2nd Grade Reading and Literature

Picture Books in the Classroom: Common Core-Based Lesson Ideas

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Children's Book

Folk Tales

Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

The Soccer Fence Common Core Teacher's Guide

This teacher's guide to The Soccer Fence: A story of friendship, hope, and apartheid in South Africa contains reading,…

Subjects:

Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

Equality Struggles

Culture and Diversity

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Writing Perfect Endings

Practice narrative writing with this reading extension activity. Students will write an alternate ending to a story the…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

Creative Writing

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LESSON PLANS

Penguin's Guide to Chapter Book Series: Common Core Lesson Ideas

Motivate students to read independently with chapter book series. You're sure to find ones they'll love in this…

Subjects:

Children's Book

Literature

Reading and Literature

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Using Poetry in the Classroom: Lesson Starters for Poetry Collections

These poetry lesson starters showcase the variety of ways poetry can be used to reach a range of learners with different…

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Poetry

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Realistic Fiction

After reading a realistic fiction story aloud to the class, students will brainstorm one-sentence story ideas for their…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Aloud

Reading Instruction

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Nonfiction Text Feature Scavenger Hunt

Examine the key text features in nonfiction books with this reading extension activity. Students will practice…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

Nonfiction Literature

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LESSON PLANS

A Core Curriculum Guide for Penguin Young Readers: A Leveled Reading Program for Beginning Readers

Reach beginning readers with twelve lesson plans to use in conjunction with the Penguin Young Readers program. Written…

Subjects:

Early Reading

Reading Instruction

Reading

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BOOK GUIDES

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Common Core Teachers' Guide

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up is the first in a new chapter-book series by Kate DiCamillo. After reading the story, engage in…

Subjects:

Children's Book

Language Arts and Writing

Literature

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Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words Discussion & Activity Guide

Learn about Marcel Marceau—the world's most famous mime—through discussion questions and activities for Monsieur…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Frog Song Teacher's Guide

Introduce young readers to frogs and the boreal forest. This printable teacher's guide to Frog Song aligns with first…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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Kid Pickers: How to Turn Junk into Treasure Teacher's Guide

Appeal to kids' love for treasure-hunting and their natural curiosity with classroom activities for Kid Pickers: How to…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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Changing Genres

After learning about genres, students do a Reader's Theater of a book in a different genre. This activity is aligned to…

Subjects:

Literary Drama

Drama and Performing Arts

Literature

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Cover Story

In this reading extension activity, students redesign a book cover to demonstrate their understanding of story elements.…

Subjects:

Book Art

Reading Instruction

Drawing

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