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The official Quebec English Language Arts, Grade 2 curriculum
Quebec defines English Language Arts, Grade 2 by strands and outcomes. MapleMind teaches the same curriculum reorganized for one-skill-at-a-time tutoring — the table shows exactly where every official strand lands, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit below.
Official source Québec's official English language arts programRead it on the government site — quebec.ca ↗| Official strand | Outcomes | Where MapleMind teaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Strand A | 22 | Understanding the Conventions of Written Language · Response Process · Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships · Narrative and Literary Texts · Information-Based: Planning Texts |
| Strand B | 6 | Writing Process · Information-Based: Explanatory Texts |
| Strand C | 7 | Production Process (Media) · Information-Based: Descriptive Reports |
| Strand D | 3 | Information-Based: Persuasive Texts |
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How MapleMind teaches English Language Arts, Grade 2 — every unit, lesson, and skill
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Unit 1Understanding the Conventions of Written LanguageOfficial strand · Strand A
Grammar, usage, mechanics and spelling in the child's own reading and writing.
Grammar (sentence structure and syntax)
- Use: Writes sentences in an order that supports a main idea or…c002-A.3 — Mastery of “Writes sentences in an order that supports a main idea or story” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 2 ELA.
Building simple sentences with a subject and a verb
- Use: In simple sentences by using subject, verb, modifierc004-A.5 — Mastery of “In simple sentences by using subject, verb, modifier” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: In syntactic structures that carry meaningc005-A.6 — Mastery of “In syntactic structures that carry meaning, (e.g. the structure of a question,…” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 2 ELA.
Usage Conventions (agreement and word choice)
Mechanics (spelling, capitalization and punctuation)
- Use: Uses invented spelling by choosing letters on the basis of…c020-A.24 — Mastery of “Uses invented spelling by choosing letters on the basis of sound for unknown or…” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 5 outcomes in this unit
- c002-A.3
Writes sentences in an order that supports a main idea or story
- c004-A.5
In simple sentences by using subject, verb, modifier
- c005-A.6
In syntactic structures that carry meaning, (e.g. the structure of a question, an apology, a request)
- c009-A.10
Uses vocabulary and/or terminology related to the type of writing
- c020-A.24
Uses invented spelling by choosing letters on the basis of sound for unknown or challenging words, e.g. kaj (cage) or
Unit 2Response ProcessOfficial strand · Strand A
How a reader connects with, understands and responds to texts.
Prereading/Viewing
- Use: Understands the purpose for reading, listening to and/or…c033-A.3 — Mastery of “Understands the purpose for reading, listening to and/or viewing (e.g. for…” (Response Process) at Grade 2 ELA.
During Reading/ Viewing
- Use: Makes explicit connections between own personal experiences…c039-A.9 — Mastery of “Makes explicit connections between own personal experiences and story…” (Response Process) at Grade 2 ELA.
After Reading/Viewing: Interpreting the Text
- Use: Constructs a personal response to the textc052-A.22 — Mastery of “Constructs a personal response to the text (i.e. constructs meaning)” (Response Process) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 3 outcomes in this unit
- c033-A.3
Understands the purpose for reading, listening to and/or viewing (e.g. for enjoyment, to learn something, to escape to
- c039-A.9
Makes explicit connections between own personal experiences and story experiences
- c052-A.22
Constructs a personal response to the text (i.e. constructs meaning)
Unit 3Writing ProcessOfficial strand · Strand B
The stages of writing — planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing.
Deciding your purpose before you write
- Use: Understands the purpose for the writingc066-B.3 — Mastery of “Understands the purpose for the writing (e.g., to entertain, to inform, to…” (Writing Process) at Grade 2 ELA.
Drafting
- Use: Writes to a specific familiar audience of family, friends…c070-B.7 — Mastery of “Writes to a specific familiar audience of family, friends and teacher” (Writing Process) at Grade 2 ELA.
Revision
- Notice: Rereads for clarityc076-B.13 — Guided introduction of “Rereads for clarity” (Writing Process) at Grade 2 ELA.
Editing
- Use: Selects personally significant pieces of writing to publishc084-B.22 — Mastery of “Selects personally significant pieces of writing to publish” (Writing Process) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 4 outcomes in this unit
- c066-B.3
Understands the purpose for the writing (e.g., to entertain, to inform, to communicate)
- c070-B.7
Writes to a specific familiar audience of family, friends and teacher
- c076-B.13
Rereads for clarity
- c084-B.22
Selects personally significant pieces of writing to publish
Unit 4Production Process (Media)Official strand · Strand C
The stages of making a media text, from planning to sharing (a genuine QEP strand).
Using the tools a media production needs
- Notice: Uses appropriate technology resources for the specific…c097-C.13 — Guided introduction of “Uses appropriate technology resources for the specific production as needed…” (Production Process (Media)) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 1 outcome in this unit
- c097-C.13
Uses appropriate technology resources for the specific production as needed (e.g. downloading digital images for a
Unit 5Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain RelationshipsOfficial strand · Strand A
Texts that build and keep relationships — cards, letters, messages.
Notes that keep a friendship going
- Use: Thank-you notesc107-A.6 — Mastery of “Thank-you notes” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Invitationsc108-A.7 — Mastery of “Invitations” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Greeting cardsc109-A.8 — Mastery of “Greeting cards” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Friendly lettersc110-A.9 — Mastery of “Friendly letters” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 2 ELA.
Reading, Writing and Media Production
- Use: Salutation, body and closing in a friendly letterc115-A.14 — Mastery of “Salutation, body and closing in a friendly letter” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Relevant details such as time, place and location in an…c116-A.15 — Mastery of “Relevant details such as time, place and location in an invitation” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Suitable message, given the communication context, in…c117-A.16 — Mastery of “Suitable message, given the communication context, in thank-you notes and…” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 7 outcomes in this unit
- c107-A.6
Thank-you notes
- c108-A.7
Invitations
- c109-A.8
Greeting cards
- c110-A.9
Friendly letters
- c115-A.14
Salutation, body and closing in a friendly letter
- c116-A.15
Relevant details such as time, place and location in an invitation
- c117-A.16
Suitable message, given the communication context, in thank-you notes and greeting cards
Unit 6Narrative and Literary TextsOfficial strand · Strand A
Stories and literary texts — their features, genres and required reading.
Nursery rhymes and their rhythm
- Use: Nursery rhymesc134-A.8 — Mastery of “Nursery rhymes” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Illustrated wordless and picture books written for younger…c135-A.9 — Mastery of “Illustrated wordless and picture books written for younger children” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
Finding story ideas in your own life
- Use: Stories based on ideas, experiences and eventsc149-A.25 — Mastery of “Stories based on ideas, experiences and events” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
Plot structures and features
- Use: Predictable story patternsc156-A.33 — Mastery of “Predictable story patterns” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Sequence of eventsc157-A.34 — Mastery of “Sequence of events” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 5 outcomes in this unit
- c134-A.8
Nursery rhymes
- c135-A.9
Illustrated wordless and picture books written for younger children
- c149-A.25
Stories based on ideas, experiences and events
- c156-A.33
Predictable story patterns
- c157-A.34
Sequence of events
Unit 7Information-Based: Planning TextsOfficial strand · Strand A
Texts that organise and plan information.
Speaking and Listening
- Use: Understands the use of talk to compose a first draft of…c197-A.3 — Mastery of “Understands the use of talk to compose a first draft of thoughts, ideas, and…” (Information-Based: Planning Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Notice: Understands the use of talk to clarify the steps in a…c198-A.4 — Guided introduction of “Understands the use of talk to clarify the steps in a procedure or an…” (Information-Based: Planning Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 2 outcomes in this unit
- c197-A.3
Understands the use of talk to compose a first draft of thoughts, ideas, and information
- c198-A.4
Understands the use of talk to clarify the steps in a procedure or an organizational plan (e.g. brainstorming, pulling
Unit 8Information-Based: Explanatory TextsOfficial strand · Strand B
Texts that explain how or why.
Information-Based: Explanatory Texts
- Use: Directions and instructionsc210-B.3 — Mastery of “Directions and instructions (e.g. for a game)” (Information-Based: Explanatory Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Notice: Explanation of reasons for a decisionc212-B.5 — Guided introduction of “Explanation of reasons for a decision” (Information-Based: Explanatory Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 2 outcomes in this unit
- c210-B.3
Directions and instructions (e.g. for a game)
- c212-B.5
Explanation of reasons for a decision
Unit 9Information-Based: Descriptive ReportsOfficial strand · Strand C
Texts that describe and report on a topic.
Sharing a spoken report
- Use: spoken reports based on family, community or school…c228-C.4 — Mastery of “spoken reports based on family, community or school experiences (e.g. field…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Notice: spoken reports that describe the way things are or werec229-C.5 — Guided introduction of “spoken reports that describe the way things are or were (e.g. an observed event…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 2 ELA.
Reading nonfiction reports
- Use: Nonfiction that describes and reports details about a topicc231-C.7 — Mastery of “Nonfiction that describes and reports details about a topic (e.g. simple…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Reports on personal experiences in family, classroom, or…c237-C.14 — Mastery of “Reports on personal experiences in family, classroom, or school (e.g. an…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Reports on topics/subjects of personal interestc238-C.15 — Mastery of “Reports on topics/subjects of personal interest (e.g. short nonfiction texts,…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 2 ELA.
How a title signals a text's topic
- Use: Title to indicate contentsc241-C.20 — Mastery of “Title to indicate contents” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 6 outcomes in this unit
- c228-C.4
spoken reports based on family, community or school experiences (e.g. field trips, favourite toys, special holidays)
- c229-C.5
spoken reports that describe the way things are or were (e.g. an observed event such as a solar eclipse, the stages of
- c231-C.7
Nonfiction that describes and reports details about a topic (e.g. simple science trade books written for children)
- c237-C.14
Reports on personal experiences in family, classroom, or school (e.g. an anecdotal report)
- c238-C.15
Reports on topics/subjects of personal interest (e.g. short nonfiction texts, magazine articles)
- c241-C.20
Title to indicate contents
Unit 10Information-Based: Persuasive TextsOfficial strand · Strand D
Texts that try to persuade a reader.
Reading logos and symbols
- Use: Popular signs and symbols, such as logos of popular food…c252-D.7 — Mastery of “Popular signs and symbols, such as logos of popular food chains, clothing” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Use: Packaging for popular products aimed at childrenc253-D.8 — Mastery of “Packaging for popular products aimed at children (e.g. cereal boxes, toys,…” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
- Notice: Promotional posters or flyersc254-D.9 — Guided introduction of “Promotional posters or flyers” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 2 ELA.
The official wording — 3 outcomes in this unit
- c252-D.7
Popular signs and symbols, such as logos of popular food chains, clothing
- c253-D.8
Packaging for popular products aimed at children (e.g. cereal boxes, toys, clothing)
- c254-D.9
Promotional posters or flyers
Printable workbook · A keepsake of the year
A English Language Arts, Grade 2 workbook worth keeping
Built from the same official curriculum as this page. Before and after each skill above, your student colours in how sure they feel — so the two of you can see, on one page, what's clicking and what needs another look. It's a quiet way to follow how the year is really going.
By June it's full of their own handwriting: units worked through, confidence grown, a mid-year check-in, notes from parent-teacher night, and a certificate at the end. Less a worksheet, more a record of the year worth keeping on the shelf.
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Yes. Every skill in this course maps to an official outcome code from Quebec's Grade 2 English Language Arts curriculum, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit on this page — with the official government source linked so you can check it yourself.
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Where can I see the official Quebec curriculum for English Language Arts, Grade 2?
The official source is linked on this page — Québec's official English language arts program. The outline here follows it: every MapleMind skill carries its official outcome code, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit.
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