Second Grade Curriculum Writing Resources

 

Each Second Grade Writing Skill is listed below with links to resources and correlations to the basal.

     MH = McGraw-Hill Language Arts Textbook             SF = Scott Foresman Reading Textbook

SFRS = Scott Foresman Reading Street

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Skill #

 

Key

 

W103

2.2.01C

D

Construct graphic organizers to establish understanding.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:  SFRS 2.1: 87b, 159b; 2.2: 313b; 2.3: 461b; 2.4: 39b, 96k, 151b; 2.5: 171b, 283a, 293b; 2.6: 435b

Software: 

W4

2.2.01D

I

Select a focus for writing.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation: SFRS    2.1: 159b; 2.2: 313b; 2.3: 461b; 2.4: 151b; 2.5: 293b; 2.6: 435b

Software: 

W262

2.2.03A

D

Compose first drafts using appropriate parts of the writing process.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS  2.1: 159c; 2.2: 313c; 2.3: 461c; 2.4: 151c; 2.5: 293c; 2.6: 435c

  Software: 

W254

2.2.03B

D

Write in complete, coherent sentences.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 13c, 37a, 40-41, 97c, 125b, 159d, 341b; 2.2: 163c, 183a, 187b, 211a, 215b, 242a, 273a, 283c, 302a309b, 313d; 2.3: 317c, 345c, 373c, 427c, 461d; 2.4: 13a, 33a, 39b, 43a, 59b, 87b, 125a, 151d; 2.5: 155a, 177b, 209a, 225b, 255b, 283a, 293d; 2.6: 347b, 373b, 405b, 431b, 435d

Software: 

W75

2.2.03D

D

Arrange events in logical and sequential order.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 159c; 2.2: 163c, 190k, 249d, 313c; 2.3: 341b, 426k, 453a, 457b; 2.4: 130a; 2.5: 202g; 2.6: 433a

Software: 

W275

2.2.03E

D

Reread draft.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 159d; 2.2: 313d; 2.3: 461d; 2.4: 151d; 2.5: 293d; 2.6: 435d

Software: 

W283

2.2.03G

I

Revise to clarify and refine writing (e.g., rearrange words, sentences, and paragraphs) and provide more descriptive detail.

Web Resource:  My Favorite Toy, http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/383.html; Two Bad Ants CyberGuide, http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/badant/badanttg.html; Descriptive Writing (Villain), http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/descriptive_writing.htm  

BCDOE Resource: http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/2LPwritingT10.htm; http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/2LPwritingT13.htm 

Textbook Correlation:   SF  2.1:  183h, 237b, 237h, 265d, 265h  2.2: 245h, 409h SFRS  2.1: 159d; 2.2: 313d; 2.3: 461d; 2.4: 151d; 2.5: 293d; 2.6: 435d

  Software: 

W221

2.2.05B

I

Evaluate own and others’ writing through small group discussion and shared work.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 159f; 2.2: 313f; 2.3: 461f; 2.4: 151f; 2.5: 293f; 2.6: 435f

Software: 

W3

2.2.04B

I

Edit for complete sentences.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 159e, 159h; 2.2: 302a, 313e, 313h; 2.3: 461d, 461e, 461h; 2.4: 151e, 151h; 2.5: 293e, 293h; 2.6: 435e

Software: 

W320

2.2.04E

D

Identify words or phrases that could be added to clarify meaning of written stories.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 159d

Software: 

W216

2.2.05A

D

Use a simple rubric to evaluate own writing and group work.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 37a, 61a, 89a, 121a, 151a, TR2-TR5; 2.2: 183a, 213a, 245a, 275a, 305a, TR2-TR5; 2.3: 339a, 367a, 397a, 419a, 453a, TR2-TR5; 2.4: 33a, 61a, 89a, 117a, 143a, TR2-TR5; 2.5: 173a, 203a, 227a, 257a, 285a, TR2-TR5; 2.6: 315a, 345a, 369a, 403a, 427a, TR2-TR5

Software: 

W137

2.2.06C

D

Use technology for publishing individual and group work.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 42k, 68k, 159e; 2.2: 190k, 252k, 313e; 2.3: 316k, 402k, 461e; 2.4: 151e; 2.5: 154k, 293e; 2.6: 408k, 435e

Software: 

W333

2.2.07D

D

Create readable documents with legible handwriting.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 13c, 43c, 69c, 129c; 2.2: 163c, 191c, 283a, TR64-TR66; 2.3: 317c, 345c, 373c, 403c, 427c; 2.4: 13a, 43a, 67a, 97a, 125a; 2.5: 155a, 181a, 209a, 235a, 265a; 2.6: 297a, 323a, 351a, 377a, 402a, 409a

Software: 

W322

2.2.10A

I

Describe setting, characters, and events in detail.

Web Resource:  Descriptive Writing (Villain), http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/descriptive_writing.htm

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 37a, 61a, 89a, 121a, 151a; 2.2: 183a, 213a, 245a, 275a, 305a; 2.3: 339a, 367a, 397a, 419a, 453a; 2.4: 33a, 61a, 89a, 117a, 143a; 2.5: 173a, 203a, 227a, 257a, 285a; 2.6: 315a, 345a, 369a, 403a, 427a

Software: 

W136

2.2.06B

D

Incorporate illustrations and/or photographs.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 35b, 42k, 43c, 49a, 68k, 69c, 87b, 97c, 119b, 129c, 149a, 159f; 2.2: 162k, 163c, 181b, 211a, 219c, 242a, 252k, 253c, 283c, 302a, 313f; 2.3: 316k, 317c, 337a, 345c, 365a, 373c, 394b, 403c, 417b, 427c,451a,  461f; 2.4: 12k, 13a, 30a, 43a, 59b, 87b, 97a, 125a, 151f; 2.5: 154k, 155a, 171b, 181a, 201b, 209a, 225b, 235a, 255b, 265a, 293f; 2.6: 297a, 313b, 322k, 323a, 343b, 351a, 367b, 377a, 401b, 409a, 425b, 435f

Software: 

W59

2.2.06A

I

Prepare a variety of written work (e.g., published books, stories, and book reports).

Web Resource:  Write Me A Story, http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/writeme_story.htm; Write a Silly Story, http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/write_sillystory.htm

BCDOE Resource: http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/2LPwritingT21.htm; http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/2LPwritingT38.htm 

Textbook Correlation:   SF 2.1: 381b, , 398d, 399d, 399h 2.2: 223h SFRS    2.1: 97c, 159f; 2.2: 313f; 2.3: 317c, 345c, 373c, 403c, 461f; 2.4: 13a, 67a, 151f; 2.5: 269a, 293f; 2.6: 351a, 377a, 409a, 435f

Software: 

W66

2.2.07A

I

Write a narrative having a beginning, middle, and end.

Web Resource:  Write Me A Story, http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/writeme_story.htm

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 35b, 42k, 159a-159h; 2.2: 162k, 181b, 279b; 2.3: 453a; 2.4: 64d, 127a; 2.5: 201b; 2.6: 373b

Software: 

W171

2.2.07B

I

Write accounts of personal experiences.

Web Resource: Composing an Autobiography, http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Language_Arts/Writing/WCP0047.html   About the Author, http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/YLP/97-98/97-98_units/97-98mini-unit/LCaravia_BookMaking/BookMaking6.html

BCDOE Resource: http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/2LPwritingT14.htm  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 69c; 2.2: 219c, 242a, 302a, 309b; 2.3: 337a, 365a, 373c, 451a; 2.4: 39b, 43a, 67a, 97a, 125a, 141b; 2.5: 177b

Software:  

W65

2.2.07C

D

Write group stories with a beginning, middle, and end.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 69c, 97c, 129c, 159a-159g; 2.2: 243d; 2.3: 403c; 2.4: 43a, 125a; 2.5: 155a, 235a; 2.6: 323a, 351a, 409a

Software: 

W147

2.2.08A

D

Summarize concepts presented in science (e.g., illustrations, sentences, and paragraphs).

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS    2.1: 42k, 65b, 121a; 2.2: 218k, 249b; 2.3: 316k, 317c, 399b, 372k, 457b; 2.4: 59b, 63b, 66k, 87b, 147b; 2.5: 230-231

Software: 

W148

2.2.08B

D

Write stories about concepts presented in social studies.

Web Resource: Opinion:  About Abraham Lincoln, http://www.uen.org/cgi-bin/websql/lessons/l4.hts?id=7783&core=1103 

BCDOE Resource:  http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/2LPwritingT22.htm 

Textbook Correlation:   SF 2.2: 39h, 131b, , 131h, 160d, 161d, 161h, 193h SFRS 2.1: 68k, 96k; 2.2: 162k, 282k ; 2.3: 344k, 402; 2.4: 154k; 2.5: 154k, 201b, 260-261; 2.6: 322k, 404-405, 408k, 409a

Software: 

W201

2.2.08C

D

Write in math journals, create math stories, and write explanations for problem solving.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.2: 279b; 2.3: 369b; 2.4: 121b; 2.5: 261b; 2.6: 373b, 401b

Software: 

W71

2.2.09E

D

Dictate or write stories (e.g., to tape recorder, adult, or older student).

Web Resource:  Daily Writing from Self-Selected Reading, http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/daily_writing.htm

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 12k, 42k, 68k, 69c, 97c, 129c, 159a-159g; 2.2: 162k, 218k, 243d, 252k, 279b; 2.3: 316k, 344k, 402k, 403c, 461b; 2.4: 12k, 43a, 96k, 124k, 125a; 2.5: 154k, 155a, 180k, 201b, 235a; 2.6: 323a, 351a, 373b, 409a

Software: 

W335

2.2.10B

D

Create an optional ending for a story.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.3: 344k, 394b

Software: 

W325

2.2.10C

I

Write about a favorite character or favorite part of a story.

Web Resource:  Descriptive Writing (Villain), http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/descriptive_writing.htm

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.6: 408k

Software: 

W143

2.2.10D

I

Compose a note or questions for a favorite author.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.2: 190j; 2.4: 42j, 124j

Software: 

W145

2.2.10E

D

Summarize a story.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.2: 181b, 252j

Software: 

W33

2.2.11A

D

Write for a variety of purposes (e.g., friendly notes).

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 87b; 2.2: 181b; 2.3: 365a; 2.4: 59b, 115a; 2.5: 235a, 283a; 2.6: 313b

Software: 

W34

2.2.11A

D

Write for a variety of purposes (e.g.,  invitations and messages).

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 87b; 2.2: 181b; 2.3: 365a; 2.4: 59b, 115a; 2.5: 235a, 283a; 2.6: 313b

 Software: 

W38

2.2.11C

D

Write for a variety of purposes (e.g., poems and riddles).

Web Resource:  Are You a Poet and Just Don't Know It?, http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/remove_lesson/areyouapoet.htm

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.3: 373c; 2.4: 97a; 2.5: 204-205; 2.6: 343b

Software: 

W39

2.2.09A

D

Write for a variety of purposes (e.g., stories).

Web Resource:  Write a Silly Story, http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/write_sillystory.htm

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 12k, 42k, 68k, 69c, 96k, 149a, 159a-159h; 2.2: 279b; 2.3: 461b; 2.4: 97a, 201b; 2.6: 373b

Software: 

W40

2.2.02BC

D

Write for a variety of purposes (e.g., two or three step directions).

Web Resource: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LAWritingParagraphOnPBAndJSandwich24.htm Learning Research Skills, http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LAResearch2.htm 

BCDOE Resource: http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/2LPwritingT23.htm

Textbook Correlation:   SF 2.2: 279b, 279h, 296d, 297d, 297h, SFRS  2.1: 12k, 42k, 68k, 69c, 69k, 149a, 159a-159f; 2.2: 279b; 2.3: 373c, 461b; 2.4: 13a, 97a; 2.5: 154k, 201b, 204-205, 208k, 256d; 2.6: 343b, 373b; 2.1: 12p, 16a, 36e, 38d, 40d, 42p, 46a, 60e, 62d, 66d, 68p, 72a, 87b, 88e, 93d, 94d, 96p, 100a, 120e, 122d, 126d, 128p, 132a, 150e, 152d, 156d; 2.2  162p, 166a, 182e, 184d, 188d, 190k, 190p, 194a, 212e, 214d, 216d, 218k, 218p, 222a, 243e, 246d, 250d, 252p, 256a, 274e, 276d, 280d, 282k, 282p, 286a, 286e, 303e, 306d, 310d, 313a-313f; 2.3: 316p, 320a, 338e, 340d, 342d, 344j, 344k, 344p, 348a, 365a, 366e, 368d, 370d, 372p, 376a, 395e, 398d, 400d, 402k, 402p, 406a, 418e, 420d, 424d, 426p, 430a, 452e, 454d, 458d, 461a-461f; 2.4: 12p, 15a, 31e, 39b, 34d, 40d, 42j, 42p, 45a, 60e, 62d, 64d, 66p, 69a, 88e, 90d, 94d, 96p, 99a, 115a, 116e, 118d, 122d, 124p, 141a, 142e, 144d, 148d; 2.5: 154p, 157a, 172e, 174d, 178d, 180p, 183a, 202e, 204d, 206d, 208p, 209a, 211a, 226e, 228d, 232d, 234j, 234p, 235a, 237a, 256e, 258d, 262d, 264p, 267a, 283a, 284e, 286d, 290d; 2.6: 296p, 299a, 313b, 314e, 316d, 320d, 322p, 325a, 344e, 346d, 348d, 350p, 353a, 368e, 370d, 374d, 376k, 376p, 379a, 402e, 404d, 406d, 408p, 425a, 426e, 428d, 432d

 Software: 

W41

2.2.02C

D

Write for a variety of purposes (e.g., journals).

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource: http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/LPwritingT1.htm

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 12p, 16a, 36e, 38d, 40d, 42p, 46a, 60e, 62d, 66d, 68p, 72a, 87b, 88e, 93d, 94d, 96p, 100a, 120e, 122d, 126d, 128p, 132a, 150e, 152d, 156d; 2.2  162p, 166a, 182e, 184d, 188d, 190k, 190p, 194a, 212e, 214d, 216d, 218k, 218p, 222a, 243e, 246d, 250d, 252p, 256a, 274e, 276d, 280d, 282k, 282p, 286a, 286e, 303e, 306d, 310d, 313a-313f; 2.3: 316p, 320a, 338e, 340d, 342d, 344j, 344k, 344p, 348a, 365a, 366e, 368d, 370d, 372p, 376a, 395e, 398d, 400d, 402k, 402p, 406a, 418e, 420d, 424d, 426p, 430a, 452e, 454d, 458d, 461a-461f; 2.4: 12p, 15a, 31e, 39b, 34d, 40d, 42j, 42p, 45a, 60e, 62d, 64d, 66p, 69a, 88e, 90d, 94d, 96p, 99a, 115a, 116e, 118d, 122d, 124p, 141a, 142e, 144d, 148d; 2.5: 154p, 157a, 172e, 174d, 178d, 180p, 183a, 202e, 204d, 206d, 208p, 209a, 211a, 226e, 228d, 232d, 234j, 234p, 235a, 237a, 256e, 258d, 262d, 264p, 267a, 283a, 284e, 286d, 290d; 2.6: 296p, 299a, 313b, 314e, 316d, 320d, 322p, 325a, 344e, 346d, 348d, 350p, 353a, 368e, 370d, 374d, 376k, 376p, 379a, 402e, 404d, 406d, 408p, 425a, 426e, 428d, 432d

Software: 

W83

2.2.11B

I

Write stories with a logical sequence.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 12k, 42k, 68k, 69c, 96k, 149a, 159a-159h; 2.2: 279b; 2.3: 461b; 2.5: 201b, 256d; 2.6: 373b

Software: 

W150

2.2.11D

I

Write descriptive sentences.

Web Resource:  Dream Snow, http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LACreativeWriting-UsesDreamSnowEricCarleGoodIdea24.htm; Descriptive Writing (Villain), http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade2/descriptive_writing.htm   

BCDOE Resource: http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/2LPwritingT9.htm 

Textbook Correlation:   SF  2.1:  63h, 87h SFRS 2.2: 183a, 187b, 309b; 2.3: 345c; 2.4: 13a, 33a, 39b, 43a, 87b, 124k, 125a, 151a-151h

Software: 

W114

2.2.11E

I

Write a report.

 Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 97c; 2.4: 124k; 2.5: 155a; 2.6: 350k, 351a, 408k, 432-433, 435a-435h

Software: 

W329

2.2.02A

D

Write to acquire and exhibit knowledge (e.g., sentences, answers to questions).

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 13d, 35c, 37b, 39c, 40-41, 43d, 59a, 59b, 61b, 65c, 66-67, 69d, 87c, 93c, 94-95, 128k, 129d; 2.2: 187b, 273a, 302a, 309b; 2.3: 345d; 2.5: 201c; 2.6: 323a, 377b

Software: 

Ongoing Skills to be Taught Throughout the School Year

W97

2.2.01a

D

Brainstorm with teacher and peers to generate ideas for writing.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 13c, 35b, 39b, 43c, 59a, 65b, 119b, 149a, 155b; 2.2: 215b; 2.3: 316k, 337a, 365a, 403c, 417b, 423b, 451a; 2.4: 59b, 63b, 87b, 93b, 124k, 151c; 2.5: 201b, 205b, 255b, 289b; 2.6: 319b, 347b, 425b, 427b, 431b

Software: 

W301

2.2.01b

I

Write key thoughts and questions, record reactions, observations, and group related ideas.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 159b; 2.2: 313b; 2.3: 461b; 2.4: 151b; 2.5: 293b; 2.6: 435b

Software: 

W133

2.2.01e

D

Use a variety of sources to gather information.

Web Resource: Opinion: 

BCDOE Resource:  http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/2LPwritingT22.htm 

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 129c, 159a, 159b, 159h; 2.2: 253c, 313a, 313g, 313h; 2.3: 461a, 461g, 461h; 2.4: 151a, 151b, 151g, 151h; 2.5: 293a, 293h; 2.6: 435a, 435b

Software: 

W341

2.2.03c

D

Uses temporary spelling to spell independently as necessary.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 159c; 2.2: 313c; 2.3: 461c; 2.4: 151c; 2.5: 293c; 2.6: 435c

 Software: 

W5

2.2.03f

I

Sharpen the selected focus for writing.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 159d; 2.2: 313d; 2.3: 461d; 2.4: 151d; 2.5: 293d; 2.6: 435d

 Software: 

W212

2.2.03h

I

Incorporate suggestions from peers and teachers.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 159d; 2.2: 313d; 2.3: 461d; 2.4: 151d; 2.5: 293d; 2.6: 435d

Software: 

W121

2.2.04d

D

Use classroom resources (e.g., word walls, picture dictionaries, teacher, peers, appropriate technology, and student generated word books) to support the writing process.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 13c, 43c, 69c, 129c, 159e; 2.2: 163c, 191c, 219c, 253c, 283c, 313e; 2.3: 317c, 373c, 403c, 427c, 461e; 2.4: 13a, 43a, 67a, 97a, 125a, 151d, 151e; 2.5: 155a, 181a, 209a, 235a, 265a, 293d; 2.6: 297a, 323a, 351a, 377a, 435d

Software: 

W308

2.2.06d

D

Share completed work.

Web Resource: 

BCDOE Resource:  

Textbook Correlation:   SFRS 2.1: 69c, 129c, 159f; 2.2: 191c, 279b, 313f; 2.3: 372k, 402k, 461f; 2.4: 151f; 2.5: 234k, 293f; 2.6: 343b, 350k, 431c, 435f

Software: 

W231

2.2.05c

D

Review personal collection to determine progress and evaluate work.