CurriculumGrade 2English Language Arts

Speak in Full Sentences

Aligned to SL.2.6 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

A complete sentence tells a whole idea. Use full sentences to answer clearly and add details.

Worked example

Instead of just saying 'red,' you say, 'My favorite color is red because it is bright and warm.'

Practice questions

  1. Answer a question with a complete sentence.
  2. Add a detail to your sentence to explain more.
  3. Turn a one-word answer into a full sentence.

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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.

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En español

Habla con oraciones completas

Una oración completa dice una idea entera. Usa oraciones completas para responder con claridad y agregar detalles.

Ejemplo: En vez de decir solo 'rojo', dices: 'Mi color favorito es el rojo porque es brillante y cálido.'

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