Letters & reading
2nd gradeAlphabetizing Three Words with the Same First Letter
Order three words that share a first letter by comparing the next different letters and checking them against an alphabet reference.
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Letters & reading · Grade 2
Letters & reading · Grade 2. Practical activities for children ages 7–8: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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Letters & reading
2nd gradeDescribing a Character with Evidence
Describe a story character using a specific action, words, or illustration as evidence, while distinguishing observation from inference.
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Letters & reading
2nd gradeTurning a Favorite Fact into a Two-Sentence Report
Help a beginning writer check one fact, choose two useful sentences, and make a short report that a reader can understand.
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