Second Grade ELA Domain Specific Words A thru

Second Grade ELA Domain Specific Words A thru F Adapted from: Vocabulary for the Common Core (Marzano, 2013) https: //kids. wordsmyth. net/we/ http: //www. wordcentral. com/ http: //dictionary. reverso. net/english-cobuild/ www. google. com https: //images. google. com/ Vocabulary Team: Jenny Felts, Susan Hensley, Andrea Hixon, Susan Huntington, Karla Magarin, Karen Maloney, Renee Simpson

adjective a word that describes a noun hungry pig 2 -4 L. 2. 1 e, L. 2. 5 b, L. 2. 6 L. 3. 1 a L. 4. 1 d tired boy big dog

adverb L. 2. 6 , L. 2. 1 e L. 3. 1 a a word that tells how, when or where I went to the dentist today. The cat ate quickly. 2 -4 The dog ate under the table.

apostrophe L. 2. 2 c A punctuation mark used to show where one or more letters have been left out can not can’t A punctuation mark used to show something belongs to someone I see a bird’s nest. 1 -2

audio recording a recording of sounds for example… music and voices 2 -3 SL. 2. 5 SL. 3. 5 SL. 4. 5

author The writer of a book, play, story, or other written work K-2 RI. K. 6, RI. K. 8 RI. 1. 8 RI. 2. 6, RI. 2. 8

bold print RI. 2. 5 print that is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters 2

capitalize L. K. 2 RF. 1. 1 a, L. 1. 2 L. 2. 2 To write or print using a capital letter as the first letter The next day was Sunday again. K-2

caption RI. 2. 5 words that tell about a drawing or photograph 2

RL. 1. 2 central message the big idea that the story is about 1 - 3

challenges RL. 2. 3 RL. 5. 2 interesting or difficult events 2/5 It was a challenge for the farmer, his wife, and the animals to catch the gingerbread man.

character RL. K. 2, RL. K. 9 RL. 1. 2, RL. 1. 7, RL. 1. 9 RL. 2. 2, RL. 2. 6, RL. 2. 7 A person or animal in a story, play or movie K-2

closing L. 2. 2 b words used at the end of a letter to let the reader know you are finished 2

clue L. K. 4 b L. 1. 4 a, L. 1. 4 b L. 4. 2 a, L. 4. 2 c A piece of information that helps you solve a puzzle, problem or mystery K-2

comma A punctuation mark used to separate words, numbers or parts of sentences April 22, 2016 I like vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream. 1 - 3 L. 1. 2 c

comment A written or spoken statement of opinion 1 - 3 SL. 1. 1 b

SL. 1. b, L. 1. 1 j complete sentence • An idea that makes sense • Always contains an action word • Always begins with a capital letter • Always ends with a punctuation mark such as a period (“. ”), a question mark (“? ”), or an exclamation point (“!”) 1 - 3

Compound sentence L. 2. 1 f L. 3. 1 i L. 4. 2 c A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. The clauses are connected by a conjunction such as and, but, or, yet, for, nor, and so. Snowflake Bentley walked in the snow, and he took pictures with his camera. 2 -4

compound word two words joined together “It’s only a snowflake, ” said grandfather with beard. 2 L. 2. 4 d

connection a relationship or link between things RI. K. 3 RI. 1. 3 RI. 2. 3 RI. 3. 8 RL. . 7 2 -3

contraction A contraction is a shortened version of two words created by leaving out letters and replacing them with an apostrophe. “Hmmm, ” said Poppleton. “I can’t remember what Cherry Sue’s eyes look like. ” 2 L. 2. 2 c

conversation Talk between people K-2 SL. K. 1, SL. K. 1 b, L. K. 6 SL. 1. 1, SL. 1. 1 b, L. 1. 6 SL. 2. 1, SL. 2. 1. b, L. 2. 6

detail RL. K. 1, RL. K. 2, RI. K. 1, RI. K. 2, W. K. 5, SL. K. 2, SL. K. 4, SL. K. 5 RL. 1. 1, RL. 1. 2, RL. 1. 7, RI. 1. 1, RI. 1. 2, RI. 1. 7, W. 1. 3, W. 1. 5, SL. 12, SL. 1. 4 RL. 2. 1, RI. 2. 1, W. 2. 3, SL. 2. 2, SL. 2. 6 A small feature of something You usually have to look close to see a detail. K-2

diagram a drawing, sketch, plan, or chart that makes something clearer or easier to understand 2 RI. 2. 7 RI. 4. 7

dictionary L. 2. 4 e L. 3. 2 g L. 3. 4 d L. 4. 4 c L. 5. 4 c a reference source in print or electronic form giving information about the meanings, forms, pronunciations, uses, and origins of words listed in alphabetical order K and 2

digital tool technology used to complete a task 2 W. K. 6 W. 1. 6 W. 2. 6

discussion SL. K. 1 a SL. 1. 1 a , SL. 1. 1 c SL. 2. 1 a , SL. 2. 1 c SL. 3. 1 , SL. 3. 1 a , SL. 3. 1 b , SL. 3. 1 d SL. 4. 1 , SL. 4. 1 a , SL. 4. 1 b , SL. 4. 1 c , SL. 4. 1 d SL. 5. 1 , SL. 5. 1 a , SL. 5. 1 b , SL. 5. 1 c , SL. 5. 1 d talking about something with another person or a group of people 2 -4

edit W. 2. 5 W. 3. 5 W. 4. 5 W. 5. 5 to prepare writing for publication by correcting capitalization, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and sentence formation 2 -3

electronic menu a list of possible actions shown on the computer or website display screen for a user to select from 1 -2 RI. 1. 5 RI. 2. 5

ending The last sentence or paragraph of a story or book. 1 -2 RL. 2. 5

English The language of the United States K-2 L. K. 1 L. 1. 1 L. 2. 1, L. 2. 3 a

event Something that happens. It is usually important. 2 -4 RI. K. 3 RI. 1. 3 RI. 3. 7 RI. 4. 3, RI. 4. 5, RI. 4. 6 RI. 5. 3, RI. 5. 5, RI. 5. 6

event order the order in which things happen 2 -3

exclamation mark End punctuation used after words that express strong feelings He was a beautiful butterfly ! K-2

experience Something that a person has done or seen The goats crossed the bridge. K-2 RL. K. 9, W. K. 8 RL. 1. 9, W. 1. 8 W. 2. 8

explanation SL. 2. 1 c W. 4. 2 e a statement that makes something clear or easier to understand 2 & 4

fable A short make-believe story that teaches a lesson; the characters are usually animals 1 -3 1 st Unit 3 RL. 2. 2 RL. 2. 3

fact RI. 1. 5, W. 1. 2 RI. 2. 5, W. 2. 2, SL. 2. 4 RI. 3. 5, W. 3. 2 b, SL. 3. 4 Something that is true or accurate. An apricot is a fruit that begins with the letter “a”. Exercise is good for you. 1 -3

feeling SL. K. 6 RL. 1. 4, SL. 1. 5 W. 2. 3, SL. 2. 5 An emotion that is caused by the situation you are in or the people you are with K-2

folktale RL. 2. 2 RL. 3. 2 RL. 5. 7 a story made up and handed down by ordinary people 2 -3