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This Week in Second Grade
Week 11
Short O Spelling Patterns
Short O Spelling Patterns
Try rhyming to learn the short O sound. For example, trite the word "rot" down on a piece of paper. Next, ask your child if they can think of any words that rhyme with rot. Point out the similarities and differences between each rhyming word (e.g. rot, not and pot start with different consonants but are all in the -ot word family).
Word walls can be used as an interactive and dynamic tool for the classroom. It should be updated frequently and should include words that illustrate the component of word study that you are focusing on. It should also include words that can be used to spell other words. For example, "rot" can be used to teach students the short O sound and can also be used to generate other words such as "not," "shot," etc.
Short O Hopper
Game
Short O Hopper
Kids click on mud piles that have the short O sound in them.
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Game
Short O Match-Up
Game
Short O Match-Up
Early readers find pictures with the short O sound for phonics-building fun!
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Game
Short "O" Sounds Color Puzzle
Worksheet
Short "O" Sounds Color Puzzle
Help your child learn vowels and improve his reading skills with this printable worksheet that's all about short "o" sounds.
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Modeling Numbers within 1,000
Modeling Numbers within 1,000
Place value disks are great tools for kids learning about place value. Try a few worksheets to see if they help your child.
Place value disks are an excellent manipulative to use when modeling numbers within 1,000. Eventually students will use these disks to visually represent addition and subtraction problems with 2 and 3 digit numbers. Encourage more advanced students to transition from disks to modeling the numbers with a place value chart and drawings.
Comparing Numbers Using Place Value Disks
Worksheet
Comparing Numbers Using Place Value Disks
This worksheet teaches second graders how many ones, tens and hundreds are in numbers, a key skill in this year's math curriculum.
2nd grade
Worksheet
Using Place Value Disks to Identify and Compare Numbers
Worksheet
Using Place Value Disks to Identify and Compare Numbers
This worksheet offers guided practice in place value, a skill second graders will focus on this year.
2nd grade
Worksheet
Representing Numbers Using Place Value Disks
Worksheet
Representing Numbers Using Place Value Disks
This place value worksheet is perfect for the second grader who loves to draw!
2nd grade
Worksheet
Review of Decoding Strategies
Review of Decoding Strategies
Help your child decode, or know the pronunciation of, new words by reviewing spelling patterns, word families, and sight words.
This is a good time to review the decoding strategies that students have been learning and practicing. Ask students to discuss what their favorite strategy is and why. When students are aware of how they learn best, they can practice important skills and concepts in their preferred learning style.
Vowel Teams
Worksheet
Vowel Teams
Get to know some awesome vowel teams in simple words that you already know. You'll identify the team, fill-in-the-blanks, and complete a fun wordsearch!
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Homophones: "Ee" and "Ea"
Worksheet
Homophones: "Ee" and "Ea"
Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Try to see if your child can tell which word is which.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Phonics Fun: Double O Words
Worksheet
Phonics Fun: Double O Words
Boost your second grader's phonics knowledge with a lesson on double o words like "look".
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Narrative Writing & Elements of a Story
Narrative Writing & Elements of a Story
One great book to read with your child is Swimmy by Leo Lionni. It helps demonstrate the concept of protagonist vs. antagonist easily through a predator/prey relationship.
The relationship between characters is a pivotal element of a story. The main character, usually described as a protagonist, often faces a problem or a villain (antagonist) that serves as an obstacle to the protagonist meeting their goal. The predator/prey relationship is one way to demonstrate the protagonist vs. antagonist dynamic. A good read aloud text to use is Swimmy by Leo Lionni.
Character Development
Worksheet
Character Development
Brighten your writing by learning how to build and describe great characters!
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Super Hero Supporting Details
Worksheet
Super Hero Supporting Details
Super powers and saving the world will make any child want to write! Your third grader will learn about adding supporting details to their main idea.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Story Slide
Worksheet
Story Slide
This fun worksheet serves as a great visual for your kids to organize their thoughts around the elements of a story. After students have finished their story, have them fill out this handy slide graphic organizer with plot, protagonist, and antagonist.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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