2nd grade Halloween english language arts resources for Easel Assessments

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Do your students struggle to understand multiple meaning words or homonyms? One of the best strategies they can learn is how to use context clues to understand word meaning. That skill is the focus of these homonyms task cards.Includes:24 Task CardsRecording SheetAnswer KeyDigital Task CardsDigital AssessmentEach task card has a sentence containing a homonym or homograph. Students must use sentence-level context to determine the meaning of that underlined word and choose the correct definition.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Assessment, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

L.2.4a

Also included in: ELA Task Cards Assessment Language Arts Grammar 2nd 3rd Grade Reading Activities

Fact and Opinion Activities Sort 2nd 3rd Grade Fun Reading Centers Comprehension

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Critical Thinking, Reading, Reading Strategies

Are you looking for a fun, highly engaging, and EFFECTIVE way to teach fact and opinion? This set of activities will teach your students how to distinguish between fact and opinion by becoming observant text detectives. You can even use it as the basis for a room transformation!This resource includes:Fact Detectives Reading CentersFact vs Opinion SortAssessmentDigital ActivitiesSOLVE THE CRIME FACT DETECTIVESThis activity is super engaging for students! They will read each storyline along with t

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Centers

CCSS:

W.2.1

Also included in: Fact and Opinion Activities BUNDLE Text Detective Reading Comprehension

Author's Purpose Task Cards Worksheets 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

What's the author's purpose? Persuade, Inform, or Entertain? This resource helps students learn to evaluate text to determine the author's purpose in writing.Several different activities are included so students can practice this reading skill in a variety of ways. INCLUDES:24 task cardsRecording sheetWorksheet/AssessmentDigital Worksheet with moveable piecesDigital self-checking task cardsAnswer keys➡️ No color printer? No problem! These materials are provided in both color, as pictured, and bl

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.6

Also included in: ELA Task Cards Assessment Language Arts Grammar 2nd 3rd Grade Reading Activities

13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project

Created by

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, RI.4.2

, RI.4.3

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Animals Habitats and Ecosystems Project Polar Rainforest 2nd 3rd Grade Science

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Environment, Informational Text, Science

This BEST SELLING animal habitats unit includes reading passages and worksheets for 10 different habitats with fun & engaging activities to reinforce learning. Have students read the passages and answer the comprehension questions about each habitat. Each passage has a habitat scene for students to color and connect to the information. This fun NO-prep pack is a huge timesaver! Habitats Included:OceansGrasslandsSavannasWetlandsDesertsWoodlandsPolar Regions: The Antarctic and The ArcticMounta

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Spelling

, RI.4.1

...

NGSS:

3-LS4-3

, 2-LS4-1

, 3-LS4-2

, 3-LS4-4

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Verb Tenses Unit: Worksheets for Past, Present, and Future

Created by

Terrific Times in Third

Are you getting ready to teach your students about past, present, and future tense verbs? This unit has everything you need for your students to master regular and irregular tense verbs! Your students are sure to be engaged with the variety of practice included. These worksheets are perfect for literacy centers, independent/group work, assessment, homework, or anything else you want! With the variety of worksheets included, you can easily provide differentiation for your students. There is even

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

L.2.1d

, L.3.1d

, L.3.1e

, L.3.6

Also included in: Grammar Bundle - No-Prep Worksheets and Posters

Nonfiction Text Features: Task Cards in Printable and Digital Formats

Created by

Deb Hanson

This set of task cards focuses on nonfiction text features. It includes 24 task cards and 1 game recording sheet. Some of the text features include: heading, subheading, diagram, caption, glossary, index, table of contents, map, timeline, text box, cutaway, bold words, italicized words, photograph, and illustration. ********This resource is available in three formats:Traditional Printables- Print the PDF and distribute paper task cards and recording sheets. Easel Activity- With this paperless fo

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.2.5

, RI.3.5

Also included in: Nonfiction Text Features BUNDLE: Worksheets, Posters, Activities

Types of Clouds Worksheets Activity Reading Passages Weather Unit for Spring

Created by

Earth Sciences, Reading, Science

Make learning all about clouds fun with these hands-on activities. This unit has passages and activities to learn about cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and cumulonimbus clouds. Updated with reading passages with three different levels of difficulty.This unit includes reading passages and activities:Cumulus StratusCirrusCumulonimbusWeather Bulletin Board KitVocabulary posters can be printed in black and white or in color. These are great for introducing the unit or displaying an attractive bulletin boa

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Spelling

Also included in: Spring Activities Bundle Life Cycle of a Butterfly Frog Plant Clouds Worksheet

Apostrophes Unit: Worksheets for Contractions and Possessive Nouns

Created by

Terrific Times in Third

Using apostrophes in contractions and possessive nouns can be tricky for students, but this resource can help! This resource has everything you need to provide your students with a variety of fun and engaging practice. These worksheets work well as morning work, homework, independent centers, for early finishers, or anything else you want. There are even 2 posters to help you teach this concept. The best part is that there is no prep - just print and start learning!What's Included:* Apostrophes

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

L.2.2c

, L.3.2d

Also included in: Grammar Bundle - No-Prep Worksheets and Posters

Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark

Created by

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, RI.3.7

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Force and Motion Reading Passages Worksheets Activities 3rd 4th Grades Science

Created by

General Science, Informational Text, Science

Force and Motion is an engaging, fun-filled unit that lets students explore the fascinating world of physics! This unit covers topics such as friction, gravity, mass, magnetism, electromagnetism, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. Students will explore the science behind forces and motions through reading passages, comprehension activities, and vocabulary. Students will learn about Sir Isaac Newton, the mastermind behind the Laws of Motion, and Elijah McCoy, who invented the first automatic lubricato

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Reading and Writing Redhead

NGSS:

3-PS2-3

, 5-PS2-1

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Editing and Proofreading Worksheets & Sentence Proofreading Practice | Writing

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Ready to use in Easel! Students always need to review using correct capitalization / capital letters and punctuation marks. These proofreading "fix-it" printable worksheets have editing practice for sentences so they can find errors in their own writing. To help you or substitute teachers, answer keys are included so it's great for sick days! Related resources you might like:☞ Editing and Proofreading Sentences Practice Worksheet Part 2☞ Digital Editing Practice for Google Drive | PaperlessSav

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.1.2

, L.1.2a

, L.1.2b

, L.1.2c

, L.2.2

...

Also included in: Editing and Proofreading Worksheets & Sentence Proofreading Practice | BUNDLE

Writing of the US Constitution: Constitution Day Activities Passages & Flip Book

Created by

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, U.S. History

The Writing of the U.S. Constitution: Constitution Day Activities & Flip Book.Students will love learning all about the Writing of the U.S. Constitution with this fun activity pack, with reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! A perfect way to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17!Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A Digital Version of this unit for Google Classroom is available here.What's Inside:✔Articles of Confederation

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

, RI.3.10

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Story Elements Task Cards Set 1 - Setting, Character, Problem, and Solution

Created by

Rachel Lynette

Use these 32 multiple choice Story Elements task cards to increase your students’ understanding of the building blocks that make up a story: setting, character, problem, and solution.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or Print5 Challenge Cards to extend the lessonGreat for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE! This resou

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

Also included in: Literacy - Task Card BUNDLE (ELA & Reading for Grades 1-3) | Print & Digital

Analogy Task Cards | 3 sets of analogies! | 72 Print & Digital Multiple Choice |

Created by

Rachel Lynette

These 72 Analogy Task Cards are divided into 3 color-coded sets of 24 cards each. Students can solve the analogies orally in groups or use the included answer sheet to record their answers. There are also answer keys for each card set so that your students can check their work. Analogy Task Cards are also available in a short answer format. Please see below for link.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Short Answer Analogies Task Cards are available here.Other great products:•

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

Also included in: Analogies Bundle! | 144 Analogy Task Cards | SIX SETS! | Print & Digital!

Shades of Meaning Synonyms Task Cards | Print & Digital | Vocabulary Growth

Created by

Rachel Lynette

Use these 32 cards in your shades of meaning lesson plan to reinforce this language skill. The multiple choice format requires students to compare three related words (usually synonyms) and select the best one. Please keep in mind that shades of meaning is somewhat subjective. On most of the cards, all of the words will work to complete the sentence, however, the student is asked to select the best word. I believe that the answers given in the answer key are indeed the best, however, it is possi

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

Also included in: English Language Arts Task Cards - Great for ELA Centers Reading Comprehension

Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids

Created by

Ancient History, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

Also included in: Ancient Civilizations: Egypt China Greece Rome Comprehension Passages Worksheets

Civics and Government - 3rd Grade Social Studies & Vocabulary

Created by

Teaching in the Heart of Florida

Civics and Government just got more fun and engaging! This bundle brings together three big ideas in Social Studies in a way that's easy to weave into your reading lessons. Students will dive into how the Constitution shapes our government, learn about the three branches, and explore voting and elections. They'll also get to understand checks and balances and lots more, all in a friendly, easy-to-understand format!This resource can be used for:✅ Social Studies Whole Group Lessons✅ Whole Group or

Subjects:

Civics, Close Reading

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

, L.3.4

Three Branches of Government Activities Project Worksheets Flip Book 3 Branches

Created by

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Our Three Branches of Government activity pack is sure to be a hit! With this fun activity pack, you’ll get reading passages that come in three levels so you can easily meet each student’s individual reading level. There are colorful vocabulary posters and an easy-to-assemble flip book included in this pack too.With information about:Three Branches of Government The PreambleThe Executive BranchThe Legislative BranchThe Judicial BranchGo Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

, RI.3.7

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Animal Adaptations Reading Passages Worksheets Activities Project 3rd 4th Grade

Created by

Environment, General Science, Informational Text

This Animal Adaptations complete unit has reading passages, activities, and vocabulary to teach about physical adaptations, behavioral adaptations, instincts, learned behaviors, and types of camouflage. You’ll be able to differentiate for all students with reading passages with three levels of difficulty.This unit includes reading passages, hands-on activities, a pacing guide, video links, vocabulary posters, a review guide, exit slips, a unit test, and more! With Information About:Animal Adapta

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

, RI.4.1

...

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

, 5-LS2-1

, 3-LS2-1

, 3-LS4-3

, 5-ESS3-1

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Prepositions Unit - No Prep Worksheets and Posters

Created by

Terrific Times in Third

Are you looking for activities to use when teaching prepositions and prepositional phrases? This resource has a variety of engaging, no-prep worksheets. Your students will be cutting, gluing, coloring, writing, and looking for real life prepositions with these fun worksheets. There are even 3 posters to help you teach this concept. With the wide variety of worksheets included, you can easily provide differentiation for your students.What's Included:* 2 preposition posters (in color and black &am

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

CCSS:

L.4.1e

Also included in: Grammar Bundle - No-Prep Worksheets and Posters

Sight Word Interactive Notebook for Kindergarten - Bonus Boom Card

Created by

Della Larsen's Class

Kindergarten sight word practice worksheets to increase reading fluency of sight words. A fun hands-on activity for your kindergarten reading block. Increase reading fluency for your struggling readers, ELL's and special needs students. This resource works great with homeschool families. This no-prep printable is fun for the kids to color, cut, and paste. The finished product makes a great portfolio for parents. This is a complete set of the first 35 DIBLES sight words Great product to use whi

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Interactive Notebooks, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RF.K.3c

Long A Spelling Patterns Worksheets and Activities Vowel Teams AI AY Silent E

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