Reading Teaching Resources for 2nd Grade
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Opinion Piece Language Features
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the language features of opinion pieces.
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Inferring
A 60-minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of inferring.
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Opinion Piece Organizational Structure
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the basic organizational structure of opinion pieces.
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Predicting
A 60-minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of predicting.
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For or Against?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate reasons for and against a situation or topic.
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Monitoring
A 60-minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of monitoring.
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Understanding Point of View
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate point of view in relation to a situation or topic.
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Questioning
A 60-minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of questioning.
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Making Connections
A 60-minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of making connections.
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Activating Prior Knowledge
A 60-minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of activating prior knowledge.
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Cinderella Story Video
Explore the story of Cinderella with your students using this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger learners.
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The Three Little Pigs Story Video
Explore the story of The Three Little Pigs with your students using this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger learners.
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The Gingerbread Man Story Video
Introduce the story of The Gingerbread Man to your students with this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger students.
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Alice in Wonderland Story Video
Introduce the story of Alice in Wonderland to your students with this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger students.
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Jack and the Beanstalk Story Video
Introduce the Jack and the Beanstalk story to your students with this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger students.
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Little Red Riding Hood Story Video
Introduce a fresh version of the Little Red Riding Hood story to your students with this animated video perfect for younger students.
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