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This Week in Second Grade
Week 32
Homophones
Homophones
Homophones are words that sound the same, but have different spellings or meanings.
Dictation is an effective way to assess your students' mastery of homophones, as it requires them to actively identify both the meaning and spelling of a word.
Homophones: See the Sea
Worksheet
Homophones: See the Sea
Kids will find the correct homophones, or words that sound the same but have different meanings. Learn the difference between "see" and "sea" in this worksheet.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Homophones: Same Sounds
Worksheet
Homophones: Same Sounds
This second grade reading and writing worksheet gives kids practice with homophones as they choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Homophones Practice #1: Lessons With Leóne
Worksheet
Homophones Practice #1: Lessons With Leóne
This playful worksheet is a great way to introduce homophones to young learners.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Use lined paper turned 90 degrees, or landscape orientation, to help your child line up numbers according to place value when solving addition and subtraction problems.
Distribute lined paper and ask the class to turn it 90 degrees, or landscape orientation. The lines will help students line up numbers according to place value as they add and subtract, encouraging precision and accuracy.
Three Digit Addition with Regrouping
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Three Digit Addition with Regrouping
Help your second grader get the hang of three-digit addition with this worksheet that breaks the concept down step by step.
2nd grade
Math
Worksheet
3-Digit Addition
Interactive Worksheet
3-Digit Addition
Learners will solve 20 two- and three-digit addition problems in this versatile practice worksheet.
2nd grade
Math
Interactive Worksheet
Subtraction with Decomposition
Worksheet
Subtraction with Decomposition
The decomposing and composing subtraction strategy can be a handy tool for tough three-digit numbers. Use this worksheet to give your students the practice they need to nail down the concept.
2nd grade
Math
Worksheet
Using Graphic Organizers to Increase Comprehension
Using Graphic Organizers to Increase Comprehension
Graphic organizers are great for summarizing and finding key ideas. Read a story with your child, and then fill out a graphic organizer together. Re-read the story and encourage your child to think about if anything is missing!
Graphic organizers are great for summarizing and finding key ideas. Distribute graphic organizers to your students and ask them to fill them out for a classmate's work. Ask your students: Did your partner understand the purpose of your work? What might you change to ensure that key details and events are communicated?
Bubble Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Bubble Graphic Organizer
Get your thoughts organized with this handy graphic organizer! Kids can use this template to deconstruct any story they're working on in school.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Character Comparison Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Character Comparison Graphic Organizer
Readers practice comparing and contrasting characters in works of fiction with this versatile graphic organizer.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Star Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Star Graphic Organizer
Give your star reader a great way to get their thoughts organized. This star graphic organizer will help them practice basic reading comprehension.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Adding Patterns to Poems
Adding Patterns to Poems
Poems often contain patterns found in rhyme, repetition, and line breaks.
Invite real-world connections by asking students to share patterns they observe in their own lives. Anchor texts — like the poem "Go Wind" by Lillian Moore — help highlight the power of patterns found in repitition, rhyme, and line breaks in poetry.
Acrostic Name Poem
Worksheet
Acrostic Name Poem
Help your child practice using adjectives to describe their friends and family, and they'll write three acrostic poems using the letters from each person's name.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Poetry Word Search
Worksheet
Poetry Word Search
Get to know the many different types of poetry with this poetry word search. Our poetry word search makes it easier to remember and learn the poetry forms.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Create a Haiku
Worksheet
Create a Haiku
You've never created a haiku like this before! Write a haiku and then draw a picture that brings your words to life.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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