Minnesota 2nd Grade ELA Standards in Writing

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W Writing

• W1 Foundations of Writing: Demonstrate knowledge of oral language, orthography, grammar and mechanics to express ideas in writing.
  • 2.2.1.1 Use correct punctuation (end punctuation), spelling (high frequency words), and capitalization (first word in sentence and proper nouns), authentically in writing.
  • 2.2.1.2 Apply spelling patterns and rules to spell words with consonant and vowel digraphs and diphthongs, six syllable types, and inflectional suffixes, authentically in writing.
  • 2.2.1.3 Use nouns (common, proper, possessive, and plural), verbs (regular and irregular), and frequently occurring adjectives, conjunctions, and prepositions in simple sentences, authentically in writing.
• W2 Write routinely for various purposes and disciplines, representing one’s own personal perspective, identity, and voice.
  • 2.2.2.1 Write routinely, including illustration, for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. (e.g., personal interest, enjoyment, academic tasks).
  • 2.2.2.2 Write to express ideas representing personal perspective, identity, and voice, as a part of a group.
• W3 Develop and strengthen writing by using a writing process including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
  • 2.2.3.1 Plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing, using self-reflection and teacher guidance.
• W4 Write arguments to support claims and to persuade in an analysis of topics or texts, using valid reasoning and evidence while considering audience.
  • 2.2.4.1 Write to state a personal opinion, provide several reasons for the opinion and include introductory and concluding statements.
• W5 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through use of informational and literary text, considering audience.
  • 2.2.5.1 Write to inform or explain, using details to show understanding of the topic, and including an introductory and concluding statement.
  • 2.2.5.2 Write to respond to characters, setting, and conflict in a story.
• W6 Write narratives, poetry, and other creative texts with details and effective technique to express ideas.
  • 2.2.6.1 Write to tell a story, introducing conflict to a character and setting.
  • 2.2.6.2 Use words that signal changes in situation, in written narratives, poetry, or other creative text. (e.g., next, surprisingly).
• W7 Engage in inquiry-based learning and research processes to create texts and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
  • 2.2.7.1 Ask and answer on-topic questions to research background information using resources vetted by teacher.
  • 2.2.7.2 Plan and conduct research from a variety of sources, vetted by teacher, and share findings in writing. (e.g., search terms, choosing relevant sources).
• W8 Media Literacy in Writing: Support writing with evidence from sources, correctly citing those sources, and demonstrating an understanding of the rights and obligations of using intellectual property.
  • 2.2.8.1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property and avoiding plagiarism. (e.g., What work is yours? What work is someone else’s?)