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Main Idea: Working Dogs
Main Idea: Working Dogs
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Main Idea: Working Dogs
Third Grade
Reading
Children will be inspired by the many ways dogs help their human companions in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.
Worksheet
Main Idea: Working Dogs
Main Idea: Working Dogs
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Main Idea: Working Dogs
Children will be inspired by the many ways dogs help their human companions in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Find the Main Idea: Shark
Find the Main Idea: Shark
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Find the Main Idea: Shark
Third Grade
Reading
Kids will learn about sharks as they read this short and informative worksheet.
Worksheet
Find the Main Idea: Shark
Find the Main Idea: Shark
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Find the Main Idea: Shark
Kids will learn about sharks as they read this short and informative worksheet.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Fox and the Crow
The Fox and the Crow
Interactive Worksheet
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The Fox and the Crow
Second Grade
Reading
Stories are a fantastic way to teach kids important life lessons. This reading comprehension worksheet uses the classic Aesop’s fable—The Fox and the Crow—to get your students thinking about the central lesson of a story.
Interactive Worksheet
The Fox and the Crow
The Fox and the Crow
Interactive Worksheet
The Fox and the Crow
Stories are a fantastic way to teach kids important life lessons. This reading comprehension worksheet uses the classic Aesop’s fable—The Fox and the Crow—to get your students thinking about the central lesson of a story.
Second Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
My Vacation
My Vacation
Workbook
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My Vacation
Third Grade
Reading
In this three-part series, a child anticipates a family getaway. Practice summarizing works of fiction, identifying chronology, interpreting pictures, and identifying homophones and homographs through this series of reading and comprehension activities.
Workbook
My Vacation
My Vacation
Workbook
My Vacation
In this three-part series, a child anticipates a family getaway. Practice summarizing works of fiction, identifying chronology, interpreting pictures, and identifying homophones and homographs through this series of reading and comprehension activities.
Third Grade
Reading
Workbook
Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Worksheet
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Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Third Grade
Reading
This cause and effect worksheet opens your child up to improved critical thinking abilities. Use this cause and effect worksheet to focus on story structure.
Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
This cause and effect worksheet opens your child up to improved critical thinking abilities. Use this cause and effect worksheet to focus on story structure.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Hare and the Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise
Worksheet
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The Hare and the Tortoise
Kindergarten
Reading
Use the templates to assemble and stage a puppet show based on the story.
Worksheet
The Hare and the Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise
Worksheet
The Hare and the Tortoise
Use the templates to assemble and stage a puppet show based on the story.
Kindergarten
Reading
Worksheet
Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
Worksheet
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Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
First Grade
Reading
Students learn to retell familiar stories by sharing about one of their favorite books. Students will share important details from the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
Worksheet
Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
Worksheet
Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
Students learn to retell familiar stories by sharing about one of their favorite books. Students will share important details from the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Worksheet
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Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Third Grade
Reading
Children will practice using nonfiction text features as they read and interpret a passage about extreme weather.
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Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Children will practice using nonfiction text features as they read and interpret a passage about extreme weather.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
History of Fireworks
History of Fireworks
Worksheet
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History of Fireworks
Third Grade
Reading
Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.
Worksheet
History of Fireworks
History of Fireworks
Worksheet
History of Fireworks
Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Worksheet
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"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Second Grade
Reading
Give your second graders some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Students will read this classic fable and then answer questions about setting, characters, genre, and cause and effect.
Worksheet
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Worksheet
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Give your second graders some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Students will read this classic fable and then answer questions about setting, characters, genre, and cause and effect.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Furry Bear
Furry Bear
Worksheet
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Furry Bear
Kindergarten
Reading
Read this cozy poem by A.A. Milne, then answer a reading comprehension question.
Worksheet
Furry Bear
Furry Bear
Worksheet
Furry Bear
Read this cozy poem by A.A. Milne, then answer a reading comprehension question.
Kindergarten
Reading
Worksheet
All About Jane Goodall
All About Jane Goodall
Worksheet
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All About Jane Goodall
Second Grade
Reading
Use this reading worksheet to help second and third graders learn about the inspiring work of Jane Goodall, famous scientist and conservationist.
Worksheet
All About Jane Goodall
All About Jane Goodall
Worksheet
All About Jane Goodall
Use this reading worksheet to help second and third graders learn about the inspiring work of Jane Goodall, famous scientist and conservationist.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Interactive Worksheet
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Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Third Grade
Reading
Help your third grader practice following directions on how to build a tornado in a bottle, and build his reading comprehension skills in the process.
Interactive Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Interactive Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Help your third grader practice following directions on how to build a tornado in a bottle, and build his reading comprehension skills in the process.
Third Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
Activity
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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
First Grade
Reading
In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.
Activity
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
Activity
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.
First Grade
Reading
Activity
Superhero Research Project
Superhero Research Project
Activity
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Superhero Research Project
Third Grade
Reading
In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.
Activity
Superhero Research Project
Superhero Research Project
Activity
Superhero Research Project
In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.
Third Grade
Reading
Activity
The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
Worksheet
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The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
Kindergarten
Reading
In this reading fluency worksheet, second and third graders read a story about a sleepy sloth, then answer simple reading comprehension questions.
Worksheet
The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
Worksheet
The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
In this reading fluency worksheet, second and third graders read a story about a sleepy sloth, then answer simple reading comprehension questions.
Kindergarten
Reading
Worksheet
Stories, Fables, and Comprehension
Stories, Fables, and Comprehension
Workbook
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Stories, Fables, and Comprehension
First Grade
Reading
Revisit some of your favorite stories and fables in this reading workbook. Colorful illustrations and considered writing and drawing prompts encourage thoughtful reading and reflection.
Workbook
Stories, Fables, and Comprehension
Stories, Fables, and Comprehension
Workbook
Stories, Fables, and Comprehension
Revisit some of your favorite stories and fables in this reading workbook. Colorful illustrations and considered writing and drawing prompts encourage thoughtful reading and reflection.
First Grade
Reading
Workbook
American Heroes: Biography Writing
American Heroes: Biography Writing
Workbook
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American Heroes: Biography Writing
Third Grade
Reading
Everything a kid needs to read and write a biography. Learn about some inspirational Americans, try your hand at writing someone else's story, and consider what makes heroes so compelling.
Workbook
American Heroes: Biography Writing
American Heroes: Biography Writing
Workbook
American Heroes: Biography Writing
Everything a kid needs to read and write a biography. Learn about some inspirational Americans, try your hand at writing someone else's story, and consider what makes heroes so compelling.
Third Grade
Reading
Workbook
The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Worksheet
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The Ugly Duckling
First Grade
Reading
Read a classic fable with your beginning reader! This story page for "The Ugly Duckling" will help build reading skills.
Worksheet
The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Worksheet
The Ugly Duckling
Read a classic fable with your beginning reader! This story page for "The Ugly Duckling" will help build reading skills.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
First Grade
Reading
Help students build key reading comprehension skills by creating a story map for a book that they read. Students practice retelling, identifying characters, and making connections.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Help students build key reading comprehension skills by creating a story map for a book that they read. Students practice retelling, identifying characters, and making connections.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reader’s Theater: Summertime Blues
Reader’s Theater: Summertime Blues
Worksheet
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Reader’s Theater: Summertime Blues
Second Grade
Reading
Give your students practice with Reader’s Theater in the wonderful genre of drama. They will read and practice fluency, as well as comprehension.
Worksheet
Reader’s Theater: Summertime Blues
Reader’s Theater: Summertime Blues
Worksheet
Reader’s Theater: Summertime Blues
Give your students practice with Reader’s Theater in the wonderful genre of drama. They will read and practice fluency, as well as comprehension.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Worksheet
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Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Third Grade
Reading
Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Activity
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Second Grade
Reading
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
Activity
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Activity
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
Second Grade
Reading
Activity
Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Third Grade
Reading
This exercise will strengthen your students' reading comprehension.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
This exercise will strengthen your students' reading comprehension.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
My Vacation: Part 3
My Vacation: Part 3
Worksheet
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My Vacation: Part 3
Third Grade
Reading
Get excited about going into nature as you read this passage about a camping trip!
Worksheet
My Vacation: Part 3
My Vacation: Part 3
Worksheet
My Vacation: Part 3
Get excited about going into nature as you read this passage about a camping trip!
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts
Worksheet
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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts
Third Grade
Reading
With this resource, your students will read and compare two nonfiction texts on the same topic.
Worksheet
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts
Worksheet
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts
With this resource, your students will read and compare two nonfiction texts on the same topic.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect
Worksheet
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Cause and Effect
Third Grade
Reading
Readers work on their understanding of cause and effect as they identify instances of each in a short passage of fiction.
Worksheet
Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect
Worksheet
Cause and Effect
Readers work on their understanding of cause and effect as they identify instances of each in a short passage of fiction.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Spiders and Their Webs
Spiders and Their Webs
Interactive Worksheet
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Spiders and Their Webs
Second Grade
Reading
Geared toward second graders, this science worksheet has young scientists read about spiders and their webs and then demonstrate their nonfiction comprehension by filling in the diagram with the correct anatomical terms.
Interactive Worksheet
Spiders and Their Webs
Spiders and Their Webs
Interactive Worksheet
Spiders and Their Webs
Geared toward second graders, this science worksheet has young scientists read about spiders and their webs and then demonstrate their nonfiction comprehension by filling in the diagram with the correct anatomical terms.
Second Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
Second Grade
Reading
Use this reading passage to practice reading comprehension with your learners.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
Use this reading passage to practice reading comprehension with your learners.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Ocean
The Ocean
Worksheet
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The Ocean
Second Grade
Reading
This short nonfiction text will teach students about the ocean, and includes questions to help students identify the author’s point of view and purpose for writing the text by focusing on important vocabulary words that support the main idea.
Worksheet
The Ocean
The Ocean
Worksheet
The Ocean
This short nonfiction text will teach students about the ocean, and includes questions to help students identify the author’s point of view and purpose for writing the text by focusing on important vocabulary words that support the main idea.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
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