2nd Grade ELA Test Prep Resources

Introducing the "Empowering Growth: Student-Led Conference Prep Sheet," a pivotal resource designed to transform Parent-Teacher Conferences with the power of student involvement. This free, comprehensive sheet empowers students to actively participate in their learning discussions by documenting and presenting their academic progress throughout the year. Tailored to accommodate Reading levels compared to the Raz-Kids A-Z scale, writing scores, speaking and listening abilities, and math achievements from quarters one through four, this tool not only showcases growth but also encourages self-reflection.

Resource Features:

• Academic Progress Tracking: Spaces for students to record their grades across key subjects, reflecting their journey from Q1 to Q4.
• Pride and Goals Section: An area where students can express what they are most proud of and identify areas for improvement, fostering a growth mindset.
• Student-Led Focus: Designed to make students the primary presenters of their learning, enhancing their communication and self-advocacy skills.

Why Educators Will Find This Resource Invaluable:

• Promotes Student Ownership: By preparing to share their progress, students take ownership of their learning, boosting confidence and accountability.
• Facilitates Meaningful Conversations: Sets the stage for productive discussions between students, parents, and teachers about achievements and goals.
• Highlights Growth: Visually demonstrates academic development over the year, making it easier for parents to see their child's improvements and challenges.
• Supports Diverse Learning Reflections: Accommodates a wide range of learning achievements, from standardized test scores to personal growth milestones.

Ideal For:

• Teachers preparing for Student-Led Conferences who wish to empower their students as active participants in their educational narrative.
• Educators looking for tools to facilitate deeper involvement and understanding among parents in their child's academic journey.
• Any learning environment that values self-assessment, reflection, and open communication between students, parents, and teachers.

Equip your students with the "Empowering Growth: Student-Led Conference Prep Sheet" and watch as they lead their own learning discussions with confidence. This free resource is not just a preparation tool; it's a step towards fostering lifelong learners who are ready to reflect, communicate, and grow.

Want a fun way to reinforce your lessons? Want an easy way for your learners to prepare for and practice for tests?

In this game, learners use a drag-and-drop activity to alphabetize a list of five items to the third or fourth letter, resulting in a fun way to reinforce TEKS ELA.3.2.C, with exposure to ELA.3.2.B.ii (spelling homophones), ELA.3.2.B.iii (spelling compound words), ELA.3.2.B.vii (changing base words).

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Learners are presented with 10 exercises from a pool of over 50. With correct responses, learners are acknowledged by the name they entered upon launching the game. At the end of the game, learners will have the opportunity to replay.

No prep: Open/send the link and go! Automatic scoring and answer key.

Play on any device: Online Only. No macros. Google account not required.

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll will be notified about any updates to this product.

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If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

Want a fun way to reinforce your lessons? Want an easy way for your learners to prepare for and practice for tests?

In this game, learners use a drag-and-drop activity to alphabetize a list of five items to the third or fourth letter, resulting in a fun way to reinforce TEKS ELA.3.2.C, with exposure to ELA.3.2.B.ii (spelling homophones), ELA.3.2.B.iii (spelling compound words), ELA.3.2.B.vii (changing base words).

Not convinced? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of this type of Drag and Drop game.

Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.

Learners are presented with 10 exercises from a pool of over 50. With correct responses, learners are acknowledged by the name they entered upon launching the game. At the end of the game, learners will have the opportunity to replay.

No prep: Open/send the link and go! Automatic scoring and answer key.

Play on any device: Online Only. No macros. Google account not required.

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll will be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

In this game, learners review a short riddle that describes a familiar word. The word is replaced with a "nonsense" word, made up of letters, numbers, and symbols, resulting in a fun way to reinforce TEKS ELA.2.3.B and ELA.3.3 (use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words).

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Learners are presented with 7 riddles from a pool of 21. When answering correctly, learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game. Upon completion, learners have an opportunity to play again.

There are a few Easter eggs along the way, including Spanish-language acceptance of "correct" answers, sound effects, animation, and other variations of correct answers.

No prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Open/send the link and go!

Play on any device: No macros. Google account not required.

What to Expect:

You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

20 Non-fiction writing prompts to help students with assessment writing. Comes with 20 handouts with graphics and writing space. Includes:

In my future I see...

People say I'm a dreamer...

My life is like a song...

Home represents...

Gossip spreads like wildfire...

plus 15 more non-fiction writing prompts that relate to students' lives!

Excellent for assessment prep, journal prompts, non-fiction connections to readings. Use the prompts as introduction into research then use the writing process and peer workshop essays for Common Core requirements.

In this product, you will find 12 unique worksheets covering all things introduction to nouns. From what is a noun, to common and proper nouns, you will have all the resources you need with just a simple click and print. There are a variety of worksheet types included to keep all students engaged. These are perfect for assessments or small group activities as well as end of class activities. Answer Keys are included as well to make your life even easier!

This Figurative Language Posters resource now includes a digital option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product for a link and instructions.

Figures of Speech Poster Set!

Each figurative language poster briefly describes the figure of speech and provides an example of the following:

1. Alliteration

2. Hyperboles

3. Idioms

4. Onomatopoeia

5. Personification

6. Proverbs and Adages

7. Similes and Metaphors

8. Puns

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 2/1/21, this product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These files can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides.

If you are looking for lessons on figurative language or figures of speech, please check out my figurative language activities!

• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #1: HYPERBOLES
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #2: SIMILES AND METAPHORS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #3: IDIOMS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #4: PROVERBS AND ADAGES
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #5: PERSONIFICATION
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #6: ALLITERATION
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #7: ONOMATOPOEIA
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #8: PUNS

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My newest figurative language product is for use as a daily warm-up, early finisher, or homework activity. Designed to be 3-6 minutes each day, including correcting and/or discussion time, you will receive 190 days of fun! Check it out here:

• DAILY FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WARM-UPS

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Kirsten has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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30 non-fictional and fictional story starters with black and white images for coloring and colored images for laminating and re-using. Each handout is lined for writing. Meets Common Core and State Standards. Objectives include: Factual versus Fictional characteristics Genre writing Writing Process Paragraphing skills Transition/relationship words Organization skills Time order Sentence Structures Punctuation Word Choices/Vocabulary Building Problem Solving Directions: Use with small/whole groups. Copy, laminate or place on company desktops or project from overhead projectors Students take turns and add one sentence at a time to build non-fictional and fictional stories. Variations: Set time limits to practice for standardized tests Use as individual writing prompts Use as storytelling prompts for pre-k/k/1/ESL Use with graphic organizers for pre-writing strategies Send home as family activities When finished with writings, do peer workshoppings/whole class edits Revise stories for read-around/publications Display by genre and share with whole school Educational, fun way to enhance students' writing skills

Looking for a special way to help students destress before testing.?? Check out our seven motivating berry-themed coloring pages.

With fun donut themed and uplifting words, this coloring activity aim to boost confidence and ease any worries about tests, making testing smoother.

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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.

Common and Proper Nouns Grammar Activity | Digital Google Classroom Self-Checking

Enhance grammar skills with this engaging Common and Proper Nouns activity, designed specifically for Google Classroom! Perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders, this interactive Google Sheets activity helps students master identifying common and proper nouns with a fun, self-checking system. Students receive instant feedback as they work through 20 questions: answers light up in green for correct and red for incorrect responses. As students progress, correct answers reveal a hidden picture art for added motivation!

Aligned with CCSS standards (L.2.2, L.2.2a, L.3.1a), this activity is ideal for ELA Test Prep and Grammar practice. Boost engagement and mastery in English Language Arts with this effective digital resource, perfect for remote learning or classroom use!

Tags: Common and Proper Nouns, Grammar Activity, Google Classroom, Self-Checking, Digital Worksheet, English Language Arts, ELA

Common and Proper Nouns Grammar Activities - Mystery Picture Reveal

Engage your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade students with this fun and interactive Common and Proper Nouns Grammar activity! Perfect for grammar practice and review, this Google Sheets resource features 20 targeted problems designed to help students distinguish between common and proper nouns while revealing a hidden mystery picture.

Proper Nouns and Common Nouns Grammar Digital Activity Practice & Review

As students answer each question correctly, portions of a vibrant picture reveal automatically, providing instant feedback and motivating them to complete the activity. Self-checking cells display a green color for correct answers and red for incorrect, helping students practice independently and teachers assess quickly.

This Common and Proper Nouns activity is ideal for grammar lessons, centers, or homework, providing a digital, engaging twist on traditional grammar worksheets. Boost your students’ grammar skills with this interactive tool that combines learning with excitement!

Best for Grades: 3rd-4th, adaptable for 2nd

Every April, students can celebrate Tell-a-Story Day, which occurs at the end of the month. This 16 page handout will help students with organizing and telling fact-based stories. Great for building oral communication, evidence/proof, and re-telling memories. Includes: Finding storytelling topics Graphic Organizers for planning stories in chronological order Setting up a storytelling event Designing advertisements/invitations Peer workshopping stories Links to multicultural, professional, international/national storytelling centers, storytelling videos and websites Can be used any time of the year! Students will enjoy sharing stories while learning how to use fact-based information. Fun and educational!

This engaging Sentence Sort Worksheet helps students practice and master sentence types by sorting simple, compound, and complex sentences. Perfect for middle school and upper elementary students, this worksheet promotes hands-on learning of grammar, syntax, and sentence structure in a fun and interactive way.

Get ready to start testing out on a positive note with these testing motivational notes for students. Designed to uplift and inspire, these notes are meant to be placed on students' desks before they begin their testing journey. Each card features a unique motivational message tailored to boost confidence, foster a positive mindset, and ignite determination in students as they embark on their testing endeavors.

From encouraging words of affirmation to empowering quotes, these notes serve as a reminder that every student possesses the ability to excel and shine brightly. Whether it's a reassuring note about believing in oneself or a gentle reminder to stay focused and resilient, these cards aim to create an atmosphere of encouragement and support during testing sessions.

Most items to be added to the notes can be found online or in your local grocery store.

Includes color and black and white versions. Just PRINT AND GO!

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Thess IXL tracking sheets help students monitor their progress in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. It encourages ownership of their learning and helps them achieve their goals!

Key Features:

• Subject-Specific Pages: Dedicated tracking sheets for each subject.
• Weekly Logging: Students record their progress each week.
• Skill Tracking: Log skills practiced, scores achieved, and time spent.
• Goal Setting: Set targets for improvement and reflect on learning.
• Easy to Use: Simple format for students to fill out independently.

This resource makes tracking learning fun and engaging!

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Looking for a special way to help students destress before testing.?? Check out our seven motivating donut-themed coloring pages.

With fun donut designs and uplifting words, this coloring activity aim to boost confidence and ease any worries about tests, making testing smoother.

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Engage Early Readers with a Fun, Replayable Reading Comprehension Game:

Help early readers decode unfamiliar words with this Nonsense Word Reading Comprehension Practice Game! Using riddles and poems filled with "nonsense" gibberish words made up of letters, symbols, and numbers, early readers apply critical-thinking skills to practice using context clues to unlock meaning. Perfect for building confidence and reading comprehension skills in young learners who struggle with decoding unfamiliar words.

Key Features:

• Interactive and Engaging: A simple game with simple animations, sound effects, and visuals designed to keep young learners focused and excited.
• Unlimited Replay: 15 riddles are selected randomly from a pool of 50+ passages, ensuring every session is fresh and fun. No need for extra purchases!
• Aligned to Standards: Fully aligned with TEKS ELA.2.3.B and CCSS standards, helping learners use context within and beyond a sentence to decode unfamiliar words.
• No Tech Barriers: Play on any device—no macros, no Google account, and no prep needed.
• Automatic Scoring: Save time with instant feedback and an included answer key.
• Personalized Learning: Learners are acknowledged by name for an extra touch of engagement.

Why Educators Love This Game

• Cost-Effective: With unlimited replayability, this game offers exceptional value. Students can play again and again without additional costs, making it a budget-friendly classroom solution.
• Versatile Usage: Use in-class, at home, or as part of a blended learning approach. Perfect for individual practice or group challenges.
• Fun Meets Learning: Transform reading comprehension into an exciting adventure for young readers, while meeting essential educational goals.

This simple game is designed to focus on reading comprehension and is fully aligned to TEKS ELA.2.3.B and CCSS standards, helping learners use context within and beyond a sentence to decode unfamiliar words.

Features include:

• Simple animations, sound effects, and simple visuals for maximum learner engagement.
• Automatic scoring and answer key—zero prep required.
• Replayability to keep learners practicing without extra cost.

Not convinced? Try it! Here's a preview of this game.

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Play on any device: No macros. Google account not required.

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You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content requires the Internet and is not editable. Again, you are encouraged to test drive the functionality via the preview game, so that there are no surprises after purchase. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

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If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

Product Description: Christmas & Winter Compound Words Worksheet for 2nd Grade

Celebrate the season of joy and learning with this Christmas & Winter Compound Words Worksheet for 2nd Grade! This engaging and educational resource is designed to help young learners enhance their vocabulary skills by identifying, completing, and writing compound words, all while immersing themselves in a fun holiday theme. Perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or extra practice, this worksheet is aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.D, which encourages students to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words, including compound words, based on grade-level phonics and word analysis skills.

What’s Inside?

• 100 Sentences Activity: Students circle the correct word to complete compound words and rewrite the compound word in full.
• **40 Compound words to identify: **Students circle the correct word to complete each compound word, and re-write the compound word in full
• Winter & Christmas Themes: All sentences are themed around winter, Christmas, and New Year, making learning festive and fun!
• Answer Key Included: Save time with a ready-to-use answer key for quick grading or student self-checks.
• Editable Canva Template: Customize the activity easily with a free Canva subscription, ensuring flexibility for your classroom needs.
• PDF Ready-to-Print Version: Get a high-quality, printable PDF file for immediate use.

Key Benefits

• Reinforces vocabulary and word-building skills.
• Encourages engagement with seasonal themes.
• Offers a variety of ways to use (classroom activity, literacy centers, or homework).
• Editable file allows teachers to tailor the worksheet for their students' needs.

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Make learning a festive and rewarding experience this holiday season! Buy today to bring holiday cheer into your classroom while strengthening your students' vocabulary skills. ✨

Help your students master CVC words with this interactive CVC Unscramble Sentences,short e Fix-It, Write-It, Cut-and-Paste, and Draw-It Worksheets! This resource is packed with engaging activities designed to improve early reading, writing, and sentence-building skills, perfect for kindergarten and 1st-grade learners.

Each worksheet includes:

• Unscramble Sentences featuring CVC words to practice correct word order.
• A Fix-It section where students correct capitalization and punctuation.
• A Write-It section for students to rewrite the sentence independently.
• A Cut-and-Paste activity where students cut out words and rearrange them into a complete sentence.
• A Draw-It activity that encourages students to draw a picture related to the unscrambled sentence.

These hands-on activities are great for literacy centers, independent work, or morning tasks. Your students will have fun while strengthening their understanding of CVC words and sentence structure!