Grade 2 Literacy Weeks 1-4 Worksheets - Term 1 PDF

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON: 1- WEEK 1
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
TOPIC: LETTER SOUND CORRESPONDENCES
(Consonants and Short Vowel Sounds)
FACT/ TIP: Every letter has a sound. To read words, we put letter
sounds together.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Let us put these sounds together
t+ a = ta
t+ e = te
t + i = ti
t + o = to
t + u = tu
Let us read together.

Ted puts tip top cheese in his turkey sandwich.
He shares it with Tally.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Say the picture name, listen to the beginning sound, then mark X on
the word that does not belong in each group.
turtle turnip tut

tiger Tim tick
READING
Read the story below.
This is Mark. Mark’s father is a farmer. His name is Farmer Tim Dash.
Mark and his father plant mangoes on the farm. It is a big farm with
many tall trees. Every Monday, Mark sells mangoes to the men at the
village market. Ted, his friend goes with him.
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GRAMMAR
FACT/ TIP:
 A sentence that tells us something is called a declarative
sentence.
 A declarative sentence ends with a full stop.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Arrange these groups of words in an order that

make sense.
Words: boy I am a Words: can girl The dance.

Sentence: I am a boy. Sentence: The girl can dance.
ON YOUR OWN:
Use the words to make sentences about the picture.
painting Nick is a house beautiful

_______________________________________________________________
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HOMEWORK
Look at each picture.
Choose the correct beginning sounds to complete the words in the
sentences below.
ti ta te
The _______n is open.
I can count to _________n.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:2 WEEK 1
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together
s+a = sa
s + e = se
s+i = si
s+o = so
s + u = su

Sam sells hot dogs on Sunday afternoons.
Sid, his son helps him.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Match each picture to its correct beginning sound.
sa
se
su
si
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READING
This is Mark. Mark’s father is a famer. His name is Farmer Tim Dash.
Markand his father plant mangoes on the farm. It is a big farm with
COMPOSITION
My Family
I have a family. My family name is _______________________.
My family has ________________ members. The members of my family

are ____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________. It is
a _______________ (big, small) family. My family lives at
_________________________________________________________________.
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HOMEWORK
Draw a picture of your family in the box below.
Read your composition to a family member.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:3 WEEK 1
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Let us put these sounds together.
m+a = ma man
m+e = me met
m+i = mi milk
m+o = mo mop
m+u = mu mug
Reading: Let us read together.

1. Mark made a mess.
2. The milk is in the mug.
3. Mother mops the floor.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Write the blend that begins the name for each picture.
____ ______ ______ _______
READING
Read these sentences.
Mark, the farmer plants mangoes on his farm. It is a big farm with
many tall trees. Every Monday, Mark sells his mangoes to the men at
the village market. Ted, his friend, goes with him.
Answer the questions below.
1. What does Mark plant on the farm?
2. Which word is used to describe the farm?
3. Where does Mark take the mangoes?
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HOMEWORK
The family in the story above is a nuclear family. Tim Dash is the
father, Mark is his son and then there is Mother.
About my Family
Complete the sentences to tell about your family. We learnt about
families in Social Studies.
Everyone plays a part in my family. Father

_________________________________ and Mother
______________________________________. I like to
________________________________________________________.
My family likes to ____________________________________.
They dislike ____________________________________________.
I like my family because ________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:4 WEEK 1
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together
d+ a = da Dan
d + e = de Deb
d+ i = di dig
d + o = do dog
d + u = du duck
READING: Let us read together.
Dan digs a hole.
Deb makes a pond for the ducks.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Circle the word that has the same beginning blend as the word for
the picture in each box.
doll door
dull dude
dice did
READING
This is Mark. Mark’s father is a farmer. His name is Farmer Tim Dash.
Markand his father plant mangoes on the farm. It is a big farm with
On their way home, the boys see Danny and Debra watching the
ducklings swimming in the pond.
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VOCABULARY
TOPIC: Family Names
Write the answers to complete each sentence.
The family name in the story above is _________________.
Two members of this family are __________________ and

__________________________.
Tim Dash is the ______________________ and Mark is his

________________________.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:REVIEW WEEK 1
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
1. Choose the correct beginning blend from the box and write it
under the picture.
mu ma te do su ti
2. Look at the picture. Write the suitable beginning blend to

complete each word then read the sentence fluently.
Please wash the ____sh in the ___nk.
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Look at the picture. Complete the sentences to answer the questions
about the picture.
1. Where are the children?

The children are
_________________________________________.
2. How many children are in the picture?
There are
_______________________________________________.
3. What is the girl on the mat doing?
The girl on the mat is
________________________________.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:1 WEEK 2
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
p+a = pa Pam
p+e = pe pet
p+i = pi pin
p+o = po pod
p+u = pu pup
Reading: Let us read together.

Pip has a purple pencil.
He draws a plate with pancakes and popcorns.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Match the picture in each group to its correct beginning blend.
pu
pi
pa
READING
Pip is a little boy. He enjoys drawing on his bed. Every day, Pip uses
his pencil to draw pancakes, popcorns and pumpkins. Pip pop the
popcorn. Pop, Pop, Pop!
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COMPREHENSION
1. Where does Pip enjoy drawing?
Pip enjoys drawing on

______________________________.
2. What things can Pip draw?
Pip can draw

________________________________________.
HOMEWORK
Read the story to a family member, then ask him/her two questions.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:2 WEEK 2
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
b+ a = ba bat
b + e = be bet
b+ i = bi big
b+o = bo Bob
b+u = bu bud
Bob eats a big burger.
Ben drinks a banana shake.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Write the beginning blend for each picture name.
ba bu bi bo be
READING
Pip is a little boy. He enjoys drawing. Everyday, Pip uses his pencil to
draw pancakes, popcorns and two pumpkins. He likes to eat these
things.
Pip is at home with his brother, Bob. The boys are in the bedroom.
Bob is eating a big burger and drinking banana shake. Pip is eating
biscuits on Nan’s bed.
VOCABULARY
Classification- We can group things that are alike.
Example: Horse, snake, pig and cat are all animals.
Write a group name for each picture below.
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HOMEWORK
Write a group name for each group of words below.

1. ochro bora pumpkin cabbage _____________________
2. pants skirt blouse socks _______________________
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:3 WEEK 2
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
n+a = na nap
n+e = ne net
n+ i = ni nip
n+ o = no nod
n+ u = nu nut

Nan nibbles the biscuit.
She cracks the nut.
Nan can crack the nut.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Colour the word box if you hear the short vowel sound when you say
the word.
nail needle not Nick
nap neck note nine
READING
Pip is at home with his brother, Bob. The boys are in the bedroom.
Bob is eating a big burger and drinking banana shake. Pip is eating
biscuits on Nan’s bed.
Nan goes into the bedroom. She sees her brothers eating on her
bed. Nan is mad.
Nan tells Pip not to nibble the biscuits and crack nuts on her bed.
GRAMMAR
Topic: Declarative Sentences

A sentence that tells us something is called a declarative sentence. It
ends with a full stop. A declarative sentence is also called a
statement or a telling sentence.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Circle the declarative sentences below.
1. Will you come to my party?

2. My party begins at 4 o’ clock.
3. Who is your best friend?
4. I like to play bat and ball.
HOMEWORK
Complete the declarative sentences to talk about the cup and the
cat in the pictures.
The cup is
____________________________________________.
The cat is
______________________________________________.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:4 WEEK 2
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
y+a = ya
y+e = ye
y+ i = yi
y+o = yo
y+u = yu

Yuf has some yams. Yuf eats the yams. Yuf says they are yummy.
Yummy in my tummy. Yuf smiles. He does not yawn or yell.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Read the clues, then use a suitable blend to complete the word.
ya ye yi yo Yu
1. A colour - ____llow
2. Tasting delicious - ___mmy
3. Small in age - ___ung
READING

Yuf visits Nan. He is sleepy and begins to yawn. Nan yells at him. Yuf
says he can eat some yams. Nan says yams are good to eat.
COMPOSITION
You enjoy spending time with your family.Write a storyto describe

how your family spends the weekend.
Complete the web first.
Why What
My family
spends the
weekend
How Where
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Make a list with two suitable titles that can be used when writing this
composition.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Homework
Write your composition on how your Family spends the Weekend.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Complete all activities.

1. Write the correct blend to complete the name for each picture.
__ __ g __ __ t __ __ d __ __ m
2. Circle the word that best describes the things below.
buses vehicles trucks
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3. Match the picture to a suitable declarative sentence.
The dog is at the vet.
The garbage truck is here.
The children are in class.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:1 WEEK 3
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
j+a = ja jam
j+ e = je jet
j+ i = ji Jim
j+ o = jo jog
j+ u = ju jug
Reading:Let us read together.

Jack sees the jet in the sky.
He calls Jod and Jim to see it too.
The boys jump up and down.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Write the blend that begins each picture name.
____ ______ ______
READING
Jack, Jod and Jim jump up and down when the jet passes by. The jet
is in the sky. The sky is blue. Jim and Jack like to see the jet. Jim
jumps. Jack jumps. Jod jumps too. The children jump up and down.
1. How do the children feel when they see the jet?

2. Why do the boys jump up and down?
HOMEWORK
Read the story to a family member then ask two questions.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:2 WEEK 3
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
f+ a = fa fan
f + e = fe fell
f+ i = fi fin
f+ o = fo fork
f + u = fu fun
Let us read together

Father sits on the fence.
He catches fish.
It for fun for him.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Circle the word that has the same beginning blend as the picture in
each box.
Fair family
Fun fume
feet fellow
READING
Jim sees father sitting by the fence. He has his long fishing rod trying
to catch fish.
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VOCABULARY
We can group like objects and things.
Write each word in its correct group.
pencil aeroplane chalk

heart lungs bicycle
Body Parts Writing Tools Transportation
HOMEWORK
Make a list of FOUR things that are hard and four things that are soft.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:3 WEEK 3
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
g+a = ga gap
g + e = ge get
g+ i = gi gift
g+o = go gone
g + u = gu gut

Ganesh gets golf balls from his friend.
He also gets chewing gums.
These are gifts for his birthday.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Say the name for the picture. Listen to the beginning sound, then
mark X on the word that does not belong in each group.
garden gate guide give
READING
Jim sees father sitting by the fence. He has his long fishing rod.
Father wants to catch fish. Father looks up. He sees Aunt Gab.
Aunt Gab lives next door. She is getting the place ready for a party.
It is a party for Ganesh. Jack goes to the party. Jack takes a gift for
Ganesh.
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GRAMMAR
FACT/ TIP: An asking sentence ends with a question mark.

E.gs. Where are you? How old are you?
ON YOUR OWN:
Use the words to make an Interrogative sentence about the picture.
is painting Ryan What ?
___________________________________________________________
HOMEWORK
Rearrange the words in the box to write an asking sentence. Put in
the correct end mark.
feeling Are cold you
_____________________________________________________________________________
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:4 WEEK 3
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
l+a = la lab
l + e = le let
l+i = li lip
l+o = lo love
l + u = lu luck

Tim is a lucky boy.
He has a ladder.
Tim lets little Lorna use his ladder.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Read the clues then use a suitable blend to complete the word.
la le li lo lu
4. A meal to eat at midday - _______ nch
5. A word that means the same as small - _______ttle
6. The part of the body from the knee to ankle - _______g
COMPOSITION
Look at the web. Read your composition from last week. Make sure
you answered all the questions.
Where ?
Why? Spending the What ?

Weekend with
My Family
How ?
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HOMEWORK
Use this check list to rate your composition.
About my Composition Yes No

My composition has a topic.
My composition says where my family spends the
weekend.
My composition says how my family spends the
weekend.
My composition says what my family does.
My composition says why my family spends time
together.
All my sentences begin with a capital letter.
All my sentences end with a full stop.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Complete all the activities.

1. Say the sound in each box. Write a word that has the same
beginning blend in the box.
ja fe gi to
2. Look at the picture, then write an asking statement.
_______________________________________________________________
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Study the picture, then answer the questions about the picture.
1. How are the children feeling?

The children are feeling
_____________________________________.
2. Why are the children in that room?

The children are in that room to
_____________________________.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:1 WEEK 4
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
k+a = ka Kat
k+e = ke Ken
k+i = ki kit
k+o = ko kon
k+u = ku kug
Reading:Let us read together.

Karl puts the water in the kettle.
Kim keeps the kettle in the safe.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Choose the correct blend to complete the words in each sentence.
ka ke ki Ko ku
1. A _____ng lives in a palace.

2. Tom ____cks the ball to Vim.
3. Water is in the ___ttle.
READING
Kad and Kim live in Kitty.
They have an old kettle that whistles loudly.
Kad and Kim can use the kettle. The kettle keeps the water warm.
Kim makes tea for Kad with the warm water.
COMPREHENSION
1. Draw to show one thing in the story that reminds you of your
mornings.
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HOMEWORK
Draw and colour pictures to show these words.
kite kettle
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:2 WEEK 4
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
sounds together.
z +a = za zan
z + e = ze zet
z+i = zi zinc
z + o = zo zop
z + u = zu zum

Zud likes to run.
He always runs in a zig zag.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Match each picture to the correct blend heard in its name.
za ze zi zo zu
READING
Zack, their brother, uses the kettle too. He makes tea for Uncle Zod.
This morning, Zack is late for work. He has no zipper on his pants.
VOCABULARY
Inflectional Endings- letter or letters used at the end of words.
The letter or letters changes the meaning of words.
Example: book books
Write- s at the end of each word. Read the new word.
tree _____________ basket _____________ sibling _____________
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HOMEWORK
Circle the words from the group that have an added ending.
friends chair papers drink animals
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:3 WEEK 4
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
TOPIC: LETTER SOUNDS CORRESPONDENCES
sounds together.
v+a = va van
v+e = ve vet
v+i = vi Vick
v+o = vo vod
v+u = vu vult
Viz takes his pet to the vet.
He goes in his red van.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Look at the pictures, then write the beginning letters to complete the
name for each picture.
___getables ___ lcano ___n

READING
Zack, their brother, uses the kettle too. He makes tea for Uncle Zod.
This morning, Zack is late for work. He has no zipper on his pants. The
red van he drives does not start.
GRAMMAR
Topic: Nouns
Nouns are naming words.
These are the names of persons, places, animals and things.
E.g. At the zoo are lions, tigers and alligators.
The nouns are zoo, lions, tigers and alligators.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Circle the naming word (s) in each sentence.
HOMEWORK
Choose two nouns from above to write sentences of your own.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON:4 WEEK 4
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PHONICS
TOPIC: LETTER SOUNDS CORRESPONDENCES
sounds together.
r + a = rarap
r + e = re rest
r+i = ri Rick
r + o = ro rob
r + u = ru rug

Rick buys a red and yellow rug.
Ram, his dog, tries to rip the rug. Rip, Rip Rip.
The poor rug.
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ON YOUR OWN:
Read the clues then use a suitable blend to complete the word.
ra re ri Ro ru
7. Something to wipe my face - ___g
8. A colour - ___d
9. The name of a boy - ___y

Rick buys a red and yellow rug.
Ram, his dog, tries to rip the rug. Rip, Rip Rip.
The poor rug.
COMPOSITION
You enjoy spending time with your family. Write a Composition to

describe how you would feel being away from your family for a
weekend.
Task Two – Write a composition on the topic below.

A Day Away From My Family
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
HOMEWORK:
Read your composition to a friend or family member.
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GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Complete all activities.
1. Write the correct blend to complete the name for each picture.
__ __ ttle __ __bbit __ __ t __ __ bra
2. Draw a picture to show one noun under each group then write
their names.
Persons Places Animals Things
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3. Look at the pictures and write an inflectional ending to
complete their names.
house__ girl__
4. Study the picture below carefully, then answer the questions
which follow.
1. What is the family in the picture doing?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. Write one sentence to say how you spend time with your family.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Let us put these sounds together

Let us read together.

turtle turnip tut

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Arrange these groups of words in an order that

Words: boy I am a Words: can girl The dance.

painting Nick is a house beautiful

The _______n is open.

I can count to _________n.

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Let us put these sounds together

Let us read together.

Match each picture to its correct beginning sound.

I have a family. My family name is _______________________.

My family has ________________ members. The members of my family

a _______________ (big, small) family. My family lives at

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Let us put these sounds together.

Reading: Let us read together.

____ ______ ______ _______

Answer the questions below.

1. What does Mark plant on the farm?

2. Which word is used to describe the farm?

3. Where does Mark take the mangoes?

Everyone plays a part in my family. Father

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

TOPIC: Family Names

Write the answers to complete each sentence.

The family name in the story above is _________________.

Two members of this family are __________________ and

Tim Dash is the ______________________ and Mark is his

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

2. Look at the picture. Write the suitable beginning blend to

Please wash the ____sh in the ___nk.

1. Where are the children?

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Let us put these sounds together.

Reading: Let us read together.

Answer the questions below.

1. Where does Pip enjoy drawing?

Pip enjoys drawing on

2. What things can Pip draw?

Pip can draw

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Let us put these sounds together.

Classification- We can group things that are alike.

Example: Horse, snake, pig and cat are all animals.

Write a group name for each picture below.

Write a group name for each group of words below.

2. pants skirt blouse socks _______________________

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Let us put these sounds together.

Let us read together.

nail needle not Nick

nap neck note nine

Topic: Declarative Sentences

Circle the declarative sentences below.

1. Will you come to my party?

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Let us put these sounds together.

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

___

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Please wash the __sh in the _nk.

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

____

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

tree _______ basket _ sibling _______

Name: ________________________ Date:

_getables _ lcano ___n

Name: ________________________ Date:

Name: ________________________ Date:

ttle bbit t bra