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2nd Grade - CA ELD Standard
Part I: Interacting in Meaningful Ways
Productive (creation of oral presentations and written texts) Speaking/Writing
Selecting language resources

Selecting and applying varied and precise vocabulary and language structures to effectively convey ideas.

| W.2.4 | W.2.5 | SL.2.4 | SL.2.6 | L.2.1 | L.2.3 | L.2.5 | L.2.6 |
EMERGING
1

a) Retell texts and recount experiences by using key words.

b) Use a select number of general academic and domain-specific words to add detail (e.g., adding the word generous to describe a character, using the word lava to explain volcanic eruptions) while speaking and writing.

EXPANDING
2

a) Retell texts and recount experiences using complete sentences and key words.

b) Use a growing number of general academic and domain-specific words in order to add detail, create an effect (e.g., using the word suddenly to signal a change), or create shades of meaning (e.g., scurry versus dash) while speaking and writing.

BRIDGING
3

a) Retell texts and recount experiences using increasingly detailed complete sentences and key words.

b) Use a wide variety of general academic and domain-specific words, synonyms, antonyms, and non-literal language (e.g., He was as quick as a cricket) to create an effect, precision, and shades of meaning while speaking and writing.