2.GCO4.19b

Active reading and inquiry; generating questions to guide comprehension: Ask questions before during and after reading to clarify understanding and guide thinking

ELA.2.GCO4.19c

Relating text to experience; connecting reading to personal knowledge and experience: Make connections while reading linking text to personal experiences other books and world knowledge

ELA.2.GCO4.19d

Mental imagery and comprehension; creating mental pictures while reading: Create mental images while reading using text descriptions to visualize characters settings and events

ELA.2.GCO4.19e

Comprehension and synthesis; identifying and retelling important information: Summarize key ideas and events from texts identifying main points and important details

ELA.2.GCO5.20a

Inquiry and investigation; developing meaningful research questions: Formulate questions that lead to inquiry about topics of personal interest curriculum connections and community issues

ELA.2.GCO5.21a

Research skills and synthesis; integrating information from multiple sources effectively: Combine information from a variety of sources to seek answers to questions using books magazines digital resources and community members

ELA.2.GCO5.22a

Communication and presentation of findings; organizing and presenting research discoveries: Share relevant information from selected sources using appropriate vocabulary clear organization and visual supports

ELA.2.GCO6.23a

Personal response and relevance; connecting reading to personal experience: Make text-to-self connections by relating characters events and themes to personal experiences and feelings

ELA.2.GCO6.23b

Literary analysis and comparison; connecting different books and stories: Make text-to-text connections by comparing characters themes and events across different books and stories

ELA.2.GCO6.23c

Critical thinking and global awareness; connecting reading to world knowledge: Make text-to-world connections by relating stories and information to community events current issues and world knowledge

ELA.2.GCO6.24

Critical thinking and preference formation; supporting opinions about reading materials: Express opinions about a variety of texts giving reasons citing specific examples and explaining personal preferences

ELA.2.GCO6.25

Analytical skills and justification; using text information and personal experience as support: Support responses using text information and personal experiences providing specific details examples and explanations

ELA.2.GCO7.26

Critical analysis and author intent; recognizing purpose and meaning in various texts: Identify the intended messages in a range of texts including stories informational texts advertisements and visual media

ELA.2.GCO7.27

Evaluation and critical thinking; analyzing both obvious and hidden messages: Respond critically to intentional and unintentional messages within texts questioning bias perspective and hidden meanings

ELA.2.GCO7.28

Multiple viewpoints and critical analysis; considering different interpretations and viewpoints: Discuss alternative perspectives to texts considering different cultural viewpoints character motivations and possible interpretations

ELA.2.GCO8.29

Imaginative writing and self-expression; using writing to explore creativity and emotions: Express feelings and imaginative ideas through writing and representing using personal experiences creativity and varied forms

ELA.2.GCO8.30

Metacognition and learning awareness; using writing to think about and document learning: Reflect on learning through writing and representing by documenting growth understanding and new discoveries

ELA.2.GCO9.31a

Personal communication and social writing; creating messages for specific recipients: Write letters notes and messages for personal communication using appropriate format greeting and closing

ELA.2.GCO9.31b

Creative storytelling and narrative structure; creating imaginative and personal stories: Write stories and narratives including personal narratives and imaginative tales with beginning middle and end

ELA.2.GCO9.31c

Factual communication and explanation; writing to share information and teach others: Write informational pieces including how-to texts simple reports and descriptions using facts and clear organization

ELA.2.GCO9.32

Writing awareness and intentional communication; understanding why and for whom we write: Understand that texts are created for a purpose and an audience adjusting language content and format accordingly

ELA.2.GCO9.33

Intentional writing and audience awareness; crafting appropriate content for specific needs: Create text types and forms for specific purposes and audiences using appropriate vocabulary organization and supporting details

ELA.2.GCO9.34

Collaborative learning and revision; improving writing through input from others: Seek feedback in the creation and further development of texts from peers teachers family members and community helpers

ELA.2.GCO10.35a

Structure and coherence; arranging thoughts and information in logical order: Organize ideas clearly in writing using beginning middle end and logical sequence of events or information

ELA.2.GCO10.35b

Personal expression and individual style; showing personality and care in writing: Develop personal voice in writing by showing care commitment and individual personality in written pieces

ELA.2.GCO10.35c

Vocabulary and word selection; using precise and interesting words in writing: Choose words carefully using interesting descriptive and precise vocabulary to enhance meaning and engage readers

ELA.2.GCO10.35d

Sentence construction and fluency; writing sentences of different lengths and types: Create sentence variety by writing simple and compound sentences of different lengths to create flow and interest

ELA.2.GCO10.35e

Grammar mechanics and editing; applying spelling punctuation and capitalization rules: Use writing conventions including correct spelling of familiar words appropriate punctuation and proper capitalization