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Dad's Glad Day — Reading Comprehension

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  • RF.2.3.A
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This poem celebrates the -ad word family through a touching story of a father and son's day together. Students will encounter words like sad, glad, lad, and pad while exploring themes of family bonding and emotional growth. The poem aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.a, providing second graders with a rhythmic and engaging way to practice identifying and reading short 'a' sounds, enhancing their phonics skills and emotional vocabulary.

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