2nd Grade Graphic Organizers (by date, oldest first)

Three digital and printable graphic organizers will help your students boost their comprehension when it comes to reading and listening!

What's Included?

Guided Notes Graphic Organizer

• Main Topic
• Important People
• Important Locations
• Important Times
• Draw a Picture

Vocabulary Graphic Organizer

• Vocabulary Word
• Definition
• Write a Sentence
• List Synonyms
• Draw a Picture

Book Sequence and Inference

• Book Title
• Author
• Setting
• Main Characters
• First, Then, Last
• What might happen next?

Why do you need this?

Your students struggle to pay attention when reading or listening. They are wigglers who need something to keep them active in a positive way that encourages their learning. They have a hard time knowing what is important about a topic or a book, and they need specific prompts to know what to write and where to write it.

How can I help?

Reach out to me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/rebekahpoeteaching or email me at lessonsandlattes2018@gmail.com. I'd love to answer any questions you may have.

The S.T.E.A.L. anchor chart is a great visualization for students when making inferences in fiction. Print in color or black and white!

These graphic organizers will help you to seamlessly implement word studies!

I have two options so you can choose which one will work better for your students! I also included a handout so that they could have a visual and definitions of what a prefix, suffix, root word, and base word is.

I also include examples of how to use the graphic organizers!

This book companion can be used multiple days to reinforce comprehension and story elements. Students will develop understanding of vocabulary.  Differentiate by utilizing visual supports for verbal questions.  Students will sequence the events of the story, (beginning, middle, and end), demonstrate an understanding of the story framework (2 levels), and extend their understanding through personal connections with writing activities (3 levels).  

Tracks in the Snow - Book Companion

by: Wong Herbert Yee

Neither book nor copies of the book are included in this packet. Instead, this packet is meant to provide resources for understanding.

If you are teaching Compare & Contrast this is for you. Engage your students or child learn the process of compare & contrast writing with these worksheets. Great for homework, early finishers, homeschool, morning work, the practices are endless.

What's included:

• 24 Worksheets
• 48 Picture Cards
• 1 Poster
• 37 pages of work total

Here is the list of topics:

1. Bat vs. Bird
2. Boy vs. Girl
3. Brown Bear vs. Polar Bear
4. Car vs. Train
5. Cat vs. Dog
6. Cow vs. Pig
7. Donkey vs. Camel
8. Donut vs. Cake
9. Elephant vs. Dinosaur
10. Goat vs. Hippo
11. Gorilla vs. Monkey
12. Hedgehog vs. Skunk
13. Kangaroo vs. Koala
14. Mail vs. E-mail
15. Panda vs. Penguin
16. Raccoon vs. Fox
17. Shark vs. Whale
18. Sheep vs. Pony
19. Skyscraper vs. House
20. Squirrel vs. Bunny
21. Tablet vs. Laptop
22. Tiger vs. Lion
23. Turkey vs. Chicken
24. Zebra vs. Giraffe

You might also be interested in these other resources:

• Sequence of events headings
• Sequence of events worksheets
• Opinion Writing Worksheets
• 384 CVC Words Pocket Chart SUPER Packet
• Compare and Contrast worksheets, Picture Cards and Poster
• CVC Middle Sound Words Pocket Chart
• 57 Story Starters Picture Writing Prompts
• Animal Habitat Research Writing MEGA Bundle

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St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Pot of Gold Writing Pages

These lined pages are a great addition to other St. Patrick's Day plans that you have. Versatile for any writing prompt, students will love writing their thoughts on a rainbow leading to a pot of gold!

Included: PDF with 1 full color version and 1 black and white version for your printing preference.

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This phonics template includes 3 versions. These plans include the most important components of a phonics lesson as identified in Wiley Blevin's A Fresh Look at Phonics.

Happy Planning!

This template is for small group phonics lessons. It includes all of the crucial components of a phonics lesson identified by Wiley Blevins in his book, A Fresh Look at Phonics.

This template is a different format of template 1.

Happy Planning!

This is an integrated project that focuses on the Persuade portion of Author's Purpose. I integrated this project with my science unit (Human Impacts on the earth) and my social studies unit (How people can help our planet). Students were tasked with creating an ad to persuade their audience to help with a world problem (Deforestation, Pollution, etc).

All of the graphic organizers we used, PowerPoints with ads and videos of world problems, and the checklist for the ad is included in this product. The students get to explore ads already created and review them. Then they research some of the world problems. After this they are placed in groups and then using a random wheel, are given a world problem. They then identify the impacts of the problem and come up with some solutions. Then they begin to plan their ad and once approved by their teacher, they began creating their ad!

In my classroom, my students wanted to try and create commercials. So we used the Canva app (usually free for educators) and the students worked together to create their commercials.

I hope this product is useful and gets your students engaged. Please rate and review.

A watch along activity to go along with the movie The Lorax. Students will write about characters, settings, and events. For students who might need a little more support, I have included a sentence bank for the events sheet.

Please rate and review!

Special Thanks to Plearn for supplying the Lorax Clip Art. Go check out Plearn’s Store!

How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton, is a fictional winter story about kids trying to catch a clever snowman. The book lends itself to many ways to integrate STEAM, ELA, Math, and even Science activities to accompany the book. In this product, there are activities centered around STEAM, and ELA. You will need to get some supplies for students to build for the STEAM part and you can either build (or buy) a snowman yourself for the kids to try to trap or have them build one. (I would recommend things like bathroom paper tubes, pipe cleaners, and things like that).

Students will first read the book as a whole class and then focus on some story elements from the story. Once they have completed that, they will begin creating a plan to catch the snowman! (I would recommend having the students in groups). Then once students have completed their plan, they can then begin building their trap to catch the snowman. They will then test it and once they test it, they will complete the form that has them reflect on their build.

I always begin the activities the week before Christmas break as a way to help keep students engaged during the crazy week as they get ready for Christmas. I then return to the book when we get back from break to help refocus my students into the routine of school. I hope you enjoy these activities.

This is a watch along to go with Disney and Pixar's Finding Dory. The students will describe 4 characters using adjectives, analyze how Dory's character trait impacts the story, and how Hank's character impacts other characters in the story.

This is a great activity to help keep students engaged and focused as you watch the movie!

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton, is a fictional winter story about kids trying to catch a clever snowman. The book lends itself to many ways to integrate STEAM, ELA, Math, and even Science activities to accompany the book. In this product, there are activities centered around STEAM, and ELA. You will need to get some supplies for students to build for the STEAM part and you can either build (or buy) a snowman yourself for the kids to try to trap or have them build one. (I would recommend things like bathroom paper tubes, pipe cleaners, and things like that).

Students will first read the book as a whole class and then focus on some story elements from the story. Once they have completed that, they will begin creating a plan to catch the snowman! (I would recommend having the students in groups). Then once students have completed their plan, they can then begin building their trap to catch the snowman. They will then test it and once they test it, they will complete the form that has them reflect on their build.

I always begin the activities the week before Christmas break as a way to help keep students engaged during the crazy week as they get ready for Christmas. I then return to the book when we get back from break to help refocus my students into the routine of school. I hope you enjoy these activities.

This is a watch along activity to go with the movie, Wreck It Ralph. The focus of the activity is on the characters. Describing characters using adjectives, explaining how the main characters changes from the beginning of the story to the end, and how a character impacts the story.

This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused as they watch the movie.

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

This is a collection of activities that can be done while watching the movie The Lorax. Each activity focuses on a different skill for ELA. These include Story Elements, Characters, Sequence of Events, Main Idea and Theme, and Point of View and Attitude.

These would be great for a fun Friday, connection from book to movie, and even an assessment for these different skills. I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

This bundle includes 10 Lorax products I have created. These products include multiple movie-watch-along, activities focused on characters and events, coloring sheets, a virtual and physical escape room, and a Lorax-themed jeopardy game! I hope you enjoyit. Please rate and review!

Special Thanks to Plearn for supplying the Lorax Clip Art. Go check out Plearn’s Store!

Discriminating WH Questions is an ABA program meticulously designed to empower learners with the essential skill of discriminating between different types of questions. This comprehensive digital download is more than just a resource; it's a detailed lesson plan equipped with evidence-based teaching strategies, interactive flashcards, and a graphic organizer designed to enhance comprehension and mastery of what, who, where, and when questions.

What's Inside:

1. Lesson Plan: Dive into a comprehensive lesson plan that guides educators and therapists through the process of teaching learners to discriminate between question types.

2. Teaching Strategies: From explicit instruction and modeling to error correction procedures, our program offers a versatile toolkit for teaching and reinforcing the skill of discriminating question types.

3. Interactive Flashcards: These visual aids serve as valuable tools during lessons, facilitating active participation and practical application of concepts learned.

4. Graphic Organizer: Reinforce understanding with a graphic organizer designed to provide a reference point for learners as they practice discriminating between question types.

Download today and embark on a transformative journey toward mastering the discrimination of question types, unlocking the doors to improved communication and comprehension skills.

Note: This product is a digital download. Upon purchase, you will receive immediate access to all materials, allowing for seamless integration into your teaching or therapeutic programs.

Enhance language learning and make guessing games more fun with our free visual aid for describing nouns. This versatile digital download is perfect for educators, therapists, and parents seeking an engaging tool to help learners improve their descriptive language skills. Whether used in the classroom, during therapy sessions, or at home, this visual aid supports a variety of learning styles and educational activities.

What's Included:

1. Noun Description Visual: A colorful and easy-to-understand chart that breaks down the key aspects of describing nouns. Categories include size, shape, color, texture, and function, helping learners articulate detailed descriptions.
2. Interactive Use: Ideal for use during guessing games or descriptive exercises, this visual aid encourages learners to think critically and use precise language to describe objects, people, and places.

Boost your learners' descriptive language skills with our free visual aid for describing nouns. Download today and make language learning interactive, engaging, and fun!

This graphic organizer can be used for retelling any story. It includes lines for telling the beginning, middle, and End of a story and small picture box for each part.

Use this graphic organizer to help students retell any story. Students will practice retelling only the most important parts of a story. Each section - Beginning, Middle, and End has a box for an illustration as well.