Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts

This subject covers essential reading, writing, and language skills for 2nd grade students aligned with Common Core standards.

Reading ComprehensionWriting Sentences and ParagraphsVocabulary and Word Meaning
Understanding Author’s PurposeUsing Text FeaturesGrammar and Language Rules
Reading in Real LifeWriting Notes and MessagesLearning from Stories
Finding Key DetailsChecking Your Writing
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Basic Concepts

Writing Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Great Sentences

A sentence is a group of words that tells a complete idea. Every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.

Creating Paragraphs

A paragraph is a group of sentences about one topic. The first sentence is usually the main idea, and the rest give more details.

Steps for Writing

  1. Think about your topic.
  2. Write a main idea sentence.
  3. Add details to support your idea.
  4. Check your work for capitals and punctuation.

Why We Write

Writing helps you share your thoughts, tell stories, and give information. Good writing is important for school and for communicating in daily life.

Examples

  • Writing about your favorite animal in three sentences.

  • Telling what you did over the weekend in a short paragraph.

In a Nutshell

Writing sentences and paragraphs helps you organize and share your ideas clearly.

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Vocabulary and Word Meaning