Unit Plan 36 (Grade 2 ELA): Publishing Celebration & Reflection
Second graders celebrate writing by curating a polished portfolio, revising with language for effect, and delivering a 1-minute author share using visuals. They publish digitally or in print, speak clearly in complete sentences, and reflect on their growth as writers.
Focus: Polished portfolio; short author shares; language for effect
Grade Level: 2
Subject Area: English Language Arts (Writing • Speaking/Listening • Language)
Total Unit Duration: 5 sessions (one week), 45–60 minutes per session
I. Introduction
Writers celebrate by polishing, presenting, and reflecting. This week, students curate a small writing portfolio, apply language for effect (precise words, rhythm, voice), and craft a brief author share with a visual. They’ll publish using kid-friendly digital or print tools (W.2.6) and present clearly in complete sentences (SL.2.4–SL.2.6) while noticing how language choices change impact (L.2.3).
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to…
- Use simple digital/print tools to produce and publish a polished piece and assemble a mini-portfolio (W.2.6).
- Plan and deliver a 1-minute author share with a visual/slide, speaking audibly and in complete sentences (SL.2.4–SL.2.6).
- Revise with language for effect (precise verbs, descriptive phrases, sound/feeling words; choose formal/informal as needed) (L.2.3).
Standards Alignment — CCSS Grade 2
- W.2.6, SL.2.4–SL.2.6, L.2.3
Success Criteria — student language
- I can choose my best pieces and polish the one I’ll present.
- I can add precise words or a because/so idea to make my writing clearer/stronger.
- I can present with a clear voice, eye contact, and complete sentences.
- I can use a visual that helps my audience understand.
- I can explain how my language choices changed my piece.