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The Copy Pox

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Floyd has a serious case of the sniffles—and every time he sneezes, he creates another group of objects! In this silly story, kids learn all about collective nouns while following along as Floyd and his friends try to cure him of his copy pox. Perfect for introducing children to parts of speech, this interactive tale is universally appealing to kids of all ages.

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Grade

2nd grade

Subject

Reading & writing Grammar Common Nouns

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L.2.1.a

English Language Arts and Reading Grade 1 1.11.D.iii Grade 2 2.11.D.iii Grade 3 3.11.D.iii

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Guided Lesson: Vocabulary 1

Guided Lessons are a sequence of interactive digital games, worksheets, and other activities that guide learners through different concepts and skills. They keep track of your progress and help you study smarter, step by step.

Guided Lessons are digital games and exercises that keep track of your progress and help you study smarter, step by step.

Vocabulary development helps second graders advance their reading and writing skills. This guided lesson uses exercises and techniques targeted to building vocabulary. Kids will be tasked with using descriptive adjectives, distinguishing between similar verbs and adjectives, and using context clues to determine the meaning of a word phrase. For more vocabulary boosters, check out the worksheets that align with this lesson.

Vocabulary development helps second graders advance their reading and writing skills.

This lesson includes printable activities: Download all (5)

Game: Word Transporter: Adjectives and Nouns

Game: Compound Word Fish

Game: Animal Adjectives

Game: Prefix and Suffix Fish

Game: Vocabulary Quiz: Context Clues

Game: Texting: Shades of Meaning

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The Copy Pox

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