Grade 2 Units

Browse Grade 2 unit plans in Science, Social Studies, Math, and Language Arts with standards-aligned lessons that support literacy, inquiry, and learning.

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Grade 2 Math Units

Unit Plan 8 (Grade 2 Math): Length—Measure, Estimate, and Compare

Measure lengths in inches and centimeters with correct tool use and zero alignment; estimate using 1 in/1 cm benchmarks, then compare objects to find how much longer or shorter in standard units.

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 2 Math): Counting & Skip-Counting (5s, 10s, 100s) within 1,000

Skip-count within 1,000 from any start by 5s, 10s, and 100s using hundreds-chart and number-line structure; connect patterns to nickels, dimes, and 5-minute time intervals.

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 2 Math): Place Value to 1,000—Hundreds, Tens, and Ones

Use bundles of tens/hundreds to read–write numbers to 1,000 in standard, word, and expanded form, then compare three-digit numbers with >, =, < using place-value reasoning.

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 2 Math): Rectangular Arrays—Equal Groups as Repeated Addition

Build, label, and count rectangular arrays up to 5×5; write matching repeated-addition equations with equal addends, use skip-counting for efficiency, and preview area with tiles.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 2 Math): Odd & Even—Structure and Proofs

Even/odd foundations for Grade 2—students model numbers to 20 with pairs, arrays, and ten-frames, write even numbers as doubles (equal addends), and justify claims with simple “because” proofs to build algebraic reasoning.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 2 Math): One- and Two-Step Word Problems within 100

Model and solve addition and subtraction word problems within 100—unknowns in all positions—using drawings, tape diagrams, and equations; students explain reasoning, choose operations that fit the story, and check answers for sense and accuracy.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 2 Math): Fluency within 20—Facts, Strategies, and Games

Build addition/subtraction fluency within 20 through make-10, doubles/near-doubles, count on/back, and compensation; students model thinking, choose efficient strategies, and check with inverse or number lines for accurate, confident recall.

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Unit Plan 1 (Grade 2 Math): Building Our Math Community & Problem-Solving Norms

Launch math discourse, build tens/ones language, and practice measurement tool use; students solve number puzzles, explain strategies, check work, and use rulers with precision.

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Grade 2 ELA Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 2 ELA): Publishing Celebration & Reflection

Second graders celebrate writing by curating a polished portfolio, revising with language for effect, and delivering a 1-minute author share using visuals. They publish digitally or in print, speak clearly in complete sentences, and reflect on their growth as writers.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 2 ELA): Author Study – Voices & Point of View

Second graders explore point of view and author’s choices by identifying who tells the story, using character voices for dialogue, and comparing two versions of the same tale. They analyze how narration changes tone, meaning, and reader understanding.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 2 ELA): Revising & Editing for Clarity

Week-long Grade 2 ELA unit on grammar, capitalization, punctuation, contractions/possessives, and spelling patterns—using ARMS & CUPS to revise, edit, and publish a polished paragraph.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 2 ELA): Summarizing & Retelling Key Ideas

Second graders learn to find a text’s main topic and key details, then create oral and visual summaries that show understanding. They listen, identify big ideas, and write 2–3 sentence summaries that clearly answer a question in their own words.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 2 ELA): Writing Information Booklets with Text Features

Grade 2 informational writing unit: students craft a multi-page booklet with TOC, headings, facts, diagrams + labels, captions, and a mini glossary. CCSS W.2.2, RI.2.5, L.2.6.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 2 ELA): Shared Research Project

Second graders become curious researchers, learning how to plan focused questions, gather facts from books and safe web pages, and take simple notes in their own words. With teacher guidance, they publish a collaborative digital project that shows what they discovered together.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 2 ELA): Reading Science/Social Studies with Visuals

Second graders learn how diagrams, maps, and charts work together with text to explain ideas in science and social studies. They use visual clues and glossaries to figure out domain-specific words and recount key details from talks or videos that include visuals.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 2 ELA): Procedural / How-To Writing

Second graders write how-to pieces that teach a task step by step. They list materials, use sequence words like first, next, then, finally, and add helpful tips or cautions. The unit builds clarity, organization, and grammar for real-world procedural writing.

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Unit Plan 28 (Grade 2 ELA): Cause & Effect and Idea Connections

Second graders become cause-and-effect detectives, learning how events and ideas connect using signal words like because, so, and then. They also practice asking thoughtful follow-up questions to clarify, deepen, and extend their understanding of informational texts.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 2 ELA): Synthesizing Across Two Texts

Second graders learn to compare and synthesize information from two texts on the same topic. They find each text’s most important point, explain similarities and differences, and write a short answer using facts from both sources in their own words.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 2 ELA): Author’s Purpose in Informational Text

Second graders become purpose detectives, learning to identify whether an author writes to explain, describe, or answer a question. They find the main topic, key details, and text clues, and connect purpose to ideas from short read-alouds and videos.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 2 ELA): Reading Biographies & Timelines

Second graders explore biographies to learn about chronology, key life events, and how photos and captions deepen understanding. They build timelines, connect cause and effect, and explain how visuals help readers understand historical figures.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 2 ELA): Narrative Pacing & Strong Endings

Second graders expand their small-moment drafts into published short stories by adding vivid details, revising for clarity, and editing for conventions. Students practice pacing, crafting strong endings, and polishing final pieces for proud publication and sharing.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 2 ELA): Writing Narrative Scenes with Temporal Words

Second graders write narrative scenes using actions, feelings, dialogue tags, and transition words. They practice sequencing events with “first, next, then,” add emotion and speech, and use past-tense verbs to craft clear, engaging short stories.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 2 ELA): Poetry Pictures – Words & Illustrations Together

Second graders learn how images and words work together to shape mood and meaning in poetry. Students identify emotion-filled phrases, connect visuals to word choice, and create labeled illustrations that deepen poetic understanding.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 2 ELA): Morphology Power – Prefixes, Suffixes & Word Attack

Second graders explore how prefixes and suffixes like un-, re-, -ful, -less, and -ly change word meanings. They decode, define, and use new vocabulary while mastering irregularly spelled words through interactive reading and writing practice.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 2 ELA): Two Versions of the Same Story

Second graders compare and contrast different versions of the same story from various cultures, analyzing characters, settings, and lessons. This unit builds comprehension, cultural awareness, and discussion skills through paired tales and collaborative talk.