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2nd Grade Language Arts

A comprehensive Christian language arts curriculum for Grade 2 that develops writing, grammar, spelling, and communication skills through engaging, age-appropriate lessons. Students learn to express themselves clearly in writing and speech, using language as a gift from God to communicate truth, beauty, and love.

180Lessons
36Weeks
25Min/Day

Year-Long Goals

1

Write opinion, informative, and narrative pieces with clear structure, supporting details, and proper conventions

2

Master fluent manuscript handwriting and spell 150 high-frequency words plus long vowel patterns

3

Use complete sentences with correct grammar including irregular verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and compound sentences

4

Participate effectively in discussions, recount stories with details, and create oral presentations

5

Apply capitalization, punctuation, and spelling strategies independently in all writing

6

Understand that language is God's gift and use words to communicate truth and love

36-Week Scope & Sequence

Click any week to see daily lesson details.

Week 1God's Gift of WordsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsUnderstanding language as God's gift; review of complete sentences
Materials:
  • Drawing paper
  • Pencils
  • Bible (Genesis 2:19-20)
  • Word cards
Day 1

Adam Names the Animals

Explore how God gave Adam language to name the animals. Discuss how words are powerful gifts from God.

Oral language; understanding the purpose of communicationdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 2

My Name, God's Gift

Write and share about your own name. Practice handwriting with proper letter formation and spacing.

Handwriting fluency; personal narrativewriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 3

Sentence Building Blocks

Review what makes a complete sentence (subject + predicate). Build sentences about creation.

Complete sentences; capitalization and end punctuationhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 4

Words That Describe God's World

Identify and use adjectives to describe things God created. Practice oral descriptions.

Adjectives; descriptive languagediscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 5

Creation Story Retelling

Recount the creation story with relevant details and sequence. Share orally with the class.

Oral recounting; sequencing eventspresentation📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 2Speaking Truth in LoveBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsOral language skills; kind and truthful communication
Materials:
  • Sentence strips
  • Markers
  • Story props
  • Recording device (optional)
Day 6

Truth-Telling Words

Discuss Ephesians 4:15 and how we use words truthfully and kindly. Practice honest communication.

Speaking truth; discussion participationdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 7

Question Word Detectives

Review question words (who, what, where, when, why, how). Ask and answer questions about a Bible story.

Asking questions; interrogative sentencesgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 8

Story Sequence Scramble

Put story events in order using temporal words (first, then, next, finally). Retell a familiar story.

Sequencing; temporal wordshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 9

My Week in Words

Tell about something that happened this week with relevant details. Practice organized oral storytelling.

Recounting personal experiences with detailspresentation📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 10

Recording Our Stories

Create an audio recording of a personal story or Bible story retelling. Listen and reflect.

Audio recording; clear speechproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 3Nouns: Naming God's CreationBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsCommon, proper, and collective nouns
Materials:
  • Noun sorting cards
  • Chart paper
  • Picture books
  • Writing journals
Day 11

Common Nouns All Around

Identify common nouns (people, places, things) in the world around us. Sort nouns into categories.

Identifying common nounshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 12

Proper Names Honor People

Learn that proper nouns name specific people and places and are capitalized. Practice with Bible names.

Proper nouns; capitalizationworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 13

Collective Noun Families

Introduce collective nouns (family, group, herd, flock). Use them in sentences about creation.

Collective nouns; sentence writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 14

Noun Hunt in God's Word

Read a Bible passage and identify different types of nouns. Categorize them on a chart.

Noun identification; categorizationgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 15

Writing with Wonderful Nouns

Write sentences about favorite things God created using a variety of nouns. Share with a partner.

Using nouns in writing; sentence compositionwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 4Handwriting with ExcellenceBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsFluent manuscript writing; letter size and spacing
Materials:
  • Lined paper
  • Pencils
  • Handwriting models
  • Bible verses for copying
Day 16

Letters That Touch the Lines

Review proper letter formation and size. Practice tall letters, short letters, and letters with tails.

Letter formation; consistent sizingworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 17

Spacing for Clear Reading

Practice appropriate spacing between words using finger spaces. Copy sentences with proper spacing.

Word spacing; legibilityhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 18

Scripture Copywork: God's Word

Copy a short Bible verse with careful attention to formation and spacing. Work for excellence.

Handwriting fluency; accuracywriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 19

Speed and Accuracy Balance

Practice writing at an appropriate speed while maintaining legibility. Time short writing tasks.

Writing fluency; speed developmentgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 20

My Best Handwriting Showcase

Write a final copy of favorite sentences with best handwriting. Display work with pride.

Handwriting excellence; pride in workproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 5Verbs: Action Words from GodBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsAction verbs; present and past tense
Materials:
  • Action cards
  • Verb sorting mats
  • Sentence strips
  • Writing journals
Day 21

Actions God Gives Us

Identify action verbs in sentences. Act out verbs and discuss how God enables us to move and act.

Identifying action verbshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 22

Present Tense: What We Do Now

Use present tense verbs correctly in sentences. Write about daily actions we do now.

Present tense verbs; verb-subject agreementwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 23

Past Tense: What We Did Yesterday

Form regular past tense verbs by adding -ed. Write about something that happened in the past.

Regular past tense formationworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 24

Irregular Verb Surprises

Learn common irregular past tense verbs (go/went, eat/ate, see/saw). Practice using them correctly.

Irregular past tense verbsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 25

Verb Tense Story Time

Write a short story using both present and past tense verbs appropriately. Share with the class.

Using verb tenses in contextwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 6Spelling: Short Vowel ReviewBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsCVC words; short vowel patterns; high-frequency words
Materials:
  • Word cards
  • Spelling notebooks
  • Magnetic letters
  • Whiteboard
Day 26

Short Vowel Sound Search

Review short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) in CVC words. Sort words by vowel sound.

Short vowel identificationhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 27

Word Family Fun

Build word families (-at, -en, -ig, -op, -ug). Practice spelling and reading words in families.

Word family patterns; spellinggame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 28

High-Frequency Word Heroes

Practice spelling 10 high-frequency words. Use them in sentences about helping others.

High-frequency word spellingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 29

Spelling Rule: CVC Pattern

Learn the CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) spelling pattern. Apply it to spell new words.

CVC spelling patternworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 30

Spelling in Action

Use spelling words in creative sentences. Take a spelling assessment and celebrate progress.

Applying spelling in contextassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 7Narrative Writing: Stories with SequenceBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsWriting narratives with beginning, middle, end; temporal words
Materials:
  • Story maps
  • Writing paper
  • Picture prompts
  • Colored pencils
Day 31

Story Parts Treasure Hunt

Identify beginning, middle, and end in familiar stories. Discuss why sequence matters.

Story structure; sequencingdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 32

Temporal Words Time Machine

Learn temporal words (first, then, next, after, finally). Use them to order story events.

Temporal words; transition wordshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 33

Planning My Story Adventure

Use a story map to plan a personal narrative. Include beginning, middle, end, and details.

Prewriting; planning narrativeswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 34

Drafting My Story Journey

Write a first draft of a personal narrative using the story map. Focus on getting ideas down.

Drafting; narrative writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 35

Adding Details That Sparkle

Revise the narrative by adding descriptive details and feelings. Share with a partner for feedback.

Revising; adding detailswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 8Adjectives: Describing God's WorldBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsDescriptive adjectives; sensory details
Materials:
  • Adjective cards
  • Nature pictures
  • Chart paper
  • Writing journals
Day 36

Adjectives Paint Pictures

Learn that adjectives describe nouns. Find adjectives in sentences about creation.

Identifying adjectivesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 37

Five Senses Description Station

Use sensory adjectives (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to describe objects from nature.

Sensory adjectives; descriptive writinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 38

Color and Size Words

Practice using color and size adjectives accurately. Write sentences describing God's creation.

Specific adjectives; noun-adjective agreementwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 39

Adjective Upgrade Challenge

Replace boring adjectives with more interesting ones. Revise sentences to make them more descriptive.

Word choice; revising with adjectivesgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 40

Describing God's Character

Use adjectives to describe God's character (loving, faithful, merciful). Write sentences of praise.

Adjectives in meaningful contextwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 9Capitalization RulesBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsCapitalizing proper nouns, holidays, geographic names
Materials:
  • Capitalization practice sheets
  • Map
  • Calendar
  • Writing paper
Day 41

Names Need Capital Letters

Review capitalizing people's names and the pronoun 'I'. Practice with Bible character names.

Capitalizing proper nounsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 42

Places on the Map

Learn to capitalize geographic names (cities, states, countries). Find places on a map.

Capitalizing geographic nameshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 43

Special Days of Celebration

Capitalize holidays and special days (Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving). Write about favorite holidays.

Capitalizing holidayswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 44

Product Name Detectives

Identify and capitalize product names and brand names. Discuss how names are special.

Capitalizing product namesgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 45

Capitalization Master Editor

Edit sentences and paragraphs for correct capitalization. Apply all capitalization rules learned.

Editing for capitalizationworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 10Punctuation PowerBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsEnd punctuation; commas in dates and series
Materials:
  • Punctuation cards
  • Sentence strips
  • Comma practice sheets
  • Writing journals
Day 46

Periods, Questions, Exclamations!

Review end punctuation marks and when to use each. Write sentences with appropriate end marks.

End punctuation; sentence typesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 47

Commas in Dates

Learn to use commas between day and year in dates. Write important dates from your life.

Commas in dateswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 48

List-Making with Commas

Use commas to separate items in a series. Make lists of favorite things God created.

Commas in serieshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 49

Punctuation Editing Adventure

Edit sentences for missing or incorrect punctuation. Practice all punctuation marks learned.

Editing for punctuationgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 50

Writing with Perfect Punctuation

Write a paragraph using all punctuation marks correctly. Share and celebrate progress.

Applying punctuation in writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 11Informative Writing: Teaching OthersBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsWriting informative texts with facts and definitions
Materials:
  • Research books
  • Fact sheets
  • Graphic organizers
  • Writing paper
Day 51

What Is Informative Writing?

Learn the purpose of informative writing (to teach or explain). Read examples and identify features.

Understanding informative text structurediscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 52

Choosing a Teaching Topic

Select a topic you know well (animal, hobby, place). Brainstorm facts to teach others.

Topic selection; brainstorming factswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 53

Organizing Facts with Purpose

Use a graphic organizer to sort facts into categories. Plan an organized informative piece.

Organizing information; prewritinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 54

Introduction and Conclusion

Write an introduction that names the topic and a conclusion that wraps up the information.

Introductions and conclusionswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 55

Drafting My Teaching Piece

Write a complete informative draft with introduction, facts, and conclusion. Focus on clarity.

Drafting informative textswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 12Spelling: Consonant Blends and DigraphsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsBlends (bl, cr, st) and digraphs (ch, sh, th, wh)
Materials:
  • Blend and digraph cards
  • Spelling notebooks
  • Word building tiles
  • Whiteboard
Day 56

Blending Sounds Together

Learn consonant blends where two sounds blend together (bl, cr, st, fl). Practice spelling blend words.

Consonant blends; spellinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 57

Digraph Partners

Learn consonant digraphs where two letters make one sound (ch, sh, th, wh). Sort digraph words.

Consonant digraphs; spellinggame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 58

Beginning and Ending Sounds

Practice spelling words with blends and digraphs at the beginning and end. Build words with tiles.

Blend and digraph placementhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 59

High-Frequency Word Practice

Learn 10 new high-frequency words. Use them in sentences about God's blessings.

High-frequency word spellingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 60

Spelling Challenge Day

Take a spelling assessment on blends, digraphs, and high-frequency words. Celebrate learning.

Spelling application and assessmentassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 13Adverbs: Describing ActionsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsIdentifying and using adverbs; distinguishing from adjectives
Materials:
  • Adverb cards
  • Action pictures
  • Chart paper
  • Writing journals
Day 61

How, When, and Where Words

Learn that adverbs describe verbs and answer how, when, or where. Find adverbs in sentences.

Identifying adverbsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 62

Adverbs Show How We Act

Focus on 'how' adverbs (quickly, carefully, joyfully). Act out actions with adverbs.

Using 'how' adverbshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 63

When and Where Adverbs

Practice using adverbs that tell when (yesterday, soon) and where (here, outside).

Time and place adverbswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 64

Adjective or Adverb?

Learn to distinguish between adjectives (describe nouns) and adverbs (describe verbs). Sort words.

Distinguishing adjectives and adverbsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 65

Serving God with Adverbs

Write sentences about how we serve God using descriptive adverbs (faithfully, lovingly, gladly).

Using adverbs in meaningful contextwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 14Opinion Writing: What I Think and WhyBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsWriting opinion pieces with supporting reasons
Materials:
  • Opinion graphic organizers
  • Reason cards
  • Writing paper
  • Colored pencils
Day 66

Opinions vs. Facts

Learn the difference between opinions (what you think) and facts (what is true). Sort statements.

Distinguishing opinion and factdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 67

My Opinion with Reasons

State an opinion and give at least two reasons why. Practice with favorite topics.

Supporting opinions with reasonshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 68

Opinion Writing Structure

Learn the structure: introduction with opinion, reasons with details, conclusion. Plan an opinion piece.

Opinion text structure; prewritingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 69

Drafting My Opinion

Write a complete opinion draft about a favorite book, animal, or activity. Include reasons.

Drafting opinion writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 70

Strengthening My Reasons

Revise opinion writing by adding more details to support reasons. Share with a partner.

Revising; elaborating on reasonswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 15Pronouns: Words That Replace NounsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsPersonal, possessive, and reflexive pronouns
Materials:
  • Pronoun cards
  • Sentence strips
  • Matching games
  • Writing journals
Day 71

Pronouns Take the Place

Learn that pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition. Identify pronouns in sentences.

Understanding pronoun functionworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 72

I, You, He, She, It, We, They

Practice using subject pronouns correctly. Replace nouns with appropriate pronouns.

Subject pronounshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 73

Possessive Pronouns Show Ownership

Learn possessive pronouns (my, your, his, her, its, our, their). Use them to show ownership.

Possessive pronounswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 74

Reflexive Pronouns: Myself and Others

Introduce reflexive pronouns (myself, yourself, himself, herself, ourselves, themselves). Use correctly.

Reflexive pronounsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 75

Pronoun Practice in Writing

Write a paragraph using various pronouns correctly. Edit for pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Using pronouns in context; editingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 16Long Vowel Patterns: CVCeBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsSilent e rule; long vowel sounds in CVCe words
Materials:
  • CVCe word cards
  • Magnetic letters
  • Spelling notebooks
  • Whiteboard
Day 76

Magic E Makes Vowels Say Their Names

Learn the CVCe pattern where silent e makes the vowel long. Build and read CVCe words.

CVCe spelling pattern; long vowel soundshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 77

Long A with Silent E

Practice spelling and reading long a words with CVCe pattern (make, cake, brave).

Long a CVCe wordsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 78

Long I and Long O Words

Spell long i (like, time) and long o (hope, home) CVCe words. Use them in sentences.

Long i and o CVCe wordswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 79

Long U with Silent E

Practice long u CVCe words (cute, tube, huge). Sort words by vowel sound.

Long u CVCe wordshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 80

CVCe Spelling Mastery

Review all CVCe patterns. Take a spelling assessment and write sentences using CVCe words.

CVCe spelling applicationassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 17Compound SentencesBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsForming compound sentences with conjunctions
Materials:
  • Conjunction cards
  • Sentence strips
  • Comma practice sheets
  • Writing journals
Day 81

Two Sentences Become One

Learn that compound sentences join two complete sentences. Identify compound sentences.

Understanding compound sentencesdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 82

Conjunctions: And, But, Or, So

Learn coordinating conjunctions that join sentences. Practice using each conjunction correctly.

Coordinating conjunctionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 83

Comma Before the Conjunction

Learn to use a comma before the conjunction in compound sentences. Practice punctuating correctly.

Punctuating compound sentencesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 84

Building Compound Sentences

Combine simple sentences to create compound sentences. Choose appropriate conjunctions.

Creating compound sentenceswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 85

Compound Sentence Stories

Write a short story using several compound sentences. Share and identify compound sentences.

Using compound sentences in writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 18Revising and Editing Our WritingBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsRevision strategies; editing for conventions
Materials:
  • Revision checklists
  • Editing marks chart
  • Colored pens
  • Writing portfolios
Day 86

Revising vs. Editing: What's the Difference?

Learn that revising improves ideas and editing fixes mistakes. Understand the writing process.

Understanding revision and editingdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 87

Adding Details That Matter

Revise writing by adding descriptive details, feelings, and specific information. Practice with samples.

Revising by adding detailswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 88

Taking Out What Doesn't Belong

Revise by deleting sentences that don't support the topic. Focus on staying on topic.

Revising by deletinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 89

Editing for CUPS

Edit writing for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling. Use editing marks.

Editing for conventionsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 90

Peer Editing Partners

Work with a partner to give and receive feedback. Edit each other's writing kindly and helpfully.

Peer editing; giving feedbackhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 19Long Vowel TeamsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsVowel teams that make long vowel sounds (ai, ay, ee, ea, oa, ow)
Materials:
  • Vowel team cards
  • Word sorting mats
  • Spelling notebooks
  • Picture cards
Day 91

Two Vowels Go Walking

Learn the rule: when two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking. Introduce vowel teams.

Vowel team conceptdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 92

AI and AY: Long A Teams

Spell words with ai (rain, mail) and ay (play, day). Learn when to use each spelling.

Long a vowel teamshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 93

EE and EA: Long E Teams

Practice spelling ee (tree, sleep) and ea (read, teach) words. Sort by vowel team.

Long e vowel teamsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 94

OA and OW: Long O Teams

Spell long o words with oa (boat, road) and ow (snow, grow). Use in sentences.

Long o vowel teamswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 95

Vowel Team Spelling Challenge

Review all vowel teams. Take spelling assessment and write a story using vowel team words.

Vowel team spelling masteryassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 20Apostrophes: Contractions and PossessivesBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsUsing apostrophes correctly in contractions and possessives
Materials:
  • Contraction cards
  • Apostrophe practice sheets
  • Sentence strips
  • Writing journals
Day 96

Contractions: Two Words in One

Learn that contractions combine two words with an apostrophe. Form common contractions.

Forming contractionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 97

Not Contractions

Practice contractions with 'not' (isn't, don't, can't, won't). Use them in sentences.

Negative contractionswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 98

Pronoun Contractions

Form contractions with pronouns (I'm, you're, he's, she's, we're, they're). Avoid confusion with possessives.

Pronoun contractionsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 99

Possessive Apostrophes

Use apostrophes to show ownership (the dog's bone, Sarah's book). Form singular possessives.

Singular possessive nounshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 100

Apostrophe Master Editor

Edit sentences for correct apostrophe use in contractions and possessives. Apply both rules.

Editing for apostrophesgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 21Narrative Writing: Elaborated EventsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsWriting narratives with detailed events and dialogue
Materials:
  • Story planning sheets
  • Dialogue examples
  • Writing paper
  • Illustration materials
Day 101

Elaborating Events with Details

Learn to elaborate story events by adding what happened, how it happened, and feelings.

Elaborating narrative eventsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 102

Show, Don't Tell

Practice showing emotions and actions through description rather than just telling. Revise sentences.

Descriptive narrative writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 103

Adding Dialogue to Stories

Learn to write what characters say using quotation marks. Add dialogue to bring stories to life.

Writing dialogue in narrativeshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 104

Planning a Personal Narrative

Choose a memorable personal experience and plan the narrative with elaborated events and dialogue.

Narrative prewriting with elaborationwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 105

Drafting My Detailed Story

Write a complete narrative draft with elaborated events, details, and dialogue. Focus on sequence.

Drafting elaborated narrativeswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 22R-Controlled VowelsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsSpelling words with ar, er, ir, or, ur
Materials:
  • R-controlled vowel cards
  • Sorting mats
  • Spelling notebooks
  • Word building tiles
Day 106

Bossy R Changes Vowel Sounds

Learn that r after a vowel changes its sound. Identify r-controlled vowels in words.

R-controlled vowel conceptdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 107

AR Words: Star and Car

Spell and read words with ar (star, farm, park, card). Practice in sentences.

AR spelling patternhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 108

OR Words: For and More

Practice or words (for, born, store, horse). Sort ar and or words.

OR spelling patterngame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 109

ER, IR, UR: The Same Sound

Learn that er, ir, and ur often make the same sound (her, bird, turn). Spell words with each.

ER, IR, UR spelling patternswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 110

R-Controlled Vowel Mastery

Review all r-controlled vowels. Take spelling assessment and use words in creative writing.

R-controlled vowel spelling applicationassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 23Commas in Letters and GreetingsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsUsing commas in letter greetings and closings
Materials:
  • Sample letters
  • Letter templates
  • Envelopes
  • Writing paper
Day 111

Parts of a Friendly Letter

Learn the five parts of a friendly letter: date, greeting, body, closing, signature.

Letter format and structurediscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 112

Greeting with a Comma

Learn to use a comma after the greeting (Dear Friend,). Practice writing greetings correctly.

Commas in letter greetingsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 113

Closing with a Comma

Use commas after letter closings (Love, Your friend,). Practice various closings.

Commas in letter closingshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 114

Writing a Thank You Letter

Write a complete thank you letter to someone, using correct format and comma placement.

Letter writing with correct conventionswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 115

Letters of Encouragement

Write an encouraging letter to a classmate or family member. Mail or deliver it.

Purposeful letter writingproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 24Informative Writing: Facts and DefinitionsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsWriting informative texts with clear facts and definitions
Materials:
  • Research materials
  • Fact recording sheets
  • Graphic organizers
  • Publishing supplies
Day 116

Gathering Facts from Sources

Learn to find and record facts from books and other sources. Take notes on a chosen topic.

Research skills; note-takinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 117

Writing Clear Definitions

Practice writing definitions for key terms related to your topic. Use clear, simple language.

Writing definitionswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 118

Organizing Information Logically

Organize facts and definitions into categories. Plan the structure of an informative piece.

Organizing informative writinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 119

Drafting My Informative Text

Write a complete informative draft with introduction, facts, definitions, and conclusion.

Drafting informative writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 120

Revising for Clarity

Revise informative writing to make facts clearer and add more specific details. Edit for conventions.

Revising and editing informative textswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 25Irregular Plural NounsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsForming and using irregular plural nouns
Materials:
  • Irregular plural cards
  • Matching games
  • Picture cards
  • Writing journals
Day 121

Plurals That Don't Follow Rules

Learn that some nouns have irregular plurals that don't add -s or -es. Identify irregular plurals.

Understanding irregular pluralsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 122

Changing Vowels: Man to Men

Practice plurals that change vowels (man/men, woman/women, foot/feet, tooth/teeth).

Vowel-change irregular pluralshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 123

Special Plurals: Child to Children

Learn special irregular plurals (child/children, ox/oxen, mouse/mice, goose/geese).

Special irregular pluralsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 124

Same Singular and Plural

Practice nouns that stay the same in plural form (sheep, deer, fish, moose).

Same-form irregular pluralswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 125

Using Irregular Plurals Correctly

Write sentences and a short paragraph using irregular plural nouns correctly. Share with class.

Applying irregular plurals in writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 26Inflectional EndingsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsAdding -ed, -ing, -s, -es to base words; spelling rules
Materials:
  • Word cards
  • Spelling rule charts
  • Magnetic letters
  • Writing journals
Day 126

Adding -s and -es

Learn when to add -s and when to add -es to make plurals and present tense verbs.

Adding -s and -esworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 127

Adding -ed and -ing to Simple Words

Add -ed and -ing to base words without spelling changes (jump/jumped/jumping).

Simple inflectional endingshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 128

Drop the E Rule

Learn to drop silent e before adding -ed or -ing (hope/hoped/hoping, make/made/making).

Drop e spelling rulewriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 129

Double the Consonant Rule

Learn when to double the final consonant before adding -ed or -ing (hop/hopped/hopping).

Double consonant spelling rulegame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 130

Inflectional Ending Mastery

Apply all spelling rules for inflectional endings. Take assessment and use in writing.

Applying inflectional ending rulesassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 27Oral Presentations: Sharing What We KnowBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsCreating and delivering oral presentations with details
Materials:
  • Presentation planning sheets
  • Visual aids materials
  • Recording device
  • Note cards
Day 131

Planning a Presentation

Choose a topic you know well. Plan what to say with beginning, middle, and end.

Presentation planning and organizationhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 132

Creating Visual Aids

Make pictures, posters, or props to enhance your presentation. Practice using them.

Creating and using visual aidsproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 133

Speaking Clearly and Loudly

Practice speaking with clear pronunciation, appropriate volume, and good eye contact.

Presentation delivery skillshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 134

Practicing My Presentation

Rehearse your presentation multiple times. Get feedback from a partner and improve.

Rehearsing and refining presentationshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 135

Presentation Day

Deliver your presentation to the class. Listen respectfully to others and ask questions.

Delivering presentations; active listeningpresentation📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 28Prefixes and Suffixes IntroductionBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsUnderstanding how prefixes and suffixes change word meaning
Materials:
  • Prefix and suffix cards
  • Word building mats
  • Vocabulary notebooks
  • Root word cards
Day 136

What Are Prefixes?

Learn that prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of words to change meaning.

Understanding prefixesdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 137

Un- and Re- Prefixes

Practice common prefixes un- (not) and re- (again). Build words and determine meanings.

Using un- and re- prefixeshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 138

What Are Suffixes?

Learn that suffixes are word parts added to the end of words to change meaning or part of speech.

Understanding suffixesdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 139

-ful and -less Suffixes

Practice suffixes -ful (full of) and -less (without). Build words and use them in sentences.

Using -ful and -less suffixeswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 140

Building Words with Affixes

Combine prefixes, root words, and suffixes to build new words. Explore how meaning changes.

Word building with affixesgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 29Opinion Writing with Strong ReasonsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsWriting opinion pieces with well-supported reasons
Materials:
  • Opinion planning sheets
  • Reason graphic organizers
  • Publishing supplies
  • Writing paper
Day 141

Choosing an Opinion Topic

Select an opinion topic you care about. Brainstorm multiple reasons to support your opinion.

Topic selection; brainstorming reasonshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 142

Organizing Opinion and Reasons

Use a graphic organizer to plan opinion writing with introduction, reasons, and conclusion.

Organizing opinion writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 143

Supporting Reasons with Details

Add specific details, examples, and explanations to support each reason. Make reasons stronger.

Elaborating on reasonswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 144

Drafting My Opinion Piece

Write a complete opinion draft with clear introduction, supported reasons, and conclusion.

Drafting opinion writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 145

Revising and Publishing

Revise opinion writing for stronger reasons and details. Edit for conventions and publish.

Revising, editing, and publishingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 30Diphthongs and Variant VowelsBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsSpelling words with oi, oy, ou, ow, au, aw
Materials:
  • Diphthong word cards
  • Sorting mats
  • Spelling notebooks
  • Picture cards
Day 146

OI and OY: Two Vowels, One Sound

Learn that oi and oy make the same sound (oil, boy). Practice spelling words with both.

OI and OY diphthongshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 147

OU and OW: The Ow Sound

Spell words with ou (out, house) and ow (cow, now) that make the 'ow' sound.

OU and OW diphthongsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 148

AU and AW: TheAw Sound

Practice spelling au (author, August) and aw (saw, lawn) words. Sort by spelling pattern.

AU and AW variant vowelswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 149

OO: Two Sounds

Learn that oo can make two sounds (book vs. moon). Practice spelling both types of words.

OO variant vowel soundshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 150

Diphthong and Variant Vowel Review

Review all diphthongs and variant vowels. Take assessment and use words in creative writing.

Diphthong and variant vowel masteryassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 31Dialogue and Quotation MarksBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsWriting dialogue with correct punctuation
Materials:
  • Dialogue examples
  • Quotation mark practice sheets
  • Story books
  • Writing journals
Day 151

What Characters Say

Learn that dialogue is what characters say. Identify dialogue in stories we read.

Understanding dialoguediscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 152

Quotation Marks Around Speech

Learn to put quotation marks around the exact words someone says. Practice with simple sentences.

Using quotation marksworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 153

Commas with Dialogue

Learn to use commas to separate dialogue from the rest of the sentence. Practice punctuating dialogue.

Commas in dialoguehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 154

Adding Dialogue to Stories

Revise a narrative by adding dialogue to make it more interesting. Use correct punctuation.

Writing dialogue in narrativeswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 155

Dialogue Practice Story

Write a short story that includes several examples of dialogue with correct punctuation.

Applying dialogue conventionswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 32Comparative and Superlative AdjectivesBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsUsing -er and -est endings; more and most
Materials:
  • Comparison charts
  • Picture cards
  • Grammar practice sheets
  • Writing journals
Day 156

Comparing Two Things

Learn to add -er to adjectives when comparing two things (taller, faster, kinder).

Comparative adjectives with -erhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 157

Comparing More Than Two

Learn to add -est to adjectives when comparing more than two things (tallest, fastest, kindest).

Superlative adjectives with -estwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 158

Using More and Most

Learn to use 'more' and 'most' with longer adjectives (more beautiful, most wonderful).

Comparative and superlative with more/mostworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 159

Irregular Comparisons

Learn irregular comparisons (good/better/best, bad/worse/worst). Practice using them correctly.

Irregular comparative and superlative formsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 160

Comparing God's Creation

Write sentences comparing animals, plants, or places using comparative and superlative adjectives.

Using comparisons in writingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 33Publishing Our Best WorkBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsCompleting the writing process; publishing final drafts
Materials:
  • Publishing paper
  • Art supplies
  • Bookmaking materials
  • Computer access (optional)
Day 161

Choosing Our Best Piece

Review writing portfolio and select one piece to take through full publishing process.

Self-evaluation; selecting writingdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 162

Final Revisions for Excellence

Make final revisions to improve word choice, details, and organization. Work for excellence.

Advanced revision strategieswriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 163

Careful Editing for Perfection

Edit carefully for all conventions: capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

Thorough editingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 164

Creating a Published Copy

Write or type a final, published copy with best handwriting or formatting. Add illustrations.

Publishing; presentationproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 165

Author's Celebration

Share published writing with classmates and family. Celebrate growth as writers for God's glory.

Presenting published workpresentation📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 34High-Frequency Word MasteryBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsSpelling and using 150 high-frequency words
Materials:
  • High-frequency word lists
  • Flashcards
  • Games
  • Writing journals
Day 166

Reviewing Our Word Wall

Review all high-frequency words learned this year. Sort by categories or spelling patterns.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 167

Tricky Words to Master

Focus on frequently misspelled high-frequency words. Practice spelling and using them correctly.

Spelling challenging high-frequency wordsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 168

Word Games and Practice

Play games to practice high-frequency words (bingo, memory, spelling races). Make learning fun.

High-frequency word fluencygame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 169

Using Words in Writing

Write paragraphs using as many high-frequency words as possible correctly. Focus on meaning.

Applying high-frequency words in contextwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 170

High-Frequency Word Assessment

Take a comprehensive assessment of 150 high-frequency words. Celebrate progress and mastery.

High-frequency word mastery assessmentassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 35Reflecting on Our GrowthBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsSelf-assessment; recognizing progress; setting goals
Materials:
  • Writing portfolios
  • Progress charts
  • Reflection sheets
  • Celebration materials
Day 171

Looking Back at Our Writing

Review writing samples from throughout the year. Notice growth in skills and confidence.

Self-assessment; recognizing growthdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 172

Grammar and Spelling Progress

Reflect on grammar and spelling skills learned. Identify areas of strength and continued growth.

Self-evaluation of skillshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 173

Oral Language Confidence

Reflect on growth in speaking and listening. Share favorite presentations and discussions.

Reflecting on oral language growthpresentation📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 174

Setting Goals for Next Year

Set goals for continued growth as a writer and communicator. Share goals with family.

Goal setting; forward thinkingwriting📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 175

Thanking God for Language

Reflect on language as God's gift. Thank God for growth and commit to using words for His glory.

Biblical reflection; gratitudediscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 36Celebration and Summer ReadingBibleMouse 2nd Grade Language ArtsCelebrating achievement; planning for summer learning
Materials:
  • Certificates
  • Summer reading lists
  • Book recommendations
  • Celebration snacks
Day 176

Writing Awards Ceremony

Celebrate specific achievements in writing, grammar, spelling, and oral language. Give awards.

Celebrating achievementpresentation📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 177

Favorite Books and Authors

Share favorite books read this year. Recommend books to classmates for summer reading.

Book recommendations; sharing favoritesdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 178

Summer Writing Ideas

Brainstorm fun writing projects for summer (journal, letters, stories). Make a summer writing plan.

Planning for continued practicehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 179

Language Arts Games and Fun

Play favorite language arts games from the year. Review skills through enjoyable activities.

Review through playgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 180

Looking Forward to Third Grade

Preview exciting language arts skills for third grade. Celebrate completing second grade with joy!

Transition and celebrationdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭

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Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!