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Week 20
R-Influenced Vowels: -ir, er, or, ur
R-Influenced Vowels: -ir, er, or, ur
See if your child can spot objects in the room that have R-influenced vowels in their names.
Have students "read the room" and look for objects or books that contain R-influenced vowels in their names.
Missing Bossy R Sounds
Worksheet
Missing Bossy R Sounds
That letter R can sure be bossy! Give your kids some extra practice with r-controlled vowels by having them identify the correct spelling-sound correspondences of these common words.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Hunting for -er, -ir, -ur Family
Worksheet
Hunting for -er, -ir, -ur Family
Use this recording sheet to teach and reinforce the r-controlled vowel combinations that say, "er" by challenging kids to read the room!
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
The -er, -ir, -ur Family Poem
Worksheet
The -er, -ir, -ur Family Poem
In this hands-on phonics worksheet, learners will assemble a poem from a selection of -er, -ir, and -ur words.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Word Problems Within 100
Word Problems Within 100
Try having your child highlight the important information in the story problem. Encourage your child to reflect on what the problem is asking before solving it.
Have students highlight the important information in word problems. For students who are struggling with the various computation methods, encourage them to focus on understanding the word problem before solving it and provide manipulatives for them to use.
Carnival Math: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Worksheet
Carnival Math: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Students will use their two-digit addition and subtraction skills to solve five word problems in this carnival-themed worksheet.
2nd grade
Math
Worksheet
Weather Subtraction Word Problems
Worksheet
Weather Subtraction Word Problems
Addition and subtraction are in the forecast in this engaging math worksheet!
2nd grade
Math
Worksheet
Monster Subtraction Word Problems
Interactive Worksheet
Monster Subtraction Word Problems
Children will use their logic and math skills to solve five subtraction word problems.
2nd grade
Math
Interactive Worksheet
Comparing & Contrasting Nonfiction Texts
Comparing & Contrasting Nonfiction Texts
Encourage your child to "stop and jot" thoughts on a post-it while reading. This will allow them to have ideas to refer to when writing or sharing thoughts on a text.
Encourage students to "stop and jot" their thoughts on a post-it during their independent reading time. This will allow them to have ideas to refer to when sharing with a reading partner.
Compare and Contrast: Platypus
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast: Platypus
In this worksheet, students will read two different passages about the platypus. Kids will compare and contrast the passages, and identify the main ideas.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Nonfiction Compare & Contrast
Worksheet
Nonfiction Compare & Contrast
Help your kindergarten students learn about comparing and contrasting nonfiction texts using this helpful Venn diagram.
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Let's Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Texts!
Lesson plan
Let's Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Texts!
This lesson provides students with the opportunity to compare and contrast two athletes who have been instrumental in changing the world of women's sports.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Lesson plan
Biographies & Information Writing
Biographies & Information Writing
Your child will likely encounter a lot of new words in biographies. Make yourself available to define words or make sure your child has a dictionary handy so they can figure out the meaning of unknown words.
Create an anchor chart with key vocabulary words frequently used in biographies. Keywords could include: challenge, inspiration, influenced, etc.
Sally Ride
Worksheet
Sally Ride
Kids who love space can learn all about the heroic Sally Ride, the first American woman to venture into space.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: John Coltrane
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: John Coltrane
Get to know John Coltrane, a jazz legend, with this music history worksheet! Read his mini-biography and answer some trivia.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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