This complete 2nd-grade English Language Arts unit helps young readers learn how to understand, describe, and analyze characters—their traits, motivations, and growth—through engaging, culturally rich lessons.
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe story characters accurately.
- Explain character motivations and feelings with text evidence.
- Compare and contrast characters thoughtfully.
- Recognize how characters change and grow.
- Communicate their own understanding through creative writing and art
Each lesson is designed for easy print-and-teach use at home or in the classroom. Perfect for homeschool, literacy blocks, guided reading, or morning ELA rotations.
What’s Included
6 Complete Lessons (Student + Teacher Editions)
Each lesson includes:
- Story hook or original short story
- “I can…” learning goals
- Vocabulary box with simple definitions
- Guided reading and discussion section
- Practice & Review questions
- Challenge Question (critical thinking)
- Lesson Review and “Study On Your Own” section
- Optional Hands-On Activity (art, writing, or project)
- Full Parent/Teacher Guide (with scaffolds, resources, and cross-curricular extensions)
- Daily Record Summary for portfolios
!! BUNDLE BONUS !!
- 5 interactive vocabulary games
- 4 themed coloring sheets
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Print-and-play puzzles
Perfect for centers, morning work, or review week.