2.3.A

The student uses newly acquired vocabulary expressively.

use print or digital resources to determine meaning and pronunciation of unknown words;

19 TAC §110.4, 19 TAC §110.4 — Grade 2 the rule text (PDF) archived copy verified 2026-08-05

What we did

Every clue in our word searches ends at a link. The clue for YUCCA says the Joshua tree really belongs to the yucca family, and the link goes to the NPS page that makes the case. Solving the word is the easy half.

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How we would sequence it

What this builds on

  • 2.2.D alphabetize a series of words and use a dictionary or glossary to find words; and we would do that one first, because finding a word's meaning in a resource leans on already knowing how to alphabetize to it

See the grade 2 map

Where this sits

This is where the strand starts. After this: 2.3.B.

All of english language arts, grade 2

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What that means, and what this is not

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Coverage requirements from New York 8 NYCRR §100.10: what the law requires. Nothing here is legal advice, and Texas standards do not apply in your state. Check your own state's department of education.