Standard - 2W1:
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.

Standard - 2W2:
Write informative/explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and other information to develop points, use content-specific language, and provide a concluding statement or section.

Standard - 2W3:
Write narratives which recount real or imagined experiences or a short sequence of events, including details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings; use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.

Standard - 2W4:
Create a response to a text, author, theme or personal experience (e.g., poem, play, story, art work, or other).

Standard - 2W5:
Begins in grade 4.