ELAR 2.3
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--vocabulary. The student uses newly acquired vocabulary expressively. The student is expected to:
- (1) use print or digital resources to determine
meaning and pronunciation of unknown words;
- (A) use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words;
- (B) identify the meaning of and use words with affixes un-, re-, -ly, -er, and -est (comparative and superlative), and -ion/tion/sion; and
- (C) identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, and homographs in context.
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Antonyms Picture Puzzle
Practice identifying and using antonyms with this 15-piece under the sea picture antonyms puzzle.
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Four in a Row - Antonym Game
Practice identifying and using antonyms with a Four in-a Row Antonym Game!
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Four In A Row - Synonyms Game
Practice identifying and using synonyms with our similar word matching activity.
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Antonyms Are Opposites! - Worksheet
A worksheet to practice identifying antonyms.
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Synonym Dominoes
Match up similar words with this set of 28 synonym dominoes.
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Building Sundaes - Synonym Activity Center
Practice identifying and using synonyms with this deliciously fun word game.
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Classroom Spinner Template - Synonym Activity
Spin your way to vocabulary mastery with a Synonyms classroom spinner template.
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Emotions Charts - Synonym Flashcards
Give your students the words and synonyms they need to express emotions and enhance their writing.
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Valentine's Day Printables - Worksheets for 2nd Graders
Review and practice a wide range of grammar skills with a pack of printable Valentine’s Day-themed grammar and writing worksheets for 2nd graders.
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Opposites with Pictures - Antonym Game
Match sets of antonyms and build vocabulary with a fun antonym matching game.
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Google Slides Interactive - Idioms Activity
Build vocabulary and have fun with an interactive Idioms activity.
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Idioms Four in a Row Game
Practice identifying the meaning of common idioms with an exciting game of Four-in-a-Row!
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Idioms Go Fish Card Game
Understand the meaning of common idioms with a classroom game of Idioms-Go Fish!
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Prefix Dominoes
Identify new words that include common prefixes with 28 prefix and root word dominoes.
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Four In A Row Game - Antonyms
Practice identifying and using antonyms with our matching opposites word activity.
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Idioms: What Are They and What Do They Mean? PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching idioms.
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Identifying Idioms and Their Meanings - Worksheet
A worksheet to practice identifying idioms and their meaning.
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Quick Thinker Game for Kids Worksheet
A game where students list items for every letter of the alphabet.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 2-3 - Week 4
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 2 or Grade 3 classroom.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 2-3 - Week 3
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 2 or Grade 3 classroom.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 2-3 - Week 2
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 2 or Grade 3 classroom.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 2-3 - Week 1
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 2 or Grade 3 classroom.
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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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Hopping Through Hoops Active Game
An active game that allows students to review vocabulary words for any content area.
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Splat! Active Game
An active game that allows students to test and build their vocabulary knowledge.
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Animal-Themed Decoding Strategy Posters for the Classroom
Remind students of the different decoding strategies they can use when reading with this poster set.
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Frayer Model for Building Vocabulary Activity
Work on your students' vocabulary development with this Frayer Model template.
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Interesting Idioms Worksheet
A worksheet using common idioms.
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My Word of the Week Mat
A fun worksheet to use in the classroom when building vocabulary.