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Short stories (71 words) - A Walk in the Park
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Short stories
Short stories (71 words) - A Walk in the Park
A Walk in the Park is a short story (71 words) for kids about a girl who takes a walk with her dad and sees different animals in the park, including a bird, a squirrel, a butterfly, ducks, and a turtle. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.
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Short stories (60 words) - The Lost Puppy
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Short stories
Short stories (60 words) - The Lost Puppy
The Lost Puppy is a short story (60 words) for kids about a boy who finds a small, lost puppy hiding behind a tree. With his mom’s help, he returns the puppy to its owner, who is overjoyed. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.
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Short story (98 words) - A Day at the Farm
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Short stories
Short story (98 words) - A Day at the Farm
A Day at the Farm is a short story (98 words) for kids about a girl who visits a farm and experiences fun activities like feeding animals, riding a hay wagon, and picking apples. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.
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Short story (212 words) - The Magic Cardboard Box
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Short stories
Short story (212 words) - The Magic Cardboard Box
The Magic Cardboard Box is a short story (212 words) for kids about a girl, her imagination, and an ordinary box that transforms into exciting adventures. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.
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Story Elements: Character, setting & plot
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Story Elements: Character, setting & plot
This reading comprehension worksheet helps students build critical thinking and reading skills by exploring key story elements, including characters, setting, and problem resolution. This activity guides students through a short story with thought-provoking questions, fostering a deeper understanding of narrative structure. Worksheet instructions: A parent or teacher should read the text to the student and then guide them in finding the correct answers.
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Reading Comprehension - Story elements
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension - Story elements
This reading comprehension worksheet helps students explore story elements like characters, setting, and problem resolution. After reading the short story, students answer questions to build critical thinking and reading skills. This activity encourages a deeper understanding of stories. Worksheet instructions: A parent or teacher should read the text to the student and then guide them in finding the correct answers.
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Scrambled Sentences - Cheese
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Sentences
Scrambled Sentences - Cheese
In this worksheet, students need to unscramble the words to create proper sentences. Worksheet instructions: Unscramble the words to make a sentence!
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Scrambled Sentences - Eggs
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Sentences
Scrambled Sentences - Eggs
In this sentences worksheet, students need to unscramble the words to create proper sentences. Worksheet instructions: Unscramble the words to make a sentence!
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Main Ideas & Details - Toy Car
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Main Ideas & Details - Toy Car
Every story has a main idea, it is what the story is mostly about. The details of a story are small pieces of information. Worksheet instructions: A parent or teacher may read the short story from this worksheet to the student, and then guide them in finding the correct answers.
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Sequencing (sentences) - School
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Reading
Sequencing (sentences) - School
Sequencing means putting things in order, from first to last. Worksheet instructions: Read the sentences below. Then cut and paste them in the correct order. A parent or teacher may help the student read the sentences, then guide them in finding the correct answers.
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Short passages - Ducks
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Paragraphs
Short passages - Ducks
Worksheet instructions: Read the passage "Ducks," then complete the sentences below.
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Short passages - Bakery
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Paragraphs
Short passages - Bakery
Worksheet instructions: Read the passage "The Bakery," then complete the sentences below.
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Short passages - Park
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Paragraphs
Short passages - Park
Worksheet instructions: Read the passage "A Day at the Park," then complete the sentences below.
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Short passages - My Dog Max
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Paragraphs
Short passages - My Dog Max
Worksheet instructions: Read the passage "My Dog Max," then complete the sentences below.
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Fragment or sentence - Cat
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Sentences
Fragment or sentence - Cat
Remember, a fragment is an incomplete sentence, that might be missing the what, the who, or both. A fragment occurs when a sentence is missing one of the key parts it needs to be complete. Worksheet instructions: Write the letter ‘F’ for fragment and the letter ‘S’ for sentence.
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Fragment or sentence - Party
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Sentences
Fragment or sentence - Party
Remember, a fragment is an incomplete sentence, that might be missing the what, the who, or both. A fragment occurs when a sentence is missing one of the key parts it needs to be complete. Worksheet instructions: Write the letter ‘S’ for sentence and the letter ‘F’ for fragment.
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Fragment or sentence - Ice cream
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Sentences
Fragment or sentence - Ice cream
A fragment is an incomplete sentence, that might be missing the what, the who, or both. A fragment occurs when a sentence is missing one of the key parts it needs to be complete. Worksheet instructions: Write the letter ‘S’ for sentence and the letter ‘F’ for fragment.
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Fragment or sentence - Race car
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Sentences
Fragment or sentence - Race car
A fragment is an incomplete sentence, that might be missing the what, the who, or both. A fragment occurs when a sentence is missing one of the key parts it needs to be complete. Worksheet instructions: Is the text a sentence or a fragment? Write the letter ‘S’ for sentence and the letter ‘F’ for fragment.
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Fragment or sentence - Garden
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Sentences
Fragment or sentence - Garden
Remember, a fragment is an incomplete sentence, that might be missing the who, the what, or both. A fragment occurs when a sentence is missing one of the key parts it needs to be complete. Worksheet instructions: Is the text a sentence or a fragment? Write the letter ‘S’ for sentence and the letter ‘F’ for fragment.
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Fragment or sentence - Puppy
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Sentences
Fragment or sentence - Puppy
A fragment is an incomplete sentence, that might be missing the who, the what, or both. A fragment occurs when a sentence is missing one of the key parts it needs to be complete. Worksheet instructions: Is the text a sentence or a fragment? Write the letter ‘S’ for sentence and the letter ‘F’ for fragment.
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Cause and Effect - Bird
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Cause and Effect - Bird
This worksheet helps students understand the meaning of "cause and effect." The cause is why something happened. The effect is what happened. Worksheet instructions: A parent or teacher should help the students read the sentences below, then guide them in finding the correct answers. Draw a line to match each cause on the left with the likely effect on the right.
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Cause and Effect - Goal
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Cause and Effect - Goal
This worksheet is great for helping students understand the meaning of "cause and effect." The cause is why something happened. The effect is what happened. Worksheet instructions: A parent or teacher should help the students read the sentences below, then guide them in finding the correct answers. Draw a line to match each cause on the left with the likely effect on the right.
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Cause and Effect - Golf
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Cause and Effect - Golf
The cause is why something happened. The effect is what happened. Worksheet instructions: A parent or teacher should help the students read the sentences below, then guide them in finding the correct answers. Draw a line to match each cause on the left with the likely effect on the right.
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Summer Camp Adventures (Level K Story)
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Short stories
Summer Camp Adventures (Level K Story)
Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.
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Fact vs opinion - Basketball
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Grade
2nd Grade
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Fact vs opinion - Basketball
Remember, if something is true, or it really happened, it is a fact. If something is what someone thinks or believes, it is an opinion. Worksheet instructions: Read the story. As you read, think about what parts are fact and what parts are opinion. Then, answer the questions that follow. A parent or teacher should read along with the student, and help as needed.
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