Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Grade 2 Language Arts Curriculum

The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Education follows the OECS Learning Standards. These standards define what students should know and be able to do at the end of Grade 2 in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Specifically for Language Arts, the curriculum aims to empower students to communicate effectively through speech and writing using Standard English.

Key areas of focus for Grade 2 Language Arts include:

• Decoding and Word Recognition: Students develop skills in phonics, recognizing sight words, and decoding unfamiliar words.
• Reading Comprehension: Students build their comprehension skills by reading a variety of texts and answering questions about what they have read.
• Understanding Literature: Students explore different genres of literature and learn to identify literary elements.
• Writing: Students develop their writing skills through activities such as narrative writing, descriptive writing, and letter writing.
• Speaking and Listening: Students practice their speaking and listening skills through class discussions, presentations, and active listening exercises.

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