1. Second Grade ELA Domain Specific Words A thru F
Adapted from:
Vocabulary for the Common Core (Marzano, 2013)
Vocabulary Team:
Jenny Felts, Susan Hensley, Andrea Hixon, Susan Huntington, Karla Magarin,
Karen Maloney, Renee Simpson

2. adjective hungry pig tired boy big dog a word that describes a noun
L.2.1e, L.2.5b, L.2.6
L.3.1a
L.4.1d
a word that describes a noun
hungry pig
tired boy
big dog
2-4

3. adverb a word that tells how, when or where
L.2.6 ,L.2.1e
L.3.1a
a word that tells how,
when or where
I went to the dentist today.
The cat ate quickly.
The dog ate under the table.
2-4

4. apostrophe can not can’t I see a bird’s nest.
L.2.2c
A punctuation mark used to show where one or more letters have been left out
can not can’t
A punctuation mark used to show something belongs to someone
I see a bird’s nest.
1-2

5. audio recording a recording of sounds for example… music and voices
SL.2.5
SL.3.5
SL.4.5
a recording of sounds
for example…
music and voices
2-3

6. author The writer of a book, play, story, or other written work
RI.K.6, RI.K.8
RI.1.8
RI.2.6, RI.2.8
The writer of a book, play, story, or other written work
K-2

7. bold print
RI.2.5
print that is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters   2

8. capitalize The next day was Sunday again.
L.K.2
RF.1.1a, L.1.2
L.2.2
To write or print using a capital letter as the first letter
The next day was Sunday again.
K-2

9. words that tell about a drawing or photograph
caption
RI.2.5
words that tell about a drawing or photograph 2

10. RL.1.2
central message
the big idea that the story is about
1- 3

11. challenges interesting or difficult events
RL.2.3
RL.5.2
interesting or difficult events
It was a challenge for the farmer, his wife, and the animals to catch the gingerbread man.
2/5

12. A person or animal in a story, play or movie
RL.K.2, RL.K.9
RL.1.2, RL.1.7, RL.1.9
RL.2.2, RL.2.6, RL.2.7
character
A person or animal in a story, play or movie
K-2

13. closing
L.2.2b
words used at the end of a letter to let the reader know you are finished 2

14. L.K.4b
L.1.4a, L.1.4b
L.4.2a, L.4.2c
clue
A piece of information that helps you solve a puzzle, problem or mystery
K-2

15. comma
L.1.2c
A punctuation mark used to separate words, numbers or parts of sentences
April 22, 2016
I like vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream.
1- 3

16. SL.1.1b
comment
A written or spoken statement of opinion
1- 3

17. complete sentence An idea that makes sense
SL.1.b, L.1.1j
complete sentence
An idea that makes sense
Always contains an action word
Always begins with a capital letter
Always ends with a punctuation mark such as a period (“.”), a question mark (“?”), or an exclamation point (“!”)
1- 3

18. Compound
sentence
L.2.1f
L.3.1i
L.4.2c
A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. The clauses are connected by a conjunction such as and, but, or, yet, for, nor, and so.
Snowflake Bentley walked in the snow, and he took pictures with his camera.
2-4

19. compound word “It’s only a snowflake,” said grandfather with beard.
L.2.4d
two words joined together
“It’s only a snowflake,” said grandfather
with beard. 2

20. a relationship or link between things
RI.K.3
RI.1.3
RI.2.3
RI.3.8
RL..7
connection
a relationship or link between things
2-3

21. contraction “Hmmm,” said Poppleton.
L.2.2c
contraction
A contraction is a shortened version of two words created by leaving out letters and replacing them with an apostrophe.
“Hmmm,” said Poppleton.
“I can’t remember what Cherry Sue’s eyes look like.” 2

22. conversation Talk between people SL.K.1, SL.K.1b, L.K.6
SL.1.1, SL.1.1b, L.1.6
SL.2.1, SL.2.1.b, L.2.6
conversation
Talk between people
K-2

23. detail A small feature of something
RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RI.K.1, RI.K.2, W.K.5, SL.K.2, SL.K.4, SL.K.5
RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.7, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.7, W.1.3, W.1.5, SL.12, SL.1.4
RL.2.1, RI.2.1, W.2.3, SL.2.2, SL.2.6
detail
A small feature of something
You usually have to look close to see a detail.
K-2

24. RI.2.7
RI.4.7
diagram
a drawing, sketch, plan, or chart that makes something clearer or easier to understand  2

25. dictionary L.2.4e L.3.2g L.3.4d L.4.4c L.5.4c
 a reference source in print or electronic form giving information about the meanings, forms, pronunciations, uses, and origins of words listed in alphabetical order
K and 2

26. technology used to complete a task
W.K.6
W.1.6
W.2.6
digital tool
technology used to complete a task 2

27. SL.K.1a
SL.1.1a ,SL.1.1c
SL.2.1a ,SL.2.1c
SL.3.1 ,SL.3.1a ,SL.3.1b ,SL.3.1d
SL.4.1 ,SL.4.1a ,SL.4.1b ,SL.4.1c ,SL.4.1d
SL.5.1 ,SL.5.1a ,SL.5.1b ,SL.5.1c ,SL.5.1d
discussion
 talking about something with another person or a group of people
2-4

28. edit
W.2.5
W.3.5
W.4.5
W.5.5
to prepare writing for publication by correcting capitalization, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and sentence formation
2-3

29. electronic menu
RI.1.5
RI.2.5
a list of possible actions shown on the computer or website display screen for a user to select from
1-2

30. The last sentence or paragraph of a story or book.
RL.2.5
ending
The last sentence or paragraph of a story or book.
1-2

31. English The language of the United States L.K.1 L.1.1 L.2.1, L.2.3a

32. event It is usually important. RI.K.3 RI.1.3 RI.3.7
RI.4.3,RI.4.5,RI.4.6
RI.5.3, RI.5.5,RI.5.6
 Something that happens.
It is usually important.
2-4

33. the order in which things happen
event order
the order in which things happen
2-3

34. exclamation mark He was a beautiful butterfly !
End punctuation used after words that express strong feelings
He was a beautiful butterfly !
K-2

35. The goats crossed the bridge.
RL.K.9, W.K.8
RL.1.9, W.1.8
W.2.8
experience
Something that a person has done or seen
The goats crossed the bridge.
K-2

36. explanation a statement that makes something clear or easier
SL.2.1c
explanation
W.4.2e
 a statement that makes something clear or easier
to understand
2 & 4

37. fable
1st Unit 3
RL.2.2
RL.2.3
A short make-believe story that teaches a lesson; the characters are usually animals
1-3

38. fact Something that is true or accurate. An apricot is a fruit that
RI.1.5, W.1.2
RI.2.5, W.2.2, SL.2.4
RI.3.5, W.3.2b, SL.3.4
Something that is true or accurate.
An apricot is a fruit that
begins with the letter “a”.
Exercise is good for you.
1-3

39. SL.K.6
RL.1.4, SL.1.4, SL.1.5
W.2.3, SL.2.5
feeling
An emotion that is caused by the situation you are in or the people you are with
K-2

40. folktale a story made up and handed down by ordinary people RL.2.2
2-3