2nd Grade English Language Arts Printables

25 worksheets each with a different high frequency sight word to support children with with reading and recognising words. Children can pick out the given word and only color clouds with the correct word.

Why do you need this?

Instantly recognizing common sight words is a milestone of early reading fluency. These 25 worksheets provide targeted practice for students to recognize and memorize high-frequency sight words, which are commonly encountered in text and essential for fluent reading. By repeatedly encountering and identifying sight words in context, students develop fluency in reading, as they can quickly recognize these words without having to decode them letter by letter.

How and when might you use this?

These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways:

· During small group phonics sessions

· Independent work stations or literacy centers

· Homework practice

· Guided reading groups

· Morning work

· Reading interventions for children who need additional support

· Whole class instruction

What’s included?

25 PDF worksheets

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Early Reading Support Bundle

Enhance your classroom with the "Scripture Alphabet Word Wall: Christian Bible Learning and Classroom Decor." This educational resource combines Bible verses with alphabet learning, making it an ideal addition to any Christian classroom decor. Each letter features a scripture, reinforcing Christian values while aiding in literacy development. Perfect for creating a faith-centered learning environment, this Christian decor is essential for integrating biblical teachings into everyday learning.

Product Highlights:

• Educational and Spiritual Depth: Each alphabet letter is paired with an enriching Bible verse, offering a holistic educational experience that nurtures both the mind and the spirit.
• Exceptional Quality: Crafted with vibrant colors and elegant designs, our wall art captivates young minds, encouraging engagement and reflection on biblical teachings.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classrooms, children’s bedrooms, homeschool spaces, or church areas, this wall art serves as a constant source of wisdom and inspiration.
• Ready to Display: Our Scripture Alphabet Wall Art comes ready-to-hang, making it effortless to transform any space into a haven of learning and faith.
• Inclusive Educational Resource: Designed to appeal to various learning styles, this wall art makes Scripture accessible and engaging, fostering a love for God’s Word from a young age.

Enhance your teaching environment with this beautiful and meaningful addition that integrates faith and learning seamlessly.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of 4th of July Activities, Independence Day Worksheets, and Crafts. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classroom. Get your students thinking, reflecting, and celebrating with purpose this 4th of July! This powerful resource isn't just about fireworks and flags, it’s about helping kids connect personally with the values of freedom, independence, and gratitude. Through fun, meaningful activities, students will explore what it truly means to be part of a country with a rich history and a powerful story. You’ll see your classroom come alive with thoughtful conversations, critical thinking, and patriotic pride.

Each activity is designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and build confidence in young learners. Whether they’re imagining how they’d speak to a president, exploring the meaning of independence in their own lives, or reflecting on national symbols, students will walk away with more than facts, they’ll gain appreciation and a personal connection to what Independence Day stands for. Bring depth to your celebration and create memorable moments this July with this all-in-one resource.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: Independence Day History - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 2: Independence Day History - Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 3: What Do You Think? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 4: I Can Be Independent Too! (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 5: Independent Like Our Country! (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 6: Cootie Catcher with Patriotic Symbols, Black & White Version (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 7: Cootie Catcher with Patriotic Symbols, Color Version (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 8: Letter to the President, Needs - Wants, and Proposals (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 9: Pennant 1: Facts About the 4th of July (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 10: Pennant 2: I am Thankful for My Country Because … (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 11: Patriotic American Symbols K - W - L Chart (English and Spanish Version)

Happy Independence Day!

This is a fun activity to warm up those writing skills. Each student can use it as a writing center or independent work. You only need some dice and a pencil!

This product includes:

• 1 Color template
• 1 BW template
• 1 writing template

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Pets Animals Spring Color by Code Sight Words Dolch Third Grade Coloring Pages Sheets - Pets Animals Spring themed Color by Code Sight Words coloring pages are a fun way to practice reading sight words and high frequency words! You'll have 8 Pets Animals Color by Code Sight Words pages with Dolch sight words Third Grade level. No prep, print and go! PERFECT for your FAST FINISHERS!

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Download includes

8 reading coloring sheets with Dolch Third Grade words

color coded at a glance answer keys

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✅ Print & Go Centers

✅ Engaging for Fast Finishers

✅ Homework

✅ Substitute Plans

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The "I Like Myself" activity pages are designed to accompany the heartwarming book by Karen Beaumont. These activities are an excellent resource for promoting positivity, self-confidence, and kindness in your classroom, making them the perfect back-to-school initiative.

The worksheets engage students in a variety of ways such as:

1. Self-Reflection Worksheet: This activity prompts students to consider their positive attributes, instilling a positive sense of self-worth.

2. Drawing Worksheets: These engage and encourage students to visually engage with the themes of the book, stimulating creativity and personal connection to the material.

3. Story Elements Worksheet: This activity helps students explore the various elements of the story, fostering critical thinking skills.

4. Writing Prompt Page: With three different options, including one where students get to consider someone they know in a positive light, this encourages students to improve their writing skills while nurturing empathy and respect.

5. True/False Book Quiz: A fun, engaging way to cement comprehension of the book while simulating test-taking conditions.

These activities help create a positive and welcoming classroom environment. They promote individual growth while encouraging inclusivity and mutual respect. With these tools, your students will develop a robust sense of self-esteem, which is vital for academic success and personal well-being.

Also includes a hair and color chart poster.

Check out other children story worksheets:

We are the Gardeners

The Boy Who Changed the World

Little Blue Truck

Verb Sentence Writing Worksheet, specially crafted for young learners! This unique worksheet offers engaging activities where children can trace and write sentences using 135 different verbs. Perfect for enhancing writing skills, each page combines learning with fun, making it an ideal tool for both home and classroom use. Watch as your child learns to write confidently while expanding their vocabulary with our interactive 135 Verb Sentence Writing Worksheet!"

What's included:

1. 134 pages of sentence writing worksheet. (refer to thumbnail for full verb list)

TeachShare-H6 135 verb sentence Writing Worksheet

Fun, engaging book activity:

This project is a fun way to keep students engaged in reading leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. You can establish this activity by reading the book "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. This helps students understand the concept of Balloons at a parade.

Teachers can determine whether students will decorate an actual balloon or just designing a balloon. Instructions are included for both activities.

A question booklet containing questions about character and setting is provided. Students will make real world connections between their character and themselves. There are three versions of this booklet each with its own type of handwriting lines.

Students will love showing off their creation in a class parade!

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Supply list.
• Links to supply inspiration.
• Two versions of the student directions.
• Balloon design template.
• Tags for display.
• Character and Setting Question Booklet (3 handwriting line versions)

How is this product useful:

• Engaging activity before a holiday.
• Students will use their creativity.
• Links to make getting supplies easier.
• Questions help students make real world connections.

Have your students practice writing Haikus about some of their favorite jobs. They can choose a job or pick from a list of jobs. They then get to brainstorm and create their own Haikus about the job. A fun way to incorporate poetry and Haikus.

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Kick off the new school year with our Editable School Bus Name Tags! These vibrant and customizable name tags are perfect for adding a fun School Bus theme to your classroom.

Available in black & white, gray , yellow, red, dark blue, orange, sky blue ... , they come in four versatile sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 6 per page, and 12 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

What's Included :

• PAGE : 36 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

Alphabet Lower and Upper Case Posters

Brighten your learning space with these Alphabet Lower and Upper Case Posters, a perfect resource for teaching letter recognition and formation! Featuring clean, visually appealing designs, each poster displays both uppercase and lowercase letters with clear path-of-motion guides to help students master proper letter formation.

These posters can be printed in a variety of sizes, making them ideal for classroom walls, bulletin boards, or individual student use. Use them as educational decor, flashcards, or even turn them into reusable tracing sheets to support hands-on learning.

Whether for teaching phonics, practicing handwriting, or reinforcing alphabet knowledge, these Alphabet Lower and Upper Case Posters are a versatile tool to engage students and build foundational literacy skills in a fun and effective

way!

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Transform your classroom with our Composition Notebook Classroom Decor Bundle, featuring stylish and educational decor to engage and inspire your students!

Contents:

This comprehensive bundle includes:

• Bulletin Board Borders: Composition notebook themed borders in a variety of colors to add a cohesive and stylish look to your classroom.
• Shape Posters: Vibrant posters with composition notebook backgrounds, images of shapes, and their names to enhance shape recognition.
• Color Posters: Colorful posters displaying the name of the color, an image of a composition book in that color, and a matching background.
• Skip Counting Posters: Posters with composition notebook backgrounds featuring multiples of numbers 1-12, perfect for teaching multiplication.
• Number Line: A number line from 0-200 made of circles with composition notebook color backgrounds to aid in counting and number recognition.
• Alphabet Posters: Engaging posters with images of objects that start with each letter, the letter at the bottom, and a composition notebook background.

Why You'll Love This Product:

For Teachers:

• Easy to Use: Simply cut out and hang up for an instant classroom transformation.
• Versatile Decor: Matches perfectly with other composition notebook-themed items, ensuring a cohesive classroom look.
• Educational: Supports various learning objectives, from shape and color recognition to skip counting and alphabet familiarity.

For Students:

• Engaging Visuals: Bright, colorful designs capture students' attention and make learning fun.
• Consistent Theme: The cohesive design helps create a familiar and comfortable learning environment.
• Interactive Learning: Encourages interaction with the decor, enhancing their learning experience.

Who This Product is For:

1. Preschool Teachers: Ideal for introducing basic concepts such as shapes, colors, and alphabet letters.
2. Kindergarten Teachers: Perfect for reinforcing foundational skills in a visually appealing way.
3. Elementary School Teachers: Useful for teaching skip counting, number recognition, and early multiplication.
4. Homeschooling Parents: Great for creating an engaging and educational home learning environment.
5. Daycare Providers: Enhances the learning spaces with educational decor that supports early childhood development.

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Add some end of year summer fun to your class with this set of Summer Bingo Game with Riddles and Calling Cards. It’s perfect for kids in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades.

This set is packed with several images related to summer and it includes;

• 30 Bingo Boards
• 24 Riddle Cards with answers and 24 Riddle Cards without answers
• 24 Calling Cards

This activity can be utilized for whole-class learning or small-groups for end of school year last week or day of school activities.

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• Luau End of Year Word Search Puzzle
• Camping Bingo Game
• Find someone who end of year bingo game
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Adaptive Books with a back to school theme cover fun topics such as going back to school, what do you do in school and jobs we do at school. I have also included cards & editable name tags to use for job assignments. These books require some prep work; however, once made, you can use them year after year!  

Book 1: Back to school

Students will listen to a short story going back to school & what we can expect during the school day. Expected behaviors are also introduced such as stay with the class, walk in the hallway & follow my teacher directions. This story is colorful.  

Book 2: What do you do at school?

Students will listen to a story talking about different areas at school & expected behaviors. Areas include: hallway, arrival, art, classroom, PE, cafeteria & recess.

Book 3: Jobs in my classroom

This book identifies 8 jobs to be completed in the classroom. These jobs include:

• tech support - taking care of computers by plugging in
• botanist - watering class plants
• paper passer - helping teacher pass out and collect papers
• chairs - putting chairs up at end of day / returning to specific areas
• sweeper - sweeping the floor
• pencil sharpener - sharpening dull pencils / throwing out short or broken ones
• cleaner - wiping down tables & door handles
• messenger - taking notes to other teachers or office

*book 3 also comes with cards you can post to your bulletin board. These cards contain short descriptions as well. Assign jobs to students by attaching editable student names to each task.

Do you love adaptive books & want a lot of options for your students? Then, check out my growing bundle: Growing Bundle! Adaptive / Interactive Books for Special Education.

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❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about teepee dwellings and how they were used in Native American culture, while making beautiful 3D writing craft projects! (3 crafts included)

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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of tipis and how they were used in Native American tribes.

✏️3 teepee crafts included! Use the templates as a stencil to create your craft on colored paper, or decorate directly on craft worksheets!

✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized tepee art project.

✏️Students can use the symbols to tell stories (real or fictional), create scenes, or simply choose ones that represent their qualities or the traits of family members.

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color, draw, or decorate their teepee, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a more detailed look at what's inside!

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✅ Includes: (61 pages)

Informational guides: (6 pages)

☑ Teepee information (1 page)

☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)

Craft components: (29 pages)

☑ Craft directions (4 pages)

☑ Craft templates (3 pages)

☑ Craft worksheets (6 pages)

☑ Black & white symbols (3 pages)

☑ Color symbols (13 pages)

Writing projects (optional): (26 pages)

☑ Writing prompts, research ideas, or discussion questions (1 page)

☑ Brainstorming sheets - informative, narrative, personal narrative, persuasive (4 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - tracing symbol names (5 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, solid lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus: (65 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (61 pages)

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✅ Pictograph symbols included: (25)

☑ badger tracks (summer)

☑ bear (strength)

☑ bear paw (good omen)

☑ buffalo eye (alertness)

☑ big mountain (abundance)

☑ bird (carefree)

☑ brothers (loyalty)

☑ buffalo horns (success)

☑ butterfly (renewal)

☑ cactus (desert)

☑ coyote tracks (trickster)

☑ deer tracks (safety)

☑ drying rack (plenty of meat)

☑ eagle (freedom)

☑ eagle feather (chief)

☑ hogan (permanent home)

☑ horse (journey)

☑ lightning (power)

☑ Medicine Man's eye (wisdom)

☑ mountain range (destination)

☑ spider (good luck)

☑ sun (happiness)

☑ tipi (temporary home)

☑ turtle (protection)

☑ wolf paw (courage)

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Celebrate the season of love and creativity with this pack of Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Writing Crafts! Designed for students in grades 2 to 5, this engaging activity blends artistic expression with writing skills, making it the perfect classroom or at-home project.

Product Highlights:

▪︎ Heart Templates: Includes blank and lined heart templates in two sizes for students to color, decorate, and personalize.

▪︎ 6 Creative Writing Prompts: Encourages students to express their thoughts with prompts like “I can spread love by”, “Things I love”, “How to make Valentine’s Day Cookies” and story writing prompts to enhance their narrative skills like “A friend for my heart”, “The day I found a magic heart” and “A day in the life of Cupid”.

▪︎ Skill Development: Combines writing, fine motor skills, and creative thinking in one fun activity.

▪︎ Customizable: Blank heart templates allow students to unleash their imagination and create unique designs.

▪︎ Easy to Use: Just print, cut, and craft! Suitable for individual work, group activities, or even as thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts.

Please check out the preview video for instructions in the YouTube link below:

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Why Teachers & Parents Love It:

This craft is more than just fun—it’s meaningful. Students practice gratitude, kindness, and self-expression while creating beautiful keepsakes to cherish.

Add a heartfelt touch to your Valentine’s Day celebrations with this unique writing craft!

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Super Bowl Word Searches: 49ers vs. Chiefs Edition

Stir up excitement for the Super Bowl with these captivating word searches! This bundle features two dynamic puzzles centered around the star players and iconic elements of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, the contenders for football supremacy.
Challenge your students to locate names like "Mahomes," "Kittle," "Kelce," and other key players as they delve into the rich football vocabulary associated with these powerhouse teams. Whether in the classroom, as homework assignments, or for recreational enjoyment, these word searches offer an entertaining avenue to reinforce vocabulary and spelling skills while fostering excitement for the Super Bowl. Suitable for all ages, these puzzles are a winning addition to any lesson plan. Download now and experience the thrill of the game with your students!

Includes 13 words for each team, separate word searches. PDF form with 2 pages. Players last name.

Enhance your literacy focus wall with these editable, colorful Reading Genre Posters! Each ELA poster features student-friendly definitions and engaging visuals, helping elementary students identify and remember fiction and nonfiction genres.

Looking to refresh your ELA focus wall or classroom library?

These vibrant, engaging genre posters not only brighten your space but also help students easily understand different genres as they dive into reading.

Struggling to make genre instruction exciting?

These interactive, editable posters make genre teaching fun and easy, helping students engage with various literary types.

Tired of recreating your resources each year?

Save time and effort with these ready-to-print posters, designed to add clarity and vibrancy to your ELA classroom decor.

⭐️ NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!

Click here for the Spanish Version of these Genre Posters.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

★ 31 Full-Size Posters (11" x 8.5"): In color and black-and-white for flexible printing.

★ 31 Mini Posters (5" x 4"): Perfect for interactive notebooks or small displays.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall: Interactive with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.

★ Editable Posters: Customize the genre definitions using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

Note: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and titles are not modifiable.

INCLUDED GENRE POSTERS

✨ Adventure ✨ Autobiography ✨ Biography ✨ Drama ✨ Expository Text ✨ Fable ✨ Fairy Tale ✨ Fantasy ✨ Fiction ✨ Folktale ✨ Historical Fiction ✨ Horror ✨ Humor ✨ Informational Text ✨ Graphic Novel ✨ Legend ✨ Literary Nonfiction ✨ Literary Text ✨ Memoir ✨ Mystery ✨ Myth ✨ Narrative Nonfiction ✨ Nonfiction ✨ Nursery Rhyme ✨ Persuasive Article ✨ Poetry ✨ Realistic Fiction ✨ Science Fiction ✨ Tall Tale ✨ Traditional Literature ✨ Trickster Tale

✨️ October 2024 Update: Now includes Graphic Novel, Nursery Rhyme, Memoir, and Literary Text (alternate title for Fiction).

Note: Some posters offer multiple title options, including Expository Text/Informational Text, Narrative Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction, and Fiction/Literary Text. Choose the ones that fit your curriculum best!

WHY TEACH GENRE TYPES?

Teaching genre types can boost reading comprehension and give your students the tools they need to navigate various texts. Reluctant readers can discover new favorites, and students will make informed book choices that match their interests. Plus, genre knowledge fosters critical thinking and prepares your students for future academic success

❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE POSTERS ❤️

✅ Editable & Customizable: Modify each poster's definition to align with your specific curriculum and students' needs.

✅ Year-Long Reference: Keep these posters up all year for continuous student engagement.

✅ Versatile Use: Use in literacy centers, word walls, or as part of your classroom library to help students make informed reading choices.

WHO ARE THESE POSTERS FOR?

These posters are perfect if you’re an elementary teacher looking to boost genre understanding while creating an engaging and visually appealing learning environment. Designed for K-3 classrooms, they serve as a valuable visual aid to help students build reading skills and foster a love for genre exploration.

Looking for more? Check out the Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates for an in-depth look at genre elements. Perfect for 3rd-6th grade, this resource provides detailed, student-friendly definitions and explores each genre's unique features.

Want both resources? SAVE with the BUNDLE of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters and get everything you need to teach genres with confidence!

Not sure yet? Try my Fiction and Nonfiction Poster Freebie to see how these posters can enhance your genre lessons.

Organize your classroom library with the Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic to help students easily find books by genre! These labels pair perfectly with your genre posters for a cohesive, organized space.

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These posters are absolutely wonderful! I love the option to edit in certain areas on the posters in case there are things I want to add to suit my class!” -Marissa T. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great genre posters, I use them on a weekly basis as we go over the genre of the week. Very student friendly.” -Brenda V. 3rd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is amazing! I love using the posters as a display in my classroom, and it really helps my students understand the genres we cover.” -Madeleine C. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I use these posters as an anchor chart in my classroom. We refer to them every time we read a new book and it helps my students get "the minds ready" for the type of text we are about to read. They are also adorable!” -Kaylan R. 3rd, 4th, 5th grade

WAYS TO USE GENRE POSTERS:

Some effective ways to maximize the impact of these Genre Posters:

1. Introduce New Genres: Display posters when teaching a new genre and explicitly teach its characteristics.
2. Foster Active Engagement: Encourage students to interact with texts by using posters to examine genre-defining features.
3. Year-round Reference: Keep genre posters on your literacy focus wall as a constant resource for students.
4. Promote Independence: Give students personal copies for their notebooks to encourage self-directed learning.
5. Review Genres: Use posters to quickly revisit previously taught genres before reading related texts.
6. Durable and Reusable: Laminate posters for long-lasting use year after year.
7. Assess Prior Knowledge: Display posters to gauge students' genre familiarity before exploring new texts.
8. Flexible Placement: Position mini or full-size posters at literacy centers for easy student access during independent work.
9. Digital Integration: Incorporate digital poster versions in mini-lessons or share the digital genre wall for virtual and in-class reference.
10. Customization: Tailor the editable posters to fit your classroom’s specific needs.
11. Enhance Your Classroom Library: Place posters in corresponding sections to guide students in selecting books.

DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:

• Ready to use with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint—no setup needed!
• Assign through Google Classroom™ for easy access.
• Includes a clickable table of contents with 28 genres.
• Fully functional links in presentation mode for seamless navigation.
• Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, or virtual learning.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

With your purchase, you'll receive a zip file containing:

• Full-Size Posters PDF: Color and black-and-white versions.
• Mini Posters PDF: Flexible for different uses.
• Google Slides Access: Editable posters and digital genre word wall.
• 2 PowerPoint Files: Editable genre anchor charts and digital genre word wall

You may also like:

⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates

⭐ Bundle of Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates

⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!

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Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these reading genre posters for your ELA classroom!

Enhance your students' literacy skills with this comprehensive resource featuring 50 Fry Sight Words! These engaging printables are perfect for helping students build sight word fluency and can be seamlessly integrated into your Word Work Daily 5 activities or writing program. Ideal for early learners in Kindergarten and 1st Grade, these Fry's First Hundred Sight Word Worksheets are designed to boost reading, writing, and spelling proficiency. Don't miss out on this valuable tool that offers an interactive approach to mastering fundamental sight words - a crucial step in establishing a solid foundation in literacy.

The worksheets offer a diverse range of activities to cater to different learning styles. Students will engage in reading, writing, and spelling exercises, ensuring a well-rounded approach to language development.

What's included: 50 NO PREP activity sheets with activities including: Circle It Color It Spell It Fill in the word Write your own sentence

Words included in this pack are: my, no, not, now, number, of, on, one, or, other, out, part, people, said, see, she, so, some, than, that, the, their, them, then, there, these, they, this, time, to, two, up, use, was, water, way, we, were, what, when, which, who, will, with, words, would write, you, your, after.

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**Boost Writing Skills with Engaging Independent Informal Letter Lessons – Ready to Go!
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Master Formal Letter Writing with Engaging, Low-Prep Lessons

Empower students in Grades 1-5 to excel at formal letter writing with this comprehensive, print-and-go resource. Tailored for independent learning, this packet offers a clear, step-by-step framework to help students confidently craft polished and professional letters. Ideal for teachers seeking a time-saving, curriculum-aligned solution to enhance writing skills.

**What’s Included?
**✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer Keys, PDF Slides

What’s Inside?

✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Features of an Informal Letter

✔️ Informal Letter Features Exercise

✔️ Step 1: Desired School Trip Framework

✔️ Step 2: Impact of the Trip Framework

✔️ Step 3: Letter Writing Template

✔️ Step 4: Review & Self-Reflection
✔️ 3 Options of Letter Writing Template

✔️ Model Answers

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep 

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Classroom-Tested

✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

**When to Use This Resource:
**✅ Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour lessons)

✅ Independent Work

✅ **Literacy Centers
**✅ Sub Plans

✅ Writing Workshops ✅ **Homework Assignments
**✅ Early Finishers

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What Do You Need?**

✏️ Pencils

**Skills Focused:
**✔️ Formal letter structure

✔️ Idea organization

✔️ Sentence fluency

✔️ Editing and self-assessment

✔️ Professional tone and language

✔️ Independent writing skills

Curriculum Alignment

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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)**:

• W.1.2-W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts with clear purpose and structure
• W.1.4-W.5.4: Produce clear, coherent writing appropriate to task and audience
• L.1.5-L.5.5: Demonstrate command of word nuances and formal language

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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)**:

§110.3-§110.7 (Grades 1-5):

• • (b)(11)(A): Develop drafts with clear purpose and audience
  • (b)(12)(B): Apply proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
  • (b)(13)(A-B): Edit drafts to improve grammar and clarity

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UK National Curriculum (Years 1-5)**:

• Writing Composition: Plan and write for specific purposes and audiences
• Grammar and Punctuation: Use appropriate formal language and punctuation

Bonus Benefits:
✅ Boosts Confidence
✅ Enhances Foundational & Editing Skills
✅ Proven classroom success

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