English Class 2 - A World-Of-Words Notes
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A World of Words
Welcome to the chapter on A World of Words for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn new words, their meanings, and how to use them in sentences. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to read, understand, and use many new words to make your English better!
Introduction
Words help us talk, read, and write. Learning new words makes it easy to share ideas and understand others. Let's explore the world of words!
Learning New Words
- Read books and stories to find new words.
- Ask your teacher or parents about words you do not know.
- Use new words when you speak or write.
Using Words in Sentences
When you learn a new word, try to use it in a sentence. This helps you remember its meaning.
- Brave: The brave boy saved the puppy.
- Shiny: The shiny coin is on the table.
- Giggle: The children giggle at the funny clown.
Fun Ways to Learn Words
- Play word games like crossword or word search.
- Draw pictures of new words.
- Make a word wall in your room or classroom.
Fun Activity: My Word Book
Make your own word book. Write new words you learn and draw a picture for each word.
Summary
- Words help us talk, read, and write.
- Learning new words makes English fun and easy.
- Use new words in sentences to remember them.
Practice Questions
- Write a sentence using the word "happy".
- What does "brave" mean?
- Draw a picture for the word "tree".
- Find two new words in your storybook and write their meanings.
- Use the word "shiny" in a sentence.
Challenge Yourself
- Learn five new words this week and use them in your homework.
- Make a list of words that rhyme with "cat".
Did You Know?
- The English language has more than a million words!
- Some words sound the same but have different meanings (like "bat" the animal and "bat" used in cricket).
Glossary
- Word: A group of letters that has meaning.
- Sentence: A group of words that tells something.
- Meaning: What a word tells us.
- Rhyming Words: Words that sound the same at the end.
Answers to Practice Questions
- (Example: I am happy to play with my friends.)
- Brave means not afraid and ready to do something difficult.
- (Student draws a tree.)
- (Any two new words and their meanings from a storybook.)
- (Example: The shiny star twinkles in the sky.)
Keep learning new words and use them every day to become a word wizard!