Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.

Long I Grade 2 Lesson Plan: Activity

Posted by Dana Burnell on

In this lesson plan, second graders use BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn about the long “i” sound. They discover what letter combinations create this sound and the subtle differences in how the long “i...

Allen Say Grade 2 Lesson Plan: Write About It

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In this lesson plan, second graders use BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn about author Allen Say. They explore making connections between themselves and a text. Then they apply their understanding by wr...

Harriet Tubman Lesson Plan: Identify Character Traits

Posted by Dana Burnell on

In this lesson plan, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn about Harriet Tubman. They’ll discover how she escaped slavery, and later risked her life to lead others to freedom as a conductor on ...

Harriet Tubman Lesson Plan: Diary Entry

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In this lesson plan, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn about Harriet Tubman. They’ll discover how she escaped slavery, and later risked her life to lead others to freedom as a conductor on ...

Long U Grade 2 Lesson Plan: Activity

Posted by Dana Burnell on

In this lesson plan, second graders use BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn about the long u sound. They discover what letter combinations create this sound and the subtle differences in how “long u” soun...

Gratitude Grade 2 Lesson Plan: Word Play

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Grade Level: Second Grade In this lesson plan, second graders use BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore the concept of gratitude. They learn how being grateful can help them be a better friend and show...

Living and Nonliving Things, Grade 2 Lesson Plan: Word Play

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Grade Level: Second Grade In this lesson plan, second graders use BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn the differences between  living and nonliving things. They also explore similarities among all livi...

Empathy Grade 2 Lesson Plan: Word Play

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Grade Level: Second Grade In this lesson plan, second graders use BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore the concept of empathy. They discover what it means to think about and understand how other peopl...

Hibernation Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

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This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about hibernation. It is designed to complement the Hibernation topic page on BrainPOP Jr. Before exploring...