How can we teach 2nd grade vocab based off story?

A great method is to make a word wall with the vocab words from the story. Put pictures next to the words. For instance, if the word is 'garden', put a picture of a beautiful garden. Then, have the kids write their own short stories using the vocab words. This way, they not only learn the words but also how to use them in context. You can also play games like vocab bingo, where you call out the definitions and the kids mark the corresponding word on their bingo cards.

Some words could be 'adventure' if the story is about an exciting journey. Another might be 'friend' if there are characters who are friends in the story. And 'discover' could also be a vocab word if the characters find something new in the story.

Some common 2nd grade vocab words from a story could be 'happy', 'friend', and 'adventure'. For example, in a simple story about kids going on a trip, they might be happy during their adventure and make new friends along the way.

You can start with simple, colorful picture books and use vivid voices and expressions. Make the story fun and interactive.

One way is to have them draw pictures of their story ideas first. Then, help them add words to describe each picture. Also, have them practice writing small parts of the story at a time.

Act out the stories. For instance, if the story is about not wearing warm clothes (cause) and getting cold (effect), students can act it out. This makes it more real and easier to understand. Also, read lots of simple books with cause - effect scenarios to the students and ask them to predict what will happen based on the cause in the story.

Running records for 2nd grade stories are useful in multiple ways. One way is that it gives teachers a detailed look at a student's reading behavior. For instance, it can show if a student is self - correcting while reading the story, which is a sign of good reading habits. It also helps in differentiating instruction. If a group of students struggle with the same part of a 2nd grade story according to the running records, the teacher can plan a specific lesson to address that. Additionally, running records can be used to track students' progress over time. If a student had a lot of miscues when reading a story at the beginning of the year and fewer as the year progresses, it shows growth.

Talking to parents of 2nd graders can be useful too. They may have discovered some hidden gems while reading with their kids. And don't forget to check out school reading lists. These are often carefully curated to include stories that are both educational and entertaining for 2nd grade students.

Keep it simple. Use easy words that 2nd graders know. For example, use 'big' instead of 'enormous'. Also, have a clear start. Maybe start with 'Once upon a time' or 'One sunny day'. Then, make the sequence of events logical. If a character is going to school, they should put on their backpack first, not after they've already left the house. And don't forget a happy ending, like the character making a new friend at school.

Use pictures. For example, when teaching 'The Three Little Pigs', show pictures of the pigs building their houses. It helps grade 1 students understand better. Read the story aloud with expression. This makes the story more engaging. Also, let the kids act out the story. They can be the characters in 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' and it'll be fun for them.