2nd Grade Close Reading Homework

Delve deeper into Salina Yoon's heartwarming tale of friendship with our Penguin and Pinecone: A Friendship Story worksheets. This pack of 5 worksheets is designed to supplement your child's understanding and engagement with the story.

The first component of the pack includes a list of vocabulary words extracted from the book to help your child improve their linguistic skills.

The second component is a worksheet that can be used during guided reading sessions, or alternatively, it can serve as a comprehension quiz/test to measure your child's understanding of the story.

To incorporate an element of fun, we have also included 2 imaginative color worksheets. These allow your child to express their creativity and relate it personally to the story of Penguin and Pinecone.

The final inclusion in this pack is a 2-page story sequence worksheet. This will aid your child to follow the narrative in a cohesive manner and understand the progression of events and the impact those events have on the characters' dynamics.

Encourage your child to utilize these worksheets while reading Penguin and Pinecone for a wholesome and enriching learning experience.

Like this story check out more children's book companions like

Who Took the Farmer's Hat

Little Blue Truck

I Like Myself

These summer Reading Passages with comprehension multiple choice questions and answer keys are designed to help students in grades 3 and 4 retain their reading abilities and foster a love for learning. They are also suitable for 5th-grade students.

The passages, accompanied by thought-provoking questions, offer a valuable learning tool for both teachers and students during the summer holidays.

Engaging in reading comprehension activities during the summer will help students retain and strengthen their reading skills. It will also prevent the "summer slide" and allow them to confidently enter the next grade level.

Download this product to keep your students engaged during the summer holiday.

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Thank You, Amelia Bedelia Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. (Based on the book by Peggy Parish (book NOT included).

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Thank You Amelia Bedelia Book Companion Reading Comprehension

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Engage your students and build essential reading skills with this set of R Blends Decodable Passages! These blends decodable passages are designed to help young readers master decoding R blends (cr-, br-, dr-, fr-, gr-, and tr-) while answering comprehension questions. With 10 short and engaging R blends passages, your students will practice fluency, comprehension, and text-based evidence skills in a fun and structured way.

How Can This Resource Be Used?

• Small Group Instruction: Target decoding and comprehension in guided reading or intervention groups.
• Fluency Practice: Students read each passage three times, using a tracker to monitor progress and build confidence.
• Independent Work: Perfect for literacy centers, morning work, or early finishers.
• Homework Assignments: Send home for additional reading practice with comprehension support.
• Text Evidence Skills: Students highlight answers in the text and write complete responses to comprehension questions.

How Will This Benefit You?

• Save Time: Ready-to-use decodable passages eliminate the need for planning R blends activities.
• Cross-Curricular Reading Skills: Students practice decoding and comprehension, boosting their ability to read and understand texts across subjects.
• Engage Students: Relatable stories keep students motivated to learn.
• Versatile Resource: Use for intervention, independent practice, or enrichment activities.

What’s Included:

• 10 decodable passages with comprehension questions
• Fluency tracker (read 3 times and color a tracker)
• Visual connection activity (students draw a picture related to the passage)
• Three comprehension questions for each passage

These R blends decodable passages are perfect for building confident, fluent readers while aligning with the science of reading. Add this resource to your toolkit and watch your students thrive!

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Dive into a world of cuteness and creativity with this Kawaii Adventures activity book! Perfect for young learners, this book features fun-filled activities, each with an adorable kawaii character and a short, imaginative story. Kids will enjoy discovering cute creatures, reading funny, heartwarming tales, and answering engaging multiple-choice questions that promote comprehension and critical thinking. From playful lions to dreamy clouds, this book is designed to spark imaginations and bring joy to every page. Perfect for ages 5-8 !

This all year informational reading comprehension nonfiction passage BUNDLE has hundreds of exciting, engaging, and fun reading passages that your students will enjoy for the whole year! Build strong comprehension skills using text dependent questions with these fun year long reading passages!

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► January passages (25 informational passages)

► February passages (29 informational passages)

► March passages (35 informational passages)

► April passages (29 informational passages)

► May passages (31 informational passages)

► June passages (33 informational passages)

► July passages (30 informational passages)

► August passages (31 informational passages)

► September passages (30 informational passages)

► October passages (31 informational passages)

With This Product You'll Get:

⭐ 304 informational passages

⭐ 3-5 short answer response questions per holiday

Note: Please consider that not every day has a holiday that is school-appropriate. Not every holiday remains on the same day each year.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging resource!

Ellen Ochoa: A Starry-Eyed Scientist - Reading Comprehension & Activities

Blast off into learning with this inspiring resource!

Discover the amazing story of Ellen Ochoa, a brilliant scientist and the first Latina woman in space!

This resource is perfect for igniting curiosity and a love of STEM in 1st-3rd graders.

This resource includes:

• Simple and engaging reading passage
• Comprehension questions to check understanding
• Multiple choice questions for fun practice
• True or false questions to boost critical thinking
• Answer key for easy self-checking

Perfect for:

• Reading centers
• Homework assignments
• Early finisher activities
• Whole-class instruction

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This product contains Thanksgiving Dinner themed Reading, Math, Writing, Art, Word search and Fun facts. It also includes comprehension questions with answer key. This can packet can be used as a fun classroom activity, independent student work, or can as Fall break homework.

Through various worksheets students are able to further delve into The Seven Chinese Brothers by Margaret Mahy. This is 5 different worksheets that can be used separately or together. Answer sheets are included.

Worksheet 1: Multiple choice questions focused on details of the story

Worksheet 2: Focuses on the individuality of each brother and their importance to the story

Worksheet 3: includes 10 vocabulary words, focus on the various names of the emperor, and an area for story summary (This will be helpful both before and during the reading).

Worksheet 4: Story sequence (Helps students focus on what is important in the story).

Worksheet 5: Draw the great wall (connects literature with art)

This summer, let your students celebrate Independence Day with these (4th) Fourth of July Reading Comprehension Passages. This comprehensive set is designed for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5, offering engaging texts and thought-provoking questions to enhance their understanding of this important holiday.

Included in this product are four exciting passages, each accompanied by multiple-choice questions and their corresponding answer keys.

The passages include;

1. July 4th: Honoring Independence and Liberty

2. Who were the founding fathers of America?

3. Fireworks fun on the Fourth (4th) of July

4. Sarah's Patriotic Craft (Hat) for Independence Day

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The Valentine Bears Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. (Based on the book by Eve Bunting (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers
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The Valentine Bears

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Product Description: Get your students into the holiday spirit while building their reading comprehension and fluency skills with these Christmas reading comprehension passages and questions! This resource includes 20 engaging Christmas reading passages, each paired with targeted comprehension questions that encourage students to find text evidence. The passages feature high-interest, festive stories centered around Christmas traditions, winter activities, and the magic of the season, making December reading passages both fun and educational. Perfect for helping first-grade students develop their Christmas reading comprehension skills, these passages are designed to boost fluency and comprehension while celebrating the holiday spirit.

Product Features:

• 20 Thematic Christmas Reading Passages: Each story centers around Christmas or winter themes, such as holiday celebrations, gift giving, snowy weather, and festive meals.
• Fluency Tracking: Students read each December reading passage three times, using the built-in tracker to build reading confidence and fluency.
• Comprehension Questions: Three focused questions follow each Christmas reading passage, encouraging students to cite details from the text, reinforcing Christmas reading comprehension.
• Text Marking Prompts: Questions prompt students to color or highlight specific answers in the text, helping them learn to find and use text evidence.

Perfect for:

• Independent Reading Practice: Ideal for morning work, literacy centers, or quiet reading time with Christmas reading comprehension passages and questions.
• Small Group Instruction: Perfect for guided reading, where students can read and discuss answers as a group.
• Homework or Extra Practice: Great for sending home December reading comprehension passages to encourage family engagement in reading.

Why This Resource? This packet combines the fun of Christmas reading passages with essential reading skills, aligning with first-grade comprehension standards. It’s perfect for teachers looking to boost fluency, comprehension, and text evidence skills with December reading passages that celebrate the holiday season.

What’s Included:

• 20 Christmas reading comprehension passages and questions
• 3 comprehension questions per passage
• 2 Cover Pages (Girl and Boy options)

Help your students practice their reading skills while enjoying the festive joy of Christmas with these Christmas reading comprehension passages!

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These daily October holiday nonfiction reading passages are perfect for adding some engaging informational texts into your classroom.. These reading comprehension worksheets have your students answering text dependent questions and writing opinions based on the text. Your third graders and fourth graders will beg to know what today's holiday is. These holiday informational texts cover topics that students get excited about!

Do your students struggle to be engaged in nonfiction and information texts? Look no further! It seems like every day is National (insert cool thing here) Day. I decided to look into these holidays to bring some fun and excitement back to informational passages. The best part about these units though... they are EASILY enrichable!

What's Included:

❤️ 31 informational passages

❤️ fun topics

❤️ short-answer written responses

❤️ text-dependent questions

Please consider that not every day has a holiday that is school appropriate. Not every holiday remains on the same day each year.

Skills Covered:

⭐ asking and answering questions

⭐ main idea

⭐ key details

⭐ making connections

⭐ context clues

⭐ author's POV vs reader's POV

How and When to use these Passages

→ reading warm-ups

→ test prep

→ informational text writing

→ whole group instruction

→ partner work

→ small group

→ literacy centers

→ guided reading groups

→ homework

Other Buyers Have Said:

❤️ Marjorie H. says, "These are great as a morning work activity to get our day started."

❤️ Tracy D. says, "Great resource!"

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging resource!

Fernando Valenzuela: The Mexican Baseball Legend - Reading Comprehension & Activities

Strike out boredom with this exciting resource!

Discover the thrilling story of Fernando Valenzuela, a legendary baseball pitcher from Mexico! This resource is perfect for inspiring young athletes and baseball fans alike.

This resource includes:

• Simple and engaging reading passage
• Comprehension questions to check understanding
• Multiple choice questions for fun practice
• True or false questions to boost critical thinking
• Answer key for easy self-checking

Perfect for:

• Reading centers
• Homework assignments
• Early finisher activities
• Whole-class instruction

You may like to explore our HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Resources.

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These book will inspire your students to have a positive attitude and to be kind to others. Everything students read matters!

Included are various worksheets, activities, quiz, word searches, and more.

Introducing this “2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle.”

This bundle is a comprehensive collection of engaging reading comprehension passages designed for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders.

The bundle is packed with a variety of passages that cover a wide range of topics, including spring, summer, fall, summer, and holidays like Juneteenth, Flag Day, and Father's Day.

Each passage is followed by multiple-choice questions to test comprehension and reinforce learning. Answer keys are also included.

While the content is tailored for 2nd to 4th graders, it can also be effectively used by advanced 1st graders and 5th graders as well. This versatile bundle is an excellent resource for parents and educators looking to enhance the reading skills of their students.

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The Biggest Valentine Ever Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. (Based on the book by Steven Kroll & Jeni Bassett (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Hi Friends! This is a BUNDLE of my Decodable Passages with Comprehension Questions! These resources are perfect for first graders and emerging readers working on decoding and understanding text. Each passage focuses on specific phonics skills aligned with the Science of Reading, making it an excellent tool for reinforcing foundational reading skills.

Every passage includes comprehension questions to encourage students to find answers directly in the text. These are perfect for small groups, reading centers, independent practice, or homework!

What’s Currently Included?

- L Blends Reading Comprehension Passages

- Digraphs ch/tch Decodable Reading Passages

- S Blends Decodable Passages

- R Blends Passages

- Sh and Th Digraph Passages

- Ng and Nk Digraph Passages

Why You’ll Love This Bundle:

- Targets key phonics skills with decodable passages

- Includes text-based comprehension questions for extra practice

- Aligned with best practices in phonics and reading instruction

Perfect For:

- Reading Centers

- Small Group Instruction

- Homework Practice

- Intervention Programs

These passages are designed to support readers in developing decoding, fluency, and comprehension. They include targeted skills like blends, digraphs, comprehension, and text evidence, ensuring students get plenty of meaningful practice.

If this sounds like something your students will love, grab the bundle today and start using the included resources immediately! Don’t forget to leave feedback—it helps others and earns you TeachShare credits for future purchases.

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S Blends Decodable Passages with Comprehension Questions – Engaging stories to master S blends while building fluency and comprehension.

L Blends Decodable Passages with Comprehension Questions – Help students decode L blends with fun, interactive passages.

Digraphs ch/tch Decodable Passages with Comprehension Questions – Focus on "ch" and "tch" sounds with comprehension-focused activities.

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 1st Grade & Fluency Practice Bundle – A comprehensive bundle for monthly and holiday-themed reading practice.

These daily September holiday nonfiction reading passages are perfect for adding some engaging informational texts into your classroom.. These reading comprehension worksheets have your students answering text dependent questions and writing opinions based on the text. Your third graders and fourth graders will beg to know what today's holiday is. These holiday informational texts cover topics that students get excited about!

Do your students struggle to be engaged in nonfiction and information texts? Look no further! It seems like every day is National (insert cool thing here) Day. I decided to look into these holidays to bring some fun and excitement back to informational passages. The best part about these units though... they are EASILY enrichable!

What's Included:

❤️ 30 informational passages

❤️ fun topics

❤️ short-answer written responses

❤️ text-dependent questions

Please consider that not every day has a holiday that is school appropriate. Not every holiday remains on the same day each year.

Skills covered:

⭐ asking and answering questions

⭐ main idea

⭐ key details

⭐ making connections

⭐ context clues

⭐ author's POV vs reader's POV

How and When to use these Passages

→ reading warm-ups

→ test prep

→ informational text writing

→ whole group instruction

→ partner work

→ small group

→ literacy centers

→ guided reading groups

→ homework

Other Buyers Have Said:

❤️ Marjorie H. says, "These are great as a morning work activity to get our day started."

❤️ Tracy D. says, "Great resource!"

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Prepare your students for an exciting journey into American history with our President's Day biography reading passage activity featuring President

George Washington!

In this engaging activity, students will read a passage detailing the life and accomplishments of President George Washington . After reading the passage, they'll answer a variety of questions designed to test their comprehension, ensuring an interactive learning experience.

This download includes:

• Reading Passage
• Questions
• Multiple questions
• True or false
• Writing activity
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This fun and engaging activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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