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Critical thinking Common Core RI.2.3 resources
Force and Motion Worksheet Reading Passages for 2nd Grade Science- Push & Pull
Force and motion comprehension passages with questions, a bonus experiment, and a push-and-pull sort are perfect for integrating science into the reading block while also giving back time to do hands-on science. This pack is also great for sub plans. This resource covers topics like force, motion, friction, gravity, magnets, and science vocabulary. The included "Push or Pull Sort" activity reinforces understanding of these concepts. Additionally, the science experiment "Investigating Pushes and
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Christmas Science States of Matter Solids, Liquids, and Gas Explorations & More
Do you need some FUN science activities to do before Winter Break or Christmas Vacation? These FOUR Christmas science labs are engaging, educational, and the most fun your students will have this year! Easy hands-on, engaging experiments leave kids excited and motivated to learn all about the properties of matter! Students will learn about solids, liquids, gases, floating and sinking, properties of matter, and changing properties. Emphasis is placed on how matter changes from one form to another
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Interactive Reading Notebook * Book Reports & Comprehension Strategies
Interactive Reading Notebook to use with ANY Fiction Book! There are over 100 foldables and activities included in this resource. This product will accompany almost any fiction book that you use in your classroom. There are interactive activities that focus on whole book comprehension {book reports}, as well as foldables that reinforce once specific strategy or skill. This resource also works great as an added resource to Guided Reading or intervention groups. Test prep doesn't have to be b
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
2nd grade Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Science Worksheets Centers
Engage 2nd Graders in science with nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions, plus bonus experiments, and finally, find a way to fit in both science and reading comprehension in your already busy schedule. Cover topics like force and motion, energy, states of matter, and more!It really can feel like an impossible task. But this resource can be the answer you are looking for. This bundle includes engaging passages written specifically for second graders, covering 9 science topics,
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Read Aloud Books and Activities: Reading Response Sheets: Interactive Read Aloud
Dive into the world of imagination and discovery with this "Read Aloud Books and Activities: Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Plans Mega Bundle," specifically designed for 2nd-grade learners. This comprehensive collection not only features a wide variety of read-aloud books but also integrates engaging activities that encourage students to read and respond actively. With meticulously crafted reading response sheets and interactive lesson plans, this mega bundle is tailored to foster a love for read
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Comprehension and Metacognition, Reading is THINKING, Good Readers
Reading is THINKING! These reading comprehension strategies, lessons, and student handouts are perfect for students needing extra practice with metacognition skills and learning to REALLY READ. Students will learn the difference between "FAKE READING" and "REAL READING."Lessons are great for:RTI / InterventionsGuided Reading lessonsSmall group reading instructionWhole group mini-lessonsLiteracy stations / centersInteractive Reading JournalsIncluded in this READING IS THINKING download:Teaching
Grades:
1st - 4th
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Also included in: Metacognition, Reading Comprehension MEGA BUNDLE
Matter & States of Matter Reading Worksheets & Experiment: Properties & Changes
States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases contain the properties of matter, matter activities, a bonus matter experiment, and a powerful way to integrate the content area of science into reading. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, making connections between scientific concepts, vocabulary, and details that support the author's point. ⭐️ Save over 30% on the Bundle: 2nd Grade Read Aloud Reading Comprehension Units for the Year⭐️ Informational Text Standards Covered:RI.
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Academic Conversation Placemats
Get your students talking about text! Building students’ knowledge of academic language is essential for academic success. These Academic Conversation Placemats use sentence frames to encourage students to speak in complete sentences with varying degrees of grammatical complexity. These placemats were created to be used with both fiction and non-fiction text. They promote discussion around text, which research shows increases reading comprehension. Each placemat begins with having students prepa
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Also included in: The Ultimate Text Talk Bundle
Reading Assessment Bundle Fiction & Nonfiction 2nd Grade Standards Based Grading
How do you assess a second grader’s reading comprehension for report cards? This question can be particularly difficult if you are required to follow a standards-based grading report card. Second Grade ELA Reading Comprehension Year-Long Curriculum Bundle provides a quick reading comprehension assessment for each of the Common Core standards. This print version makes it easy to make two piles- got-it and needs more work making small group creation a breeze.Standards-Based grading has never been
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
2nd Grade Reading Review Game | ELA Test Prep Game Escape Room
Escape rooms are the most fun way to review the 2nd grade reading / ELA standards while encouraging team work, critical thinking, and problem solving! In this classroom escape, students will compete as teams to escape Planet Emoji! This team escape challenge is great for teams of 4-6 students, up to 8 teams. The best thing is, you don't have to prepare envelopes for every single team. This activity was created to be much easier to prep than the traditional class escape challenge. You will use fa
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Grades:
3rd
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Also included in: Emoji Escape Room EVERYTHING Bundle Math and ELA Review 2nd-6th
Reading Comprehension Cards Based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy
Comp. Quest Cards 2 are based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Cards are color coordinated based on various levels of thinking. They are a great tool for teachers, teacher assistants and parents to engage children during a read aloud, and reading groups. I have used these cards as a third grade teacher, a resource room teacher and as a reading specialist.⭐ These are based on more recent changes from Anderson & Krathwohl (2001).➀ Light red: Remembering➁ Light orange: Understanding➂ Light yellow:
Grades:
K - 5th, Staff
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle
2nd Grade Geography - People Modify Environments
This is a 13 page slide presentation to help you teach:2nd Grade Geography Standard 3 Objective 1cDescribe ways in which people have modified the physical environment in a community (e.g. building roads, clearing land for homes, and mining.)The last slide is a drawing assignment to check for understanding.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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CCSS:
Also included in: Second Grade Geography Lessons Bundle
2nd Grade Geography - How Geography Affects Community and Culture
Let's make this easy! I've done all the research for you!This is a slide presentation of 23 slides to help you teach 2nd Grade Common Core Geography Standard 3 Objective 1bDescribe how geographic aspects of the area affect a community and influence culture (e.g. river, mountain, and desert).Your students will how geography affects cultures such as...the river flood festival in Zambiaterrace farming in Peruthe bushmen of the Kalahariand so much more!This lesson is divided into 3 days of teaching
Grades:
K - 3rd
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 2-LS4-1
STEM Challenge - Magnets & Coins with Informational Text
This packet contains 2 reading passages with comprehension questions, a STEM challenge that incorporates measurement and money and writing. Page 1: Magnets Reading PassagePage 2 & 3: Magnets Comprehension QuestionsPage 4: Magnets Attracted Lists/ExperimentPage 5: Compasses & Magnets Reading PassagePage 6: Compasses & Magnets Comprehension QuestionsPage 7: Graphic Organizer - How to Make a CompassPage 8: Writing - How to Make a CompassPage 9 & 10: Teacher Notes for the STEM Chal
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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An A to Z of Inventions and Innovations that Changed the World
Have you ever thought about who the inventors or innovators were for any of the products that are used every day? Let's take an exciting journey through the pages of An A to Z of Inventions and Innovations that Changed the World with American inventors and innovators and learn how their inventions and innovations forever changed the world we live in! They saw a problem, came up with an idea to solve the problem, and did not stop until the idea became a reality. Learn how the BULLDOZER was built
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Standards Based Grading 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Assessment MEGA Bundle
How do you assess a second grader’s reading comprehension for report cards? This question can be particularly difficult if you are required to follow a standards-based grading report card. Second Grade ELA Reading Comprehension Year-Long Curriculum Bundle provides a quick reading comprehension assessment for each of the Common Core standards. This digital AND print version makes it easy to assign either digitally or paper-pencil.Standards-Based grading has never been easier with this print and d
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Grades:
2nd
Black History Month Museum! Printable K-2 Reader | Black Leaders | PBL Lesson 1
Kickoff Black History Month by building background knowledge of historical Black leaders with this low-prep, printable elementary reader! Students will be transported to The Black History Month Museum to learn about Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Barack Obama! After reading, students can complete the a cut & glue matching review activity with visuals as a great exit ticket! The fun doesn't stop there --- What if we learned MORE and made our own exhibit?This is an int
Grades:
K - 2nd
Comprehensive Collection of Over 60 Graphic Organizers
Unleash the full potential of your classroom with this expansive set of graphic organizers designed to boost reading comprehension across both literary and informational texts. From the classic T-charts to intricate attribute charts, your lessons will be brimming with creativity and critical thinking. ✏️Our collection is more than just tools; it's a complete strategy to engage and inspire every student. Each graphic organizer comes with detailed instructions, practical classroom applications, an
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Capturing Change - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What patterns of change do we see in nature?Description:Through photography, students will identify a pattern in nature that changes over time. Students will describe the pattern and the science behind it by writing a photo story to be displayed in a community art exhibition. Changes such as plant and animal life cycles, seasons, and weather may be explored.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons based in real life situations or simulations, c
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Unit of Study: Science Detectives | Strange Weather | Moons and Tides
Students will use their detective skills to investigate strange weather phenomena and tides. They will learn that there are scientific explanations for events that may seem unexplainable and use experiments to find scientific explanations for these phenomenon.This unit of study was originally developed and implemented in a gifted and talented pull out program, however it can easily be used in a traditional classroom or as an independent research study.Each lesson plan follows a 6E model of teach
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Dr. DooRiddles A3: Fun Associative Reasoning Riddle Activities for Grades 2-3
This 48-page printable PDF ebook for 2nd and 3rd graders is packed full of brain-scratching riddles that develop students' fluency and understanding of word meanings and associations. These riddles also develop spelling, vocabulary, reading, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Everyone loves the mystery of a riddle and Dr. DooRiddles will bring laughter, groans,and challenges (perhaps for as much as a week or more per riddle) to you and your students.Perceiving relationships b
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Comprehension Test Pack: ALL 2nd Grade Informational Text Common Core Standards
Pack includes a multiple choice/ short answer test for EACH of the 9 informational text standards. Great for extra practice, homework, or assessment! Interesting topics!
I now have a test pack for the 2nd grade common core literature standards! Go to "jframe". It's $4 for all 8 literature tests :)
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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UNLOCK WINTER BREAK! Escape Game
This escape room is a fun way to engage students in a review before winter break! It's completely CCSS aligned with the standards listed in the PDF. I hope you and your students have fun with it!
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Grades:
2nd
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Literacy and Engineering: Snowflake Bentley
Challenge your students to think and problem solve as they work on this winter themed STEM challenge. Your students will work on character traits, making observations in nature, and problem-solving. This activity includes a suggested read aloud, lesson plan, graphic organizer, and a STEM challenge. The STEM challenge includes a design page where students must describe the problem, plan their design by sketching and labeling, evaluate their end product, and make suggestions for improvement. Thi
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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