A comprehensive collection of 2nd grade week-long reading fluency and comprehension extension units based on CKLA passages. Each unit utilizes enriched 200+ word texts, multisyllabic decoding, standardized test strategies, T-chart evidence-based writing, and Indiana IREAD review.
🐾 Great readers always find the exact line before choosing an answer!
TUESDAY MODEL
Slash the Trash in Action
DOK 1 Fact Verification
Question: According to the text, what helps cats measure tight spaces?
A. Their fluffy tails ✖ TRASH
(Tails are for balance, not measuring!)
B. Sensitive whiskers ✔ PROVEN
(Line 11: "whiskers help them measure tight spaces")
C. Swiveling ears ✖ TRASH
(Ears hear noises, they do not measure!)
D. Heavy paws ✖ TRASH
(Not mentioned anywhere in passage!)
Evidence rule: You must touch the line with your finger!
WEDNESDAY
The T-Chart Evidence Method
DOK 2 Open-Ended Plan
Top of the T: RA (Restate & Answer)
"Cats have special hunting senses that help them catch prey."
L
My Answers (Left)
• They see in the dark.
• They hear faint sounds.
R
Text Evidence (Right)
• Line 9: "see exceptionally well in dim night light"
• Line 10: "swiveling ears pick up faint rustling"
T-Chart Rule: Plan with RA on top, answers on left, text quotes on right!
THURSDAY
DOK 3: Feline Perspective Writing
Plan with Your T-Chart
Writing Prompt:
Imagine you are a pet cat stalking a toy mouse in your living room. Write a 5–7 sentence paragraph explaining how you use your wild hunting skills to catch it!
TOP OF T (RA): "When I play with my toy mouse, I act like a wild feline hunter."
LEFT: My Story Events Crouching behind sofa, staying motionless, pouncing.
Write two complete sentences using stealth and retractable to explain how a feline catches its prey:
Monday: Multisyllabic Decoding & Vocabulary Practice Page 2 of 4
TUESDAY
DOK 1 Multiple Choice • Test Strategy Focus
Slash 2 wrong choices • write paragraph # proof
1. What physical feature helps cats measure tight spaces when moving?
Proof: ¶ ____
A. Long fluffy tails
B. Sensitive whiskers
C. Sharp front teeth
D. Heavy fur coats
2. How are claws described in the passage to explain how cats hunt?
Proof: ¶ ____
A. Heavy and blunt
B. Soft and hidden
C. Retractable and sharp
D. Curved and brittle
WEDNESDAY
DOK 2 Evidence: T-Chart Response
Top = RA • Left = Answers • Right = Evidence
Question: How do a cat's remarkable senses help it hunt even in the dark? Plan on the T-Chart below, then write your complete answer!
TOP OF T • RA (Restate & Answer):
My Answers / Ideas (Left)
Text Evidence (Paragraph # & Quote) (Right)
Write your final answer in complete sentences:
Tuesday: Strategy MC • Wednesday: T-Chart Evidence Response Page 3 of 4
THURSDAY
DOK 3 Extension Writing: The Playful Predator
T-Chart Planning
Writing Prompt
Imagine you are a pet cat in a house watching a toy mouse across the rug. Write a 5–7 sentence story in the first-person ("I") describing how you use stealth, patience, and hunting instincts to stalk and pounce!
TOP OF T • RA (Restate & Answer Prompt):
My Story Events & Actions (Left)
Text Evidence & Vocab Used (Right)
Step 2: Draft Your Feline Narrative
5–7 complete sentences • First-person ("I")
Writer's Feline Self-Check
Used "I" voice 2 vocab words T-Chart evidence Capitals & periods
Thursday: DOK 3 Writing with T-Chart Planning Page 4 of 4
motionless: mo • tion • less (3 syllables)
domestic: do • mes • tic (3 syllables)
exceptionally: ex • cep • tion • al • ly (5 syllables)
Vocabulary Matches:
1. feline → C (Belongs to cat family)
2. stealth → D (Sneaky, quiet movement)
3. retractable → A (Able to be pulled inside)
4. domestic → B (Tame; living as a pet)
T Tuesday: DOK 1 Multiple Choice Key & Text Proof
1. Correct Answer: B (Sensitive whiskers) Proof: Line 11 states: "Sensitive whiskers help them measure tight spaces."
2. Correct Answer: C (Retractable and sharp) Proof: Line 7 states: "Retractable sharp claws and razor-sharp teeth help them capture food."
W Wednesday: DOK 2 T-Chart Exemplar & Written Model
Exemplar T-Chart Organization:
Top of T (RA): A cat's remarkable senses help it hunt even in the dark.
Left (My Answers): Eyes see tiny shadow moves; ears swivel to hear faint rustling.
Right (Text Evidence): Lines 8-9 ("see exceptionally well in dim night light"); Lines 10-11 ("swiveling ears pick up faint rustling noises").
Written Model:"A cat's remarkable senses help it hunt even in the dark. According to lines 8–9, their eyes see 'exceptionally well in dim night light, detecting even the tiniest movements.' In addition, line 10 explains that swiveling ears pick up faint sounds humans cannot hear."
Th/F Thursday Model Writing Sample & Friday Game Answers
Thursday Extension Writing Model: "From my perch on the living room rug, I spot the fake mouse. I use pure stealth to crawl under the coffee table, staying motionless for two minutes. My swiveling ears tune in to the crinkle. Suddenly, I push off my strong hind legs, unsheath my retractable claws, and pounce! My ancient hunting instincts never fail me."
Friday Game Card Solutions: Card 1 = A (Without any) • Card 2 = B (teeth) • Card 3 = B (5 syllables) • Card 4 = A (sneakiness/quietness) • Card 5 = B (Pull back inside) • Card 6 = B (play).
Standardized assessments (like IREAD) test whether fluent readers can slow down and verify details:
U: Underline question stems (Who, Where, Why).
N: Note keywords to hunt in the story.
P: Peek back and locate the exact line number.
A: Attack & Slash silly choices ("Slash the Trash").
C: Check that your choice matches line proof.
WED & THU
The Classroom T-Chart Framework
Our grade-level planning standard: Students organize thoughts using a structured T-Chart before drafting:
TOP BAR: RA (Restate & Answer the Question)
LEFT COLUMN: My Answers / Ideas (What I know/think)
RIGHT COLUMN: Text Evidence (Line #s & direct quotes)
Scripted Teacher Think-Alouds (Daily Highlights)
Monday Phonics Sprint:"Look at the word 'tour-na-ment'. It has 3 claps. Notice the 'our' diphthong and the suffix '-ment'. Suffix '-ment' turns an action into a noun—a tournament is an organized series of knightly jousts!"
Wednesday T-Chart Modeling:"Watch how I set up my T-chart. On top, I write my RA: 'The knights took great care of their animals.' Now on the left side, I write my own answer: 'They kept them groomed and gave them outdoor exercise.' On the right side, I write my text proof: 'Line 9: groomed their horses; Line 10: rode into countryside.' Now my answer is bulletproof!"
Thursday Extension Writing Coach:"Put your T-chart to work! In your journal entry, don't just say 'we rode horses.' Tell me about the dense forest, how you groomed your steed, and greeted King William jovially!"
Weekly Mastery Checklist (For Extension Group)
Skill Domain
Target Benchmark Indicator
Extension Goal
Fluency / Prosody
Reads ≥ 90 WCPM with conversational pausing at commas and periods.
110+ WCPM with dialogue voice
DOK 1 Test Strategy
Eliminates 2 distractors, locates explicit line number evidence.
4/4 Accuracy + annotated notes
DOK 2 T-Chart
Fills RA on top, answers on left, 1 direct quote on right.
2 quotes + cohesive paragraph
DOK 3 Writing
Drafts 5-7 sentences in 1st person with 2 target vocab words.
🛡️ Good test-takers do not guess—they find the line number of proof!
TUESDAY MODEL
Slash the Trash in Action
DOK 1 Recall & Locate
Question: What did the knights do when they were NOT practicing jousting?
A. They explored a dark mountain cave. ✖ TRASH
(Not mentioned anywhere in text!)
B. Repaired armor and groomed horses. ✔ PROVEN
(Lines 9-10: direct match in passage!)
C. They went swimming in the moat. ✖ TRASH
(Silly distractor!)
D. They baked bread in the kitchen. ✖ TRASH
(Knights don't bake bread here!)
Always point your finger at the line before you bubble!
WEDNESDAY
The T-Chart Evidence Method
DOK 2 Open-Ended Plan
Top of the T: RA (Restate & Answer)
"The knights took great care of their loyal animals."
L
My Answers (Left)
• They brushed and cleaned them.
• They made sure they exercised.
R
Text Evidence (Right)
• Line 9: "groomed their loyal horses"
• Line 10: "rode horses out into countryside"
T-Chart Rule: Plan with RA on top, answers on left, text quotes on right!
THURSDAY
DOK 3: Knight's Journal Entry
Plan with Your T-Chart
Writing Prompt:
Choose a perspective (Prince Edward or Visiting Knight). Write a 5–7 sentence journal entry describing your ride through the dense forest and tournament preparations!
TOP OF T (RA): "Today I arrived at King William's castle to prepare for the tournament."
LEFT: My Story Events Drawbridge clattering, galloping through trees, greeting the King.
RIGHT: Text Proof & Vocab Used: dense, tournament, groomed, jovially.
1. Roll the die or spin to move along the castle path.
2. Draw an IREAD Challenge Card for your space.
3. Answer correctly to earn a Knight Shield token.
4. First knight to reach the Castle Keep wins!
IREAD Skill Categories
✨ Affixes: Prefixes & Suffixes (-ed, -ly, -ment)
✨ Vowel Teams: ou, ow, ee, ea, ai, ay
✨ Syllables: Break multisyllabic words
✨ Context Clues: Synonyms & Meanings
May the most fluent and skilled reader claim the Golden Shield! 🛡️
2. tournament (¶2)
3. groomed (¶3)
4. jovially (¶4)
5. accompanied (¶1)
A. Brushed, cleaned, and cared for an animal.
B. In a cheerful, happy, and friendly manner.
C. Packed tightly together; thick with trees.
D. Series of sporting contests between knights.
E. Went along with someone as a companion.
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Extension Sentence Application
Write two complete sentences using dense and jovially to describe King William's journey:
Monday: Multisyllabic Decoding & Vocabulary Practice Page 2 of 4
TUESDAY
DOK 1 Multiple Choice • Test Strategy Focus
Slash 2 wrong choices • write paragraph # proof
1. Who accompanied King William and his son Edward on their morning journey?
Proof: ¶ ____
A. Queen Guinevere and four soldiers
B. Sir Arthur and the wizard Merlin
C. A group of forest hunters
D. Two blacksmiths from the village
2. What were the knights doing in the courtyard of King William's castle?
Proof: ¶ ____
A. Building new wooden watchtowers
B. Sleeping before their long journey
C. Practicing their jousting skills
D. Feasting on bread and honey
WEDNESDAY
DOK 2 Evidence: T-Chart Response
Top = RA • Left = Answers • Right = Evidence
Question: How can you tell that the knights took great care of their equipment and animals? Plan on the T-Chart below, then write your complete answer!
TOP OF T • RA (Restate & Answer):
My Answers / Ideas (Left)
Text Evidence (Paragraph # & Quote) (Right)
Write your final answer in complete sentences:
Tuesday: Strategy MC • Wednesday: T-Chart Evidence Response Page 3 of 4
THURSDAY
DOK 3 Extension Writing: The Knight's Journal
T-Chart Planning
Writing Prompt
Choose a perspective (Prince Edward or a visiting knight). Write a short journal entry (5–7 sentences) describing your morning ride and preparations for the tournament. What did you see in the dense forest, how did you groom your horse, and who did you meet?
TOP OF T • RA (Restate & Answer Prompt):
My Story Events & Details (Left)
Text Evidence & Vocab Used (Right)
Step 2: Draft Your Journal Entry
5–7 complete sentences • First-person ("I")
Writer's Royal Self-Check
Used "I" voice 2 vocab words T-Chart evidence Capitals & periods
Thursday: DOK 3 Writing with T-Chart Planning Page 4 of 4
tournament: tour • na • ment (3 syllables)
accompanied: ac • com • pa • nied (4 syllables)
countryside: coun • try • side (3 syllables)
Vocabulary Matches:
1. dense → C (Packed tightly together; thick)
2. tournament → D (Series of sporting contests)
3. groomed → A (Brushed, cleaned, cared for)
4. jovially → B (In a cheerful, friendly manner)
T Tuesday: DOK 1 Multiple Choice Key & Text Proof
1. Correct Answer: B (Sir Arthur and the wizard Merlin) Proof: Lines 2–3 explicitly state: "They were accompanied by Sir Arthur and the wise wizard Merlin."
2. Correct Answer: C (Practicing their jousting skills) Proof: Lines 8–9 state: "The knights practiced their jousting skills each afternoon."
W Wednesday: DOK 2 T-Chart Exemplar & Written Model
Exemplar T-Chart Organization:
Top of T (RA): The knights took great care of their equipment and animals.
Left (My Answers): Fixed armor; brushed horses clean; gave them exercise.
Right (Text Evidence): Line 9-10 ("repaired steel armor or groomed loyal horses"); Line 11 ("chance to exercise").
Written Model:"The knights took great care of their equipment and animals. According to lines 9–10, they 'repaired their steel armor or groomed their loyal horses until their coats shone.' The passage also states they rode them into the countryside for exercise."
Th/F Thursday Model Writing Sample & Friday Game Answers
Thursday Extension Writing Model: "I rode my swift horse over the heavy drawbridge early this morning. The forest was very dense with tall trees. Before the great tournament, I groomed my horse's coat until it shone like gold. When King William rounded the turn, I cheered jovially to greet our royal host!"
Friday Game Card Solutions: Card 1 = A (In a certain way) • Card 2 = B (countryside) • Card 3 = B (4 syllables) • Card 4 = A (thick/crowded) • Card 5 = court + yard • Card 6 = B (repair).
