Less than $5 2nd Grade Short Stories Activities (by date, oldest first)

This workbook includes 10 Comprehension Worksheets to help further your students understanding of tropical animals. Each page includes a mini informative narrative about that particular tropical animal. On each page there are questions with three comprehension questions to help support the student to retain the knowledge. Each page explores the following animals

Butterfly

Frog

Toucan

Flamingo

Hummingbird

Parrot

Fish

Sea Turtle

Seahorse

Monkey

Each page can be used as a stand alone worksheet or as a companion and supplement to your lesson.

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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 !

Get a sneak peek into the Kawaii Adventures Activity Book with this free 2-page sample! Featuring adorable kawaii characters and fun, engaging stories, this sample offers a glimpse of the creative activities that will spark your child’s imagination. Perfect for kids ages 5-8, it’s a fun and educational way to entertain young learners while boosting their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Try it now and enjoy the cuteness!

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Now more than ever, we are all seeking connection and compassion from one another. Students need to know that you want them to be the best person they can be. Noticing their good actions creates more positivity and desired results. This free product helps students to recognize the moral lesson of 6 commonly known fairy tales.

* This updated product includes "Kindness Cards" that teachers can give to students, or students may give them to their friends!

* There is also a suggested book list that corresponds with the Fairy Tales from this lesson.

Dear Christmas Detectives, Santa needs your help! This 1st-grade mystery reading passage with comprehension questions will have students cracking codes and solving the mystery of where Santa's missing sleigh bells are, and who took them - all before it's too late and Christmas is ruined for everyone!

Many reading comprehension activities are all about reading a story and then reflecting on it. But this 8-page NO-PREP story allows first-graders to be a part of the story through immersive storytelling. Students work their way through the story, stopping along the way to reinforce what they've read while helping the characters in the story solve mysteries along the way.

Cracking the code on these skills:

~CVC phonics

~additional and subtraction practice

~spelling

~decoding words and sentences

~language translating

Engage in these activities:

~coloring

~decoding ciphers (image, morse code, and numbers)

~unscrambling words and letters

~deciphering and identifying footprints

~maze

~logic puzzle

~find the hidden pictures

~number riddles

~Christmas trivia

Students will beg you for more of these Solve the Mystery Games! True reading comprehension happens when students feel immersed and engaged in the story, no matter how long or short it is. Help save Christmas today!

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the Children's Day-themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answers or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and self-checking.

This resource includes:

• 1 Children's Day-themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions
• 2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels

Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1

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These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the Christmas-themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answer or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and is self-checking.

This resource includes:

• 1 Christmas-themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions
• 2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels (with answer key)

Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1

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These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the Father's Day-themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answers or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and self-checking.

This resource includes:

• 1 Father's Day-themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions
• 2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels

Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1

You might also like:

• Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd-5th Grade | Animals BUNDLE
• Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd & 4th Grade | Four Seasons BUNDLE

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These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the 4th of July-themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answers or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and self-checking.

This resource includes:

• 1 4th of July-themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions
• 2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels

Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1

You might also like:

• Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd-5th Grade | Animals BUNDLE
• Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd & 4th Grade | Four Seasons BUNDLE

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These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the St. Patrick's Day-themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answers or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and self-checking.

This resource includes:

• 1 St. Patrick's Day-themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions
• 2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels

Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1

You might also like:

• Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd-5th Grade | Animals BUNDLE
• Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd & 4th Grade | Four Seasons BUNDLE

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Bring some frosty fun into your reading lessons with this integrated blizzard-themed learning resource! The fictional passage Zip The Elf Builds a Snowman follows two spirited friends as they play outside on a snow day. Students will be engaged by the whimsical illustration and hilarious character dialogue as they strengthen 2nd-4th grade reading skills.

This comprehensive winter-wonderland activity incorporates:

A short 185-word story filled with vivid details and descriptive language.

A 10-word spelling list spotlighting the Magic E vowel pattern.

6 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions.

1 constructed response question with space for writing.

Colorful, playful illustration to match the passage.

The magic E focus builds phonics skills while the reading comprehension questions address key ideas, details, events, and vocabulary. The constructed response integrates writing skills and allows creative retelling. This one resource combines reading, writing, spelling, phonics, vocabulary, and visual literacy into an integrated snow day adventure!

Perfect for whole group, centers, morning work, partner practice, or homework, this snow-much-fun resource creatively reinforces fundamental 2nd-4th grade ELA/literacy skills and engages students with its lively narrative. Make blizzard learning magical with Zip and Elf Build a Snowman!

Keywords:

2nd grade reading

3rd grade reading

Magic E spelling

Short story

Reading comprehension

Reading skills

Constructed response

Winter

Snow

Snowman

Do your students love to interact with the stories they read? These worksheets are a great way for your students to interact more with Little Blue Truck written by Alice Schertle. This is a fun and unique story about how it is important to treat people kindly. This resource includes a question sheet, a page focused on how the dump truck treated others and the consequence of that action, a coloring sheet, and a sheet focused on the sounds read in the story.

Do you like this book but want a little more check out the story sequence resource that is bundled here....

"Transform your students' reading experience with these engaging worksheets for Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle. Encourage kindness and story interaction with question sheets, coloring pages, sound activity, and story sequence pages, with bonus printer-friendly option. Get your copy today and bring the story to life!"

Use: Copy the pages in this resource onto card stock & cut apart.

Players: 2-6

Directions: Lay all cards upside down on a table. Players will take turns flipping over two cards and seeing if they match. If the cards match the player gets to keep those cards and it is the next player's turn. If the cards do not match the player flips the cards back over and it is the next player's turn.

Additional Support: Send this game home for a fun way to practice these vocabulary words at home!

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Stories: “Max the Pet Show Star”, “The Best Job for Scooter”, “Daisy Divine, Dancing Dog”

Use: Copy the pages in this resource onto card stock & cut apart.

Players: 2-6

Directions: Lay all cards upside down on a table. Players will take turns flipping over two cards and seeing if they match. If the cards match the player gets to keep those cards and it is the next player's turn. If the cards do not match the player flips the cards back over and it is the next player's turn.

Additional Support: Send this game home for a fun way to practice these vocabulary words at home!

Use: Copy the pages in this resource onto card stock & cut apart.

Players: 2-6

Directions: Lay all cards upside down on a table. Players will take turns flipping over two cards and seeing if they match. If the cards match the player gets to keep those cards and it is the next player's turn. If the cards do not match the player flips the cards back over and it is the next player's turn.

Additional Support: Send this game home for a fun way to practice these vocabulary words at home!

Thanks for stopping by please rate and leave a comment!

Primary writing paper with dotted lines is perfect for kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2 children to write stories and essays. These worksheet templates are best for creative writing.

The file is in PDF format and includes 24 writing papers.

Black and White writing paper - 12 pages

Color Writing Paper - 12 pages

Size: 8.5''x11'' Inches

These papers are for personal use only.

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This set of Christmas tree writing template clipart is perfect for kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2 children to write short stories. These picture shapes clipart are best for summer themed creative writing.

The file is in PNG format (transparent and white filled)

There are 8 different types of images in this set. Each clipart comes with 2 different width of the handwriting lines (white filled and transparent) So you can choose whichever is suitable to your needs.

These papers are for personal and commercial use.

Restrictions: You are not allowed to share, resell or redistribute this product in their original format. You may not claim my work as your own.

All graphics belong to Truly Neat Printables.

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Elevate your kindergarten students' reading comprehension skills with this collection of kindergarten fluency reading passages with multiple-choice questions and answer keys. This resource includes ten carefully crafted passages, six focused on CVC words for kindergarten learners, and four comprehension passages suitable for advanced kindergarteners or first-grade students.

The CVC passages feature phonetically regular words and captivating illustrations to engage young readers while developing their decoding and sight word recognition. The four comprehension passages challenge students with longer sentences and complex vocabulary, promoting deeper understanding and critical thinking.

Accompanied by multiple-choice questions, these passages encourage critical thinking and assessment. Answer keys are included to support teachers in providing accurate feedback and guidance.

These resources can be used during the summer to prevent the summer slide or during regular school days to support ongoing learning. Teachers can incorporate them into their lesson plans or utilize them as supplemental materials for individual or group activities.

Empower your students and strengthen their reading abilities with this invaluable resource tailored to kindergarten classrooms.

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These no prep arctic animal nonfiction and fiction reading passages with comprehension questions and main idea and key detail graphic organizers are perfect for your second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students! These reading comprehension worksheets will bring a love of learning back to your reading block. Your students will be engaged while learning about some wonderful animals who call the arctic home!

Do you often cringe at how your students struggle to enjoy nonfiction texts? Do your students often become disinterested and bored when reading informational passages? Looking for something engaging and exciting? Look no further!

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This Product Includes:

Nonfiction Topics:

→ Polar Bear

→ Beluga Whale

→ Reindeer

→ Harp Seal

→ Puffin

→ Walrus

→ Arctic Fox

→ Narwhal

Fiction Stories:

→ A Trip to the Aquarium

→ Hero Beluga

→ Mossy the Other Reindeer

With This Product You'll Get:

✔ 8 nonfiction passages

✔ 3 fiction passages

✔ 2 different reading response options for nonfiction passages

✔ Text-dependent questions

✔ Standards-based questions

Skills Covered:

⚡ Main Idea and Key Details

⚡ Using graphic organizers

⚡ Context clues

⚡ Text features

⚡ Point of view

⚡ Idioms

⚡Summarizing

⚡ Moral

⚡ Cause and effect

How To Use This Resource:

**►**whole group

►small group

►partner work

►independent work

►homework

►sub plans

►reading centers

Check out what teachers are saying about this product!

❤️_Shere K says, "_My 3rd daughter is doing distance learning and they are working on non-fiction passages. None of the assigned passages held her attention. But she loved these!! Lots of fun facts about arctic animals. She quickly made her way through them all and asked for more."

❤️_Melody D says, "_Great for reinforcing skills for comprehension of nonfiction text features & fictional stories. My students loved learning about the arctic animals!"

❤️_Emily R says, "_I liked that this resource offered differentiated text options so that my students could all read the same information, but would be appropriately challenged by the text."

❤️_Miss Cassidy's Classroom Resources says_, "We absolutely loved this resource!!! We used it as a winter project, and students put it altogether! They loved learning about different animals!"

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