- Second Grade Quarterly Benchmarks – Opinion
ELA CCSS: 2.W.1, 2.L.1, 2.L.2, 2.L.3
Revised & Adapted from DMA Writing Benchmarks March 2016
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Process
(with guidance and support)
Uses an organized plan to include
Introduction (topic and opinion),
Body (facts and reasons),
Conclusion (closure)
Uses opinion words and phrases in
plan (may still use some sketches)
Identifies a topic and specific
reader/ audience for piece
Adds on or deletes from piece
individually or collaboratively
Evidence of proofreading for
spelling, punctuation, and
grammar
Uses a variety of sources
Carries writing over two o...
2nd Opinion Benchmarks 2016.pdf 
