Dictionary Dive Activity

This Using Non-Fiction Text Features Worksheet helps 2nd graders spot the title, subheadings, captions, bold words, and glossary on a real nonfiction page. Answer key included for quick, no-prep reading practice.

Using Interesting or New Words Worksheet, students use this sheet to pull out unknown or interesting words from the story to learn new vocabulary.

Using Words I Know Want to Know Worksheet, students write down new words that they found while reading a new book to learn new vocabulary.

The Using Figurative Language Worksheet gives 2nd graders four word banks and twelve sentences for choosing the strongest, most precise word. Includes an answer key for quick, no-prep vocabulary practice.

Using Learning New Words Worksheet, students write down new words that they found while reading a new book to learn new vocabulary

Using Identifying Unknown Words Worksheet, students figure out the meaning of each underlined word by using the clues in each passage and looking at the picture.

Using RI.2.4 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, students determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.

This New Vocabulary Words Worksheet gives 2nd graders a simple graphic organizer for collecting unfamiliar words and using context clues to predict their meanings — a flexible, no-prep way to build independent vocabulary skills during any book.

Using Images to Understand the Information Worksheet, students explain how the illustrations contribute and clarify a text to build their understanding of what has been read.

Using Informational Text Vocabulary Worksheet, students use picture clues and context to determine the meanings of the words and phrases.

Using Contributions to the Text Activity, students explain howthe information contributes to an understanding of the text in which itappears.

Using this Help From Other Author's Activity helps, students collect story elements from literary or informational texts to write their own story.