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Year 2 Oral Language

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Year 2 Oral Language

🗣️ Part 1: Describing Pictures

WALT: We are learning to describe familiar objects and events using detailed language.

1. Look at the picture of children playing at the beach. Circle the words that describe what you can see:

Sandy

Wet

Hot

Colourful

Noisy

2. Choose the best describing word for a kiwi bird:

Fluffy and brown

Bright and loud

Smooth and fast

3. What sound does rain make? Circle your answer:

Pitter-patter

Roar

Whistle

📋 Part 2: Giving Instructions

WALT: We are learning to give clear, step-by-step instructions.

4. Number these steps for making a sandwich in the correct order:

_____ Spread butter on the bread

_____ Get two slices of bread

_____ Put the slices together

_____ Add your favourite filling

5. Write the missing instruction word:

__________ the ball to your friend. (throw, catch, or kick)

6. Circle the best first step for brushing your teeth:

Put toothpaste on the brush

Get your toothbrush

Rinse your mouth

📖 Part 3: Telling Stories

WALT: We are learning to use story language and sequence events.

7. What comes next in this story? "Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who lived in a tree. One day, the mouse heard a loud noise..."

The mouse went to sleep

The mouse went to investigate

The mouse ate some cheese

8. Choose the best story starter:

Long ago in Aotearoa...

Yesterday I went...

The end

9. Write one sentence about your favourite weekend activity:
10. Circle the feeling words that describe how you feel when you help your whānau:

Happy

Proud

Helpful

Kind

🌟 Success Criteria & Extensions

I can show success by:

Using describing words (adjectives)

Putting instructions in order

Using story language

Speaking clearly

Extension Activity: Draw a picture of your family and be ready to tell the class three things about them using describing words.

Whānau Connection: Share this worksheet with your whānau and practice describing your day using new words you learned.

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