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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.

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

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.

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 Text and Illustration Clues 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 New Words Phrases Worksheet, students write new words or phrases that you see in books or hear in conversations to build their vocabulary.

Using Identifying Unknown Words in a Text Worksheet, students read a passage about football to use strategies when they don't know a word.

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.

Using Dictionary Dive Activity, students determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases choosing from a range of strategies.