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Kids will learn about sharks as they read this short and informative worksheet.

find the main idea shark

Find the Main Idea: Shark

Learners will practice identifying the main idea and supporting in works of nonfiction texts as they learn about the ocean.

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Learning About the Ocean

Things animals need, where they live, why they camouflage, this workbook is a den of learning! Kids can cut and paste pictures, play a memory game, work on writing and categorizing skills, too.

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All About Animals

It's fact vs. opinion statements about interesting animals in this workbook. Kids will also think about how diagrams and images help clarify reading passages.

text detective weird animals

Text Detective: Weird Animals

Young readers will love digging into this passage's cool jellyfish facts, and they'll get a nice reading comprehension workout in the process.

jellyfish facts

Jellyfish Facts

Your students will work together to find new vocabulary words and create a short summary of a nonfiction text related to the butterfly life cycle. Use this worksheet as an introduction to the Create a Nonfiction Text Summary lesson plan.

make a summary butterflies

Make a Summary: Butterflies

Young readers will love digging into this passage's cool lobster facts, and they'll get a nice reading comprehension workout in the process.

lobster facts

Lobster Facts

Young readers will love digging into this passage's cool violin  facts, and they'll get a nice reading comprehension workout in the process.

violin facts

Violin Facts

Give your second grader's logical thinking skills and reading comprehension a healthy boost with a lesson in cause and effect.

identifying cause and effect

Identifying Cause and Effect

Young readers will love digging into this passage's cool trumpet facts, and they'll get a nice reading comprehension workout in the process.

trumpet facts

Trumpet Facts

This main idea worksheet guides your child through reading comprehension practice. Download today to get started!

main idea of a story worksheet

Main Idea of a Story Worksheet

The main idea is the most important idea in a paragraph. With this worksheet, students will read the paragraphs carefully then circle the statement that best fits the paragraph&#39;s main idea.

whats the main idea

What's the Main Idea?

Use this reading and writing worksheet to help second and third graders learn about the inspiring work of Jane Goodall, famous scientist and conservationist.

all about jane goodall

All About Jane Goodall

Little gardeners, get to know your plants! See the cycle of a plant from its birth to adulthood, and read a bit about photosynthesis too.

life cycle of a plant

Life Cycle of a Plant

Use this nonfiction comprehension worksheet to help second and third graders learn all about Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.

all about misty copeland

All About Misty Copeland

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

rocket like mae jemison

Rocket Like Mae Jemison

Explore the parts of a plant and the stages of life it goes through. Then try your hand at germinating seeds as you introduce your little bud to important plant processes like photosynthesis.

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Plant Parts

Children learn the difference between a fact and an opinion, then decide if each of eight sentences are facts or opinions.

fact or opinion you decide

Fact or Opinion? You Decide!

The world is full of amazing creatures! Learn about a few from around the globe, as your child hones reading skills in this fact-filled workbook.

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Animals of the World

This graphic organizer template provides a helpful framework for young scholars as they begin to read to learn.

nonfiction graphic organizer template main idea and details

Nonfiction Graphic Organizer Template: Main Idea and Details

Use this reading passage to practice reading comprehension with your learners.

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Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass

In this worksheet, students will read two different passages about the platypus. Kids will compare and contrast the passages, and identify the main ideas.

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Compare and Contrast: Platypus

Get to know pioneering astrophysicist and mathematician Katherine Johnson in this reading comprehension worksheet!

all about katherine johnson

All About Katherine Johnson

Does your little learner have a tough time paying attention? Give him a fun activity where he&#39;ll practice following directions in order to solve a riddle.

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Following Directions

This worksheet provides students with an opportunity to closely examine the difference between a topic and main idea in a nonfiction text. After reading and completing Part 1 as a class, challenge your students to complete Part 2 on their own or with a pa

finding the topic and main idea of a nonfiction text

Finding the Topic and Main Idea of a Nonfiction Text

Children are introduced to the life and accomplishments of aeronautics pioneer Amelia Earhart in this fascinating worksheet.

amelia earhart biography

Amelia Earhart Biography

Get your hands dirty in the name of science! Explore the basic elements of the earth's surface with this beginner's guide to rocks, soil, and processes that change them.

can you dig it rocks and soil

Can You Dig It: Rocks and Soil

Concept maps are versatile and useful for all subject areas. Use this concept map for word work, main idea and supporting details, or to map out ideas.

graphic organizer template concept web

Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web

How well do you know your community? Give your child the tools she needs to learn about her local government, community helpers and how she can have a voice in her community.

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In the 'Hood

Did you know there are 6 simple machines that make up every complicated gizmo out there? This book introduces the pulley, the lever, the screw, the wedge, the inclined plane and the wheel & axle.

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