2nd Grade ELA Test Prep Resources

Common and Proper Nouns Activity Worksheet for 2nd Grade

Boost your students' understanding of common and proper nouns with this engaging, standards-aligned worksheet! This resource features 50 sentences where students identify and circle the common and proper nouns, providing ample practice to solidify their grasp of the concept. The sentences are designed to be fun, relatable, and age-appropriate for 2nd-grade learners.

Aligned Standards:
This worksheet aligns with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1.A), which requires students to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking, including correctly using common and proper nouns.

What’s Included:

• 50 sentences for students to read and identify common and proper nouns.
• Clear answer key for quick grading or self-assessment.
• Editable version via Canva (requires only a free Canva account).

Why Teachers Love It:

• Editable in Canva for customization to suit individual classroom needs.
• Easy-to-use format, perfect for independent practice, homework, or assessments.
• Helps students develop foundational grammar skills essential for writing and communication.
• Saves time while ensuring students meet key learning objectives.

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This versatile worksheet is perfect for classroom use, distance learning, or additional at-home practice. Download it today and enjoy the flexibility of an editable Canva file to customize it to your teaching needs—all with just a free Canva subscription!

Are your students ready to start mastering Fry's Sight Words? Let’s get them on the right track straight away! These digital activities PLUS a whole bunch of printable worksheets are perfect for any student who wants to have some fun with Fry's Sight Words!

This resource includes the following:

Digital ⭐️ Fill-in-the-Blanks | Digital Activity Simply fill in all the missing sight words with this digital game! ⭐️ Digital Flash Cards | Digital Activity Allows students to easily navigate through all sight words on their own!

Print ⭐️ Fill-in-the-Blanks Worksheets (Incl. Answer Key) A printable version of the previously shown digital activity. ⭐️ Word List | In Order of Frequency Features Fry's Fifth 100 Sight Words in order of frequency. ⭐️ Word List | In Alphabetical Order Features Fry's Fifth 100 Sight Words in alphabetical order.

Who is this for? Sometimes we can just see that a student is starting to fall behind because they have difficulty with sight words. Allow them catch up with the rest of the group by making sight word practice a fun activity for both the classroom and at home!

The best part? Not only are these digital activities fun and interactive, they can also be done completely independently! The fill-in-the-blanks activity is self-correcting, and the digital flash cards can be operated by anyone who can press an arrow key on a keyboard or the screen of a tablet. All you have to do is watch your kiddos having a blast!

Supports Common Core Standards (CCSS)

RF.K.3 and RF.K.3c

For any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to email me at: toms.talk.resources@gmail.com.

Wishing you lots of fun with this resource!

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.

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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 is a set of mClass assessment sheets designed to help track student data and monitor progress throughout the year. The tracker provides a clear overview of student performance, supporting effective progress monitoring in key areas such as reading and math.

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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!

Students can use the printable or digital version of these fun conTEXT clue cards to infer how the character is feeling based on the conversation displayed on the phone-shaped cards. Blank templates are included on the digital version for you to create your own. I have also included answer sheets with and without sentence stems so students can practice answering questions based on text evidence. Twenty slides total are included (11 in the printable file and 9 in the digital file which is embedded in the pdf).

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.

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.

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!

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With this game, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to identify the part of speech represented by the highlighted word. Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn.

Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only, This version has more response options than in the preview. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.

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Basic Features:

• A single-player game that can be played online or offline. Can also be used for classroom review.
• Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners will earn points for correct answers.
• Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt. In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.
• Learners are presented with 10 questions out of a pool of over 100, ensuring it's never the same game twice!
• Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.
• No Prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Open/send the link and go!
• Remediation for incorrect responses.
• Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt.
• Copyright-friendly audio and images.
• No macros = play on any device.
• Google account not required!

TEKS:

• ELA.2.11.D.ii ELA.3.11.D.ii ELA.4.11.D.ii ELA.5.11.D.ii: Past, present, and future verb tense
• ELA.1.11.D.iii ELA.2.11.D.iii ELA.3.11.D.iii: Singular, plural, common, and proper nouns
• ELA.1.11.D. iv ELA.2.11.D.iv ELA.3.11.D.iv: Adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms
• ELA.1,11.D.v ELA.2.11.D.v ELA.3.11.D.v: Adverbs that convey time and adverbs that convey manner
• ELA.4.11.D.v: Adverbs that convey frequency and adverbs that convey degree
• ELA.1.11.D.vi ELA.2.11.D.vi ELA.3.11.D.vi ELA.4.11.D.vi: Prepositions and prepositional phrases
• ELA.1.11.D.vii ELA.2.11.D.vii ELA.3.11.D.vii: Pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
• ELA.4.11.D.vii: Pronouns, including reflexive
• ELA.1.3.D: Identify and use words that name actions, directions, sequences, categories, and locations

What to Expect:

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.

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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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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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Introducing our VA SOL Reading Test Practice Pack! 3rd Grade!

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This comprehensive product includes 4 engaging fiction texts, each accompanied by carefully crafted questions that closely resemble the format and wording of the VA SOL Reading Test. To ensure authentic practice, some questions even feature multiple correct answers, just like the TEI questions found on the actual test. With this practice pack, students can sharpen their reading comprehension skills and become familiar with the question stems and formatting used in the VA SOL Reading Test. Passages included are a poem, friendly letter, and 2 fiction passages. Answer key incuded!

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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. ✨

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

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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Help your students master CVC words with this ultimate bundles CVC Unscramble Sentences with short vowels 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!

Differentiated "Guess Who Game" for Sight Words

Dolch Sight Words for pre-primer, primer, first grade, second grade, and third grade

Engage your elementary school ELA students by using this sight word game to practice reading sight words. Ideas for differentiation and prompting are included to ensure the game is suitable for students of all academic levels. This game also includes five levels of word difficulty- from pre-primer to third grade level words. The sets of cards are notated with different colored inner borders so you can easily tell them apart.

Note: All sight words for each level are included, but the entire set will not fit in each game board as the boards only hold 24 cards. Before game play, decide which cards you want your students to use and make sure the cards in both boards and the word card piles match.

This activity is perfect for elementary school reading and ELA centers, elementary school reading and ELA lesson plans, small group instruction, extra help sessions, early finishers, group/partner work, classroom competitions, individual practice, and so much more. 

What's included

• "word pile" cards for each level
• red board inserts for each level
• blue board inserts for each level
• 33 question prompts
• Directions for five different ways to play (for individual players, two players, or small group)
• Guess Who game board linked here (NOT INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD)

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Help your students master the concept of singular and plural nouns with this engaging 10-page sort and cut-and-paste worksheet! This resource is perfect for early elementary students (Grades K -3) to practice identifying and sorting singular and plural nouns. With clear instructions, fun activities, and opportunities for hands-on learning, your students will reinforce their understanding of noun forms in no time!