GRADE 2 LANGUAGE ARTS OBJECTIVES TERM 1
SPEAKING & LISTENING
WEEK 1
Listen to and follow oral
instruction and directions
Correctly use SJE in asking and
answering questions
WEEK 2
Retell personal experiences while
observing the sequence of events
WEEK 3
Listen to the ideas and opinions of the [th] digraph
others
WEEK 4
Orally construct stories from
pictures, using simple sentences
WEEK 5
Differentiate between the SJE and Distinguish between the voiced
JC pronunciation
WEEK 6
Practice SJE oral interaction
through impromptu conversation
in a guided learning process
Reading With Fluency &
Recognition (Word Recognition
& Vocabulary Development)
WEEK 1
Sequence words in alphabetical
order
WEEK 2
Topic: Initial “th”
Identify initial/medial/final letter
sounds correspondence to aid in
decoding and invented spelling
Distinguish between the voiced
and voiceless counterparts of
WEEK 3
Topic: Medial “th”
Identify initial/medial/final letter
sounds correspondence to aid in
decoding and invented spelling
and voiceless counterparts of
the [th] digraph
WEEK 4
Topic: Final “th”
Identify initial/medial/final letter
Reading for Meaning and
Enjoyment (Comprehension)
WEEK 1
Retell simple stories showing
beginning, middle and end
WEEK 2
Recall story events in a sequential
pattern
WEEK 3
Identify basic rhythm and
rhyme in poetry
WEEK 4
Identify basic rhythm and
rhyme in poetry
WEEK 5
Analyse a picture to make
predictions and read text to
confirm or revise their prediction
Interpret information given in text
to form questions and verify
predictions
WEEK 6
Sequence events, pictures and
Language Structure Communication (Writing)
(Grammar &
Conventions)
WEEK 1 WEEK 1
Topic: Am, Is, Are, Was, Use a variety of prewriting
Were strategies including drawing,
Identify and create webbing, listing, and note
sentences/structures using taking
the present and past tense
forms of the verb ‘to be’ WEEK 2
Write in complete sentences with
WEEK 2 attention to grammatical
Topic: I, Me, You conventions subject/verb
Use appropriately personal agreement
pronouns in their first and
second person points of WEEK 3
view, i.e., I/me, you/you Write in complete sentences with
attention to grammatical
WEEK 3 conventions subject/verb
Topic: He/ him, She/her, agreement
it
Apply correct use of third WEEK 4
person pronouns (singular) Discuss the traits of quality
i.e., he/him, she/her, it/it writing (e.g. content / idea
organization, word choice,
WEEK 4 voice, sentence fluency,
Topic : nouns end with conventions and
“ch, sh, s, o, x” presentations)
Make singular nouns
plural by adding –es
 sounds correspondence to aid in
decoding and invented spelling
Distinguish between the voiced
and voiceless counterparts of
the [th] digraph
WEEK 5
Use knowledge of phonics to
accurately spell rhyming words
WEEK 6
Identify context clues in written
texts
information in stories or other
texts
WEEK 5 WEEK 5
Use appropriate subjects Support written content with facts,
(singular and plural) with details, and descriptions
the present continuous
tense in a range of written WEEK 6
work Prepare and publish final draft
sentences
WEEK 6
Use the simple past tense
of the verb ‘to be’ to
construct the past
continuous tense
WEEK 6
Topic: article “a” and
“an”
Use appropriately the
indefinite articles ‘a’ and
‘an’

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Listen and share information
WEEK 8
Listen and respond to stimuli
WEEK 9
Topic: Verbal Communication
Respond appropriately to
non-verbal and verbal
communication cues
Topic:Short Vowel Sound
Differentiate and use vowel
consonant rule (cvc, cvcc) to
identify short and long vowels
WEEK 8
Topic: Long Vowel sound
Differentiate and use vowel
consonant rule (cvc, cvcc) to
identify short and long vowels
Topic: Setting - When & Where Topic: capital letters, full
Recall elements and details of a stop
story using the (5 W’s); Apply basic rules for use
● Who of the comma, full stop
● What and capital letters
● Where
● When WEEK 8
● Why Topic: Comma
Apply basic rules for use
of the comma, full stop
and capital letters
Use a variety of prewriting
strategies including drawing,
webbing, listing, note taking, and
other graphic organizers
WEEK 8
Use a variety of prewriting
strategies including drawing,
webbing, listing, note taking, and
other graphic organizers
Take turns to speak about what
they do
WEEK 10
Topic: Non-Verbal
Communication
Respond appropriately to
non-verbal and verbal
communication cues
Take turns to speak about what
they do
WEEK 11
Topic: Speaking about people ad
pictures
Work cooperatively, in groups , to
discuss and complete oral tasks
Work in pairs/small groups to
practise using SJE to speak
about people, pictures, objects in
the classroom
WEEK 12
Topic: Speaking about objects in
the classroom.
Work cooperatively, in groups , to
discuss and complete oral tasks
Work in pairs/small groups to
practise using SJE to speak
WEEK 9
Topic: Letter “C”
Apply their phonetic skills to
decode unfamiliar words with the
hard and soft ‘c’ and ‘g’
WEEK 10
Topic: Letter “G”
Apply their phonetic skills to
decode unfamiliar words with the
hard and soft ‘c’ and ‘g’
WEEK 11
Investigate and spell new and
unfamiliar words using their
knowledge of onset and rimes
WEEK 12
Use context clues to infer
meaning of unfamiliar and novel
words
Research word meaning using
print and digital media
WEEK 8 WEEK 9
Topic: Problem & Solution - Topic: capital letters, full
What & Why stop, comma
Recall elements and details of a Apply basic rules for use
story using the (5 W’s); of the comma, full stop
● Who and capital letters
● What
● Where WEEK 10
● When Topic: ‘ed’ Sound
● Why Add-ed to a range of verbs
with different endings to
WEEK 9 denote the past tense
Topic: Character - Who Identify and apply the
Recall elements and details of a correct pronunciation of
story using the (5 W’s); those word endings
● Who realised with the -ed,-t,
● What and -d sounds
● Where
● When WEEK 11
● Why Topic: ‘t”
Add-ed to a range of verbs
WEEK 10 with different endings to
Identify the characters in the story denote the past tense
State how theyfeel about specific Identify and apply the
characters correct pronunciation of
those word endings
WEEK 11 realised with the -ed,-t,
Create a written character sketch and -d sounds
of a given character from the story
WEEK 12
WEEK 12 Topic: “d”
Compare character from a story to Add-ed to a range of verbs
WEEK 9
Support written content with
facts, details, and descriptions
WEEK 10
Topic: Content, Organisation &
Word Choice
Discuss the traits of quality
writing (e.g. content/idea
organisation,word choice, voice,
sentence fluency, conventionsand
presentation)
WEEK 11
Topic: Voice, Sentence Fluency,
Conventions & Presentation
Discuss the traits of quality
writing (e.g. content/idea
organisation,word choice, voice,
sentence fluency, conventionsand
presentation)
WEEK 12
Prepare and publish final draft
paragraphs
about people, pictures, objects in
the classroom
SPEAKING & LISTENING
WEEK 1:
Use appropriate words to give
praise and acknowledge the
contribution of others
WEEK 2:
Use appropriate words to give
praise and acknowledge the
contribution of others
GRADE 2 LANGUAGE ARTS OBJECTIVES TERM 2
Reading With Fluency &
Recognition (Word Recognition
& Vocabulary Development)
WEEK 1:
Apply their phonetic skills to
decode unfamiliar words with
consonant blends in the initial and
final position
WEEK 2
Topic: Initial Digraphs
Apply their knowledge of
their personal experience
Language Structure
(Grammar &
Conventions)
WEEK 1:
Add -d and -ed to a range of
verbs with different
endings to denote the past
tense
WEEK 2
Apply basic rules for use
of the comma, full stop and
with different endings to
denote the past tense
Identify and apply the
correct pronunciation of
those word endings
realised with the -ed,-t,
and -d sounds
Reading for Meaning and Communication (Writing)
Enjoyment (Comprehension)
WEEK 1: WEEK 1:
Identify story setting Write formal simple invitations
using the writing process
WEEK 2 including prewriting, drafting,
Associate words and phrases with revising, editing, and publishing
particular sensory appeals
Work cooperatively ingroups to
complete a range of written tasks
Use prewriting strategies
WEEK 3
Speak clearly and concisely with
sensitivity to audience
WEEK 4
Listen to the experiences of
others and respond with
sensitivity to the speakers
WEEK 5
Topic: Text Conversation
Initiate dialogue/conversation with digraphs in theinitial, medial and
peer(s) about a text/topical
issues/classroom related
matters
WEEK 6
Topic: Topical Issues
Conversation/Classroom Related frequency words
Matters
Initiate dialogue/conversation with WEEK 5
peer(s) about a text/topical
issues/classroom related
matters
sound-symbol relationships to
decode words with consonant
digraphs in theinitial, medial andWEEK 3
final position
WEEK 3
Topic: Medial and Final
Digraphs
Apply their knowledge of
sound-symbol relationships to
decode words with consonant
final position
WEEK 4
Apply spelling techniques such as knowledge of nouns and
visual memory, analogy or
mnemonics to spell high
Differentiate the meaning and
spelling of various homophones
WEEK 6
Interpret the meaning of
homographs in context
capital letters WEEK 3 including drawing, webbing,
Identify similarities/differences listing, note taking, and other
between story characters graphic organizers
Construct simple
interrogative sentences with WEEK 5 WEEK 2
forms of the verbs ‘to be’, Topic : Literal Questions Topic: Content/Idea &
“to do’ and ‘to have’ Analyse and interpret questions at Organization
the different levels (e.g. literal and Discuss and use the traits of
WEEK 4 inferential) quality writing (e.g. content/idea,
Substitute nouns with organization, word choice and
appropriate pronouns WEEK 6 voice) in drafting
Topic : Inferential Questions
WEEK 5 Analyse and interpret questions at WEEK 3
Determine the subject of the different levels (e.g. literal and Topic: Word Choice & Voice
given sentences applying inferential) Discuss and use the traits of
quality writing (e.g. content/idea,
pronouns organization, word choice and
voice) in drafting
WEEK 6
Use appropriately the WEEK 4
indefinite articles ‘a’ and Topic: Conventions
‘an’ Discuss and use the traits of
quality writing (e.g. sentence
fluency, conventions and
presentation) in revising and
editing
WEEK 5
Topic: Sentence Fluency &
Presentation
Discuss and use the traits of
quality writing (e.g. sentence
fluency, conventions and

WEEK 7
Listen to identify the tone used to
transmit information
WEEK 8
Listen to identify the tone used to
transmit information
WEEK 9
Interpret and discuss a variety of
messages conveyed by visual
media
WEEK 1O
Interpret and discuss a variety of
messages conveyed by visual
media
WEEK 11
In pairs, use scripted dialogue to
practice speaking SJE
Speak clearly and concisely with
sensitivity to audience
WEEK 7
Identify and correctly pronounce
words containing the vowel
diphthongs ow, ou, oi and oy
WEEK 8
Identify and differentiate
among the vowel digraphs
sounds
WEEK 9
Distinguish between ‘silent’ and
‘non-silent’ letter
WEEK 10
Spell words with medial (l)
WEEK 11
Explore syllabication rules to
improve vocabulary and spelling
WEEK 12
Apply and use compound words
to derive new word meanings
WEEK 7
Identify and use proper
nouns correctly in a
variety of texts
WEEK 8
Formulate rules for using
capital letters across a
range of texts
WEEK 9
Practise adding -d and-ed to
a rangeof verbs with
different endings to denote
the past tense
Apply the concept of
doubling the final
consonant before adding
ed’ to form the past
tense of verbs
WEEK 10
Use appropriate subjects
(singular or plural) to WEEK 12
construct sentences using Topic: Fantasy
the present continuous tense Distinguish between reality and
WEEK 7
Analyse the events in a story to
identify the story plot
WEEK 8
Topic: Main Idea
Identify the main idea and
supporting details in a text or story
WEEK 9
Topic: Supporting Details
Identify the main idea and
supporting details in a text or story
WEEK 10
Draw conclusion about the moral of
a story read/heard
WEEK 11
Topic: Reality
Distinguish between reality and
fantasy
presentation) in revising and
editing
WEEK 6
Prepare and publish a final draft
of simple thank you letters
WEEK 7
Create a narrative using a picture
as a stimulus
WEEK 8
Topic: Content/Idea
Discuss the traits of quality
writing (e.g., content/idea,
organization, word choice, voice,
sentence fluency, conventions
and presentation
WEEK 9
Topic: Organization & Word
Choice
Discuss the traits of quality
writing (e.g., content/idea,
organization, word choice, voice,
sentence fluency, conventions
and presentation
WEEK 10
Topic: Conventions
Discuss the traits of quality
writing (e.g., content/idea,
organization, word choice, voice,
WEEK 12
In pairs, use scripted dialogue to
practice speaking SJE
Speak clearly and concisely with
sensitivity to audience
Construct questions with
forms of the verb to ‘to be’
using the present and past
continuous tense verb forms
WEEK 11
Apply basic rules for use
of the comma and full stop
WEEK 12
Add -s or -es to form the
plural of regular nouns
Identify and use the plural
form of irregular nouns
fantasy sentence fluency, conventions
and presentation
WEEK 11
Topic: Voice, Sentence Fluency
& Presentation
Discuss the traits of quality
writing (e.g., content/idea,
organization, word choice, voice,
sentence fluency, conventions
and presentation
WEEK 12
Prepare and publish a final draft
of simple stories

SPEAKING & LISTENING
WEEK 1
Communicate in different
contexts by experimenting with
new words to build vocabulary
WEEK 2
Communicate in different
contexts by experimenting with
new words to build vocabulary
WEEK 3
Communicate information,
feelings and opinions on familiar
topics
WEEK 4
Communicate information,
feelings and opinions on familiar
topics
WEEK 5
Use electronic media to enhance
listening and speaking
experiences
Speak clearly and concisely with
GRADE 2 LANGUAGE ARTS OBJECTIVES TERM 3
Reading With Fluency &
Recognition (Word
Recognition & Vocabulary
Development)
WEEK 1
Topic: “ar” Initial, Middle,
End
Apply appropriate articulation of
the sound given in words in
which the vowels are controlled
by /r/ in various positions
Apply their knowledge of the
r-controlled vowel to spell and
practice the correct
pronunciation of ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’,
‘or’, ‘ur’ controlled vowels
WEEK 2
Topic: “er” & “ur” Initial,
Middle, End
Apply appropriate articulation of
the sound given in words in
which the vowels are controlled
by /r/ in various positions
Apply their knowledge of the
r-controlled vowel to spell and
practice the correct
pronunciation of ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’,
Reading for Meaning and
Enjoyment (Comprehension)
WEEK 1:
Topic: Friendship
Identify the themes (e.g.
friendship, cooperation, sharing)
in selected stories and books
WEEK 2:
Topic: cooperation
Identify the themes (e.g.
friendship, cooperation, sharing)
in selected stories and books
WEEK 3:
Topic: Sharing
Identify the themes (e.g.
friendship, cooperation, sharing)
in selected stories and books
WEEK 4
Topic: Reality
Distinguish between reality
and fantasy
WEEK 5:
Topic : Fantasy
Distinguish between reality
Language Structure
(Grammar & Conventions)
WEEK 1:
Topic:We and you
Substitute nouns in subject
position with personal subject
pronouns (plural) we, you, they
WEEK 2:
Topic: They
Substitute nouns in subject
position with personal subject
pronouns (plural) we, you, they
WEEK 3
Topic: Ours and yours
Substitute nouns in subject
position with possessive subject
pronouns (plural) ours, yours,
theirs
WEEK 4
Topic : Theirs
Substitute nouns in subject
position with possessive subject
pronouns (plural) ours, yours,
theirs
Communication (Writing)
WEEK 1:
Topic: Drawing and Webbing
Use a variety of prewriting
strategies including drawing,
webbing, listing, note taking,
and other graphic organizers
WEEK 2:
Topic: Listing and Note Taking
Use a variety of prewriting
strategies including drawing,
webbing, listing, note taking,
and other graphic organizers
WEEK 3 :
Topic: Other Graphic
Organizers
Use a variety of prewriting
strategies including drawing,
webbing, listing, note taking,
and other graphic organizers
WEEK 4
Topic: Content / Idea
Organisation
Discuss and use the traits of
sensitivity to audience
WEEK 6
Use electronic media to enhance
listening and speaking
experiences
Speak clearly and concisely with
sensitivity to audience
WEEK 7
Report on an incident observed
or discussed
WEEK 8
Report on an incident observed
or discussed
‘or’, ‘ur’ controlled vowels
WEEK 3
Topic: “ir” Initial, Middle, End
Apply appropriate articulation of
the sound given in words in
which the vowels are controlled
by /r/ in various positions
Apply their knowledge of the
r-controlled vowel to spell and
practice the correct
pronunciation of ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’,
‘or’, ‘ur’ controlled vowels
WEEK 4
Topic: “or” Initial, Middle,
End
Apply appropriate articulation of
the sound given in words in
which the vowels are controlled
by /r/ in various positions
Apply their knowledge of the
r-controlled vowel to spell and
practice the correct
pronunciation of ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’,
‘or’, ‘ur’ controlled vowels
WEEK 5
Distinguish those words in which
/s/ and /x/ are pronounced as /z/
and fantasy
WEEK 6
Draw conclusions based on
different aspect of a story
WEEK 7
Draw conclusions based on
different aspect of a story
WEEK 8
Draw conclusions based on
different aspect of a story
WEEK 5
Use the conjunction ‘and’ to
create plural subjects in simple
sentences
WEEK 6
Apply correct use of personal
pronouns as object (singular and
plural)
WEEK 7
Apply correct use of possessive
pronouns as object (singular and
plural)
WEEK 8
Use appropriate adjectives in
descriptions of nouns/pronouns
WEEK 9
Compare two nouns using the
phrase ‘more…….than’
accurately
WEEK 10
Begin to apply basic subject/verb
agreement rule to create
grammatical structures
quality writing (e.g., content/idea,
organization, word choice and
voice,) in drafting
WEEK 5
Topic: Word Choice and Voice
Discuss and use the traits of
quality writing (e.g., content/idea,
organization, word choice and
voice,) in drafting
WEEK 6
Topic: Sentence Fluency
Discuss and use the traits of
quality writing (e.g. sentence
fluency, conventions and
presentation) in the revising and
editing
WEEK 7
Topic: Conventions and
Presentations
Discuss and use the traits of
quality writing (e.g. sentence
fluency, conventions and
presentation) in the revising and
editing
WEEK 8
Prepare and publish a finished
product for a range audience
WEEK 6
Explore syllabication rules to
improve vocabulary and spelling

WEEK 7
Topic: Antonyms
Explain the meaning of (a)
antonyms (b) synonyms and
select correct responses by using
context clues (semantics)

Select vocabulary from a variety

of literature to generate
antonyms and synonyms

WEEK 8
Topic: Antonyms
Explain the meaning of (a)
antonyms (b) synonyms and
select correct responses by using
context clues (semantics)

Select vocabulary from a variety

of literature to generate
antonyms and synonyms