2nd Grade Jump Start - Writing: Week 4

Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary

Week 4 - Day 1

• The following 4 vocabulary words are in this text, Katie Woo. Discuss and research what each word means. Then, write a sentence using each word. Be sure to include a capital letter and ending punctuation, in addition to neat printing! 

• Castle
• Insisted
• Itchy
• Selfish

• VIDEO! ai vs. ay!
• Long a
• Short a vs. Long a

Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary

Week 4 - Day 2

• What makes someone a good friend? Make a list of 5 ways YOU are a good friend to others. If you need some ideas, click here for some ideas!

• EE & EA vowel teams
• Short e vs. Long e

Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary

Week 4 - Day 3

• After reading the text, Katie Woo, do you think Katie is a good friend? Why or why not? Use this Opinion Writing Planning Template to help write your response in your journal and talk about it with your family. Please encourage your child to write sentences using capitals, correct spacing, punctuation, and neat printing.
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• Putting two-syllable words together
• Challenge!

Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary

Week 4 - Day 4

• Complete this Shades of Meaning Worksheet!

• Complete the two-syllable word
• Complete the sentence with a two-syllable word

Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary

Week 4 - Day 5

• Write a narrative story about a time you have done something fun with friends. Include strong and vivid details as you write. Please encourage your child to write sentences using capitals, correct spacing, punctuation, and neat printing. If needed, click and print this Lined Paper.

• Form compound word with pictures
• Form compound words
• Form and use compound words!