2nd Grade Reading

2nd Grade Reading focuses on developing foundational reading skills, comprehension, and a love for literature through engaging texts and activities.

Phonics and Word RecognitionReading FluencyReading Comprehension
Exploring Different GenresBuilding VocabularyRetelling and Summarizing
Reading in Everyday LifeChoosing Books You LoveReading with Others
Previewing TextsUsing Picture Clues
Phonics and Word Rec...Reading FluencyReading Comprehensio...Exploring Different ...Building VocabularyRetelling and Summar...Reading in Everyday ...Choosing Books You L...Reading with OthersPreviewing TextsUsing Picture Clues
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Building Vocabulary

Growing Your Word Garden: Building Vocabulary

Vocabulary is all about learning new words and what they mean. The more words you know, the easier it is to read, write, and talk about your ideas!

Ways to Grow Vocabulary

  • Context Clues: Use the words around an unfamiliar word to guess its meaning.
  • Word Maps: Draw pictures or make lists to remember new words.
  • Word Walls: Add new words you learn to a special wall at home or in class.

Fun with Words

  • Play word games like "I Spy" or crossword puzzles.
  • Ask questions about words you hear in books or on TV.

Real-World Connections

A big vocabulary helps you understand what you read, follow instructions, and talk about your favorite things with friends and family.

Examples

  • Using clues in a sentence to figure out that 'gigantic' means very big.

  • Adding the word 'adventure' to your word wall after reading a story.

In a Nutshell

Vocabulary is about learning new words to help you read and communicate better.

Key Terms

Context Clues
Hints in the sentence that help you figure out what a word means.
Vocabulary
All the words you know and use.
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