Nova ScotiaGrade 2
NS Grade 2 English Curriculum
Lessons and practice for every Grade 2 English topic. Aligned to what Nova Scotia schools teach. Help your child build reading, writing, and communication skills.
NS Grade 2 English Curriculum | StudyPugHelp
CO_ID | Curriculum Outcome | StudyPug Topic |
|---|---|---|
ELA.2.A1.1 | Speaking and listening with complex syntax and grammar: Use listening strategies to understand oral communication and interact with various contexts |
ELA.2.A1.2 | Oral and non-verbal communication strategies: Use oral and non-verbal communication strategies to interpret and contribute to the meaning of messages and information |
ELA.2.A1.3 | Advanced vocabulary syntax and grammar application: Use explicitly taught vocabulary syntax and grammar to expand on communicating ideas and information in oral contexts |
ELA.2.A1.4 | Speaking and listening in group settings: Participate effectively in collaborative conversations about texts following discussion norms and building on others ideas |
ELA.2.A2.1 | Advanced phoneme manipulation and word analysis: Use knowledge of phonemes to isolate blend and segment words orally and apply this knowledge with increasing progression when reading and spelling words |
ELA.2.A2.2 | Alphabetic knowledge with automaticity: Name and form uppercase and lowercase letters in and out of order and demonstrate knowledge of alphabetic order with automaticity |
ELA.2.A2.3 | Complex grapheme-phoneme correspondences: Read and spell most common grapheme-phoneme correspondences of consonants and vowels with automaticity |
ELA.2.A2.4 | Consolidated phonics knowledge application: Use consolidated phonics knowledge including phonemic blending to read and spell multisyllabic words in a variety of contexts |
ELA.2.A2.5 | Advanced spelling patterns and position-based tendencies: Use consolidated orthographic knowledge including position-based tendencies to accurately pronounce words when reading and to spell words correctly |
ELA.2.A2.6 | Advanced vocabulary development and morphology: Develop and use explicitly taught vocabulary in various contexts including commonly used and subject specific words and apply developing morphological knowledge to understand new words in context |
ELA.2.A2.7 | Advanced reading fluency with prosody: Read words sentences and paragraphs in various texts fluently with accuracy and appropriate pacing to support comprehension and read aloud with expression and intonation |
ELA.2.A2.8 | Orthographic knowledge and word analysis: Study common spelling patterns word families and morphological elements to improve reading and spelling accuracy |
ELA.2.A3.1 | Advanced syntax and compound sentence structure: Compose simple and compound sentences in writing using syntax and sentence structure |
ELA.2.A3.2 | Grammar application in reading and writing: Use knowledge of parts of speech in oral language to support reading comprehension and communicate meaning in writing |
ELA.2.A3.3 | Complex punctuation and capitalization application: Apply knowledge of capitalization and appropriate punctuation when reading and writing |
ELA.2.A3.4 | Applied grammar and syntactic variety: Use varied sentence structures appropriate grammar and correct conventions in authentic writing contexts |
ELA.2.B1.1 | Text form identification and genre analysis: Identify characteristics of narrative and informational text forms and their associated genres |
ELA.2.B1.2 | Organizational patterns and text features application: Identify organizational structures and text features and apply this knowledge to support reading comprehension |
ELA.2.B1.3 | Advanced visual literacy and multimodal analysis: Identify the relationship between visual elements and visual design and describe how they communicate meaning |
ELA.2.B1.4 | Literary analysis and style recognition: Identify elements of style in text and explain how they help communicate meaning |
ELA.2.B1.5 | Literary analysis of characters and setting: Analyze character traits motivations and story elements including setting and plot development |
ELA.2.B1.6 | Non-fiction text analysis and comprehension: Use informational text features such as headings illustrations and bold text to locate and understand information |
ELA.2.B1.7 | Phonological awareness in literary texts: Identify and analyze rhyme rhythm repetition and other poetic elements in poems and songs |
ELA.2.B2.1 | Reading strategy and purpose identification: Identify and explain the purpose for reading texts |
ELA.2.B2.2 | Prediction strategies with textual support: Make and confirm predictions using background knowledge and evidence from the text |
ELA.2.B2.3 | Self-regulation and reading strategies: Use strategies to monitor reading comprehension |
ELA.2.B2.4 | Complex connection-making across multiple contexts: Make connections text to text text to self and text to world |
ELA.2.B2.5 | Summarization and analytical thinking: Identify the main idea and details in texts |
ELA.2.B2.6 | Self-directed learning and reading choice: Select appropriate books for independent reading based on personal interest and reading level |
ELA.2.B2.7 | Strategic reading and metacognition: Apply multiple comprehension strategies simultaneously including questioning clarifying and summarizing |
ELA.2.B2.8 | Content area literacy integration: Read and comprehend texts related to science social studies and other subject areas using academic vocabulary |
ELA.2.B3.1 | Critical thinking and textual analysis: Use information and visual elements in text to make inferences and identify implied information |
ELA.2.B3.2 | Critical response and opinion formation: Express personal thoughts and feelings about ideas presented in texts |
ELA.2.B3.3 | Critical thinking and media literacy: Distinguish between factual information and personal opinions in various texts and media |
ELA.2.B3.4 | Literary appreciation and analysis: Study works by individual authors and identify common themes styles and techniques |
ELA.2.B3.5 | Logical reasoning and text analysis: Identify and analyze cause and effect relationships within and across texts |
ELA.2.B3.6 | Analytical thinking and text comparison: Compare and contrast characters events information and ideas within and across texts |
ELA.2.C1.1 | Advanced pre-writing planning: Identify the topic audience and purpose for writing |
ELA.2.C1.2 | Advanced brainstorming and idea development: Use various strategies to generate ideas for writing |
ELA.2.C1.3 | Advanced organizational strategies: Use various strategies to organize writing |
ELA.2.C2.1 | Advanced text production across genres: Draft texts of various forms and genres using a variety of tools |
ELA.2.C2.2 | Transcription skills in authentic contexts: Transcribe letters words and sentences with increasing accuracy in authentic writing |
ELA.2.C2.3 | Advanced revision and editing skills: Use strategies to edit and proofread with correct spelling drafts of texts |
ELA.2.C2.4 | Autobiographical writing and voice development: Write personal narratives about meaningful experiences using descriptive details and chronological sequence |
ELA.2.C2.5 | Research and expository writing skills: Create informational texts about topics of interest using facts supporting details and clear organization |
ELA.2.C2.6 | Imaginative writing and narrative craft: Write original fictional stories with clear story structure character development and descriptive language |
ELA.2.C2.7 | Practical writing for authentic communication: Write letters notes and messages for real purposes and audiences using appropriate format and tone |
ELA.2.C2.8 | Creative writing and language experimentation: Create poems using rhyme rhythm descriptive language and creative word choice |
ELA.2.C2.9 | Fine motor skills and transcription automation: Write legibly with appropriate spacing sizing formation and beginning cursive skills for transcription fluency |
ELA.2.C2.10 | Collaborative revision and constructive feedback: Participate in peer editing conferences providing and receiving specific constructive feedback on writing |
ELA.2.C3.1 | Final text creation with sophisticated techniques: Produce final texts using simple techniques |
ELA.2.C3.2 | Strategic media and tool selection: Select from a variety of media to present final texts |
ELA.2.C3.3 | Advanced presentation and public speaking: Present created texts to audiences |
ELA.2.C3.4 | Technology integration and digital literacy: Use digital tools to create edit format and share texts with appropriate design elements |
ELA.2.C3.5 | Performance and oral communication skills: Tell stories and present information orally using appropriate voice volume pacing expression and gestures |
ELA.2.C3.6 | Writing motivation and authentic audience engagement: Prepare and share final published versions of writing for authentic audiences and celebrations |
ELA.2.C1.4 | Information literacy and inquiry skills: Gather information from multiple sources including books interviews and digital resources for writing and learning projects |