Common Core: Language

2.L.5b

Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).

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2.L.6

Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

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2.L.1c

Use reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).

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2.L.4e

Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.

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2.L.1d

Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told).

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2.L.5

Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

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2.L.1e

Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.

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2.L.1f

Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy).

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2.L.2

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

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2.L.2a

Capitalize holidays, product names, and geographic names.

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2.L.2b

Use commas in greetings and closings of letters.

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2.L.2c

Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives.

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