Second Grade ELA

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Dinosaurs - Students will read a short paragraph about Diplodocus, Pachycephalosaurus, and Tyrannosaurus then answer questions about each dinosaur. An answer key is provided.  RI.2.1, RI.2.10, L.2.4, RF.2.4, RI.3.1, RI.3.10, RF.3.4, L.3.2, L.3.4, RL.3.1, RI.2.2

Penguins - Students will read an informational paragraph about penguins, and then answer questions about each. An answer key is provided.  RI.2.1, RI.2.10, L.2.4, RF.2.4, RI.3.1, RI.3.10, RF.3.4, L.3.2, L.3.4, RL.3.1, RI.2.2

Dinosaurs - Read about different types of these animals. Students will read an informational paragraph about Ankylosaurus, Iguanodon, and Brachiosaurus then answer questions about each. An answer key is provided.  RI.2.1, RI.2.10, L.2.4, RF.2.4, RI.3.1, RI.3.10, RF.3.4, L.3.2, L.3.4, RL.3.1, RI.2.2, RI.1.4

Sharing Strategies for Counting Collections Record and share strategies when skip counting 2.NBT.2, 3.NBT.2

Pirate Spelling Select the correct letters to fill in the gap of the words. L.1.2, L.2.2, RF.2.3, RF.1.3, RF.K.2

Word Types Click on the correct answer for the type of word presented. L.2.1

Letter Generator Write your own letter. L.2.2

Possessive Online Quiz; click on the correct answer. L.2.2

Alien Punctuation Correct the sentences with punctuation and capital letters by clicking on the correct answer at the bottom. L.2.2, L.3.2. L.1.2

Trapped Sentences Find the correct punctuation in these sentences to help fill up the gap in the wall. L.2.2, L.3.2. L.1.2

Punctuation Put the correct punctuation into the sentence. L.2.2, L.3.2. L.1.2

Spelling: EI/IE rules, Exercise #2 Choose the correctly spelled word from the drop down list to complete the sentences [from the Internet Archive] L.4.2, L.3.2, L.2.2

Spelling: EI/IE rules, Exercise #1 Choose the correctly spelled word from the drop down list to complete the sentences [from the Internet Archive] L.4.2, L.3.2, L.2.2

Prefixes Find the right combination to make a real word. RF.2.3, RF.3.3

Prefix and Suffix Complete unit on many types of text features with handouts included. RF.2.3, RF.3.3

Build a new Word Click on a prefix or suffix to build a word. RF.2.3, RF.3.3

Suffixes Matching game; drag the word that matches with the word. RF.2.3, RF.3.3

Suffixes and Prefixes Online quiz; pick the correct answer to the questions. RF.2.3, RF.3.3

Prefixes Online lesson with practice included. RF.2.3, RF.3.3

Suffixes - Online lesson with practice included. RF.2.3, RF.3.3

Make a word - How many words can you make using the same endings? RF.2.3, RF.3.3

Look, Cover and Spell - This spelling site has 30 pre-built lists of words, but you can create your own list. Double-click any word on the list and type a word appropriate for your grade level. Your student gets to see the word, then it is covered and they must type the correct spelling. RF.2.3, RF.3.3, L.3.2 , L.4.2

Main idea and supporting details - Read this informational text and answer questions. RF.2.4, RI.1.2

What, Where, Why - Online quiz; fill in the blank and answer the questions RI.2.1

Frogs Beyond Fairy Tales Lesson plan with materials and handouts; searching informational text. RI.2.10, RI.1.3, SL.2.2, RI.3.10.

Unit Plan - wo units designed to support student journeys towards proficiency in writing and reading of informational texts about a subject which they have studied
Students will ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. Students will also write informative texts. RI.2.10, W.2.2, RI.2.1, RL.2.10

Locating Information in a Book - interactive online lesson with practice included. RI.2.2, RI.3.2

I Can Wash Dishes - The pictures on this sheet are supposed to tell a story but they are in the wrong order. Can you help? RI.2.3, W.2.3, RI.1.3, W.K.3

Brushing your Teeth - Put these events in the order that they would happen when brushing your teeth.“ RI.2.3, W.2.3, RI.1.3, W.K.3

Making a Snowman - Put these events in the order they belong. RI.2.3, W.2.3, RI.1.3, W.K.3

Making Toast - Put these events in the order they belong. RI.2.3, W.2.3, RI.1.3, W.K.3

Vacuuming the Floor - Put these events in the order they belong. RI.2.3, W.2.3, RI.1.3, W.K.3

Blow up a Balloon - Put these events in the order they belong. RI.2.3, W.2.3, RI.1.3, W.K.3

Putting on your Socks and Shoes - Put these events in the order they belong. RI.2.3, W.2.3, RI.1.3, W.K.3

Spoon Puppets - Click on the pictures to put them in the correct order. RI.2.3, W.2.3, RI.1.3, W.K.3

Context Clues - In this quiz, you will use context clues to understand the meaning of a sentence RI.2.4

Context Clues - In this quiz, you will use context clues to understand the meaning of a sentence. Sometimes you may not know what a word means because you have never seen it before. You can figure out the meaning by looking at the words around it and how it is being used in the sentence. RI.2.4

Context Clues - Click on each of the stop signs below to see how context clues can help you find answers! RI.2.4, L.3.4, L.2.4

Words in Context - Online game; read the sentence, find the answer, then play the arcade game, hitting the duck with the correct answer. RI.2.4, RI.1.4

Parts of a Book Game - Can you guess which part of the book answers the question? RI.2.5

Title Page - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RI.2.5

Three Types of Text - One the left side of the page are explanations of each type of text. RI.2.6

Identify types of Text - Worksheet; which type of text goes along with each example of writing? RI.2.6

Informative Text - Select a story on the left side of the window from the Social Studies section. RI.2.6, RI.1.6, RI.2.2, RL.1.5, RI.1.4

Things that Can Go - Read the story as a whole class or small groups; no audio. RI.2.6, RI.1.6, RL.1.2, RI.1.2

Wolves - Read the story as a whole class or small groups; no audio. RI.2.6, RI.1.6, RL.1.2, RI.1.2, RL.1.5

At the Beach - Read the story as a whole class or small groups; no audio. RI.2.6, RI.1.6, RL.1.2, RI.1.2, RL.1.5, RI.1.4

Penguins - Read the story as a whole class or small groups; no audio. RI.2.6, RI.1.6, RL.1.2, RI.1.2, RL.1.5, RI.1.4

Rainbows - Read the story as a whole class or small groups; no audio. RI.2.6, RI.1.6, RL.1.2, RI.1.2, RL.1.5, RI.1.4

Communicating Information by using a Chart - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RI.2.7, RI.3.7

Practice Reading a Map - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RI.2.7, RI.3.7

Reading Pictures - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RI.2.7, RI.3.7

What's a Pie Chart - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RI.2.7, RI.3.7

Maps and Charts - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RI.2.7, RI.3.7

Supporting Details - Use this online PowerPoint to teach and practice this concept. RI.2.8, RI.3.2

Find the Main Idea - Can you tell the differences between the supporting facts and the main idea? RI.2.8, RI.3.2

Main Idea and Supporting Details - Read these passages and answer the question. Be sure to focus on the difference between supporting facts and the main idea. RI.2.8, RI.3.2

Main Idea and Supporting Details - Read these passages and answer the question. RI.2.8, RI.3.2

What is a Supporting Detail? - Online lesson with practice included. RI.2.8, RI.3.2

Supporting Details - Online practice; read text and find supporting details. RI.2.8, RI.3.2

Compare and Contrast - Read the passages and practice comparing and contrasting text content. RI.2.9, RL.3.9, RI.3.9, RL.4.9, RI.4.9

Character Comparison Handout - Worksheet; organizer for comparing and contrasting. RI.2.9, RL.3.9, RI.3.9, RL.4.9, RI.4.9

Compare and Contrast Strategies - Online lesson; teaching strategies to help recognizing similarities and differences. RI.2.9, RL.3.9, RI.3.9, RL2.9

How to Compare and Contrast - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RI.2.9, RL.3.9, RI.3.9, RL2.9

What Should Maria Do? - A reading and writing interactive activity comparing and contrasting choices for summer vacation. RI.2.9, RL.3.9, RI.3.9, RL2.9, RL.4.9, RI.4.9

Interactive Venn Diagram - Use this online tool to compare and contrast information. RI.2.9, RL.3.9, RI.3.9, RL2.9, RL.4.9, RI.4.9, RL.3.2, RL.3.7

Compare and Contrast Fairy Tales - Click on the word Fables in the bar at the top, then choose the story. There are two versions to compare and contrast. RI.2.9, RL.3.9, RI.3.9, RL2.9, RL.4.9, RI.4.9, RL.3.2, RL.3.7. RL.3.10

Fluency and Comprehension - Many reading passage to use in the classroom for practicing several reading skills. RL.1.10,RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RF.2.4

Illustrate a Story - Online interactive site; children read a story, then illustrate it. RL.1.10,RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RF.2.4, RL.K.10, W.K.1, SL.K.5

Making Inferences Using Pictures - Inference worksheet and lesson plan RL.1.7, RI.1.7, RL.2.7,RL.K.7 ,RI.K.7

When Am I? - Inference worksheet RL.1.7, RI.1.7, RL.2.7,RL.K.7 ,RI.K.7

Where Am I? - Inference worksheet RL.1.7, RI.1.7, RL.2.7,RL.K.7 ,RI.K.7

Who Am I? - Inference worksheet RL.1.7, RI.1.7, RL.2.7,RL.K.7 ,RI.K.7

Illustrations - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RL.1.7, RL.2.7

Compare and Contrast Characters - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RL.1.9, RL.2.6., RI.K.9

The Boy that Refused to take a Bath - Read the story. When you are finished click on the Game button at the bottom of the page. You can also print the worksheet that asks questions about the story. RL.2.1

Lets Retell A Story - Lesson Plan; activity guide and posters RL.2.1, RI.2.1

The Frog that Couldn't Hop - Read the story. When you are finished click on the Game button at the bottom of the page. You can also print the worksheet that asks questions about the story. RL.2.1, RL.2.10, RI.2.1

The Class that Didn't Need a Teacher - Read the story. When you are finished click on the Game button at the bottom of the page. You can also print the worksheet that asks questions about the story. RL.2.1, RL.2.10, RI.2.1

Please Get My Keys - Read the story. When you are finished click on the Game button at the bottom of the page. You can also print the worksheet that asks questions about the story. RL.2.1, RL.2.10, RI.2.1

Folktales and Fables - Many familiar folktales to read; stories are in form of a puppet show. RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RI.1.4

African Folktales - Stories for children, folktales, fairy tales and fables from Africa. RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.2.10, RL.3.10

World of Folktales - Stories for children, folktales, fairy tales and fables from around the world. RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.2.10, RL.3.10

Aesop's Fables - Many familiar fables to read also history of Aesop and fables. RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.2.10, RL.3.10

Fables and Folktales - Some of these tales will make you think, some of them will make you laugh, some will make you wonder, but almost all of them have hidden wisdom for you to discover! RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.2.10, RL.3.10

Jack and the Beanstalk - Video of this familiar Fable RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.2.10, RL.3.10

The Ugly Duckling Disney Released Video; cartoon format. RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.2.10, RL.3.10

The Princess and the Pea An animated production of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.2.10, RL.3.10

Character Study Printable sheet to analyze character actions. RL.2.3

Interpret Stories Interactive lesson plan using story elements and vocabulary to interpret stories. RL.2.3

Unit Plan; Character Development Graphic organizers; lesson plans to take in many aspects of character study. RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.1.3, RL.1.9, RL.3.3

Alliteration Illustrations Alliteration Tongue Twisters RL.2.4

Space Spins Teachers can use this for whole class activity. Click on the link for the game. RL.2.4

Wizards and Pigs: Episode I Poetry Pickle - Online game; students identify rhyme, rhythm, and alliteration RL.2.4

Alliteration in Poems - Use this interactive lesson as a whole class activity to introduce alliteration. RL.2.4

Alliteration Task - Print out this sheet for a literacy task on alliteration RL.2.4

Alliteration - Lesson Plan - Responding to Literature Through a Poetry Link - a lesson plan from Read.Write.Think  RL.2.4

Alliteration worksheet - Worksheet; create your own sentences using alliteration. RL.2.4

Alphabet Organizer - Name words that begin with a specific letter of your choice and have students spell those words. RL.2.4, RF.1.3

Storytelling Jar; Beginning Middle and End - Script different topics onto scraps of colorful paper. Place these into a decorated jar, then take turns drawing a card and telling a story about the topic. RL.2.5

Lesson Plan - Using Basal Reader - These lessons are for a particular basal, but the question format is useful for any reading material. RL.2.5

Lesson Plan-Story Structure - Teaching About Story Structure Using Fairy Tales RL.2.5

Story Clock; Beginning, Middle, End - Print out this story clock for your students to fill in the elements of the story. RL.2.5

Teaching Story Elements Unit Plan - 7 lessons with activities to combine folk tales and culture with story elements. RL.2.5, RL.2.2

Story Planning - Interactive Game online; plan out the story using the correct story elements. First part suitable for 2nd grade, rest of game suitable for 3rd grade. RL.2.5, RL.3.5

Readers' Theater - Video clips from different scenes in books illustrating reading dialog in different voices. RL.2.6

Point of View Lesson - Online interactive lesson with practice included. RL.2.6

Figure it out - Worksheet; Read the passage and answer the questions, then color the spaces in the picture that match the totals. RL.2.6, RI.2.6, RI.1.3, RL.1.7, RI.K.3, RI.1.7

Lesson Plan-Point of View - Teaching Point of View With  Two Bad Ants RL.2.6, RL.2.3, RI.3.1, SL.1.2, RL.3.6, RI.3.6

The Three Pigs - Video; online illustrations with Mrs. P reading the story; words and punctuation visible while reading. RL.2.6, RL.2.3, RI.3.1, SL.1.2,RI.1.4

Character Scrapbook - Use this template to analyze characters. RL.2.7

Online Stories - Read these online stories and demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. RL.2.7, RL.2.5,RL.3.3, RL.3.1, RL.2.10

Barnaby Bear Stories - Informational stories about Australia and Paris; audio can be turned on or off, words and illustrations included. RL.2.7, RL.2.5,RL.3.3, RL.3.1, RL.2.10, RI.2.2

Sebastian Swan Stories - No audio, but colorful illustrations and stories to read on your own. RL.2.7, RL.2.5,RL.3.3, RL.3.1, RL.2.10, RI.2.2

Building a Matrix for Leo Lionni Books: An Author Study - Unit plan; students listen to four books by author Leo Lionni over the course of four days. Each reading is followed by discussion focusing on literary elements and comparing characters and plots RL.2.9

Listen and Compare/Contrast stories - Audio stories told, then questions asked. RL.2.9, RL.3.9, SL.2.2, SL.3.2

Fractured Fairy Tales - Create your own fairy tale with this interactive applet. RL.2.9, W.2.6

Three Little Pigs Unit Plan - This unit contains many ideas and activities to use in the classroom while practicing this concept. RL.3.9, RL.2.9

Give me Five - Listening Poster SL.2.1, SL.1.1, L.2.3

When is it time to talk? - Worksheet; answer these questions about the correct times to talk. SL.2.1, SL.1.1, L.2.3

Polite Conversation - Worksheet; cut and paste; fill in the gaps in the sentences. SL.2.1, SL.1.1, L.2.3, SL.3.1

Group Discussion Scoring Guide - Share this scoring guide with students to show them the correct way to respond in group discussions. SL.2.1, SL.1.1, L.2.3, SL.3.1, SL.2.3, SL.3.3, RL.2.9

Preparing for Literary Circles - Teacher help for setting up successful group discussions. SL.2.1, SL.1.1, L.2.3, SL.3.1, SL.2.3, SL.3.3, RL.2.9

Having a Conversation - Worksheet; cut and paste; fill in the gaps in the sentences stating rules about having a conversation. SL.2.1, SL.1.1,L.2.3, SL.3.1

Types of Small Groups - Great ideas in this article suggesting various types of grouping for class discussions. SL.2.1, SL.2.2, SL.2.3, SL.2.4, SL.2.6, SL.3.1, SL.3.2, SL.3.3, SL.3.4, SL.3.6

Small Discussion Group Questions - A great list of questions to start small group discussions on text reading. SL.2.1, SL.2.2, SL.2.3, SL.2.4, SL.2.6, SL.3.1, SL.3.2, SL.3.3, SL.3.4, SL.3.6

Elements of a good discussion - Helpful tips on guiding students in a discussion and excellent chart to show class for better understanding on this topic SL.2.1, SL.2.2, SL.2.3, SL.2.4, SL.2.6, SL.3.1, SL.3.2, SL.3.3, SL.3.4, SL.3.6

Speaking and Listening Rubric - Nice poster to help remind students of speaking skills and listening skills. SL.2.1, SL.2.2, SL.2.3, SL.2.4, SL.2.6, SL.3.1, SL.3.2, SL.3.3, SL.3.4, SL.3.6, SL.3.5, SL.2.5

Moose-Audio Story - Listen to this audio story and then describe key ideas about the text. SL.2.2, SL.1.2

We Share Everything - Listen to this audio story and then describe key ideas about the text. SL.2.2, SL.1.2

Three Little Pigs Audio Story - Listen to this audio story and then describe key ideas about the text. SL.2.2, SL.1.2

The Hare and the Tortoise - Listen to this audio story and then describe key ideas about the text. SL.2.2, SL.1.2

The Boy that Cried Wolf - Listen to this audio story and then describe key ideas about the text. SL.2.2, SL.1.2

How the Camel got his hump - Listen to this audio story and then describe key ideas about the text. SL.2.2, SL.1.2

No Clean Clothes - Listen to this audio story and then describe key ideas about the text. SL.2.2, SL.1.2, RL.2.6

Thomas' Snowsuit - Listen to this audio story and then describe key ideas about the text. SL.2.2, SL.1.2, RL.2.6

Questioning Mini Lessons - Ask questions about these stories; materials included. SL.2.3, SL.3.3, RL.2.9

Relevant Details - Find the sentence that is relevant to the discussion. SL.2.4, SL.3.4

Relevant Details - Read the passage and select the content that is not relevant. SL.2.4, SL.3.4

Mother Goose - Listen to poetry in this podcast SL.2.5, RL.K.5

Complete Sentences - Which of these shows a complete sentence? SL.2.6, RF.1.1

Expository Writing Exercise - Worksheet with directions for students on completing a writing assignment. W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.5

Second Grade Research Project - Children will research a state and write a report on it including pictures and maps. W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.5, W.2.7, W.2.8

I Wonder How that was made - Children will research objects collected from home and research how they were made, creating a report on the information they collect. W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.5, W.2.7, W.2.8, W.3.7

Book Review - Fill out this interactive applet to give your opinion on a book, in addition to story elements. W.2.1, W.3.1, W.1.1

Fact Or Opinion - Answer the questions correctly in order to hit the soccer ball. W.2.1, W.3.1, W.1.1

Book Review Template - A word document; write your opinion about a book. W.2.1, W.3.1, W.1.1

Read All About It! - Create a class newspaper, adapting this lesson plan with materials. W.2.1, W.3.3, W.4.1, W.2.5, W.3.5.W.2.6, W.3.6

Writing Topics - Many writing topics for classroom use. W.2.2, W.3.2. W.3.3,W.2.3, W.2.5, W.3.4, W.3.5

Story Starts - Use this interactive template to start a story; print it out and finish it on paper with illustrations. W.2.5, W.2.6, W.3.2

Comic Creator - Create your own comic with this interactive applet. W.2.6

Writing about Whales - Students will formulate research questions and write letters W.2.7, L.2.2, W.2.8, W.3.7

Researching Gardens - Students research and record their observations in a field journal W.2.7, W.1.7, W.2.8

Snowman - Choose the word with the same vowel sound. RF.2.3