Second-Grade Milestones
Your child will work hard to meet many literacy goals this year! These pages describe some common milestones to watch for as your second grader grows as a reader. Language Breaking Down Words: ▶ Identify common 1- and 2-syllable words by sight (such as could , think , and after ). ▶ Figure out what words they don’t know sound like by: • Breaking the word down into syllables. • Sounding out letters they recognize in the word. ▶ Figure out what words they don’t know mean by: • Finding clues in the sentence around the word. • Finding the root of the word (such as add in addition ). ▶ Understand synonyms ( cold and freezing ) and antonyms ( cold and hot ). ▶ Use adjectives (such as big or pretty ), adverbs (such as strongly or clearly ), and other parts of speech correctly. ▶ Point out when words rhyme (such as cat and bat ). Talking About Texts: ▶ Retell the beginning, middle, and end of a story. ▶ Talk about the main idea of a text and describe details. ▶ Act out the stories they are reading or telling. ▶ Speak in front of a group about topics they are studying. ▶ Say what they like about a book and make reading recommendations to friends.
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Family Guide to Literacy | Grade 2
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