English Language Arts worksheets for Grade 2
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Discover a variety of engaging English Language Arts worksheets specifically designed for Grade 2 students! Our resources focus on enhancing reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing skills, and critical thinking. Aligned with Common Core State Standards, these printable worksheets cover essential topics like sight words, sentence formation, stories, and grammar. With colorful visuals and interactive activities, our worksheets make learning fun and effective. Ideal for classroom use or at-home practice, these educational tools cater to different learning styles and help build a strong foundation in language arts. Explore our collection and watch your child's skills grow as they learn through play!
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The Lion and the Mouse Worksheet
Writers often have a hidden message or theme in their stories. This printable worksheet helps readers uncover these themes by looking at what characters do and say in "The Lion and the Mouse". It's a great practice resource for learning to interpret stories.
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Plural Nouns Ending with -o Worksheet
Have your child use this printable sheet to learn how to make singular nouns plural. Ask them to draw a line from pictures to the correct plural forms, such as 'kangaroos' and 'tomatoes'. This worksheet provides an easy and fun way for your child to learn this important grammar concept.
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Collective Nouns Practice Worksheet
This worksheet helps your child master collective nouns. Five pictures show different groups of nouns, and your child must draw lines to the right collective noun words. It's a great way to help them sort out the words and understand collective nouns.
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Ar and Or Words Phonics Worksheet
Master the distinct digraphs 'ar' and 'or' with this fun phonics worksheet from Kids Academy! With meaningful illustrations, it'll guide your child to choose the right one. Get ready for the great results!
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Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet
Students use suffixes to find the right way through a maze in this enjoyable activity! Understanding suffixes helps kids decode and comprehend more words, leading to better reading fluency. A great addition to your reading classes, keep this printable close!
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Services Worksheet
Help your child learn the difference between services and goods with this Kids Academy worksheet. Guide your child to read each sentence and select the correct worker who does the job for the service. With this worksheet, your child can learn about common services in the community.
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The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet
Introduce your child to reading comprehension with this fascinating worksheet from Kids Academy! Featuring Aesop's fable of a thirsty crow, your child will enjoy reading and determining the central theme of the passage. This worksheet is a great way to give your child a purpose for reading while helping to build their comprehension skills.
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Rhymes in Poems Worksheet
Poems are lovely works of literature; some with rhymes, and some without. This poem for kids is full of rhymes and tells the tale of a sheep. Read it aloud to your kids, then help them circle the rhyming words.
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Author’s Purpose: Erosion Worksheet
Expose your students to new texts and passages to help them gain reading practice, learn new words and acquire the author's knowledge. This worksheet has a short passage; have your students read it and choose the author's purpose from the given options.
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Changing Power of Chess Pieces Worksheet
Chess pieces have different power levels based on their position. When in the middle of the board, they are strongest; at the edges or blocked by other pieces, they are weakest. Help your child learn which pieces are in powerful positions by examining the worksheet.
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Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 1
Kids, let's learn about the Pilgrims! Read this short text about their voyage to America, then answer the questions at the bottom. Writing is an art: expressing emotions in artful words and sentences. Some writing informs, others describe. Here, discover the Pilgrims' journey!
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Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
Divide your class into teams, give each a printout, then have them read aloud words with a long "A" sound (e.g. brain, paid). As they listen, let them reinforce this lesson by coloring in the words and pictures. Make phonics fun and interactive with this great coloring page!
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Singular or Plural? - Part 2 Worksheet
If your child knows their nouns, help them understand singular and plural words. Some are straightforward to make plural, but the rules can be tricky. Ease their confusion with this worksheet; they need to underline the correct nouns (singular or plural) that describe the pictures.
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AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
Coloring words they can read is a blast for little learners! This worksheet offers emerging readers the chance to practice and gain confidence in reading words from the -aw family, while also improving fine-motor and creativity skills. Without knowing it, they'll learn about phonetic teams along the way!
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Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
Help your students understand suffixes and build reading fluency with this worksheet. Have them read each word, then choose the ones with a suffix. Practicing this will lead to better comprehension and more confident reading. Save it for future use in language and reading classes.
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Sequence: Jack and The Beanstalk Worksheet
Ensure your kids are familiar with Jack and the Beanstalk before starting this worksheet. If not, read them the story. In the pdf, there are five pictures with sentences. Read the sentences, ask your kid if it matches the picture, then help them check if it does.
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Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Students practice distinguishing between short and long O sounds with this reading worksheet. They sound out each word, then circle the pictures with the long O sound. Perfect for individual practice or to work with peers! Improves understanding of this skill and helps avoid confusion.
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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
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Sight Words Free Worksheet – B Words
This free 2nd grade sight words worksheet – b words – is a great way to help your child expand their sight word repertoire. They can read through each sentence, using the context and illustrations as clues to pick the right answer. Offer your child a quick practice session for even more learning!
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Reflexive Pronouns Worksheet
The 2nd grade reflexive pronouns worksheet by Kids Academy offers clear explanations and fun activities to help master reflexive pronouns.
Kids Academy's 2nd grade reflexive pronouns worksheet has everything you need to brush up on reflexive pronouns. It includes a brief explanation and fun activities with sentences and pictures to check your understanding. Master reflexive pronoun usage in no time!
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The Native Americans Worksheet
Ask your students who the Native Americans are and give them a history lesson if needed. Read the text about the Native Americans and circle the past tense verbs. The text describes events that occurred when the first Pilgrims arrived in America.
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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
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Forces Worksheet
Teach your child about forces! Ask them to identify which of six pictures shows push, pull or gravity. Read the words beside each picture and have them circle the correct one. It's a great way to learn about forces; push, pull and gravity!
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EW Words Worksheet
Practice the diphthong ew and boost your child's vocabulary with this fun ew words worksheet! Filled with illustrations, it will help your child hone their reading and spelling skills. Plus, the tricky words will make it both enjoyable and rewarding!
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English Language Arts (ELA) for Grade 2 is crucial for students’ academic and social development. At this stage, children are building foundational literacy skills that will support their learning throughout their educational journey. A strong command of reading and writing enables students to access information, communicate effectively, and express their thoughts and ideas. As they learn phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies, they also develop critical thinking skills that contribute to problem-solving and creativity.
In Grade 2, students engage with a variety of texts, which fosters a love for reading. This love for literature opens doors to diverse cultures and perspectives, promoting empathy and understanding. Additionally, writing exercises enhance their ability to organize thoughts and convey messages clearly, instilling confidence in their communication skills.
Parents and teachers should care about ELA because these skills are not only essential for academic success but also for everyday life. Proficiency in ELA lays the groundwork for effective participation in society. By supporting students' ELA development, adults can help pave the way for lifelong learning, informed citizenship, and personal fulfillment, enabling children to articulate their voices in a complex world. Investing time and resources into ELA is an investment in a child's future.
