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2nd grade english language arts lessons for Easel Activities
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Warm Up
Unlock creativity in your classroom! Finish the Picture!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short lasting anywhere from 3-10 minutes. By implementing thes
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1st - 5th
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Text Features Worksheets, Hunt RI.2.5 Reading Comprehension Passages 2nd Grade
This RI.2.5 nonfiction text features 2nd grade reading unit is packed full of worksheets, anchor charts, standards-based lesson plans, Lexile passages, and activities to use while you are teaching the standard RI.2.5. If you are not teaching Common Core, then the unit is still valuable to use when teaching students to find and use text features in their informational text. Please check out the preview to see ALL that you're getting! In the RI.2.5 pack you will receive: 4 Mini Lessons with Anchor
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2nd
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Math Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 4}
This year-long math curriculum focuses on teaching math skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills.This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your language arts instruction and planning with this daily activity-based curriculum, utilizing over 180 engaging activities that promote skil
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PreK - 5th
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Recount 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions, Fables Folktales
This RL.2.2 Recount or Retell 2nd grade reading unit is packed full of standards-based lesson plans, Lexile passages, and activities to use while you are teaching the standard RL2.2. If you are not teaching Common Core, then the unit is still valuable to use when teachings students how to recount a story and find the moral of the text. It specifically focuses on fables and folktales.Please check out the preview to see ALL that you're getting! In the pack you will receive: 4 Mini Lessons8 Graphic
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2nd
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Poetry Unit Comprehension 2nd Grade RL.2.4 Alliteration, Rhyming, Context Clues
This RL.2.4 Poetry Words and Phrases 2nd grade reading unit is full of standards-based lesson plans, graphic organizers, anchor charts, poems and passages, and activities to use while you are teaching the standard RL2.4. If you are not teaching Common Core, then the unit is still valuable to use when teaching students to describe how words and phrases help in poetry. It focuses on alliteration, beats, rhythm, repetition, and rhyming. Please check out the preview to see ALL that you're getting! I
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2nd
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Point of View Worksheets, Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 2nd Grade
This RL.2.6 Point of View 2nd grade reading unit is packed full of standards-based lesson plans, Lexile passages, anchor charts, task cards, worksheets, and activities to use while you are teaching the standard RL2.6. If you are not teaching Common Core, then the unit is still valuable to use when teaching first person, second person, and third person point of view, plus the different points of view that characters have in a story.Please check out the preview to see ALL that you're getting! In t
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2nd
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Character Response, Problem and Solution RL.2.3 Story Elements 2nd Grade Reading
This RL.2.3 Character Response (problem and solution) 2nd grade story element reading unit is full of standards-based lesson plans, graphic organizers, anchor charts, Lexile passages, and activities to use while you are teaching the standard RL2.3. If you are not teaching Common Core, then the unit is still valuable to use when teaching students how to describe story elements, focusing on describing challenges the characters faces in a story and how they respond to that challenge.Please check ou
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2nd
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Asking and Answering Questions RL.2.1 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension - RL2.1
This RL.2.1 Asking and Answering Questions 2nd grade reading unit is full of standards-based lesson plans, graphic organizers, anchor charts, Lexile passages, and activities to use while you are teaching the standard RL2.1. If you are not teaching Common Core, then the unit is still valuable to use when teaching students to answer questions using the text and to ask themselves questions while reading. Please check out the preview to see ALL that you're getting! In the RL.2.1 pack you will receiv
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2nd
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Tops and Bottoms Read Aloud - Spring Plant Activities - Reading Comprehension
These Tops and Bottoms read aloud activities will teach your students about plants with lesson plans and reading comprehension book activities.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text, talking about it and responding t
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Read Alouds Bundle - Reading Comprehension - A Year of Read Alouds
Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizers, Passages Two Texts 2nd Grade RI.2.9
This RI.2.9 Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Texts 2nd grade reading unit is full of graphic organizers, standards-based lesson plans, Lexile passages, and activities to use while you are teaching the standard RI2.9. If you are not teaching Common Core, then the unit is still valuable to use when teaching students to compare and contrast two nonfiction texts on similar topics.Please check out the preview to see ALL that you're getting! In the pack you will receive: 3 Mini Lessons7 Graphic Organiz
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2nd
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Christmas Activities: Ugly Sweater Project, Template, Sub Plans & Writing Prompt
Need no prep, Christmas art projects for your December bulletin board? Imagine these ugly sweaters in your hallway with a writing prompt. The step by step drawing tutorial and PowerPoint also makes perfect emergency art sub plans for elementary art and general ed teachers. A fun roll a dice game, ‘you pick’ worksheet, and digital spinners helps kids choose patterns. Moreover, boost their confidence and creativity. And, it’ll help cash-strapped teachers like you plan Christmas art activities usin
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2nd - 5th
ESL Newcomers Curriculum ELL Vocabulary School Activities Digital Resources (U1)
Are you looking for an ELL newcomer curriculum or activities that cover listening, vocabulary, speaking, reading, and writing without additional prep work? This ESL newcomer unit includes digital resources, and over 150 printable pages, to prepare your ELL newcomer for the first 4 weeks of school. Unit 1 includes in-depth learning of greetings, pronouns, "I am" statements, asking questions, and school vocabulary cards. Story topics include My School, In the Classroom, Classroom Rules, and Our Da
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K - 5th
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Text Structure Worksheets, Reading Passages, Lessons, Task Cards, Charts RL.2.5
This RL.2.5 Story Structure 2nd grade reading unit is packed full of standards-based lesson plans, Lexile passages, and activities to use while you are teaching the sequencing standard RL2.5. If you are not teaching Common Core, then the unit is still valuable to use when teaching the beginning, middle, and end of a story and the events that help make the structure of a story.Please check out the preview to see ALL that you're getting! In the pack you will receive: 3 Mini Lessons9 Graphic Organi
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2nd
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Creepy Carrots Read Aloud - Halloween STEM Activities - Reading Comprehension
These Creepy Carrots read aloud activities are perfect for teaching reading comprehension skills to young learners. These Creepy Carrots read aloud activities are print and go, FUN and cover tons of standards. Students love Jasper Rabbit's adventures and these fun book companion activities will keep them super engaged.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the cha
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Halloween Read Aloud Bundle - October Comprehension Activities
The Most Magnificent Thing Read Aloud - Back to School STEM Activities
These Most Magnificent Thing read aloud activities will teach students about growth mindset and perseverance. These back to school lesson plans will last a week and include reading comprehension activities and a STEM activity with a fun challenge.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Back to School Read Alouds Reading Activities - September
The Invisible Boy Read Aloud - Back to School Activities - Reading Comprehension
These The Invisible Boy read aloud activities will help your students learn how to include others.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text, talking about it and responding to it.To teach these lessons you will need:The
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Back to School Read Alouds Reading Activities - September
Martin Luther King Jr Activities
Looking for EASY ways to CELEBRATE Martin Luther King Jr? Check out why this unit is my BEST SELLER!!! Inside this Martin Luther King Jr Activities unit, you'll find 12 excellent ways to incorporate MLK into your classroom. There are engaging activities, printables, and project ideas. Everyone loves the Text Feature Review pages!Pages are made to use alone, easily implemented for distant learning, in the classroom or in an Interactive Notebook! Excellent to use the second and third weeks in J
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Turkey Trouble Read Aloud Craft- Thanksgiving Activities
This "Turkey Trouble" interactive read-aloud lesson plan and craft pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "Turkey Trouble" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in meaningful ways. Th
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: November Read Alouds - Fall Activities - Reading Comprehension Bundle
Buddy Reading | Reading Buddies Activities
This collection of Reading Buddy Activities was created for multi-grade students to enjoy together throughout the year. Not sure where to start? This resource contains tips, organizers and activities to help you get your program rolling efficiently! Included in this Resource: Prep and Organization for Teachers & Big Buddies to Get StartedLetter of invitation to become Reading Buddies from one teacher to anotherForm for class availability / time preference for Buddy meetingsBlank Reading Bud
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K - 6th, Staff
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Dragons Love Tacos Read Aloud - Valentine's Activities - Reading Comprehension
These Dragons Love Tacos read aloud activities include everything you need to bring this Valentine's story to life, including group activities, writing prompts, crafts and more.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text,
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Read Alouds Bundle - Reading Comprehension - A Year of Read Alouds
Word Lists (Real & Nonsense) - Phonics Lesson Plans & Reading Fluency
133 NO PREP word lists for reading and spelling of all phonics patterns. PRINT-AND-GO real word and nonsense word lists. Each pages also includes one-syllable & multi-syllabic words. Lesson planning and reading fluency made easy!Also included with the Phonics Word Lists:Words-per-minute tracking chart for reading fluency practiceSpelling dictation sheetsNEW!! Check out the companion game SINK THAT SHIP Battle games that align perfectly with these word lists!!!ALL Phonics Skills Included!!
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K - 2nd
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Language Arts Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 0.5}
This year-long language arts curriculum focuses on teaching language arts skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your language arts instruction and planning with this daily activity-based curriculum, utilizing over 180 engaging activitie
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PreK - 5th
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Language Arts Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 1}
This year-long language arts curriculum focuses on teaching language arts skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. It includes a non-writer version (requires only pre-writing skills) for seamlessly differentiated instruction.This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your language
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Language Arts Leveled Daily Curriculum {BUNDLE}
Math Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 1}
This year-long math curriculum focuses on teaching math skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. It includes a non-writer version (requires only pre-writing skills) for seamlessly differentiated instruction.This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your language arts instruction a
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Math Leveled Daily Curriculum {BUNDLE}
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
Discover printable and digital English language arts resources
On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.
Frequently asked questions about teaching English language arts
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There are many different types of English language arts resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular ELA lessons include reading, writing, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and creative writing.
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Educators can save time preparing English language arts lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ELA resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of ELA lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
How can I make my English language arts lessons fun and engaging?
Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your English Language Arts lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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