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This is a complete Common Core aligned unit plan with materials for 2nd graders for writing friendly letters. The lesson plans are broken into steps to introduce parts and purpose of friend letters. It includes read aloud suggestions, songs/chants, links to youtube videos/songs, guided practice activities, and grading rubric. Lesson Plan Includes: -Gradual Progression -Common Core Standards -Learning Targets -Discussion Questions -Read Aloud Text Suggestions -Interactive Youtube links -Gradin

This rubric clearly outlines the expected conventions that a student should use in a piece of writing. Capital letters, punctuation, spelling, handwriting, planning, and organization. Includes checklist and room for comments. 2 rubrics per page

This pack includes comprehension worksheets to go along with Arthur's Family Vacation, Arthur Goes to Camp, and Arthur Writes a Story by Marc Brown (Guided Reading Level K/DRA 18). For each book there is a worksheet of reading comprehension questions including characters, setting, problem, solution, literal questioning, and connections. There is also a word study worksheet for each book including skill practice on proper nouns, compound words, or contractions.

This unit introduces or reviews ending punctuation. It focuses on periods, question marks, and exclamation points. Read aloud suggestions, video links, guided practice activities, independent practice worksheets, and a summative assessment is included.

This comprehension question pack includes comprehension question pages for Henry & Mudge The First Book, Henry & Mudge and the Tumbling Trip, and Henry & Mudge and the Happy Cat (Guided Reading Level J/ DRA 18)

This activity is great for a volunteer to work with individual students. It is a clear explanation for immediate use that incorporates reading a preselected text, questioning for comprehension, writing, and sequencing.

This template can be used to make a card or on a gift bag as a thank you. Great to give with Starbucks gift cards or gift bags with instant coffee mixes and biscotti.