Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
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Prefix Dominoes
Identify new words that include common prefixes with 28 prefix and root word dominoes.
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Prefixes Worksheet
Add a prefix to the beginning of a root word and use the new words in sentences.
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Playing with Prefixes Board Game
Practice building and using words with common prefixes in their appropriate context.
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Which Prefix is it? - Task Cards
Identify the correct prefix and add it to the beginning of the word, ensuring it’s grammatically correct within the sentence.
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Building Words with Prefixes Sorting Activity
Build words by matching the root word to prefixes, recording the new words on the answer sheet.
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Using Clues to Determine Meaning Worksheet
Practice defining unfamiliar words by looking for context clues within a sentence.
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Building Compound Words - Puzzles
Practice building compound words with this set of 20 puzzles, each with three pieces—two smaller words and the compound word they form.
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SMASH IT! Compound Words
Practice compound words with this set of 8 game boards and letter cards.
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Compound Word Dominoes
Practice making new words with this compound word matching game that includes 28 picture/word dominoes.
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Compound Word Smash Up!
Help students practice creating compound words by matching 15 compound word cards with their corresponding decoded word cards.
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Working With Guide Words Worksheet
A worksheet to practice using guide words in the dictionary.
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Captain Yet – Word Wall
A classroom word wall that helps students focus on positive vocabulary to channel proactive learning habits.
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My Word of the Day Mat
A fun worksheet to use in the classroom when building vocabulary.
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My Word of the Week Mat
A fun worksheet to use in the classroom when building vocabulary.
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Parts of a Dictionary - Poster
A poster explaining the different parts of a dictionary.
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Vocabulary Dice Roll Activity
6 vocabulary activities to use with a range of words.
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Word Of The Week Template
A word of the week template with a variety of tasks to give context and meaning to a word.
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36 Camping Theme Vocabulary Words
36 camping-related vocabulary word cards for use on a word wall.
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The Wacky Professor's Treasure - Mini Escape Room Activity
A mini escape room activity that allows students to complete grammar tasks, while working together to solve a riddle!
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Quick Thinker Game – Worksheet
A game where students list items for every letter of the alphabet.
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Context Detectives Worksheet
A set of 3 worksheets for students to practice using context clues to identify the meaning of a word.
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28 Space Vocabulary Words
28 space-related vocabulary word cards for use on a word wall.
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45 Recipe Procedure Words
45 recipe, procedure-related vocabulary word cards for use on a word wall.
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36 Toy Vocabulary Words
36 toy-related vocabulary word cards for use on a word wall.
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'Everyone Belongs' Vocabulary Flip-book
Define and discuss vocabulary words associated with diversity and equality using this flip-book writing activity.
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Grade 2 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 3
A 71-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Grade 2 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 2
A 73-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Grade 2 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 1
A 78-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Decoding Strategy Posters – Lower Years
A set of 7 posters displaying different decoding strategies.
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Grade 1 Magazine - What's Buzzing? (Issue 1)
A beautifully designed, 24-page reading magazine specifically written for Grade 1 students.
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Grade 2 Magazine - What's Buzzing? (Issue 1)
A beautifully designed, 24-page reading magazine specifically written for Grade 2 students.
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Grade 2 Magazine - "What's Buzzing?" (Issue 1) Task Cards
Five sets of literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with issue 1 of Teach Starter's Grade 2 magazine.