Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 1: “Tara and Tiree” What can we do in a dangerous situation?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. this 5. because 9. before
2. and 6. who 10. score
3. about 7. smart 11. porch
4. each 8. hard 12. farm / family heard
pull break
listen once
Challenge Spelling Words
13. cardinal 14. therefore 15. morning
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
courageous – If you are courageous, you are full of courage; you are very brave.
hazard – A hazard is some thing dangerous. For example, a broken swing on the playground is a hazard.
rescue – If you rescue someone, you save that person from danger.
avalanche – An avalanche happens when a lot of snow suddenly slides down a mountain.
instinct – An instinct is an ability an animal is born with that makes it act in a certain way. For example, birds have an instinct for building nests in a certain way.
skittish – Skittish means to be nervous or easily upset. For example, a skittish horse bolts when it hears an unusual noise.
blustery – A storm is blustery when the wind blows hard and makes a lot of noise.
fast-paced – You know what fast means. Pace means the speed at which something happens. So something that is fast-paced is happening very quickly.
Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 1: “Tara and Tiree” What can we do in a dangerous situation?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. this 5. because 9. before
2. and 6. who 10. score
3. about 7. smart 11. porch
4. each 8. hard 12. farm / family heard
pull break
listen once
Challenge Spelling Words
13. cardinal 14. therefore 15. morning
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
courageous – If you are courageous, you are full of courage; you are very brave.
hazard – A hazard is some thing dangerous. For example, a broken swing on the playground is a hazard.
rescue – If you rescue someone, you save that person from danger.
avalanche – An avalanche happens when a lot of snow suddenly slides down a mountain.
instinct – An instinct is an ability an animal is born with that makes it act in a certain way. For example, birds have an instinct for building nests in a certain way.
skittish – Skittish means to be nervous or easily upset. For example, a skittish horse bolts when it hears an unusual noise.
blustery – A storm is blustery when the wind blows hard and makes a lot of noise.
fast-paced – You know what fast means. Pace means the speed at which something happens. So something that is fast-paced is happening very quickly.
Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 2: “Ronald Morgan” What makes a team?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. your 5. been 9. didn’t
2. had 6. very 10. wasn’t
3. could 7. who’s 11. I’m
4. other 8. isn’t 12. we’ll / you’re laugh
second certainly
great worst
either
Challenge Spelling Words
13. wouldn’t 14. shouldn’t 15. where’s
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
compete – When you compete, you try very hard to win or you become part of a contest.
contribute – When you contribute to something, you help along with others. For example, everyone in class contributed a snack for the party.
recreation – Recreation is fun or something you do to have a good time. For example, your family may like to go camping for recreation.
deserve – If you deserve something, you have a right to it or have earned it. For example, you deserve a treat for cleaning your room.
mope – When you mope, you feel sad and sorry for yourself.
actuate – When you actuate something, you get it started or put it into action. For example, many different steps are needed to actuate a spaceship.
aloft – Something that is aloft is high up or up in the air. For example, a plane flies aloft.
tinker – When you tinker with something, you work at it or fool around with it. For example, my dad likes to tinker with old TV sets.
Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 2: “Ronald Morgan” What makes a team?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. your 5. been 9. didn’t
2. had 6. very 10. wasn’t
3. could 7. who’s 11. I’m
4. other 8. isn’t 12. we’ll / you’re laugh
second certainly
great worst
either
Challenge Spelling Words
13. wouldn’t 14. shouldn’t 15. where’s
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
compete – When you compete, you try very hard to win or you become part of a contest.
contribute – When you contribute to something, you help along with others. For example, everyone in class contributed a snack for the party.
recreation – Recreation is fun or something you do to have a good time. For example, your family may like to go camping for recreation.
deserve – If you deserve something, you have a right to it or have earned it. For example, you deserve a treat for cleaning your room.
mope – When you mope, you feel sad and sorry for yourself.
actuate – When you actuate something, you get it started or put it into action. For example, many different steps are needed to actuate a spaceship.
aloft – Something that is aloft is high up or up in the air. For example, a plane flies aloft.
tinker – When you tinker with something, you work at it or fool around with it. For example, my dad likes to tinker with old TV sets.
Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 3: “Turtle’s Race” When does sharing make sense?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. for 5. two 9. birth
2. not 6. some 10. nurse
3. would 7. person 11. serve
4. many 8. turn 12. turtle / above enough
toward word
ago
whole
Challenge Spelling Words
13. hamburger 14. surface 15. perfect
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
conflict – Conflict is a struggle or fight, especially one that goes on for a long time.
inhabit – If you inhabit a place, you live in it.
resolve – When you resolve something, you make a decision or you solve or fix a problem.
coax – When you gently talk someone into doing something, you coax that person.
ramp – A ramp is slope or slant that connects two different levels. You may ride your skateboard down a ramp.
startle – When you startle someone, you surprise and shock them very suddenly.
serape – A serape is a shawl or blanket that people can wear over their shirts. Serapes are worn in Latin America and usually have stripes in bright colors.
vacation – A vacation is a time away from school or your usual duties. For example, you may vacation at a lake or take a vacation to Washington, D.C., to see the White House.
Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 3: “Turtle’s Race” When does sharing make sense?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. for 5. two 9. birth
2. not 6. some 10. nurse
3. would 7. person 11. serve
4. many 8. turn 12. turtle / above enough
toward word
ago
whole
Challenge Spelling Words
13. hamburger 14. surface 15. perfect
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
conflict – Conflict is a struggle or fight, especially one that goes on for a long time.
inhabit – If you inhabit a place, you live in it.
resolve – When you resolve something, you make a decision or you solve or fix a problem.
coax – When you gently talk someone into doing something, you coax that person.
ramp – A ramp is slope or slant that connects two different levels. You may ride your skateboard down a ramp.
startle – When you startle someone, you surprise and shock them very suddenly.
serape – A serape is a shawl or blanket that people can wear over their shirts. Serapes are worn in Latin America and usually have stripes in bright colors.
vacation – A vacation is a time away from school or your usual duties. For example, you may vacation at a lake or take a vacation to Washington, D.C., to see the White House.
Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 4: “BremenTown Musicians”When should we work together? When should we work alone?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. on 5. little 9. story
2. as 6. only 10. stories
3. people 7. lunch 11. baby
4. first 8. lunches 12. babies / bought pleasant
scared sign
people probably
shall
Challenge Spelling Words
13. crumbs 14. supplies 15. centuries
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
partnership – A partnership happens when two or more people become partners and join together to share something.
solution – A solution is the process of solving a problem.
survival – Survival means the act of living on or surviving.
miserable – If you are miserable, you are very, very unhappy. Something that is miserable causes great unhappiness.
struggle – If you struggle, you work hard to do something difficult. If you have a struggle, you work very hard work to get something done.
depend – When you depend on someone or something, you count on or trust that person or thing.
familiar – Something or someone familiar to you is well known or close to you from repeated contact.
insist – When you insist, you are making a demand or taking a stand.
Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 4: “BremenTown Musicians”When should we work together? When should we work alone?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. on 5. little 9. story
2. as 6. only 10. stories
3. people 7. lunch 11. baby
4. first 8. lunches 12. babies / bought pleasant
scared sign
people probably
shall
Challenge Spelling Words
13. crumbs 14. supplies 15. centuries
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
partnership – A partnership happens when two or more people become partners and join together to share something.
solution – A solution is the process of solving a problem.
survival – Survival means the act of living on or surviving.
miserable – If you are miserable, you are very, very unhappy. Something that is miserable causes great unhappiness.
struggle – If you struggle, you work hard to do something difficult. If you have a struggle, you work very hard work to get something done.
depend – When you depend on someone or something, you count on or trust that person or thing.
familiar – Something or someone familiar to you is well known or close to you from repeated contact.
insist – When you insist, you are making a demand or taking a stand.
Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 5: “Turkey for Thanksgiving” How can we contribute to a celebration?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. his 5. then 9. today
2. be 6. where 10. away
3. wlike 7. wait 11. stay
4. find 8. brain 12. paint / behind door
minute sorry
brought everybody
promise
Challenge Spelling Words
13. holiday 14. daily 15. raisins
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
dine – When you dine, you eat dinner.
holiday – A holiday is a day when people celebrate something special. Fourth of July is an example of a holiday.
participate – When you participate in something, you join in. You participate in games in P.E. class.
decorate – When you decorate something, you make it as pretty as you can. People decorate cakes for their birthday.
banquet – A banquet is a very special dinner. A bride and groom may have a banquet for their guests after their wedding.
flare – When something flares, it flames or lights briefly and unsteadily.
glimmer– A glimmer is an unsteady light. Something that glimmers shines with an unsteady light.
whispery– When something is whispery, it sounds like a whisper with a soft, rustling sound. For example, when the wind blows the leaves in the tree, they sound whispery.
Grade 2 Unit 2/Week 5: “Turkey for Thanksgiving” How can we contribute to a celebration?
Spelling Words / Words to Read1. his 5. then 9. today
2. be 6. where 10. away
3. wlike 7. wait 11. stay
4. find 8. brain 12. paint / behind door
minute sorry
brought everybody
promise
Challenge Spelling Words
13. holiday 14. daily 15. raisins
Vocabulary – Words to Understand
dine – When you dine, you eat dinner.
holiday – A holiday is a day when people celebrate something special. Fourth of July is an example of a holiday.
participate – When you participate in something, you join in. You participate in games in P.E. class.
decorate – When you decorate something, you make it as pretty as you can. People decorate cakes for their birthday.
banquet – A banquet is a very special dinner. A bride and groom may have a banquet for their guests after their wedding.
flare – When something flares, it flames or lights briefly and unsteadily.
glimmer– A glimmer is an unsteady light. Something that glimmers shines with an unsteady light.
whispery– When something is whispery, it sounds like a whisper with a soft, rustling sound. For example, when the wind blows the leaves in the tree, they sound whispery.