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Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Multiple-Meaning Words.

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Glossary: Multiple-Meaning Words

Use this lesson to reinforce using sentence level context clues to decode challenging words in a nonfiction text. This can be used as a stand alone activity or a support the Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings lesson.

using sentence level context to decode text

Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text

Give your young readers some practice using context clues and dictionaries to expand their vocabulary with this reading activity. As students read, they will consider the meaning of tricky words, then write down their definitions using a dictionary.

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Vocabulary Think & Seek

This lesson will help your students use sentence level context clues to decode challenging words in a nonfiction text. Students will enjoy learning about maps and figuring out tricky words along the way!

using context clues to understand word meanings

Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings

This worksheet guides second graders in previewing a text using the title, table of contents, and graphics.

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Previewing Using Text Features

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Using the 5 W's.

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Glossary: Using the 5 W's

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Using the 5 W's.

vocabulary cards using the 5 ws

Vocabulary Cards: Using the 5 W's

In this grammar worksheet, learners will enjoy writing what each idiom means figuratively, then drawing a picture to illustrate its meaning.

mixedup idioms

Mixed-Up Idioms

In this lesson, your students will practice their reading comprehension and vocabulary with the Pledge of Allegiance. They will reflect on the meaning of the pledge.

all about the pledge of allegiance

All About the Pledge of Allegiance

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text.

glossary using sentence level context to decode text

Glossary: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text

Can you tell the difference between a simile and a metaphor? Students will seek to distinguish between—and determine the meanings of—simple similes and metaphors with this multiple choice activity.

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Simile or Metaphor

Your students will love reading this classic fable as they seek to determine the author’s purpose and differentiate fiction from nonfiction.

authors purpose the ant and the grasshopper

Author’s Purpose: The Ant and the Grasshopper

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text.

vocabulary cards using sentence level context to decode text

Vocabulary Cards: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose.

glossary using picture walks to examine the authors purpose

Glossary: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose

Second grade students will step into the author’s shoes as they hunt for evidence to determine what a nonfiction author’s purpose might be.

why i write

Why I Write

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose.

vocabulary cards using picture walks to examine the authors purpose

Vocabulary Cards: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose

Increase student comprehension by teaching your students strategies to figure out the meaning of unknown words. This lesson can be used as a stand alone activity or a support lesson for the Be a Nonfiction Detective lesson.

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Unknown Words

Students will read an adaptation of the classic story "The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen. Then they'll seek to determine the author’s purpose and explain their reasoning.

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Author’s Purpose: The Princess and the Pea

This short fictional text can be used to help students determine words and phrases the author uses to help the reader figure out the central message of the story.

emilys turtle

Emily's Turtle

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

historical heroes jesse owens

Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens

This lesson will provide your ELs with support as they learn about nouns and practice retelling a story with a 5 W's graphic organizer. This lesson can be used as a stand alone activity or a support lesson.

using the 5 ws

Using the 5 W's

Teach your students about picture walks as a strategy to understand the author's purpose in a fictional text. This lesson can be used as a stand-alone lesson or as support for the Examining Author's Purpose in a Fictional Text lesson.

using picture walks to examine purpose

Using Picture Walks to Examine Purpose

Students will read a short fictional story and discuss why the author included certain details and words. Use this lesson to help your students navigate parts of fictional text to determine the author's purpose!  

examining authors purpose in a fictional text

Examining Author's Purpose in a Fictional Text

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

using a timeline barack obama

Using a Timeline: Barack Obama 

Practice using a table of contents to find information and answer questions using this handy worksheet.

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Table of Contents Mystery #2

Reinforce grammar and comprehension as you support your students in understanding the elements of a fictional text! In this activity, students will practice identifying verbs and rewriting the beloved story of "The Frog Prince" in their own words.

using my own words the frog prince

Using My Own Words: The Frog Prince

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Table of Contents Mystery #1

Kids will practice listening and speaking skills in this interactive vocabulary activity. Students will pair up and take turns responding to questions about difficult words they've encountered and what they learned by using context clues and a dictionary.

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Vocabulary Partner Talk

Good readers make inferences using story details and their own background knowledge to figure out information that isn't provided by the author. Help your students practice making inferences using quotes from their reading with this graphic organizer.

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Inferring with Quotes

Practice finding and identifying text features with your second grader using this helpful checklist.

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