Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.8
Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.
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resources for those 'aha' moments
teaching resource
Author's Purpose Worksheets
Assess reading comprehension by reviewing 3 short passages and answering questions about the author's purpose.
teaching resource
Human Histories: World Explorers – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet paired with an informational text about world explorers.
teaching resource
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.
teaching resource
Reading Comprehension Strategies Poster Pack
A set of 18 reading comprehension strategy posters.
unit plan
Exploring Opinion Pieces Unit Plan - Grade 1 and Grade 2
This English unit has been designed to introduce the persuasive genre to younger students; specifically, the purpose, structure and language features of opinion pieces.
lesson plan
For or Against?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate reasons for and against a situation or topic.