2.RI.2: Main Idea

Standard 2.RI.2 states that students should be able to identify the main topic of a text and retell key details. This standard focuses on developing students’ ability to determine the main idea of a text and understand the supporting details that contribute to that main idea.

To meet this standard, students should be able to:

• Identify the main topic or main idea of a text
• Determine the key details that support the main idea
• Retell or summarize the main idea and key details in their own words
• Understand the relationship between the main idea and supporting details

This standard is important because it helps students develop their reading comprehension skills. By being able to identify the main idea and key details, students can better understand the overall meaning and purpose of a text.

2.B.1.1: Text Features

Standard 2.B.1.1 focuses on understanding and using various text features to locate key information in a text. Text features are elements of a text that provide additional information and help readers navigate and comprehend the text more effectively.

To meet this standard, students should be able to:

• Identify and use text features such as headings, subheadings, bold or italicized words, captions, and illustrations to locate key information
• Understand the purpose of different text features and how they contribute to the overall meaning of a text
• Use text features to make predictions, ask questions, and clarify understanding

This standard is important because it helps students become more independent readers who can effectively navigate and comprehend different types of texts.

2.B.1.2: Text Structure

Standard 2.B.1.2 focuses on understanding the different text structures used in informational texts. Text structure refers to how a text is organized and the patterns or formats used to present information.

To meet this standard, students should be able to:

• Identify and understand different text structures such as chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and description
• Recognize the purpose and characteristics of each text structure
• Use knowledge of text structure to comprehend and analyze informational texts

This standard is important because it helps students develop their reading comprehension skills by understanding how information is organized and presented in different types of texts. It also helps students become more effective writers by understanding how to structure their own writing.