Rock ’N Learn
Rock 'N Learn: Check It Out!
This printable phonics worksheet from Rock 'N Learn can be used as a reinforcement activity or as an assessment. Students will complete a crossword with words that include /ou/ and /ow/ diphthongs. An answer key and lesson extension are...
Rock ’N Learn
Rock 'N Learn: Get the Swing of It: Ing
This printable -ing worksheet from Rock 'N Learn can be used as a reinforcement activity or as an assessment. Students will label pictures that contain -ing in them. An answer key and lesson extension are included.
Rock ’N Learn
Rock 'N Learn: Hodge Podge Lodge: Dge
This printable -dge worksheet from Rock 'N Learn can be used as a reinforcement activity or as an assessment. Students will fill in words to complete sentences with the soft /g/ words [-dge letter combination] and then color associated...
Rock ’N Learn
Rock 'N Learn: Silly Willy: Y
This printable -dge learning exercise from Rock 'N Learn can be used as a reinforcement activity or as an assessment. While using picture cues, students will unscramble words that end in -y to form the long /e/. An answer key and lesson...
Google
Google for Education: Indefinite Articles
Students identify a pattern in the usage of the articles 'a' and 'an' and then write an algorithm that others can follow to correctly use these two indefinite pronouns, and they identify possible exceptions the general rule.
Read Works
Read Works: The Human Body Your Vision
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage gives facts about human vision. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
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Thinkport.org: Monitor Comprehension
A resourceful site explaining, chronicling, and detailing the idea of students' monitoring their own comprehension of a task or understanding. Includes a video link, quotes from experts, links, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Grade 2: Four Lesson Unit: Vocabulary in Context
[Free Registration/Login Required] A series of four lesson plans designed to develop students' vocabulary skills including understanding prefixes, using context clues, and using a glossary and a dictionary. Lessons are based on the books...
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Match the Memory: Formal vs Informal Language
Match the Memory Interactive game where players match a word to either formal or informal language.
Read Works
Read Works: Vocabulary in Context 2nd Grade Unit: Context Clues
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson in which students learn to use context clues in surrounding sentences to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. The lesson utilizes the book The Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin by...
Read Works
Read Works: Focus on Scientists
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction article shares information about different types of scientists. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Read Works
Read Works: A Sticky Idea
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares the history of Band-Aids. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary learning....
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Center for Media Literacy: What Is "Critical" Viewing?
Understand the term "critical viewing" as it relates to visual literacy. Learn how to assess the media around you in order to become more knowledgeable and not easily manipulated by what you see.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Center for Reading Research: Words in Context: If the Word Fits
A lesson plan in which learners work with a partner to choose the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence. Materials are included.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Center for Reading Research: Words in Context: Pun Fun [Pdf]
A lesson plan in which students choose three selections of interesting word play in a text and then work with a partner to discuss their choices. Materials are included.
Learning Farm
Learning Farm: Common Core Standards Dictionaries and Glossaries
View a lesson on using dictionaries and glossaries to determine the meaning of words. Test your skills using Test Mode or Game Mode.
Starfall
Starfall: Come Play With Me
This interactive nonfiction ebook focuses children playing. Students can choose to read independently or listen to each sentence.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Laying the Foundation Day 1
Instead of telling your young scholars new word meanings, let them take ownership for their learning.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Looking at Writing: Second Grade
In this section, you'll find writing assessment resources, writing strategies, and additional tip sheets for teachers and parents on how to help second graders build strong writing skills. You'll also find videos on teaching writing....
Starfall
Starfall: Giving
This interactive focuses on giving to others. Children can read independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Explicit Phonics Lesson for Ew and Oo
This lesson covers phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, spelling patterns, and dictation. It can be used as an introduction or a follow up lesson.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Explicit Phonics Lesson for the " Ar" Sound
This lesson plan covers phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, spelling patterns, and dictation. It can be used as an introduction or a follow-up lesson plan.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Explicit Phonics Lesson for "Sh"
This lesson covers phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, spelling patterns, and dictation. It can be used as an introduction or a follow-up lesson.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Explicit Phonics Lesson for the Unk Sound
This lesson covers phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, spelling patterns, and dictation. It can be used as an introduction or a follow-up lesson.