2nd Grade Graphic Organizers (by rating)

Halloween How to Writing activity. This can be used for differentiation within your classroom. There is one graphic organizer where students can draw out their ideas and write a small sentence of what they drew. The second graphic organizer has students begin with an introduction, list three steps, and a conclusion. You can use both for the planning stages, students will just need to combine two of their drawings for one step.

Then there is a cute pumpkin paper for students to write out their How To Carve a Pumpkin essay.

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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.

❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way for your students to learn through play all year round? Learn literacy, math, social studies, and fine motor skills with this growing coloring bundle!

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✏️This low prep resource is jam-packed with learning! Color puzzles, crafts, bookmarks, coloring sheets and more! Complete math, literacy, social studies, art, seasonal, and holiday activities!

✏️Your learners will enjoy getting creative and proudly showing off their work to classmates, and family members! You can also display on bulletin boards and around your room!

✏️Perfect for your beginner English, ESL, ELL, preschool, kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade students!

✏️This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as new resources are added!

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✅ Topics included:

☑ Arab Heritage

☑ Asian American Heritage

☑ Black History

☑ Cinco de Mayo

☑ community helpers

☑ Day of the Dead

☑ Diwali

☑ Feliz Navidad

☑ Hanukkah

☑ Hispanic Heritage

☑ Kwanzaa

☑ Martin Luther King Jr.

☑ Native American

☑ New Year

☑ opposites

☑ Pacific Islander Heritage

☑ safari

☑ spring

☑ St. Patrick's Day

☑ Thanksgiving

☑ Veteran's Day

☑ winter

☑ Women's History

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Make student thinking visible--with zero prep.

This set of 12 black-and-white, kid-friendly templates helps students organize their thoughts, build comprehension, and express ideas clearly across any subject. Perfect for elementary classrooms, these versatile tools are ideal for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies activities.

No prep required – simply print and go!

Designed for K–5 learners, including emerging readers and writers.

Included Graphic Organizers:

• Bubble Map
• Double Bubble Map
• Tree Map
• T-Chart
• Sequence Chain
• Cause and Effect Chart
• Frayer Model
• Circle Map
• KWL Chart
• Beginning, Middle, End (with handwriting lines)
• Timeline

Each organizer features:

• Clean, black-and-white design for easy copying
• Ample writing space
• Flexible formats to support a range of thinking tasks

Why Teachers Love It:

Research-backed and classroom-tested, graphic organizers are proven to improve comprehension, critical thinking, and language development—especially for multilingual learners. Whether you’re working with a full class or supporting a small group, these templates help every learner engage and succeed.

Perfect for:

• Whole Group Lessons
• Small Group Support
• Literacy & Math Centers
• Writing Workshop
• Early Finishers
• Intervention
• Homework & Take-Home Practice

Whether you're teaching story structure, comparing facts, or planning a science report, these graphic organizers are a must-have tool you'll use again and again.

Perfect touch of holiday spirit to motivate your students to complete their I-Ready Lessons.

PDF includes:

Half page per student (must cut)

10 Christmas Trees for math lessons

7 stockings for reading lessons

Students color one graphic per lesson complete with at least 75%.

Easy and helps to create accountability. Use them weekly or as students fill them up.

Elevate your literacy lessons with editable reading Genre Anchor Charts and interactive notebook templates! Perfect for genre instruction, these ELA charts include student-friendly visuals and key features to boost reading comprehension. Includes 31 genre titles across 28 unique posters, covering all major literary genres and subgenres.

Tired of seeing your students struggle to identify genres?

These charts simplify genre instruction and give your students the clarity they need. With 31 comprehensive charts covering both fiction and nonfiction genres, you’ll have a reliable resource that makes teaching genres engaging and effective.

Need to deepen genre instruction?

These charts break down essential genre elements like characters, setting, and plot, providing students with a clear understanding of both fiction and nonfiction genres. Perfect for focus walls, literacy lessons, or independent reading.

Worried about constantly recreating resources?

These editable, ready-to-print templates save you time. Customizable in PowerPoint or Google Slides™, you can easily modify definitions and key features to fit your specific needs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

★ 31 Full-Size Anchor Charts (8.5" x 11”)

• Available in color and black-and-white for flexible printing.
• Includes genre title, definition, and key elements like characters, setting, and plot.

★ 31 Half-Size Anchor Charts (5" x 7")

• Available in color and black-and-white for flexible printing.
• Ideal for interactive notebooks or smaller classroom displays.

★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-taking Guide

• Includes both full-size and half-size versions.
• Black-and-white for ink-saving, easy printing.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall

• Interactive with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.

★ Editable Anchor Charts

• Customize genre definitions and key features using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

Note: Only plain text, including definitions and key features, is editable. Graphics, headings, titles, and border colors can’t be modified.

★ Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Template

• Perfect for use as an Easel activity to boost student participation.

GENRES INCLUDED

31 Genre Titles, with 28 Unique 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 genres isn’t just about categorizing books—it’s about helping students develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the texts they read. With these anchor charts, students will learn to recognize the structures and themes of different genres, boosting their comprehension and making reading more enjoyable.

✏️ STUDENTS WILL LEARN ✏️

• To identify key genre elements like characters, setting, plot, and other distinguishing features.
• To distinguish between fiction and nonfiction genres, improving their ability to categorize and understand diverse texts
• To recognize and analyze genre-specific structures, boosting overall reading comprehension.
• To utilize these charts as reference tools during independent reading sessions, class discussions, and collaborative group activities.
• To make informed reading choices based on genre knowledge, fostering a deeper appreciation for literature.

❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE ANCHOR CHARTS ❤️

• Time-Saving: These ready-to-use anchor charts save valuable prep time.
• Tailored to Your Needs: Easily edit definitions and other text to match your curriculum.
• Student Engagement: With colorful visuals and easy-to-understand definitions, these charts will keep your students focused and interested.
• Year-Round Reference: Leave these charts up all year for continuous genre learning.
• Versatile Formats for Any Classroom Setup: With both full-size and half-size options, they’re perfect for focus walls, notebooks, or even digital displays, making genre learning adaptable for any teaching style.

WHO ARE THESE FOR?

These Reading Genre Anchor Charts are perfect for upper elementary ELA teachers (grades 3-6) looking for a deeper dive into genre instruction. Designed to teach key genre elements like characters, setting, and plot, these charts help students go beyond basic recognition to truly understand and analyze various genres.

They also work well for advanced students in lower grades who are ready to explore genres in more depth.

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love this!!! I plan to use this to help my 2nd graders understand the important elements of different genres. I love the variety of formats offered, and it goes well with our CKLA Knowledge units. Thank you!” -Jennifer G. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love these genre posters! They have helped me immensely when it came to making anchor charts! My students find them easy to use and a helpful resource to them! ” -Shandi M. 4th & 5th Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I cannot say enough good things about this! I bought a second license so I could share it with my co-worker. I use it daily!” -Barbara B. 3rd Grade

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Looking for a simpler option? Check out the Reading Genre Posters, perfect for younger grades. These posters focus on the title and definition of each genre, ideal for introducing genres to younger students.

Want both resources? Save with the BUNDLE of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters and get everything you need for comprehensive genre instruction.

Teach Spanish? Grab the Spanish Genre Posters here.

Not sure yet? Try the Fairy Tale Genre Freebie to see how these anchor charts can enhance your teaching.

WAYS TO USE GENRE ANCHOR CHARTS

Maximize the effectiveness of these anchor charts in your classroom:

1. Introduce Genres: Display when teaching a new genre to highlight key elements and features.
2. Active Engagement: Encourage students to use the anchor charts to analyze genre-specific characteristics in texts.
3. Focus Wall Reference: Keep up all year as a go-to resource for students to reference during literacy lessons.
4. Interactive Note-Taking: Use full-size or half-size fill-in templates to guide students in taking notes on each genre as it’s introduced, fostering active learning and comprehension.
5. Interactive Reading Notebooks: Provide half-size genre charts or fill-in templates for students' notebooks, allowing them to easily refer to and reinforce genre concepts independently.
6. Quick Reviews: Use anchor charts to review genres, refresh students' memory of key features, and activate background knowledge before reading new texts.
7. Literacy Centers: Place full-size or mini charts at centers for students to use during independent or group activities.
8. Digital Integration: Engage students with the clickable Genre Word Wall on Google Slides™ or PowerPoint. Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, and virtual learning through Google Classroom™.
9. Collaborative Learning: Work together as a class to complete blank anchor charts, fostering discussion and participation.
10. Customization: Personalize the editable charts to fit your curriculum, student levels, and teaching style.

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 when playing in slideshow mode.
• Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, or virtual learning.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Your purchase includes a zip file with the following:

• Full-Size Anchor Charts PDF: Includes both color and black-and-white versions.
• Full-Size Fill-in Templates PDF: Available in color and black-and-white.
• Half-Size Posters PDF: Perfect for flexible use in interactive notebooks.
• Google Slides Access: Editable anchor charts and a clickable digital genre word wall.
• Two PowerPoint Files: Editable genre anchor charts and digital genre word wall.
• Teaching Guide PDF: A brief guide with tips for genre instruction.

You may also like:

⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ 3rd Grade ELA Jeopardy Review Game

⭐ Spanish Genre Posters

⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters

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

• Do you need a fun, engaging activity that integrates language arts and science before the holidays?
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• This is a science nonfiction text about reindeer.
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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!

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!

Reusable, Dry-Erase Adding and Subtracting Templates:

It's every teacher's dream to save time and money! Great News....with this product Multi-Digit Addition and Subtractions Templates you can do just that!

Print out Black/White or Color Templates and slide them into dry-erase sheet protectors. Students can practice adding/subtraction multi-digit numbers with or without regrouping.

This is a great resource for whole group instruction or to supplement a Math Center where students can practice adding and subtracting multi- digit numbers. Templates are great for 2, 3, and 4 digit addition/subtraction algorithm (ones-thousands).

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Three Compare and Contrast Review sheets for elementary students. Includes stories and graphs for comprehension. Students read the short essays then chart comparisons and contrasts on graphs. Uses relationship words for comparisons and contrasts. Great for in-class practice or assessment, as well as homework assignments.

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.

Take a look at other St. Patrick's Day Themed items for your classroom

Leprechaun Loot St. Patrick's Day Treat Bag Digital Printable Tags

So Lucky To Have You In My Class St. Patrick's Treat Bag Digital Printable Tags

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.

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.

Beavers~Have your students fill out these graphic organizers and writing prompts to show off their knowledge about what they have learned about beavers. You will receive the following :

-Students will fill in diagrams of a beaver (one with a word bank and one without a word bank)

-Treemap graphic organizers: beavers are---can---have

-Student book response pages

-Two-page mini question-and-answer reports about beavers

-Facts and Opinion Sheets

-Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast adult beavers to baby beavers

-KWL sheet

-Brainstorm about beavers

-beavers graphic organizer-appearance, habitat, diet, behavior

-beaver writing paper (differentiated with primary or secondary lines)

-Writing prompt-If I were a beaver...

-Three pages of facts about beavers

You may also be interested in the following:

All About Alligators, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Bats, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Bears, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Beavers, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Cats, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers,

All about Cows, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Elephants, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Giraffes, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Kangaroos, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Koalas, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Lions, Writing activities, Graphic organizers

All AboutOwls, Writing Prompts, Graphic Organizers

All About Pandas, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Penguins, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Polar Bears, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Tigers, Writing Prompt, Graphic Organizers

All about Turkeys, Writing Prompts, Graphic Organizers & Diagram

All About Zebras, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

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This cute, pastel smiley themed decor bundle is sure to have you and your students smiling this school year!

Included in this bundle:

*All with beautiful PASTEL SMILEY touches

Classroom Welcome Sign (Editable)

Letter Wall Posters

Number Posters

Shape Posters

Visual Schedule (Editable)

Classroom Job Chart (Editable)

Locker Labels (Editable)

"Be the Reason Someone Else Smiles" Bulletin Board

Birthday Bulletin Board (Editable)

Classroom Labels (Variety of sizes- Editable)

Daily Schedule Poster (Editable)

Please see the description under each provided resource for more information.

Editable Resources:

- All editable resources will need to be edited in PowerPoint.

Ready to Print Resources:

- Ready to Print resources are in PDF format.

Pastel Smiley Theme--- have you seen the rest of this line? Check out the Smiley Teacher Binder.

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Printable blank seasonally themed Elkonin sound boxes with 3 4 & 5 phoneme / sound box options on each page for sound mapping / heart word practice. Use for small group or whole group reading / phonics / targeted intervention instruction.

Help students to visualize phonemes in each word and then blend them together.

Also includes an option to have students practice heart words (see preview for all that is included!).

If there are other themes you'd like to see included, please let me know, I'd be happy to add them!

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Start the new year with meaningful reflection and goal-setting! This 2-page no-prep printable is perfect for elementary school students. The first page guides students to reflect on their favorite memories from the previous year. The second page helps them think ahead and set goals for the upcoming year.

Designed to promote self-awareness and growth mindset, this engaging activity is ideal for:

• Morning work
• Writing Centers
• Returning from winter break
• Graphic organizer for paragraph writing
• SEL lessons
• Sub plans

With a festive New Year’s theme, it’s an easy way to bring intentionality and positivity into your classroom. Just print and go for a fun New Year's resolution activity!

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Introducing the Ultimate Spring Writing Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes over 30 writing prompts for elementary students that teachers can use in the classroom. The bundle covers four different genres including opinion writing, informational writing, how-to writing, and story writing. Each genre includes graphic organizers and prompts as well anchor charts specifically designed to help young writers develop their skills in that particular genre.

You can also purchase each genre separately below.

Elementary Writing Anchor Charts

Opinion Writing Spring Themed Prompts

Story and Narrative Writing Spring Themed Prompts

Informational Writing Spring Prompts

How To Writing Spring Themed Prompts

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This back to school summer reflections activity is a great get to know you activity! This product is designed to encompass students’ creativity and get them thinking about their back to school goals while reflecting on their favorite summer memories. This PDF is designed to look like a journal or scrapbook page for students to add their flair to!

✨Save 30% with the Back to School Mega Activity Bundle!✨

Sentence Stems Included:

• This summer I... (with place for picture)
• Favorite summer memory...
• My back to school goals...
• What I'm most excited about for the new school year...

More Back to School Resources...

Would You Rather

Find Someone Who

Stand Up Sit Down

Finish the Story

Emoji Phrases

Zoomed In