Reader's Notebook Journey's Book Grade 2 Unit 2 Workbook

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Common Final Blends Animals Building Homes

Phonics: Common Final Blends
nd, ng, nk, nt, ft, xt, mp

Write the name of each picture. Then circle the final
consonant blend.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9.
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Lesson 6
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Adding -es to Nouns Animals Building Homes

Grammar: More Plural Nouns
• Add -s to most nouns to name more than

one.
• Add -es to nouns that end with s, x, ch, and Thinking Question
Do I need a noun
sh to name more than one. that names one, or
a noun that names
one fox two foxes more than one?
Two (fox, foxes) live in a den.
Write the correct noun in each sentence. Reread each

sentence to make sure that the noun makes sense.
1. The fox den is next to a .
(bush, bushes)
2. Mama Fox wears her .
(glass, glasses)
3. She makes three .
(lunch, lunches)
4. Papa Fox eats one .
(sandwich, sandwiches)
5. Baby Fox eats two .
(peach, peaches)
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Lesson 6
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Common Final Blends Animals Building Homes

Phonics: Common Final Blends

Answer each pair of clues using the words below them.
1. Coming after:
Went away:
next left
2. A small lake:
To be on your feet:
stand pond
3. To take a sip:
Sleep in a tent:
camp drink
4. Write letters on a page:
Look for something that is lost:
print hunt
5. A tune you can sing:
The sound a horn makes:
honk song

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Final Blends nd, ng, nk, Animals Building Homes

Spelling: Common Final Blends
nt, ft, xt, mp Spelling Words

Sort the Spelling Words by their final blends.
Basic
Words
nd blends
1. next
ng blends 2. end
3. camp
nk blends 4. sank
5. sing
nt blends 6. drink
7. hunt
ft blends
8. stand
xt blends 9. long
10. stamp
mp blends 11. pond
12. bring
Now add two words that you know to any of the lists. Review
Words
13. jump
14. left
Spelling 79 Grade 2, Unit 2

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Nouns That Change Spelling Animals Building Homes

Grammar: More Plural Nouns
Some nouns change their spelling to name

more than one. Thinking Question
Do I need a noun
one child two children that names one, or
a noun that names
more than one?
Two (child, children) find a nest.
Write the correct noun to finish each sentence. Reread

each sentence to make sure that it makes sense.
1. Two take a walk.
(child, children)
2. I soaked both my .
(foot, feet)
3. One is in the pond.
(goose, geese)
4. Many stand near the hole.
(man, men)
5. Two ran into the hole.
(mouse, mice)

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Focus Trait: Ideas Animals Building Homes

Writing: Informative Writing
Main Idea and Supporting Details

Main Idea Supporting Details
Animals need homes Keep them safe from enemies
Protect them from weather
Help them raise babies
Read each set of sentences. Underline the sentence that

contains the main idea.
1. Snakes also live in holes.

Rabbits live underground in warrens.
Many kinds of animals live in holes.
2. Some people live in apartments.
People live in different kinds of houses.
Some people live in ice houses called igloos.
3. They can protect you from harm.
Dogs make good pets.
They are loyal.
4. Some mammals live in the water.
Dolphins look like fish, but they are mammals.
Sea otters are mammals that live in the Pacific
Ocean.
Writing 81 Grade 2, Unit 2

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Cumulative Review Animals Building Homes

Phonics: Cumulative Review
Read the words in the box. Write the word that

completes each sentence.
Word Bank
nest twigs end

spring play branches
1. The of winter is near.
2. It is a sunny day in the .
3. Squirrels run and .
4. Buds on the will open

soon.
5. Two robins build a in

the tree.
6. They use and grass to

make it strong.
On the lines below, write a word that begins with the

beginning blends shown.
7. br 9. fr 11. st
8. pr 10. cl 12. tr

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Animals Building
Homes
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Animals Building Homes

Research Notebook
You are a scientist studying animal homes. Take notes and
make sketches in your research log about the different
animal homes.
Read page 196. Draw the home you read about. Then write the animal’s
name and answer the questions.
Animal: _ ____________________ How does this animal make its home?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
How is the home used?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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R e a d e r ’ s N o t e B OO K
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Animals Building
Homes
Read page 202. Draw the home you read about. Independent Reading
Write the animal’s name under the drawing.

Then answer the questions.
Animal: _____________________________________________________
How does this animal make its home?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
How is the home used?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Think with a partner about what you learned. Use your notes to
answer the questions.
Why do animals build homes?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Where do animals find materials for building?
____________________________________________________________

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Final Blends nd, ng, nk, Animals Building Homes

nt, ft, xt, mp Spelling Words

Use the Spelling Words to complete the story.
Basic
My dad and I like to (1) Words
1. next
out. This year, Dad let me (2)
2. end
my friend Jason. It was a (3)
3. camp
drive. Dad stopped near a clear 4. sank
(4) . 5. sing
6. drink
We don’t (5) animals,
7. hunt
but we do like to fish. It was hot, so we 8. stand
brought a lot of water to (6) . 9. long
Dad taught us to (7) old songs. 10. stamp
We had a great time! At the (8) of 11. pond
the weekend, we didn’t want to go home. Jason and 12. bring
I hope to go again (9) year.
Use the Spelling Words to fill in the blanks.
10. Instead of sitting, you should .
11. I need a to mail my letter.
12. The ship .

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Collective Nouns Animals Building Homes

Grammar: Collective Nouns
A collective noun names a group of

people or things.
Our class reads about beavers.
Draw a line under the collective noun in each sentence.
1. Some animals work as a team to build their homes.
2. I have a collection of feathers.
3. An army of ants marched in the sand.
4. She joined a club of bird watchers.
5. We saw a flock of birds at the pond.

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Prefixes un- and re- Animals Building Homes

Vocabulary Strategies:
Prefixes un- and re-
Choose the word from the box that best completes each
sentence. Write the word on the line.
Word Bank
rehang untie rebuild unreal

unfold remake unload
1. I my shoes before I take them off.
2. Please the blanket and put it on

the bed.
3. I know that story is true, but it is so strange that it
seems !
4. The picture fell off the wall, so I have to
it.
5. My little brother messed up my bed, so I had to
it.
6. The birds used twigs to their nest

after it fell out of the tree.
7. I helped Mom all the food from

the car.
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Proofread for Spelling Animals Building Homes

Proofread the story. Circle the six misspelled words.

Spelling Words
Then write the correct spellings on the lines below.
Basic
I needed to buy a stampe to mail my letter. I was Words
1. next
at the end of a log line at the post office. One person 2. end
3. camp
in line started to sang. Another took a drenk from a
4. sank
water bottle. A grandpa tugged at a child and scolded, 5. sing
6. drink
“Stad still!” I was about to give up and go home when I 7. hunt
8. stand
heard, “Nextt!” The line was finally moving. 9. long
10. stamp
11. pond
12. bring
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
Write in the letters to spell the Basic Words.
7. bri + 9. ca +
8. po + 10. sa +

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Parts of a Sentence Animals Building Homes

Grammar: Spiral Review
Read each sentence. The action part has one line

underneath it. Draw two lines under the naming part.
1. The cat and dog live in the house.
2. The puppy and kitten play together.
3. A man and woman feed them.
4. A boy and girl pet them.
5. An aunt and uncle visit.
Read each sentence. The naming part has two lines

underneath it. Draw one line under the action part.
6. Tigers and bears sleep in caves.
7. Turtles and snails live in shells.
8. Bees and wasps make hives.
9. Birds and mice build nests.
10. Gophers dig burrows.

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Sentence Fluency Animals Building Homes

Grammar: Connect to Writing
Short Sentences New Sentence with Joined Subjects

Foxes live in dens. Foxes and bears live in dens.
Bears live in dens.
Short Sentences New Sentence with Joined Subjects

Mice make their own nests. Mice and birds make their own
Birds make their own nests. nests.
Read the sentences below. Use and to combine their

subjects. Write the new sentence on the line.
1. Geese fly to warm places in winter.

Ducks fly to warm places in winter.

2. Seals live in cold places.
Penguins live in cold places.

3. Squirrels use the branches of trees.
Crows use the branches of trees.

4. Baby finches are fed in nests.
Baby cardinals are fed in nests.

Lesson 7
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Double Consonants and ck The Ugly Vegetables

Phonics: Double Consonants
and ck
Read the words below. Think about how the words in

each group are alike. Write the missing word that fits
in each group.
Word Bank
quack fluff dress duck

mitt kick spill neck
1. pants, shirt,
2. fish, frog,
3. bat, ball,
4. arm, leg,
5. tip, splash,
6. moo, meow,
7. fur, fuzz,
8. run, jump,
Write a word that rhymes with each word below.
9. stall 11. back
10. mess 12. will

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Names for People, Animals, The Ugly Vegetables

Grammar: Proper Nouns
Places, and Things

Some nouns name special people, animals,
places, or things.. These special nouns are
Thinking Question
proper nouns. Proper nouns begin with Which word names
a special person,
capital letters. animal, place, or
thing?
Today Lanie Lin plants a garden.
Write the proper nouns correctly.
1. She gets help from maggie.
2. We took a field trip to the grand canyon.
3. They plant peas for eric barker.
4. They eat wacky crunch crackers in the garden.
5. They plant carrots for their rabbit hoppy.

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and ck
Put these letters together to write words that end with

double consonants.
1. m + i + t + t =
2. g + l + a + s + s =
3. s + t + u + f + f =
4. b + e + l + l =
5. a + d + d =
Now use the words you made above to complete the

sentences below.
6. I will fill my with milk.
7. The rings for class to start.
8. Pam wants to all her

things into one bag.
9. We will your name

to the list.
10. Get your bat and .

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Spelling: Double Consonants
and ck
Sort the Spelling Words. Put words that end in ck in one list. Spelling Words
Put words that end in double consonants in the other list.
Basic
ck Words Double Consonant Words
Words 1. dress
2. spell
1. 8. 3. class
4. full
2. 9.
5. add
3. 10. 6. neck
7. stuck
4. 11. 8. kick
9. rock
5. 12. 10. black
11. trick
6. 13.
12. doll
7. 14. Review
Words
15. 13. will
14. off
16.
Add one more word that you know to each list.

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Names for Special People The Ugly Vegetables

and Animals
Some nouns name special people or animals.
These are proper nouns. Names for people Thinking Question
and animals begin with capital letters. Which word names
a special person or
animal?
Grace fed her cat Fluffy.
Rewrite each sentence. Write the name for each

special person or animal correctly.
1. The fitzgeralds grow flowers in their garden.
2. My dog woofy is really loud.
3. Our cat sandy likes to sit in the garden.
4. We brought soup to mrs. crumerine.
5. I like playing catch with mickey.

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Focus Trait: Organization The Ugly Vegetables

Retelling Events in Order

Events Not in Order Events in Order
I woke up. 1. I woke up.

I brushed my teeth. 2. I put toothpaste on my
I put toothpaste on my toothbrush.
toothbrush. 3. I brushed my teeth.
Work with a partner. Number each set of sentences in the

order that makes the most sense.
1. I put on my shoes. 2. I had dinner.
I put on my socks. I had breakfast.
I tied my shoes. I had lunch.
Work on your own. Number each set of sentences in an order

that makes sense.
3. The plants started to grow. 5. I went to school.
We planted seeds. I woke up.
We dug up the soil. I grabbed my lunch.
4. I took out a glass.
I poured milk.
I drank the milk.

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Double Consonants (CVC) The Ugly Vegetables

(CVC)
Write a word from the box to complete each sentence below.

Word Bank
happen bottom button cotton puppet
1. The dress is made of .
2. What will if it starts to rain?
3. The children had fun at the show.
4. The rag doll has a for a nose.
5. The prize is at the of the sack.
Answer each clue using a word from the box.

Word Bank
rabbit kitten hidden mitten muffin
6. Something good to eat
7. Another name for a bunny
8. It keeps your hand warm.
9. A baby cat
10. Hard to find

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The Ugly Vegetables
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Independent Reading
The Ugly Vegetables

E-mails to Grandma
Hi. I am e-mailing my Grandma to tell her about the
garden. Help me finish each e-mail. Use examples
from the text and illustrations to show how I feel about
the garden.
Read page 233. What can I tell Grandma about the garden?
Garden
How is your garden looking?
Love, Grandma
I am ___________ because our plants
Read page 237. Now, what can I tell Grandma about the garden?
How is your garden looking today?

Love, Grandma
I am _____________ because our garden

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The Ugly Vegetables
Read page 237. What can I tell Grandma about Independent Reading
the garden?
Now, are you excited about your garden?

Love, Grandma
I am ______ because our garden
_______________________________________________________
How is your garden looking now?

Love, Grandma
I am ___________ because our garden
How isareyour
yougarden
feelinglooking today?
about your garden?
Love, Grandma
II am
am _____________ because our garden
___________ because

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and ck
Write the Spelling Word for each picture. Spelling Words
Basic
Words
1. dress
2. spell
1. 4.
3. class
4. full
5. add
6. neck
7. stuck
2. 5. 8. kick
9. rock
10. black
11. trick
12. doll
3. 6. Review
Words
Write the Spelling Word that matches each clue. 13. will
14. off
7. place where you go to school
8. to get trapped
9. something you do with your foot
10. something you do with words
11. when you cannot put in more
12. a toy that looks like a baby

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Writing Proper Nouns The Ugly Vegetables


special thing correctly.
1. Sue gardens with her deep digger shovel.
2. I gave my dad happy day raisins.
3. I drink giggly grape juice.

special place correctly.
4. Grapes grow on franklin road.
5. Olives grow in italy.
6. Apples grow in portland.

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Homophones The Ugly Vegetables

Homophones
Word Bank
too won wear plain

two one where plane
Choose the word from the box that best completes the
sentence. Write the word on the line.
1. The farmer has shovels.
2. did you put my keys?
3. I don’t like stripes or spots. I only like to wear

clothes.
4. I am happy because my team the

game.
5. My sister is going to the movies. I want to go,

!
6. I have only flower in the vase.
7. What are you going to to the party?
8. We will take a car to the airport, and then we will get

on a .

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Proofread for Spelling The Ugly Vegetables

and ck
Proofread the journal entry. Circle the five misspelled words.

Then spell the words correctly on the lines below.
Today we went on a clas trip. The first bus was
Spelling Words
ful , so we waited for the next one. After about a block,
the bus ran over a big rouck. There was a loud noise asic
B
and then the bus stopped. The driver said that we were Words
1. dress
stukk. He had to ad air to the tire before we could go.
2. spell
1. 3. class
4. full
2. 5. add
6. neck
3. 7. stuck
8. kick
4.
9. rock
5. 10. black
11. trick
12. doll
Unscramble the letters in each Spelling Word.
6. olld 10. kkic
7. cablk 11. lwil
8. ustck 12. elpsl
9. eknc

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Complete Sentences The Ugly Vegetables

Add a naming part or action part to each word group to

make a complete sentence. Write the new sentence.
1. likes to grow pumpkins
2. the farmer
3. plants many tomatoes
Draw a line under each sentence that shows the correct

word order.
4. John grows carrots.
Grows carrots John.
5. Lori needs more seeds.
More seeds Lori needs.
6. Beans she wants to plant.
She wants to plant beans.

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Proper Nouns The Ugly Vegetables

Sentence Without Exact Nouns Sentence With Exact Nouns

A man plants cherry trees along Jim Brown plants cherry trees along
a street. Sweet Street.
Read the paragraph. Replace the underlined words

with exact words from the word box. Write the exact words
on the lines below.
Carol Ach Magic Garden Grow Ohio

Columbus Sparky Jack

A woman has a big garden. She grows the best
lettuce and tomatoes in the state. She plants her garden
with dirt. Her son, Jack, helps. Every summer, people
come from the city to her farm stand. The son sets
everything up. His dog, Sparky, looks on. The dog wags
his tail every time a new customer comes by.
1. A woman
2. dirt
3. the state
4. the city
5. The son
6. The dog

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Words with th, sh, wh, Super Storms

Phonics: Consonant Digraphs
th, sh, wh, ch, tch, ph
ch, tch, ph
Write a word from the box to answer each riddle.
Word Bank
math white fish bath ship

watch chick phone dish wheel
1. It can swim. It has a big fin. It is a .
2. It is a class in school. It uses numbers. It is
3. It comes from an egg. It has soft fluff. It is a
4. It has two hands. It tells you the time. It is a
5. It floats in the sea. Many people ride on it. It is a
6. It is on a car. It helps the car move. It is a
7. It can ring. You use it to chat with a pal. It is a
.
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Action Verbs Super Storms

Grammar: What Is a Verb?
A verb names an action that someone or

something does or did.
Thinking Question
Which word names
The wind blows hard. an action?
Read each sentence. Underline the verb

in each sentence.
1. The clouds cover the sky.
2. The rain pours down.
3. People open umbrellas.
4. Water flows down the street.
5. Soon the sun shines.
6. The children play.
7. Children splash in puddles.
8. It rains again after dinner.
9. This time everyone stays dry.
10. Everyone sits inside.

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Words with th, sh, wh, Super Storms

Phonics: Consonant Digraphs
th, sh, wh, ch, tch, ph
ch, tch, ph
Put these letters together to write words with th, sh,
wh, ch, tch, or ph. Then read each word.
1. c + h + i + p =
2. s + h + e + l + l =
3. g + r + a + p + h =
4. t + h + i + n =
5. w + i + s + h =
6. w + h + i + t + e =
7. m + a + t + c + h =
8. p + a + t + h =
Write a word you know that begins with each pair of letters.
9. ch 11. sh
10. th 12. ph

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Spelling Word Sort Super Storms

Spelling: Consonant Digraphs th,
sh, wh, ch, tch
Sort the Spelling Words under the headings below. If a word

Spelling Words
can sort into more than one place, choose one.
Basic
th sh wh Words
1. dish
2. than
3. chest

4. such
5. thin
6. push
7. shine
8. chase
ch 9. white
10. while
11. these
12. flash
Review
Words
13. which
Think about the letters th, sh, wh, and ch. Which 14. then
Spelling Word could go under two of the headings above?

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Action Verbs and Subjects Super Storms

A verb tells what someone or something

does or did. The subject tells who or what is Thinking Questions
Which word names
doing the action.
an action? Who
does or did the
The hail pounds on the roof. action?
Read each sentence. The verb is underlined.

Circle the subject.
1. Jan hears the sounds.
2. The cat hides under the bed.
3. The hail bounces on the ground.
4. The clouds turn gray.
Read each sentence. The subject is circled.

Underline the verb.
5. The air gets cold.
6. Dan feels the rain.
7. The dog runs through puddles.
8. The mail stays dry.

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Focus Trait: Word Choice Super Storms

Definitions
Read each sentence. Draw a line under the definition of the
word in dark type.
1. The rain shower became a thunderstorm, a storm

with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning.
2. They were in the eye, or calm center, of the storm.
3. A blizzard is a storm with fast winds and heavy snow.
4. The ship was caught in a hurricane, a severe

tropical storm with winds of more than seventy-five
miles per hour.
5. Scientists who follow the path of a storm to study it

are called storm chasers.

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Base Words and Endings Super Storms

Phonics: Base Words and
Endings -s, -ed, -ing
-s, -ed, -ing

Read each word pair. Use the words to answer the clues.
1. prints jumps
Hops up and down
Writes words on paper
2. lifting camping
Pulling something up
Living outside and sleeping in a tent
3. packed checked
Looked at something again to be sure
Put things in a box or a bag
4. passing helping
Doing part of the work
Walking by a person or place
5. rested hunted
Took a nap
Looked for something

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Super Storms
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Independent Reading
Super Storms
Write a Storm Poem
Let’s look at types of storms. Read the text and study
the illustrations. Find details to describe the storms.
Then, use those details to write a poem.
Read page 271. Describe a thunderstorm in your own words.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Read page 273. Describe a tornado in your own words.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Read pages 276–278. Describe a hurricane in your own words.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Read page 279. Describe a blizzard in your own words.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

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Super Storms
Use your notes to write a poem. Choose a Independent Reading
storm that interests you. Answer the questions

on the lines. Your answers will make a poem.
When you are done, read your poem to a friend.
Which storm did

you choose?
What are 2 words

to describe the
,
storm?
What are 3 words

to describe the
, ,
storm’ s actions?
What are 2 words

that describe how
,
you would feel in
the storm?
What is the name
of the storm?

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Words with th, sh, Super Storms

sh, wh, ch, tch
wh, ch, tch Spelling Words
Write the Spelling Word that is the opposite of each word. Basic
Words
1. black 3. now 1. dish
2. than
2. thick 4. pull 3. chest
4. such
Complete each Spelling Word with a consonant digraph. 5. thin
6. push
7. shine
7. di 12. ile
8. chase
8. su 13. ase 9. white
10. while
9. est 14. ese 11. these
12. flash
10. an 15. i
Review
11. ash 16. ine Words
13. which
14. then

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Action Verbs Super Storms

Read each sentence. Underline the verb.
1. The wind ended.
2. The thunder started.
3. We cover our ears.
4. We sit in the house
Read each sentence. The action verb is underlined.

Circle the subject that is doing the action.
5. Jerry peeks out the window.
6. The rain floods the street.
7. The water flows down the hill.
8. The storm stops the next day.

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Compound Words Super Storms

Compound Words
Choose the word from the box that completes the

compound word in each sentence. Write the word on
the line.
Word Bank
light time fly house

writing shine book print
1. We built a dog + for our new puppy

to live in.
2. I have a flash + in case it gets dark.
3. Please use neat hand + when you

do your homework.
4. Dee saw an orange butter + fluttering

in the garden.
5. Mark read his favorite story + before bed.
6. Please don’t touch the window with dirty hands.

You’ll leave a thumb + .
7. I can go out and play in the sun + .
8. In the summer + we like to go to the

pool.

Lesson 8
READER’S NOTEBOOK
Name Date
Proofread for Spelling Super Storms

sh, wh, ch, tch
Proofread the note. Circle the six misspelled words.

Then write the correct spellings on the lines below.
Spelling Words
Dear Mom,
Basic
Words
I want you to know that I broke the whitte dishe.
1. dish
Whil I was trying to pulsh the door of the 2. than
3. chest
chast closed, it slipped out of my hands. Spike was 4. such
5. thin
covered in mud, and I was in a hurry to chese him 6. push
7. shine
outside. I am sorry.
8. chase
9. white
Love,
10. while
Matt 11. these
12. flash
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
Unscramble the letters to make a Spelling Word.
7. cshu 10. shfla
8. ehtes 11. inshe
9. htna 12. nthi

Lesson 8
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Statements and Questions Super Storms

Read each sentence. Circle the kind of sentence it is.

Then rewrite the sentence correctly.
1. will it rain today statement question

2. i think it will snow statement question

3. did you see the clouds statement question
Read the paragraph below. Then rewrite the

paragraph correctly. Use question marks at the end of
questions. Use periods at the end of statements. Remember
to use capital letters.
A storm hits our town we stay in the house. What

else can we do. mom gives us popcorn Dad reads to us
When will the storm end

Lesson 8
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Word Choice Super Storms

Sentence without Exact Verbs Sentence with Exact Verbs

The wind blew the door closed. The wind slammed the door closed.
Sentence without Exact Verbs Sentence with Exact Verbs

The storm goes through town. The storm races through town.
Read the paragraph. Replace each underlined word

with an exact word from the box. Write the exact words on
the lines.
pounded stared hid

howled swirled

The town was quiet. Then the wind blew loudly.
Leaves went in circles. Rain fell on the streets. We put
our bags under our coats. We stayed dry inside the bus
stop. Then the rain stopped. We looked at a rainbow
for a long time.
1. blew
2. went
3. fell
4. put
5. looked

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Base Words and Endings How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
-ed, -ing Endings -ed, -ing
Read the sentences. Draw a circle around each word

that has the ending -ed or -ing.
1. Mom is baking a cake for dinner.
2. Dad closed the window when it started to rain.
3. The apple tasted cold and sweet.
4. Jen hoped that her cat was hiding under the bed.
5. The children went hiking last summer.
6. Todd raked the leaves into piles.
Now write each word you circled under the word that has
the same ending.
chased riding

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Adding -s to Verbs How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
Grammar: Verbs in the Present
A verb can name an action that is happening

now. Add -s to this kind of verb when it tells
about a noun that names one. Thinking Question
Does the subject, or
naming part, of the
The chipmunk eats.
sentence name one
The chipmunks eat. or more than one?
Read each sentence. Then write it correctly.
1. The squirrels (see, sees) the chipmunk.
2. The chipmunk (share, shares) food.
3. A squirrel (run, runs) down the tree.
4. More chipmunks (help, helps) the squirrels.
5. The animals (eat, eats) together.

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Base Words and Endings How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
-ed, -ing Endings -ed, -ing
Read each word. Then write the base word and ending on
the lines.
1. hoped +
2. skating +
3. spilled +
4. chasing +
5. saving +
Now complete the sentences below with the words from above.
6. Ling she would get a puppy.
7. Jack is his money to

get a new mitt.
8. Maria milk on her

pink dress.
9. The boys like on the

frozen lake.
10. My cat was

a mouse, but he didn’t catch it.

Lesson 9
READER’S NOTEBOOK
Name Date
Base Words with Endings How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
Spelling: Base Words with
-ed and -ing Endings -ed and -ing
Spelling Words
Sort the Spelling Words by -ed and -ing endings.
Basic
-ed Endings -ing Endings
Words
1. liked
2. using
3. riding
4. chased
5. spilled
6. making
7. closed
8. hoping
9. baked
10. hiding
11. standing
12. asked
Review
Words
Add a word you know to each list. Do you need to drop the 13. mixed
14. sleeping
final e before you add -ed or -ing?

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Adding -es to Verbs How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
A verb can tell about an action that is

happening now. Add -es to this kind of verb if
it ends with s, x, z, ch, or sh and if it tells about
Thinking Question
a naming part that names one. Does the subject
name one or more
The bear messes the leaf pile. than one?
The bears mess the leaf pile.
Read each sentence. Then write it correctly.
1. The mice (fix, fixes) the pile.
2. The bear (watch, watches) the mice.
3. The bear (push, pushes) the pile down again.
4. The mice (wish, wishes) the bear would stop.
5. The bear (relax, relaxes) on the pile.

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Focus Trait: Ideas How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
Include All Important Steps

Good instructions include all the important steps. Writers leave out
steps that are not important.
Read the steps for each set of instructions. What step do you
think is missing? Write the missing step.
Pouring a Glass of Milk

Put a glass on a table.
Go to the refrigerator.
Open the refrigerator door.
Pour the milk carefully.
Making Toast
Get a piece of bread.
Put the bread in the toaster.
Start the toaster.
Spread the butter on the toast.

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
CV Syllable Pattern How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
Phonics: CV Syllable Pattern
Read each word. Then write the word and draw a

slash (/) between the two syllables.
1. pilot
2. later
3. lemon
4. hotel
5. tiger
Now use the words you wrote above to complete the

sentences below.
6. A has orange fur with

black stripes.
7. Stan will add

to his tea.
8. The sits in the front of

the plane.
9. We stayed at a big by
the beach last summer.
10. Mom likes to stay up

than Dad does.

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Name Date
How Chipmunk Got
His Stripes
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How Chipmunk Got His Stripes

Write a Newspaper Article
Newspapers have many different parts. One part
is the advice column. In this part, you can write a
letter telling your problem. Other people write
back telling you what they think you should do.
Use examples from the text to help these kids
solve their problems.
Read page 311. What would Grandmother tell the writer?
Dear Grandmother,
I told my brother that I run faster than he
does. We had a race. I won. I jumped up and
down and yelled, “I told you I was faster.”
Now he is mad. What should I do?
Dash
Dear Dash,
You should remember
I would
Love, Grandmother

Lesson 9
Name Date
How Chipmunk Got
His Stripes
Read page 313. What would Bear tell the writer?
Independent Reading
Dear Bear,
Last year, I got all A’s on my report card.
I won a prize for reading the most books.
I am the best swimmer on my team. My
coach told me I should not brag, but I am
good at everything. What should I do?
Champ
Dear Champ,
You should remember
I would
Good luck,
Bear

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
-ed and -ing Endings How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
Spelling: -ed and -ing Endings
Use a Spelling Word to complete each sentence.

Spelling Words
1. We the ball down the street. Basic

Words
2. You the play, didn’t you? 1. liked
2. using
3. We always keep that door . 3. riding
4. chased
4. Matt was he could go to the game.
5. spilled
5. On the first day of school, Ms. Bell us 6. making
7. closed
our names. 8. hoping
9. baked
6. The game is over, but Ivan is still in
10. hiding
the closet. 11. standing
12. asked
7. My dog enjoys near my bed at night.
Review
Write the Spelling Word that best matches each set of clues. Words
13. mixed
8. bike, horse, bus 14. sleeping
9. leak, drip, tip over
10. bread, pie, muffins
11. sit, walk, dance
12. doze, nap, dream

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Verbs with -s and -es How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
Draw a line under the verb that completes each

sentence correctly.
1. The bear (walk, walks) through the woods.
2. The snake (slide, slides) on the ground.
3. The rabbit (hop, hops) though the grass.
4. The mouse (run, runs) through the field.
Write the verb correctly to go with the naming part of

the sentence.
5. Chipmunk the stew. (mix)
6. Squirrel for a spoon. (reach)
7. Bear to eat. (rush)
8. Bear he had more. (wish)

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Synonyms How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
Synonyms
Read the sentences. Choose the word from the box
that means almost the same as the underlined word
and write it on the line.
Word Bank
boast happy fast

biggest small fall
1. In autumn, the leaves change colors.
2. The elephant is the largest animal at the zoo.
3. The mouse is very little.
4. Anita was glad to see her best friend.
5. The runner was quick, so he won the race.
6. Hans likes to brag when he wins a game.

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
How Chipmunk Got
Proofread for Spelling

His Stripes
Spelling: -ed and -ing Endings
Spelling Words
Basic
Words
Proofread the story. Cross out the six misspelled 1. liked
words. Spell it correctly above the word you crossed out. 2. using
3. riding
4. chased
Tomorrow school will be klosed, so we are going
5. spilled
bike ridin along the lake to the next town. All of us 6. making
7. closed
have been makeing plans for a long time. My brother 8. hoping
9. baked
bakked some cookies to take along. I am useing my 10. hiding
11. standing
dad’s backpack to carry sandwiches and juice, but I 12. asked
haven’t aksed him yet!
Use the code to spell the Spelling Words.
1 = e 2 = s 3 = i 4 = n 5 = d 6 = a 7 = k
8 = p 9 = m 10 = o 11 = 5 12 = b 13 = t 14 = u
15 = c 16 = j 17 = h 18 = f 19 = r 20 = l 21 = g
22 = x 23 = z 24 = y 25 = q 26 = w
1. 6-2-7-1-5 3. 15-17-6-2-1-5
2. 17-3-5-3-4-21 4. 20-3-7-1-5

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Kinds of Nouns How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
Draw a line under the noun in each sentence.

Write whether it names a person, place, thing, or animal.
1. The dog growls.
2. The tree stands tall.
3. Sally looks out.
4. The yard is busy.
Read the paragraph. Write a noun from the box in

place of each underlined noun.
forest mouse owl rock
The place is dark. An owl looks for food to eat. It

sees a mouse near a big thing. The owl swoops down
and lands on the rock. It wants to catch the animal.
The mouse quickly scurries into a small space under the
rock. It is safe! The animal flies back up to its nest.
5. place 7. animal
6. thing 8. animal

Lesson 9
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Sentence Fluency How Chipmunk Got

His Stripes
Short Sentences New Sentence with Joined Predicates

The bear sees honey. The bear sees honey and eats it all.
The bear eats it all.
Join each pair of sentences. Use and between the

predicates. Then write the new sentence.
1. The squirrels climb the tree.

The squirrels eat some nuts.
2. The deer eats leaves.

The deer drinks from the pond.
3. Chipmunks rest on rocks.

Chipmunks sleep on leaves.
4. The lion runs fast.

The lion looks for food.

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Contractions Jellies
Phonics: Contractions
Put the words together to write contractions. Then read

each contraction.
1. you + are =
2. is + not =
3. we + will =
4. it + is =
5. do + not =
6. I + am =
Use the contractions you wrote above

to complete the sentences below.
7. The sun going to

shine today.
8. I think going to rain all day.
9. have to stay inside.
10. I hope planning to

come over to my house.
11. I know what we can play.
12. sure we can think of

something to do.

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Past Tense Verbs with -ed Jellies

Grammar: Verbs in the Present,
Past, and Future
Some verbs name actions that are

happening now. Other verbs name actions
that happened before now, or in the past. Add
-ed to most verbs to show that the
action happened in the past. Thinking Question
When does or did
the action happen?
Yesterday the jellyfish (float, floated)
in the water.
Read each sentence. Choose the verb that tells about

the past. Then rewrite the sentence.
1. Fish (pass, passed) by the jellyfish.
2. Sea turtles (splashed, splash) near the fish.
3. Whales (leap, leaped) over the sea turtles.
4. The sharks (watched, watch) the animals move.

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Phonics: Contractions
Use the two words below the line

to make a contraction. Write the
contraction on the line. Then read
each completed sentence.
1. I know how to skate.

do not
2. more fun to ride my bike.
It is
3. I find my knee pads.
did not
4. try to find my helmet.
I will
5. Then have fun on our bikes.
we will
Draw a circle around the contraction in each sentence.

Then write the two words for each contraction.
6. I’m going to the store.
7. If you’re ready, you can go, too.
8. The store isn’t too far away.
9. We’ll need to buy milk and meat.
10. I don’t think I can carry it on my bike!

Lesson 10
READER’S NOTEBOOK
Name Date
Spelling: Contractions
Sort the Spelling Words by the word that is shortened to Spelling Words
make each contraction. The first one is done for you.
Basic
with not with is with have Words
1. I’m
don’t
2. don’t
3. isn’t
4. can’t
5. we’ll
6. it’s
7. I’ve
8. didn’t
9. you’re
10. that’s
11. wasn’t
with am with will with are 12. you’ve
Review
Words
13. us
14. them
Then add three contractions that you know to any of the lists.

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Verbs in Future Tense Jellies

Past, and Future
Some verbs name actions that are going to

happen. Add will before a verb to show that
the action is going to happen in the future. Thinking Question
How can I make
The sea turtles want food. Present the verb tell about
a future action?
The sea turtles will want food. Future
Decide how to make each underlined verb show that

the action happens in the future. Then rewrite the sentence
in the future tense.
1. The sea turtles rush past the whale.
2. The waves wash over the beach.
3. The jellyfish drift out to sea.
4. Sea birds swoop down.

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Focus Trait: Word Choice Jellies

Using Exact Words

Using exact words can make your writing clear
and interesting.
Some jellyfish have a sting that Some jellyfish have a sting that
is strong. is powerful.
Read each sentence. Replace each underlined word with a

more exact word.
1. The ocean is a big

place.
2. There are many things

in the ocean.
3. Getting stung by a
jellyfish is bad.
4. Jellyfish are pretty.
5. Special plants
live underwater in the
ocean.

Lesson 10
READER’S NOTEBOOK
Name Date
Cumulative Review Jellies

Phonics: Cumulative Review
Read each sentence. Choose the word from the box

that completes each sentence and write the word on
the line. Then read each completed sentence.
Word Bank
fishing phone white then

wished chasing watched path
1. Dale called jack on the .
2. Dale asked if Jack wanted to go .
3. The boys walked along a .
4. Jack they would get to

the lake soon.
5. Just , a rabbit ran by.
6. The bunny flashed its tail.
7. Dale it run by.
8. Was someone it?
Now write on the line a word you know that begins with each
letter pair.
9. ch 10. sh

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Lesson 10
READER’S NOTEBOOK
Name Date
Jellies: The Life
of Jellyfish
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Draw and Label a Jellyfish Picture
Let’s review some facts about jellyfish. Then, you can
use these facts to help you draw a picture of a jellyfish.
Read pages 338–339. What do jellyfish do?
Read page 346. What are some parts of a jellyfish? What are
jellyfish shaped like?
Read page 347. What does the author think jellyfish look like when
they wash up on the beach?
Read page 348. What does the author think jellyfish look like in the sea?

Lesson 10
Name Date
Jellies: The Life
of Jellyfish
Did you see a jellyfish that you thought was Independent Reading
really interesting? Draw a picture of the jellyfish
below. Make labels near parts of the jellyfish and
tell how the jellyfish looks and acts.
Talk with a partner. Share how the labels help you to

understand the text.

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Write the Spelling Word that has the same meaning. Spelling Words
1. you are 5. we will Basic

Words
2. cannot 6. you have 1. I’m
2. don’t
3. I am 7. it is 3. isn’t
4. can’t
4. is not 8. I have
5. we’ll
6. it’s
7. I’ve
8. didn’t
9. you’re
10. that’s
Read each sentence. Think about the underlined word or 11. wasn’t
12. you’ve
words. Then write the Spelling Word that makes the sentence
say the opposite. Review
Words
9. I did make my bed. 13. us
14. them
10. That is not my book.
11. Sara was late to school.
12. You are not my friends.
13. I am not asking Miguel.
14. I do have time to spend with you.

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Present, Past, Jellies

Past, and Future
and Future Tense

Rewrite each sentence. Change the verb so it is tense
shown in parentheses.
1. The sea animals want food. (past tense)
2. The crabs searched for small fish. (present tense)
3. The jellyfish look under a big rock. (past tense)
4. Waves wash away the sand castle. (future tense)
5. Max and Beth play in the water. (future tense)
6. They peek inside a shell. (future tense)

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Suffixes -er, -est Jellies

Suffixes -er, -est
Circle the comparing word that completes each

sentence.
1. A mouse is smaller smallest than a cat.

2. I am going to exercise so I can get
stronger strongest.
3. That is the bigger biggest spider I have
ever seen!
4. Being sick made me feel weaker weakest
than I did before.
5. Juan wants to be the smarter smartest
student in the class.
6. That side of the pool is shallower shallowest
than this side.
7. Chocolate is the sweeter sweetest kind of
ice cream.

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Proofread for Spelling Jellies

Rewrite each sentence. Use two contractions in

Spelling Words
each sentence.
Basic
1. I am sure he did not see me. Words
1. I’m

2. don’t
2. That is where you are going. 3. isn’t
4. can’t
5. we’ll
6. it’s
3. It is our class picnic, so we will go early. 7. I’ve
8. didn’t

9. you’re
10. that’s
Proofread the note. Cross out the six misspelled
11. wasn’t
contractions. Spell each word correctly in the margin. 12. you’ve
Dear Pam,
I kan’t go tomorrow because I’ave got too much
homework. I know yo’uve been counting on me.
Maybe I can come over later in the evening. Then wi’ll
have time to talk. I hope its’ OK. I’am
going to start my math problems right now.
Sincerely,
Carmen

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Singular and Plural Nouns Jellies

Draw a line under the noun in each sentence.

If the noun names one, write S for singular. If the noun
names more than one, write P for plural.
1. The sharks swim fast.
2. Four girls watch.
3. One boy points.
4. A girl looks again.
5. The animals are gone now.
Read each sentence. Then rewrite each underlined

noun in the correct plural form.
6. Look at the crab.
7. Do not touch the claw.
8. Tell the adult to come quickly.
9. The boy can use help.
10. The crabs crawled in the bag.

Lesson 10
Reader’s Notebook
Name Date
Sentence Fluency Jellies

Verbs Telling About Different Times Verbs Telling the Same Time
Last week Jill and Jake walked on Last week Jill and Jake walked on
the beach. They play in the water. the beach. They played in the water.
Read this story. It tells about something that happened

in the past. Five verbs do not tell about the past. Fix these
five verbs. Then write the story correctly on the lines below.
Jill and Jake skipped along the shore. Jake saw two
large shells. Jake point to them. Jill rush over to see
them. Jill and Jake look closely. Jill pick up one shell.
Jill and Jake wash the shells and took them home.

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Unit 2
READER’S NOTEBOOK
Name Date
Poppleton in Winter
Segment 1
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Interview with Patrick
Read pages 11–15. If news reporters interviewed
Patrick about his day, what would he say? Read the
questions below. Write the answers Patrick would
give. Include details from the text and illustrations.
Interview with Patrick
1. What problem did you have at Poppleton’s house today?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
2. When did you have this problem?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

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READER’S NOTEBOOK
Name Date
Poppleton in Winter
Now answer questions about the events from Segment 1
Independent Reading
Poppleton’s point of view. Include details from
the text and illustrations on pages 11–15.
Interview with Poppleton
1. Why was it a good thing that the icicles were still frozen?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
2. Patrick told us that you built a fence. How did you do that?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

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Unit 2
READER’S NOTEBOOK
Name Date
Poppleton in Winter
Segment 2
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Letters to a Friend
In Chapter 1, Poppleton met Patrick. Now
Poppleton wants to write letters to his friend
Patrick.
Read pages 18–35. Imagine you are Poppleton. Write

a letter to Patrick. Tell him how you made the bust of
Cherry Sue. Use details from the text and illustrations.
Dear Pat rick ,
Your fri end,

Poppl eton

Unit 2
Name Date
Poppleton in Winter
Read pages 36–48. Write another letter from Segment 2
Independent Reading
Poppleton. Tell Patrick about your birthday.
Include details that tell how you felt at the
beginning and at the end of the day.
Dear Pat rick ,
Your fri end,

Poppl eton


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Lesson 6

Common Final Blends Animals Building Homes

nd, ng, nk, nt, ft, xt, mp

Phonics 76 Grade 2, Unit 2

Adding -es to Nouns Animals Building Homes

• Add -s to most nouns to name more than

Write the correct noun in each sentence. Reread each

1. The fox den is next to a .

2. Mama Fox wears her .

3. She makes three .

4. Papa Fox eats one .

5. Baby Fox eats two .

Grammar 77 Grade 2, Unit 2

Common Final Blends Animals Building Homes

nd, ng, nk, nt, ft, xt, mp

4. Write letters on a page:

Look for something that is lost:

5. A tune you can sing:

The sound a horn makes:

Phonics 78 Grade 2, Unit 2

Final Blends nd, ng, nk, Animals Building Homes

nt, ft, xt, mp Spelling Words

Spelling 79 Grade 2, Unit 2

Nouns That Change Spelling Animals Building Homes

Some nouns change their spelling to name

Write the correct noun to finish each sentence. Reread

1. Two take a walk.

3. One is in the pond.

4. Many stand near the hole.

5. Two ran into the hole.

Grammar 80 Grade 2, Unit 2

Focus Trait: Ideas Animals Building Homes

Main Idea and Supporting Details

Read each set of sentences. Underline the sentence that

1. Snakes also live in holes.

Writing 81 Grade 2, Unit 2

Cumulative Review Animals Building Homes

Read the words in the box. Write the word that

nest twigs end

1. The of winter is near.

2. It is a sunny day in the .

3. Squirrels run and .

4. Buds on the will open

5. Two robins build a in

6. They use and grass to

On the lines below, write a word that begins with the

Phonics 82 Grade 2, Unit 2

Animals Building Homes

Animal: _ ____________________ How does this animal make its home?

How is the home used?

Independent Reading 83 Grade 2, Unit 2

Write the animal’s name under the drawing.

How does this animal make its home?

How is the home used?

Where do animals find materials for building?

Independent Reading 84 Grade 2, Unit 2

Final Blends nd, ng, nk, Animals Building Homes

nt, ft, xt, mp Spelling Words

Use the Spelling Words to fill in the blanks.

10. Instead of sitting, you should .

• Add -s to most nouns to name more than