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Standard Identifier: RI.2.1

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Key Ideas and Details

Standard:
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Standard Identifier: RI.2.10

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

Standard:
By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Standard Identifier: RI.2.2

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Key Ideas and Details

Standard:
Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.

Standard Identifier: RI.2.3

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Key Ideas and Details

Standard:
Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.

Standard Identifier: RI.2.4

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Craft and Structure

Standard:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area. (See grade 2 Language standards 4–6 for additional expectations.) CA

Standard Identifier: RI.2.5

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Craft and Structure

Standard:
Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.

Standard Identifier: RI.2.6

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Craft and Structure

Standard:
Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.

Standard Identifier: RI.2.7

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Standard:
Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.

Standard Identifier: RI.2.8

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Standard:
Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.

Standard Identifier: RI.2.9

Grade: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (K–5)
Domain: Reading: Informational Text
Cluster: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Standard:
Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.

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