Grade 2 English language arts report card comments - Manitoba

12 sample Grade 2 English language arts comments for Manitoba's Provincial Report Card, from Level 4 to Level 1: 6 strengths and 6 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Level 4: Very good to excellent

Strength. Sam uses pictures, labels and headings to understand information books. They can give a short talk to the class in a clear voice. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.73 (section, not a code): known text features ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.75 (section, not a code): storytelling and presenting/ Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. A next step for Sam is to note two facts while watching a short video, then share the facts in a labelled drawing. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.72 (section, not a code): and Shared Reading/Viewing/ ELA framework (2020), Language as Exploration and Design: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.76 (section, not a code): design and represent Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. At home, Sam can read longer books with family and collect new words to try in their own stories. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.73 (section, not a code): language and vocabulary Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

Level 3: Good

Strength. Sam reads grade-level books well and rereads when something does not make sense. They can name a favourite part of a story and explain why. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.71 (section, not a code): variety of strategies. ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.78 (section, not a code): different experiences, opinions Written for Grades 1-3
Strength. Sam understands stories read aloud and can retell how a story starts, what happens and how it ends. They can share ideas clearly in small groups. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.72 (section, not a code): reread/review/re-listen, and retell ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.74 (section, not a code): their oral language Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. To grow further, Sam can add a "because" sentence to explain each opinion in their writing. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.72 (section, not a code): take turns, revise/confirm ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.78 (section, not a code): different experiences, opinions Written for Grades 1-3

Level 2: Basic

Strength. Sam writes short sentences about familiar topics with support. They can ask simple who and what questions about a story. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.72 (section, not a code): brainstorm with others. ELA framework (2020), Language as Exploration and Design: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.77 (section, not a code): and ask questions Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. A next step is to use the pictures and the first letter to solve tricky words. Sam can then check that the sentence makes sense. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.71 (section, not a code): variety of strategies. Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. Sam will benefit from retelling a story in order using the words first, next, then and last. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.72 (section, not a code): reread/review/re-listen, and retell ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.74 (section, not a code): their oral language Written for Grades 1-3

Level 1: Limited

Strength. Sam can draw a picture about a topic and add a label or a short sentence with help. They can ask a question about a book. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.72 (section, not a code): brainstorm with others. ELA framework (2020), Language as Exploration and Design: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.77 (section, not a code): and ask questions Written for Grades 1-3
Strength. Sam enjoys stories read aloud and can answer simple questions about the pictures. They can share an idea with a partner. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.72 (section, not a code): Shared Reading/Viewing/ Listening ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.74 (section, not a code): their oral language Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. A next step for Sam is daily practice with a small set of letter sounds, using those sounds to read short words in simple books. ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Kindergarten to Grade 2, printed p.76 (section, not a code): letters and sounds Written for Grades 1-3

How Manitoba reports

Grades 1 to 8 get three report cards a year: Term 1, Term 2 and a final June report.
three reporting periods: Term 1, Term 2, and a final June report
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.8 · Source
Each category gets a level from 1 to 4.
A 1-4 ordinal scale is used to report on achievement in each subject category.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade.
There are no overall subject grades.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Comments describe strengths, key challenges and practical next steps.
comments describe student strengths, key challenges, and practical, doable, and timely next steps.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.33 · Source

Questions teachers ask

What scale do Manitoba subjects use?

Each category gets a level from 1 to 4 (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 7 and 8 add an overall percentage for each subject (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). NYD means the student does not yet show the required understanding; a comment is needed (Manitoba Grades 1 to 6 Report Card template 2026-27, PDF p.1).

Are these Grade 2 English language arts comments tied to the curriculum?

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