In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.

Practice describing a character’s emotion based on actions.

In this reading fluency worksheet, second and third graders read a story about a sleepy sloth, then answer simple reading comprehension questions.

Use this exercise to teach your students how to gain information from the text and the text features to better understand a topic.

Travel to the Land of the Munchkins in this Wizard of Oz worksheet, which focuses on story details and setting.

Learners practice comparing two stories with similar characters and themes in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Children will practice using nonfiction text features as they read and interpret a passage about extreme weather.

Learners will practice using nonfiction text features to support their understanding of a short text about the Winter Olympics.

Children will be inspired by the many ways dogs help their human companions in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

Children practice comparing and contrasting characters in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Learners will review a definition for each type of author's purpose, then sort nine sentences according to these criteria.

Children practice connecting cause to effect in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.

Learners practice comparing a variety of story elements, including characters, setting, and key events, in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Children will read this Reader's Theater script, then answer questions designed to support their understanding of the characters, story, and message of the play.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Martin Luther King, Jr. Learners will decide which two statements are true and which is a lie.

Readers practice describing fictional characters using their own words with this graphic organizer template.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the "shot heard around the world" and began the American Revolution.

Children use their critical thinking skills to make predictions in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Children compare and contrast two texts with an eye toward setting in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Learners will practice identifying the problem and solution in texts in this reading comprehension worksheet.

How many similies can you find in this Christmas poem? Get into the holiday spirit with a holiday classic, "The Night Before Christmas"!

Learners will practice identifying the problem and solution in texts in this reading comprehension worksheet.

This rubric can be used with any lesson where students are learning or practicing fluency.

Does your child have an ear for rhyme or a passion for poetry? Have her examine the rhyme scheme of this silly limerick, and soon she'll be making her own!

Identifying the author’s purpose is as easy as P-I-E with the right mnemonic device!

Children are introduced to a helpful, five-word mnemonic device for remembering what to include in a fiction summary.

Practice comparing two nonfiction texts in this reading comprehension worksheet! 

This old Native American myth, The Raven Steals the Light, is the perfect story to spook -- but not scare -- kids this Halloween.

Find out more about the role of rhythm in poetry with this worksheet that uses "Casey at the Bat" for practice.