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Enhance your Grade 2 students' reading skills with our engaging Craft and Structure worksheets! These resources focus on key elements of literary comprehension, helping young learners understand how authors structure texts and craft their messages. Our worksheets feature interactive exercises that encourage critical thinking about various text genres, including informational texts. Students will explore key concepts such as identifying main ideas, understanding word choice, and analyzing the organization of different passages. Designed to align with educational standards, these worksheets offer an enjoyable way for children to develop their analytical skills, making reading a more enriching experience. Get started today and inspire a love for literature!


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Author’s Purpose: Erosion Worksheet
Author’s Purpose: Erosion Worksheet

Author’s Purpose: Erosion Worksheet

Expose your students to new texts and passages to help them gain reading practice, learn new words and acquire the author's knowledge. This worksheet has a short passage; have your students read it and choose the author's purpose from the given options.
Author’s Purpose: Erosion Worksheet
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The Native Americans Worksheet
The Native Americans Worksheet

The Native Americans Worksheet

Ask your students who the Native Americans are and give them a history lesson if needed. Read the text about the Native Americans and circle the past tense verbs. The text describes events that occurred when the first Pilgrims arrived in America.
The Native Americans Worksheet
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Forces Worksheet
Forces Worksheet

Forces Worksheet

Teach your child about forces! Ask them to identify which of six pictures shows push, pull or gravity. Read the words beside each picture and have them circle the correct one. It's a great way to learn about forces; push, pull and gravity!
Forces Worksheet
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Explanatory Writing Worksheet
Explanatory Writing Worksheet

Explanatory Writing Worksheet

This worksheet teaches kids the three main types of writing. Descriptive writing describes a situation, explanatory writing explains how to do something, and persuasive writing is used to sway readers' opinions. Read the text and help your kids answer the questions by circling the right answer.
Explanatory Writing Worksheet
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Author's Purpose Worksheet
Author's Purpose Worksheet

Author's Purpose Worksheet

Help your kids figure out the author's purpose when they read something. In this worksheet, there are three descriptions; they must identify the author's purpose and circle it from the options provided. Doing this will help them to get correct information from what they read.
Author's Purpose Worksheet
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Benjamin Franklin Worksheet
Benjamin Franklin Worksheet

Benjamin Franklin Worksheet

Introduce your kids to one of history's most important figures - Benjamin Franklin! Tell them all about his remarkable contributions to the world and then use this worksheet to teach them even more. Read the text to them and check their answers against the questions afterwards.
Benjamin Franklin Worksheet
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Using Subheadings Worksheet
Using Subheadings Worksheet

Using Subheadings Worksheet

Writers must follow many rules to make their work organized and easier to read. Subheadings are usually in bold font and centered at the top of the page. Read the text to your kids and have them circle the correct answer.
Using Subheadings Worksheet
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Text Features Worksheet
Text Features Worksheet

Text Features Worksheet

Help your kids get better at processing and analyzing texts by getting them to practice. Our worksheet with text features will help them find their way. This will help them understand how the features assist in finding information. Encourage practice, and they'll be able to improve quickly.
Text Features Worksheet
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Identify the Text Features Worksheet
Identify the Text Features Worksheet

Identify the Text Features Worksheet

Reading different texts can offer students almost limitless knowledge on any subject. Help them to understand text features by reading an article and then asking them to identify the correct name for each one.
Identify the Text Features Worksheet
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Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 2
Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 2

Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 2

In this worksheet, your kids will explore writing styles like descriptive, explanatory and persuasive. Read them the descriptive text, then have them answer the questions. Writing is an art – it's a way to express emotions, tell stories and share information.
Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 2
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Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet
Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet

Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet

History is filled with great figures, like Benjamin Franklin. Let your kids in on the legacy by introducing them to the founder of the US fire department, diplomat, and inventor. Then, use a worksheet to have them fill in the blanks with the correct word to teach them more. Read the text, then read the sentences and have them circle the missing word.
Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet
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Assessment: Aquarium Sign Worksheet
Assessment: Aquarium Sign Worksheet

Assessment: Aquarium Sign Worksheet

Take your kids to an aquarium and marvel at the sea creatures! Help them identify the animals they see, and ask them which one is their favorite. Look at the aquarium sign and point to each creature. Ask your kids the questions and help them circle the right answer.
Assessment: Aquarium Sign Worksheet
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How Use Index Worksheet
How Use Index Worksheet

How Use Index Worksheet

Hand your kids a book, point out the index and explain that it's a list of words with page numbers. Ask them to look at the index in the worksheet and circle the correct number to the questions. Every book must have an index to help readers find chapters or information they need.
How Use Index Worksheet
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Craft and Structure are essential components of literacy education for Grade 2 students, helping them develop a deeper understanding of texts and enhancing their reading skills. At this age, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. Focusing on Craft and Structure supports their ability to analyze and interpret various texts, crucial for overall academic success.

By engaging with the elements of a story—such as its structure, point of view, vocabulary, and the author's purpose—students learn how these elements influence meaning. This awareness fosters critical thinking, enabling them to make connections between what they read and the world around them.

Parents and teachers should care about Craft and Structure because it nurtures not only stronger readers but also aspiring writers. Through examination of how different writers convey ideas, children become more adept at translating their thoughts into written form. Additionally, discussing narrative structures, such as sequencing events and understanding character motivations, allows for richer comprehension during class discussions or at home.

Ultimately, a focus on Craft and Structure empowers young learners with the skills necessary for academic achievement and lifelong success, cultivating a love for literature and enhancing communication skills.