Oxford English Home Language – Grade 2 Core Reader | Oxford University Press

The Oxford English Home Language Grade 2 Core Reader is a CAPS-aligned core reading resource published by Oxford University Press, designed to develop and consolidate the English Home Language literacy skills of Grade 2 learners. As part of the trusted Oxford English Home Language series, this Core Reader provides Grade 2 learners with carefully scaffolded, engaging reading texts that build vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension — supporting the transition from emergent reading to confident, independent literacy.

With age-appropriate stories and structured activities that develop all four language skills, the Oxford English Home Language Grade 2 Core Reader gives learners the tools they need to grow as confident, capable English readers and communicators.

What This Core Reader Provides

• CAPS-aligned reading texts — carefully selected, age-appropriate reading texts fully aligned with the CAPS English Home Language curriculum for Grade 2, ensuring all required reading outcomes are addressed
• Vocabulary development — rich, contextualised vocabulary development through engaging stories, helping Grade 2 learners build the word knowledge they need for reading comprehension and confident communication
• Reading comprehension activities — structured comprehension activities that develop literal, inferential, and evaluative reading skills, preparing learners for CAPS English Home Language assessments
• Reading fluency development — carefully scaffolded texts and activities that build reading fluency, accuracy, and expression in Grade 2 learners, supporting the transition to independent reading
• Language skills integration — reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills are integrated throughout the reader, ensuring a holistic approach to English Home Language development at Grade 2 level
• Scaffolded learning — texts and activities are carefully scaffolded to support all learners, building confidence and competence progressively through the reader

Benefits for Learners and Educators

• Builds reading confidence and independence — engaging texts and structured activities help Grade 2 learners grow in confidence as readers and develop the independence to read and respond to texts on their own
• CAPS-aligned — fully aligned with the CAPS English Home Language curriculum for Grade 2, ensuring all content, texts, and activities meet national curriculum requirements
• Supports classroom teaching and independent reading — suitable for use in guided reading sessions, classroom instruction, and independent reading practice at home
• Part of a complete series — part of the Oxford English Home Language series, providing a coherent and progressive English literacy programme for foundation phase learners across all grades

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: Oxford English Home Language
Grade: Grade 2 (Foundation Phase)
Format: Print
Prescribed for: English Home Language (CAPS-aligned)
ISBN: 9780190787431