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2nd Grade Context Clues Resources

23 resources

2nd Grade Context Clues Resources

23 resources

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeUsing Non-Fiction Text Features Worksheet

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.

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Worksheet2nd GradeInteresting or New Words Worksheet

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

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Worksheet2nd GradeWords I Know Want to Know Worksheet

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.

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Worksheet2nd GradeLearning New Words Worksheet

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

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Worksheet2nd GradeNew Vocabulary Words Worksheet

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.

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Worksheet2nd GradeUsing Figurative Language Worksheet

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.

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Worksheet2nd GradeText and Illustration Clues Worksheet

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.

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Worksheet2nd GradeInformational Text Vocabulary Worksheet

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

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Worksheet2nd GradeNew Words Phrases Worksheet

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

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Worksheet2nd GradeIdentifying Unknown Words in a Text Worksheet

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

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson2nd GradeRI.2.4 Second Grade Common Core Lesson

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.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeDictionary Dive Activity

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

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Worksheet2nd GradeImages to Understand the Information Worksheet

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.

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Worksheet2nd GradeIdentifying Unknown Words Worksheet

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.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeContributions to the Text Activity

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

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Activity2nd GradeHelp From Other Author's Activity

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

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Activity2nd GradeCollecting Words For Writing Activity

This Collecting Words For Writing Activity helps studentsto use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

Video
Video2nd GradeContext Clues Song (MP3)

Using this Context Clues Song (MP3), your students learn about how to use context clues to figure out the meaning of an unknown word.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeWhat Does This Word Mean Context Clues Activity

Using What Does This Word Mean Context Clues Activity, students determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text.

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Activity2nd GradeUsing the Text to Help You Activity

Using Using the Text to Help You Activity, students use information gained from illustrations and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text.