A 2nd Grade ELA sequence focused on developing oral reading fluency through audio models, mimicry, and self-assessment in a 'recording studio' themed environment.
A week-long ELA homework series centered around a narrative about a squirrel's search for a rare acorn. The materials are differentiated for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade learners.
A week-long unit for 2nd graders to master procedural writing through the lens of being 'Master Makers'. Students learn transition words, sequencing, material lists, and detail-oriented instructions.
A comprehensive baseline reading assessment sequence designed for virtual tutoring environments. It includes tools for phonics screening, fluency checks, and comprehension evaluation to establish a student's starting point.
A comprehensive book study for Roscoe Riley Rules #1: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs. Students will explore character traits, cause and effect, and story elements while building vocabulary and comprehension skills.
A comprehensive novel study for Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up, featuring a student journal, sequence organizers, and teacher keys designed for independent second-grade work.
A unit focused on teaching story sequencing across different primary grade levels, from simple 3-step events to complex narrative order.
A thematic unit centered on winter and snow, exploring grammar, functional language, and descriptive comparison skills.
A two-day investigation where students master the ability to distinguish between narrative and informational texts using specific text features and clues.
A 3-part reading comprehension unit focusing on identifying the main idea through engaging short stories about food, cooking, and culinary traditions.
A 3-week literacy intervention program for grades K-5 focused on phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension with a space exploration theme. Each week features 30-minute daily sessions including interactive games and hands-on activities.
A foundational phonics unit focused on vowel teams and alternative spellings for the Long A sound, culminating in a collaborative classroom visual aid.
A foundational phonics series focusing on complex vowel patterns that create the Long A sound, helping students navigate the irregular spellings of the English language.
A series of lessons focused on mastering frequently confused homophones through visual color-coding and active participation.
This sequence teaches 2nd-grade students how to use Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology as a powerful editing tool for their writing. Students progress from identifying simple missing words to using TTS for punctuation, fluency, and spelling, culminating in a polished final project.
A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd-grade students exploring narrative writing through speech-to-text technology. Students learn oral rehearsal, dictation commands, and descriptive storytelling to bridge the gap between their imagination and the page.
This sequence focuses on the cognitive planning required before activating the microphone, bridging the gap between thought and oral expression. Students explore how to organize their ideas using graphic organizers and bullet points to prevent rambling during dictation.
This 2nd-grade sequence uses kinesthetic and oral strategies to support visualization. Students progress from partner description games to physically embodying text through freeze-frames and role-play, culminating in a Reader's Theater performance where they verbally construct the setting.
This sequence introduces 2nd-grade students to visualization strategies by connecting sensory details in text to 'mental movies.' Students progress from simple visual imagery to multi-sensory mental pictures that support reading comprehension and recall.
This sequence focuses on character analysis, helping students infer internal traits, motivations, and emotions based on external dialogue and actions. It moves from identifying temporary emotions to predicting long-term behavior based on established character traits.
A specialized reading intervention sequence designed for 8th-grade students to master visualization strategies for expository and informational texts. Students move from visualizing simple procedural steps to constructing complex mental models of cause-effect relationships and conceptual hierarchies.
This sequence teaches 2nd-grade students how to use graphic organizers (Sequence, Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect, and Description) to plan and draft informational writing. Students learn to select the right organizational tool for their purpose, brainstorm effectively with keywords, and transition from visual plans to structured paragraphs.
This sequence teaches 2nd-grade students how to use concept maps to organize main ideas and supporting details, moving from tangible objects to informational texts. It uses a "Map Makers" theme to make the abstract concept of text structure more concrete and engaging.