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    Too Many Twos!

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    Subject: ELA (English Language Arts)

    Lesson Length: 30 mins

    Topic: Frequently Confused Words

    Grade Level: 4

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    Brief Description: Students will correctly use the frequently confused words to, too and two.

    Know Before You Start: Students often struggle writing the correct form of the frequently used words to, too, and two. This lesson will help clarify common misuse of these words.

    Comic 1

    Comic 2

    Hook:

    • Read and discuss sample Comic 1, illustrating how to use the words to, too, and two.

    • Ask students to discuss with a partner the meaning of to, too and two as demonstrated in each panel.

    • Model how to correctly use each form of the word to, too and two in writing.

     

    Activity:

    • Have students read sample Comic 2 and decide what form of to, too and two should be included in each panel. This can be done aloud or in writing.

    • Have students create their own three-panel comics demonstrating their understanding of how to use the correct form of to, too and two.

    Closure:

    • Have students share their comics with one another, and encourage them to use the correct form of to, too and two in their own writing.

    Differentiation:

    • Provide visuals and definitions for each form of to, too and two to use as a reference.
    • Provide sentences for students and allow them to choose the correct form.
    • Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.

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