2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Resources : Page 2

Read about Pete and all of his pets in this story. 

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.

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

Learn about the USA's three branches of government and where each one works.

What will you be doing on Saturday? Jamie will be on a fishing boat with her grandpa. Read all about her grandpa's boat and then answer the questions.

Use this Valentine's Day reader's theater script to engage students as they practice reading fluently.

Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.

Want to help your young readers learn to discern the central message or lesson of fictional stories? Have your students read this short version of the classic fable of the "Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop to practice determining the moral.

Teachers can use this general organizer template for main idea and details, pre-writing, word analysis, brain dumps, concept mapping, background knowledge collection, and more.

This worksheet is a brief introduction to the human rights activist and feminist Dorothy Pitman Hughes.

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

What happened first? Have your young reader find the beginning, middle, and end of this short story. Use the illustrations to help her picture the events.

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

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

Build comprehension skills with this reading page on cause and effect for kids.

Get to know the White House and the U.S. Capitol in this social studies matching worksheet!

Students will practice using dictionary guide words by matching words to the pages they would appear on.

Story webs organize a story into one main idea and several details. Help your second grader read the story, then analyze it using the story web.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.

This worksheet helps your child focus on prediction and comprehension in "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." Kids will read the classic fable and answer written prompts.

Reading has so many benefits for kids, such as improving vocabulary and language skills and helping to develop imagination and concentration. Reading logs are a great way for you and your students to keep track of their reading throughout the week!

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.

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

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