Introductions and Conclusions
2nd Grade
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Alabama Course of Study Standards:
42
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Write an opinion piece about a topic or text with details to support the opinion, using
transitional words and providing a sense of closure. |
Arizona Academic Standards:
2.W.1
Common Core State Standards:
Literacy.W.2.1
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE):
ELAGSE2W1
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Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks:
W.2.1
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Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. In math, instead of writing opinions, students write or draw solutions to math word problems and
present arguments to explain their thinking. Connections to the Standards for Mathematical Practice 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and respond to the reasoning of others. See the pre-K–5 resource section in this Framework or the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics For example, students keep a math journal in which they record proposed solutions to word problems
in addition and subtraction. They use drawings, written equations, and written sentences to argue
why 8 is the correct answer to a problem such as “If there are 15 cupcakes in the table and 7 are
eaten, how many remain?” |
North Carolina - Standard Course of Study:
W.2.1
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Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.- With guidance and support from adults, organize information and ideas around a topic to plan and prepare to write.
- With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
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New Jersey Student Learning Standards:
W.2.1
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Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an
opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect
opinion and reasons, and provide a conclusion. |
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards:
2W1
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Write an opinion about a topic or personal experience, using clear reasons and relevant evidence. Please Note:Students in 2nd grade should understand the difference between opinions and
arguments and begin to learn how to write arguments with claims and supporting reasons. For
example, a student’s opinion could be “I like cupcakes.” A student’s claim could be “Cupcakes are
the best snack.” A student’s argument could be “Cupcakes are the best snack because…” with
supporting reasons and evidence. |
Ohio's Learning Standards:
W.2.1
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Write opinion pieces that introduce the
topic or book being written about, express an
opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion,
use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to
connect opinion and reasons, and provide a
concluding statement or section. |
Tennessee Academic Standards:
2.W.TTP.1
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Write opinion pieces on topics or texts.
- Introduce topic or text.
- State an opinion.
- Supply reasons to support the opinion.
- Use linking words to connect the reasons to the opinion.
- Provide a concluding statement or section.
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Wisconsin Academic Standards:
W.2.1
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Compose reflective, formal, and creative writing, which may happen simultaneously or independently, for a variety of high-stakes and low-stakes purposes. |
Alabama Course of Study Standards:
41
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Write informative or explanatory texts, introducing the topic, providing facts and relevant
details to develop points, and providing a conclusion. |
Arizona Academic Standards:
2.W.2
Common Core State Standards:
Literacy.W.2.2
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE):
ELAGSE2W2
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards:
2W2
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Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks:
W.2.2
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Write informative/explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. Second graders research grey wolves and write and illustrate informational reports. See two different reports from this project, “All about Grey Wolves: the Pack Family,” and “All about Grey Wolves: Howl in the Night.” Massachusetts Writing Standards in Action (W.2.2, W.2.7, W.2.8, L.2.1, L.2.2, L.2.3) |
North Carolina - Standard Course of Study:
W.2.2
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Write informative /explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a
concluding statement or section.- With guidance and support from adults, organize information and ideas around a topic to plan and prepare to write.
- With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
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New Jersey Student Learning Standards:
W.2.2
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Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use evidence-based facts and
definitions to develop points, and provide a conclusion. |
Tennessee Academic Standards:
2.W.TTP.2
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Write informative/explanatory texts.
- Introduce a topic.
- Use facts and definitions to provide information.
- Provide a concluding statement or section.
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Wisconsin Academic Standards:
W.2.2
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Write text in a variety of modes.- Opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or text they are writing about; state an opinion; supply reasons that support the opinion using words for emphasis, addition, contrast, or order to connect opinion and reasons; and provide a concluding statement or section.
- Informative or explanatory text in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
- Convey events, real or imagined, through narratives in which they recount a well elaborated event or short sequence of events; include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings; and use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
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Pennsylvania Core Standards:
CC.1.4.2.B
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Identify and introduce the topic |
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
CC.1.4.2.D
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Group information and provide a concluding statement or section. |
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
CC.1.4.2.H
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Identify the topic and state an opinion |
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
CC.1.4.2.J
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Create an organizational structure that includes reasons and includes a concluding statement. |
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
CC.1.4.2.M
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events. |
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
CC.1.4.2.P
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Organize a short sequence of events, using temporal words to signal event order; provide a sense of closure |
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