Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
Kindergarten–Grade 5
Anchor Standards K-5
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Craft and Structure
CCRA.R.4
Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCRA.R.5
Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCRA.R.6
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
Reading: Literature
Grade 1
Craft and Structure
RL.1.4
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
RL.1.10
With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.
Grade 2
Craft and Structure
RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
RL.2.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend
literature, including stories and poetry, in the
grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently,
with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the
range.
Writing
Grade 1
Text Types and Purposes
W.1.2
Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Production and Distribution of Writing
W.1.7
Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions).
Grade 2
Text Types and Purposes
W.2.2
Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Production and Distribution of Writing
W.2.5
With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
Ohio English Language Arts Standards (2001)
Reading Applications: Literary Text Standard
Benchmarks (K–3)
C.
Recognize the defining characteristics and features of different types of literary forms and genres.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 1)
4.
Identify differences between stories, poems and plays.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 2)
4.
Distinguish between stories, poems, plays, fairy tales and fables.
Writing Process Standard
Benchmarks (K–2)
C.
Use organizers to clarify ideas for writing assignments.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade Kindergarten)
4.
Organize and group related ideas.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 1)
4.
Use organizational strategies (e.g., brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 2)
4.
Use organizational strategies (e.g., brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing.