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Spelling Theme Unit: Insect Words

This is a special insect-themed spelling unit for second grade. The words in this list include: firefly, moth, wasp, bedbug, butterfly, wings, ladybug, flea, cricket, dragonfly, beetle, bee, mantis, grasshopper, and ant.

Grade 2 Spelling Worksheets - Insects

Spelling List

Here is your insect-themed spelling list! The words on this list include: firefly, butterfly, ant, wings, bee, moth, ladybug, grasshopper, flea, bedbug, mantis, beetle, wasp, dragonfly, and cricket.
2nd Grade
aSpelling List (B-Insect Words)
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Worksheets and Activities

Students will choose the spelling word that best completes the sentence. An answer key is included with this printable spelling activity.
2nd Grade
aSentence Completion (B-Insect Words)
In this spelling activity, students will unscramble the words to form a complete sentence. They will write the sentence on the line provided.
2nd Grade
aScrambled Sentences (B-Insect Words)
Unscramble each spelling word in this fun activity!
2nd Grade
aUnscramble the Spelling Words (B-Insect Words)
Can you find all the words in your spelling list? Words are hidden vertically and horizontally.
2nd Grade
aWord Search (B-Insect Words)
Write each spelling word two times for extra practice.
2nd Grade
aWrite Twice (B-Insect Words)
Students will type their spelling words on a word processor using this printable spelling activity.
2nd Grade
aTyping Activity (B-Insect Words)

Flashcards, Word Wheel, and Slider

Printable spelling flashcards you can use with this special insects-themed spelling unit for second grade.
2nd Grade
aFlashcards (B-Insect Words)
Students will use this fun activity to practice their spelling words. Partners will take turns spinning the spelling word wheel and testing the other person on the spelling of each word.
2nd Grade
aSpin and Spell (B-Insect Words)
Print, cut, and assemble this word slider in the shape of a ladybug featuring insect-themed spelling words. (Color version of this slider available with the ALT button below.)
2nd Grade
aWord Slider (B-Insect Words)

ABC Order

Rewrite each group of words in alphabetical order. (example: wings, moth, flea, mantis --> flea, mantis, moth, wings)
2nd Grade
aABC Order - Word Sets (B-Insect Words)
Cut out each spelling word and glue it into the chart provided, so that all your spelling words are in alphabetical order.
2nd Grade
aABC Order: Cut and Glue (B-Insect Words)
Write out the full list of your spelling words in alphabetical order.
2nd Grade
aABC Order: Write List (B-Insect Words)

Spelling Test

Here's a handy template to use for this week's spelling test.
2nd Grade
aSpelling Test (B-Insect Words)
Here is a list of sentences you can read aloud to your students as you administer their spelling test.
2nd Grade
aSpelling Test Sentences (B-Insect Words)

Master List

This file contains the master lists for all units in our 2nd grade spelling series. There are 30 regular units, plus holiday units.
2nd Grade
aMaster Spelling List Second Grade

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More Spelling Units (Second Grade)

This link will send you to a page with all 30+ units in the STW 2nd grade spelling series. Each unit has a word list, worksheets, ABC order activities, a puzzle, flashcards, a word wheel, and test resources.

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Spelling List - Insects

2nd Grade Spelling - Write Twice

2nd Grade Spelling - Insect Word List

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