I Can Statements

Reading

R.L 2.5

Describe the structure of a story (beginning, middle, and end), including describing how the

beginning introduces the story, the middle encompasses the actions taken to solve the

problem, and the ending concludes the actions.

I Can…

I can describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning

introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

R.L. 2.1

Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to understand key

details in a text (character, setting, plot, events).

I Can…

I can ask and answer "wh" questions to show I understand important details, such as

characters, setting, plot in a text.

Writing

W 2.3

Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events,

include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal

event order, and provide a sense of closure.

I Can..

I can write narratives to retell events that include details with thoughts and feelings.
I can use words to tell the order of events.
I can create an ending to my story.

Math

2.OA.2 - Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies.

2.NBT.5- Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties

of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.

2.OA.1- Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems

involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing,

with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for

the unknown number to represent the problem.

I Can…

I can add and subtract within 20.
I can add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies.
I can represent and solve word problems using addition and subtraction within 100.

2.MD.1- Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as

rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.

I Can…

SWI

(Structured Word Inquiry)

L 2.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

L 2.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,and spelling when writing.

L 2.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases

based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.

I Can…

I can read and write age appropriate words.
I can use nouns.
I can form and use verbs.
I can use adjectives.
I can determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known prefix is added to
the word.
I can use a known base as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same base.