RF.2.3a “Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.” Short video on the schwa sound to use in schools. I connected it with the English Language Arts Foundational Skills common core objective listed above for second grade. This is a little introduction and practice for students. There are some interactive elements, so feel free to pause the video to allow students some time to try things on their own! I used this as part of a guided reading lesson in my second grade class. -- Created using PowToon -- Free sign up at http://www.powtoon.com/youtube/ -- Create animated videos and animated presentations for free. PowToon is a free tool that allows you to develop cool animated clips and animated presentations for your website, office meeting, sales pitch, nonprofit fundraiser, product launch, video resume, or anything else you could use an animated explainer video. PowToon's animation templates help you create animated presentations and animated explainer videos from scratch. Anyone can produce awesome animations quickly with PowToon, without the cost or hassle other professional animation services require.