Based on the standard 2nd-grade English curriculum and Vereshchagina's instructional sequence , students are expected to learn the following rules:

To help your child master these orthograms, you can use these digital tools:

The letter q is almost always followed by u to make the /kw/ sound.

For students using the Vereshchagina Grade 2 English textbook , mastering "orfogrammy" (spelling patterns/orthograms) is a core part of the transition from oral speech to writing. In this second year of study, children focus on the relationship between sounds and letters. Key Spelling Rules (Orfogrammy) for Grade 2