RILINK Schools: Edward S. Rhodes Library: Grade 2: Community Project

What Kinds of Communities are There?

Urban: having to do with a city

(definition from: https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/?ent=urban)

Suburban: communities that are near a city and where people who work in the city often live

(definition from: https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/?ent=suburban)

Rural: having to do with country life.

(definition from: https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/?ent=rural)

Here are two slide shows that you can look at to see the characteristics of the three types of communities.

Check out the following from Enchanted Learning for vocabulary for City Communities.

Click the City icon for Enchanted Learning Vocabulary.

For extra practice, print out this worksheet and complete it. Remember to look for evidence!

The following books provide excellent characteristics of communities.

Nana in the City by Lauren Castillo
ISBN: 0544104439
Publication Date: 2014-09-02
A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book In this magical picture book, a young boy spends an overnight visit with his nana and is frightened to find that the city where she lives is filled with noise and crowds and scary things. But then Nana makes him a special cape to help him be brave, and soon the everyday sights, sounds, and smells of the city are not scary--but wonderful. The succinct text is paired with watercolor illustrations that capture all the vitality, energy, and beauty of the city.
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña; Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0399257748
Publication Date: 2015-01-08
Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.

World Book Kids Online Encyclopedia has some helpful articles where you can find photographs and information.

Photo credit: "City." World Book Kids, World Book, 2018, www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home#article/ar830569. Accessed 04 Feb. 2018.

Click on the picture above for an article about CITIES.

Photo credit:"Suburb." World Book Kids, World Book, 2018, www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home#article/ar831393. Accessed 04 Feb. 2018.

Click on the picture above for an article about SUBURBS.

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