[PDF] Second Grade Summer Learning Activities

What is the power of words?

The Power of Words Words can be positive or negative. Words have power. The most common way we think of word power is their power to communicate, getting across ideas. But that is not the only power, nor the limit to the power of words. The things you say can hurt and tear down, or they can heal and build up.

How can word games improve vocabulary?

word games V ocabulary can be reinforced by using a variety of game formats. Focus may be placed upon word building, spelling, meaning, sound/symbol correspon­ dences, and words inferred from sentence context. Teaching Techniques. The full communicative potential of these games can be realized through good spirited team competition.

What do you do when you find a word?

When you find a word, circle it. Words can appear vertically, horizontally, diagonally or even backwards. address caption communication historic image mail memento message photo picture postage recipient scene sentiment souvenir stamp vacation writing

How do you complete a word puzzle?

A dd one letter to the letter or letters on the row above until you get to the longest word.Then sub- tract one letter at a time until you complete the puzzle.Fix a nice cup of tea for yourself while work- ing on the puzzle.Now,have fun and see how fast you can complete this word puzzle!