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ELA Morning Work 2nd Grade {October} | Distance Learning | Google Slides
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How can you cover a LOT of critical content in a LITTLE amount of time? This ELA morning work is a unique way to get your students warmed up in the morning that helps incorporate the 2nd Grade Language Standards, Grammar, Vocabulary Practice, and Reading Comprehension skills.
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This ELA morning work is also part of the two bundles below:
ELA Morning Work Bundle {2nd Grade}
Math + ELA Morning Work Bundle {2nd Grade}
This set contains 5 weeks of morning work for the month of October. The morning work is focused on ELA 2nd Grade Common Core Standards. Each day has a thematic structure to cover Language Standards, Grammar, as well as enhance Vocabulary and Comprehension skills.
>>>Weekly Structure<<<
Meaningful Monday: Monday is focused on making meaning. Tasks will focus on synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary words, and context clues. Some tasks may require students to make meaning in the text (inference, message, adages, proverbs, etc.) or build vocabulary skills.
Text Structure Tuesday: Tuesdays will have a paragraph that requires students to identify the text structure, signal words, and a question or two related to the main idea, author's perspective, or vocabulary.
Wordy Wednesday: Wednesday is all about working with words. Tasks include working spelling sorts, phonics activities, homophones, and other word work.
Throwback Thursday: Thursday is all about grammar usage and conventions.
Fluency Friday: Friday is dedicated to building fluency. In upcoming months, Fluency Friday may become Figurative Friday. These tasks include working with various types of figurative language including similes, metaphors, idioms, and more!
I created this resource after seeing success with the Math version in my own classroom that you can find HERE!
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9th Grade ELA High School Daily Review November Thanksgiving Fall Grammar Vocabulary
Imagine your 9th grade students walking into their high school ELA class and getting right to their fall Thanksgiving daily review! Grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension practice all in one! This spiral review comes in both print and digital versions! ✨ A specific theme for EACH day makes it quick and easy for you to set up a daily ELA routine! ✨
❤️ You will love this daily review because it:
✨ establishes an effective routine
✨ consistently covers critical content
✨ engages your students in a positive learning environment
✨ Short & Sweet, BUT Rigorous ✨
This daily review really maximizes those first few minutes so that you can set a peacefully productive tone for your class.
✅ This daily review includes:
(Pssst...need more than one month? Here's the link to buy the whole bundle and SAVE!)
⛅️ Daily Themes ⛅️
Daily themes help you consistently cover critical content AND keep your students engaged.
**✏️ Meaningful Monday:**
Monday focuses on determining meaning within texts, addressing vocabulary acquisition and use. Tasks will involve analyzing synonyms, antonyms, and context clues to determine word meanings in both literary and informational texts. Students will engage in making inferences, identifying central ideas, themes, and the meanings of adages and proverbs, while strengthening their vocabulary skills.
Standards Typically Addressed: L.9-10.4, RL.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2
**✏️ Text Structure Tuesday:**
Tuesdays are centered on understanding the craft and structure of texts. Students will analyze a paragraph, identifying its text structure (chronological, cause/effect, compare/contrast, etc.), using signal words as a guide. Tasks may include questions on the main idea, author's purpose and perspective, and vocabulary in context.
Standards Typically Addressed: RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.2, L9-10.4
**✏️ Wordy Wednesday:**
Wednesday focuses on deepening understanding of word relationships and nuances in meaning. Activities will include tasks such as analyzing shades of meaning, working with homophones, and applying knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Spelling and morphology will also be emphasized to enhance word recognition and comprehension.
Standards Typically Addressed: L.9-10.5, L.9-10.4
**✏️ Throwback Thursday:**
Thursday is dedicated to the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage. Students will review and apply grammar rules, focusing on sentence structure, punctuation, and syntax to ensure mastery of language conventions in their writing.
Standards Typically Addressed: L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2
**✏️ Figurative Friday:**
Fridays explore the use of figurative language and its impact on meaning and tone. Students will work with similes, metaphors, idioms, and alliteration, while also analyzing the structure of various poetic forms. Tasks will challenge students to interpret figurative language and consider its role in enriching text meaning.
Standards Typically Addressed: RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5
✅ Save money by purchasing the year long BUNDLE!
❤️ Here's what other teachers are saying about the morning work:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I LOVE the spiral review that this product provides for my students. The chunking of skills practice by each weekday makes the tasks seem manageable for struggling students. I am so glad I purchased this product!" - Ashley S.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This resource made my mornings go by so smooth. The kids knew what to do as soon as they entered the room.” - Brittani
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “As an experienced educator, I've come across numerous teacher resources, but few have impressed me as much as this one. This comprehensive toolkit is a game-changer for any teacher looking to enhance their classroom instruction.” - Ima
✅ Looking for another grade level?
The morning work/daily review is available for ELA in Grades 1-8 and Math for Grades 1-6. Use the link below to shop for your grade level.
Click here to shop the morning work and daily review for Grades 1-8
10th Grade ELA High School Daily Review November Thanksgiving Fall Grammar Vocabulary
Imagine your 10th grade students walking into their high school ELA class and getting right to their fall Thanksgiving daily review! Grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension practice all in one! This spiral review comes in both print and digital versions! ✨ A specific theme for EACH day makes it quick and easy for you to set up a daily ELA routine! ✨
❤️ You will love this daily review because it:
✨ establishes an effective routine
✨ consistently covers critical content
✨ engages your students in a positive learning environment
✨ Short & Sweet, BUT Rigorous ✨
This daily review really maximizes those first few minutes so that you can set a peacefully productive tone for your class.
✅ This daily review includes:
(Pssst...need more than one month? Here's the link to buy the whole bundle and SAVE!)
⛅️ Daily Themes ⛅️
Daily themes help you consistently cover critical content AND keep your students engaged.
**✏️ Meaningful Monday:**
Monday focuses on determining meaning within texts, addressing vocabulary acquisition and use. Tasks will involve analyzing synonyms, antonyms, and context clues to determine word meanings in both literary and informational texts. Students will engage in making inferences, identifying central ideas, themes, and the meanings of adages and proverbs, while strengthening their vocabulary skills.
Standards Typically Addressed: L.9-10.4, RL.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2
**✏️ Text Structure Tuesday:**
Tuesdays are centered on understanding the craft and structure of texts. Students will analyze a paragraph, identifying its text structure (chronological, cause/effect, compare/contrast, etc.), using signal words as a guide. Tasks may include questions on the main idea, author's purpose and perspective, and vocabulary in context.
Standards Typically Addressed: RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.2, L9-10.4
**✏️ Wordy Wednesday:**
Wednesday focuses on deepening understanding of word relationships and nuances in meaning. Activities will include tasks such as analyzing shades of meaning, working with homophones, and applying knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Spelling and morphology will also be emphasized to enhance word recognition and comprehension.
Standards Typically Addressed: L.9-10.5, L.9-10.4
**✏️ Throwback Thursday:**
Thursday is dedicated to the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage. Students will review and apply grammar rules, focusing on sentence structure, punctuation, and syntax to ensure mastery of language conventions in their writing.
Standards Typically Addressed: L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2
**✏️ Figurative Friday:**
Fridays explore the use of figurative language and its impact on meaning and tone. Students will work with similes, metaphors, idioms, and alliteration, while also analyzing the structure of various poetic forms. Tasks will challenge students to interpret figurative language and consider its role in enriching text meaning.
Standards Typically Addressed: RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5
✅ Save money by purchasing the year long BUNDLE!
❤️ Here's what other teachers are saying about the morning work:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I LOVE the spiral review that this product provides for my students. The chunking of skills practice by each weekday makes the tasks seem manageable for struggling students. I am so glad I purchased this product!" - Ashley S.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This resource made my mornings go by so smooth. The kids knew what to do as soon as they entered the room.” - Brittani
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “As an experienced educator, I've come across numerous teacher resources, but few have impressed me as much as this one. This comprehensive toolkit is a game-changer for any teacher looking to enhance their classroom instruction.” - Ima
✅ Looking for another grade level?
The morning work/daily review is available for ELA in Grades 1-8 and Math for Grades 1-6. Use the link below to shop for your grade level.
Click here to shop the morning work and daily review for Grades 1-8