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2nd Grade Activities

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Activity2nd GradeWhy Does it Work Addition Subtraction Strategies Activity

Using Why Does it Work Addition Subtraction Strategies Activity, students explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations.

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Activity2nd GradePrefix Barnyard Matching Activity

Using Prefix Barnyard Matching Activity, students match prefixes to their definitions to build their vocabulary.

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Activity2nd GradeBecome a Superhero by Comparing Numbers Activity

Using this Become a Superhero by Comparing Numbers Activity, students compare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, using >, =, and < symbols.

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Activity2nd GradeBlast Off With Numbers Base Ten Words Expanded Form Activity

In this Blast Off With Numbers Base Ten Words Expanded Form Activity, students will read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.

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Activity2nd GradeLet's Go Shopping Money Word Problems Activity

Using this Let's Go Shopping Money Word Problems Activity, students solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately.

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Activity2nd GradeFormal Informal Language Activity

Using the Formal Informal Language Activity, students determine which words or phrases are most appropriate to be said during formal or informal situations.

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Activity2nd GradeGold Medal Reading Strategies Activity

Using Gold Medal Reading Strategies Activity, students read grade-level text with purpose and understanding using graphic organizers for support.

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Activity2nd GradeReading Informational Texts Book Review Activity

Using Reading Informational Texts Book Review Activity, students read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts.

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Activity2nd GradeWhat Comes Next? Timeline Activity

In order to use this What Comes Next? Timeline Activity, your students will describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.

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Activity2nd Grade5 Minutes of Fame Read Aloud Activity

Using the 5 Minutes of Fame Read Aloud Activity, students create audio recordings of stories or poems by using a voice recorder with a microphone.

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Activity2nd GradeBarnyard Prefix Matching Activity

Using Barnyard Prefix Matching Activity, students match prefixes to their definitions to build their vocabulary.

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Activity2nd GradeComparing Texts Activity

Using Comparing Texts Activity, studentsidentify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic.

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Activity2nd GradeMaking Equal Parts Fractions Activity

Using thisMaking Equal Parts Fractions Activity, students cut shapes into small parts and then describe them as halves, fourths, or quarters.

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Activity2nd GradeMonkey Business Adding with an Unknown Number Activity

In this Monkey Business Adding with an Unknown Number Activity, students find the unknown whole number in addition equations up to 20.

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Activity2nd GradeAdding Three Numbers Activity

In this Adding Three Numbers Activity, students add three whole numbers together to solve by matching equation cards to answer cards.

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Activity2nd GradeShort and Long Vowels Matching Activity

Using this Short and Long Vowels Matching Activity, students sort picture cards into short and long vowel sounds to build their reading accuracy and fluency.

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Activity2nd GradeTotal Recall Activity

Using this Total Recall Activity, students share stories about different experiences from their lives to build their speaking and listening skills.

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Activity2nd GradeUsing Clues to Describe Activity

Using this Using Clues to Describe Activity, students describe familiar people, places, things, and events.

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Activity2nd GradeCompare Books Activity

Using Compare Books Activity, studentsidentify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic.

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Activity2nd GradeQuestion Cards for Reading Activity

Using Asking Questions about a Story Activity, students Discuss a topic or read a book aloud using Question Cards to help guide questions andanswers about the topic.