Title – Using Comparing Words

By – Lane Hoover

Primary Subject – Language Arts

Grade Level – 2nd

South Carolina Language Arts Standards:

SC 2-3: Reading – Building Vocabulary: The student will use word analysis and vocabulary strategies to read fluently.

SC 2-4: Writing – Developing Written Communications: The student will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of the conventions of written Standard American English.

Objectives:

The student will be able to identify comparing words in a sentence.

The student will be able to write their own sentence using comparing words.

Assessments:

Informal: Observation Checklist

Formal: Blue Grammar pg. 72

Materials:

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation by Jane Straus – pg. 72

Notebook Paper

SMARTboard

Procedures:

1. The teacher will review comparing words by going over the homework from the night before.
   
2. The teacher will have the students read the students on the homework and then answer the questions including picking out the comparing words.
   
3. The teacher will then ask the students, “
   
   What is it like outside?
   
   “
   
4. The teacher will list the student’s responses on the SMARTboard.
   
5. The teacher will then ask the students, “
   
   What was the weather like yesterday?
   
   “
   
6. The teacher will list the student’s responses on the SMARTboard.
   
7. The teacher will then ask the students for comparing words that compare today to yesterday.
   
8. The teacher will explain that all of these words are describing words too.
   
9. The teacher will then ask the students to come up with one sentence using these comparing words for the weather.
   
10. The students will then complete the Blue Grammar book pg. 72.

Accommodations:

ELL Student:
The ELL student will be able to work with a partner in the back of the room to complete her Blue Grammar book page.

Early Finishers:

Early finishers will be allowed to read an Accelerated Reader book or take their AR test as they write their names on the AR list on the board.

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