Alabama State Course of Study for Second Grade
English Language Arts
1.) Demonstrate phonological skills, including manipulating sounds and words of the English language and identifying syllables in two- and three-syllable words.
3.) Exhibit vocabulary skills, including explaining simple common antonyms and synonyms and using descriptive words.
6.) Differentiate among folktales, tall tales, fables, realistic fiction, and other narrative texts.
8.) Organize sentences into a paragraph to address a topic or tell a story.
9.) Demonstrate correct use of question marks and capitalization of names, months, days of the week, and holidays in written expression.
10.) Use concrete nouns and action verbs in written communication.
14.) Respond to various types of literature read aloud.