Disclaimer: This document is up-to-date as of12/04/12. The language provided may not be modifiedin any way.Page 15of 88The most current Iowa Core can be found athttp://iowacore.educateiowa.gov.Reading Standards for Informational Text K-5Kindergarteners:Grade 1 students:Grade 2 students:Key Ideas and Details1.With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.(RI.K.1)(DOK 1)1.Ask and answer questions aboutkey details in a text.(RI.1.1)(DOK 1,2)1.Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why,and howto demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.(RI.2.1)(DOK 1,2)2.With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell keydetails of a text.(RI.K.1)(DOK 1)2.Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.(RI.1.2)(DOK 1)2.Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.(RI.2.2)(DOK 2)3.With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.(RI.K.1)(DOK 2)3.Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.(RI.1.3)(DOK 2)3.Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.(RI.2.3)(DOK 2)IA.1.Employ the full range of research-based comprehension strategies, including making connections, determining importance, questioning, visualizing, making inferences, summarizing, and monitoring for comprehension.(DOK 2,3)IA.1.Employ the full range of research-based comprehension strategies, including making connections, determining importance, questioning, visualizing, making inferences, summarizing, and monitoring for comprehension.(DOK 2,3)IA.1.Employ the full range of research-based comprehension strategies, including making connections, determining importance, questioning, visualizing, making inferences, summarizing, and monitoring for comprehension.(DOK 2,3)Craft and Structure4.With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.(RI.K.1)(DOK 1)4.Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.(RI.1.4)(DOK 1,2)4.Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.(RI.2.4)(DOK 2)5.Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book.(RI.K.1)(DOK 1)5.Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text.(RI.1.5)(DOK 1)5.Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes,electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.(RI.2.5)(DOK 1)6.Name the author and illustrator of a text and define the role of each in presenting the ideas or information in a text.(RI.K.1)(DOK 1)6.Distinguish between information provided by pictures or other illustrations and information provided by the words in a text.(RI.K.6)(DOK 2)6.Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.(RI.2.6)(DOK 2)Integrationof Knowledge and I