Children learn to use the "Somebody Wanted But So Then" method to write a short summary in this literacy worksheet.

Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea 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.

This excerpt has exactly 100 words and is great reading practice for your little quaterbacks!

After your students finish reading this story about Leo and how he overcomes his soccer injury, they will answer who, what, when, where, why, and how questions about the text.

Reading a short passage is a great way to get kids thinking about the main idea and its supporting details.

Young readers practice analyzing characters in a work of fiction with this five-page reading comprehension worksheet.

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

This reading activity gives kids practice supporting inferences with evidence.

Use this graphic organizer to have students write words or draw pictures to complete the story map.

Paraphrasing is all about summing up a lengthy text, and it can be a great way to help your child hone reading comprehension skills.

Use this resource to read a nonfiction passage about sharks and write a summary.

Learners will categorize 12 different types of text according to why the author would write them, using the acronym PIE as a mnemonic device.

Your students will read two short stories, then compare and contrast the characters, problems, solutions, and themes with the help of a graphic organizer.

Authors persuade, inform, and entertain through various types of writing! Students set out to identify the author’s purpose.

Kids match reading genres to descriptions in this worksheet.

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

Learners will practice identifying the author's purpose in eight sample paragraphs, using text evidence to support their choice.

Use this civics and government worksheet to help second and third graders learn about elections!

In this worksheet, children read a classic fable about a man and his son who get too much advice!

Use this half-sheet graphic reading log to help students write simple summaries.

Your students will need to read between the lines as they make inferences about the various scenes included in this reading exercise.