Standard 2: NonfictionArchived

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The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of nonfiction, informational, and expository texts to demonstrate an understanding of the information presented.
General Information
Number: LA.2.2.2
Title: Nonfiction
Type: Standard
Subject: X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 2
Strand: Literary Analysis

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Related Access Points

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Independent

LA.2.2.2.In.a
Identify text features (e.g., illustrations title, table of contents) found in informational text
LA.2.2.2.In.b
Use specific information to answer literal questions.
LA.2.2.2.In.c
Identify nonfiction print materials (e.g., calendar, schedule, environmental print).
LA.2.2.2.In.d
Select nonfiction materials to listen to and read, based on interest and teacher recommendations, to begin building a core foundation of knowledge.

Supported

LA.2.2.2.Su.a
Identify information in pictures and symbols in environmental print and informational text.
LA.2.2.2.Su.b
Respond to literal yes/no questions about read-aloud informational text.
LA.2.2.2.Su.c
Recognize familiar nonfiction print (e.g., environmental print).
LA.2.2.2.Su.d
Select nonfiction materials to listen to based on interest and teacher building a core foundation of knowledge.

Participatory

LA.2.2.2.Pa.a
Recognize pictures of persons and objects associated with daily activities.
LA.2.2.2.Pa.b
Respond purposefully to referent objects, pictures or gestures/ signs used in routines.
LA.2.2.2.Pa.c
Express a preference for a familiar read-aloud nonfiction, based on interest and teacher recommendations to begin building a core foundation of knowledge.

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Unit/Lesson Sequence

Adventures in Nonfiction: A Guided Inquiry Journey :

These activities provide a foundation for using nonfiction resources for developing and answering questions about gathered information. Using a wide variety of nonfiction literature, students learn to sort and categorize books to begin the information-gathering process. Then, working with partners and groups, using pictures and text, students are guided through the process of gathering information, asking clarifying questions, and then enhancing the information with additional details. Students complete the lesson by collaboratively making "Question and Answer" books for the classroom library. This is a high-interest foundation builder for using nonfiction literature in research as well as for pleasure reading.

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