2nd Grade Vocabulary and Spelling Word Lists

Second grade students are pushed to become more experienced readers through increased exposure to fiction, poetry, and informational text. As a result, the study of 2nd grade spelling lists and vocabulary words are key components of their curriculum.

In second grade, students are expected to:

• Increase word usage and knowledge.
• Discuss books, articles, and short stories.
• Analyze and clarify language.

By the end of the year, second graders should demonstrate an understanding of multiple-meaning words, integrate knowledge and ideas, and read with accuracy and fluency to comprehend text.

Must know second grade sight words on lists like ALWAYS, AROUND, FAST, FIRST, GOES, and GREEN. Our second grade spelling lists include Fry Instant Words of the most common words used in English.

With VocabularySpellingCity, meet second grade English Language Arts standards all while integrating second grade vocabulary word instruction across content areas. Get the tools to develop word study lessons with more mature and complex vocabulary that will challenge your students to excel with VocabularySpellingCity’s second grade spelling words and lists.

Why It Works

We make implementing personalized and differentiated instruction easy.

Our research-based, classroom-tested learning program is proven to increase vocabulary retention scores by 43% and increase reading comprehension for ELL students by 46.5%. This classroom-tested, game-based learning program provides the repeated spaced practice, multiple exposures, and multiple modalities needed to transfer words into long-term memory from our fun, engaging second grade spelling activities. VocabularySpellingCity’s second grade spelling lists, including 2nd grade sight word lists and more, power our games to make learning fun and valuable!

Import ready-made second grade word lists or create a your own list and assign engaging, interactive learning games and activities.

Some of the features teachers love:

• Personalized practice & multiple word exposures
• Immediate feedback & self testing
• Access to word lists for every subject & grade level
• Word lists aligned to second grade curriculum & standards
• Review lists based on students’ progress
• Vocabulary practice in & outside the classroom

2nd Grade Spelling Words

In second grade, students should have command of 2nd grade sight words, read and comprehend informational text with domain-specific vocabulary, and use context to determine the correct meaning of homonyms (multiple-meaning words).

Successful second grade vocabulary instruction involves direct instruction to expand word knowledge and text comprehension as well as independent word-play to motivate and enhance learning.

Our research-based program is modeled to help students develop a deeper understanding of words through gameplay. Import pre-made second grade spelling lists or create your own second grade vocabulary word lists. Choose from second grade spelling lists, that include Dolch and Fry words, or second grade content-specific vocabulary word lists in the subjects areas of reading, math, science, and social studies. Access additional available word lists to accompany reading programs, like Journeys, and informational text to further your word study activities for 2nd grade classrooms.