Reading: Literature worksheets for Grade 2
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Welcome to our Reading: Literature Worksheets for Grade 2! Designed to enhance young readers' skills, these engaging worksheets focus on key concepts such as story elements, character analysis, and plot comprehension. Aligned with Common Core standards, our resources foster a love for literature while encouraging critical thinking and fluency in reading. Teachers and parents can utilize these printable worksheets for interactive lessons or home practice. With a variety of fun activities involving favorite stories and characters, each worksheet supports the development of essential reading skills in a playful and accessible way. Enrich your child's literary journey today!
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The Lion and the Mouse Worksheet
Writers often have a hidden message or theme in their stories. This printable worksheet helps readers uncover these themes by looking at what characters do and say in "The Lion and the Mouse". It's a great practice resource for learning to interpret stories.
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The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet
Introduce your child to reading comprehension with this fascinating worksheet from Kids Academy! Featuring Aesop's fable of a thirsty crow, your child will enjoy reading and determining the central theme of the passage. This worksheet is a great way to give your child a purpose for reading while helping to build their comprehension skills.
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Rhymes in Poems Worksheet
Poems are lovely works of literature; some with rhymes, and some without. This poem for kids is full of rhymes and tells the tale of a sheep. Read it aloud to your kids, then help them circle the rhyming words.
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Sequence: Jack and The Beanstalk Worksheet
Ensure your kids are familiar with Jack and the Beanstalk before starting this worksheet. If not, read them the story. In the pdf, there are five pictures with sentences. Read the sentences, ask your kid if it matches the picture, then help them check if it does.
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Point of View: The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet
Help your child learn 1st and 3rd person point of view with our free downloadable worksheet! Using the fable The Crow and the Pitcher, learners read the sentences in each colorful box, then determine which ones are written in 1st or 3rd person. Trace a line from each box to its answer and complete!
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Soccer Star Worksheet
Do your kids play sports? Ask them what their favourite activities are and what they like most about them. Look at the picture in the worksheet with your kids. Can they tell you what sport the girl is playing? Read the story and help them answer the two questions at the bottom.
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Jack and Beanstalk Worksheet
Story time can be a fun and educational experience for your kids. Read them the classic Jack and the Beanstalk - and even read it twice to help them pay attention. Afterwards, help them fill in the blank on the worksheet to expand their vocabulary and learn more from the story.
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Take a Look - Part 2 Worksheet
Train children to be observant by having them look at a scene and noting all details. Then, read sentences and match them with the picture. Finally, answer whether the statement is true or false. This PDF worksheet helps kids with this skill. 80 words.
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Cinderella Comprehension Worksheet
Help your child hone reading comprehension and analysis skills with this fun Cinderella worksheet! They'll practice identifying character traits and building a deeper understanding of the story.
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Changing Feelings Worksheet
Help your kids practice reading skills with this exercise. Ask them to read the short passage, then check the boxes showing the character's emotions at the start and end. This will help them improve their reading and understanding.
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The Ant and The Grasshopper Printable
Aesop's fables have clear messages, which make them memorable and loved by children and adults. Use Kids Academy's ant and grasshopper worksheet to help your child reflect on stories and discover the life lesson.
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En Passant: Tricky Pawn Capture Worksheet
When a pawn moves two squares from its initial position and enters a square controlled by an enemy, the enemy can capture it as if it had moved one square. This move is called "en passant" (in passing). Ask your child which square the black pawn will land on after capturing the white pawn en passant using the provided chessboard.
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The Ant and The Grasshopper Version 2 Worksheet
Story time is a great way to bond with kids and share a fun story. The Ant and the Grasshopper is a classic with a lesson for everyone. Listen together and then ask your students what the message of the story was. Prompt them with choices from the worksheet and see which one they select. It's a great way to increase their vocabulary and help them learn important lessons.
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En Passant: Writing it Down Worksheet
Properly documenting moves in chess is often overlooked. En passant captures require your child to note the starting and ending squares (e.g. d5xe6) with an "X" in between them. Ask your children to review the worksheet and ensure they've notated the captures correctly. (80 words)
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Special Day Worksheet
What's your child's favorite day? Let them tell you what makes it special and what they enjoy most. With the worksheet, show them the picture and ask them to identify the day. Read the story aloud, and help them answer the questions and check the right responses.
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En Passant Bingo Worksheet
To teach kids to perfect the en passant move in chess, use this worksheet. It has pictures which depict when a pawn is in danger of being captured. By looking through the pictures, kids can easily understand and perfect the move.
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Cinderella: Beginning, Middle and End Worksheet
This Cinderella-themed worksheet provides an excellent opportunity for your child to practice reading comprehension and understanding the basics of story structure.
Help your child learn a key story concept with this Cinderella-themed reading comprehension worksheet. It's an excellent way for them to practice understanding the different parts of a story, from the beginning to the end. Kids will love getting to know the beloved fairy tale of Cinderella!
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The Ant and The Grasshopper Worksheet
This worksheet uses the beloved childhood fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper" to teach your child about plot and order of events. Your child must read the events and put them in the right order. Once completed, review the story with your child to ensure its accuracy.
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Story Structure Worksheet
Help your students read and identify the parts of the story in this worksheet: the beginning (characters and setting), middle (major events), and ending (events are resolved). Show them how to structure a story for clarity.
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Castling No–no's: Part 1 Worksheet
Help your child learn how to play chess by using this worksheet. Ask them to circle the king and rook that can castle in the picture. Explain that a king cannot castle if the king or rook has moved, or if there is any other piece between them. Knowing these rules will make playing a lot easier!
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Homework Blues Worksheet
Cal and Sal don't love doing homework, just like your kids. Use this worksheet to help your children understand why homework is important. Read the passage together and then answer the questions at the bottom of the page. It's a fun way to learn together!
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Castling No - no's: Part 2 Worksheet
Teach your child the rules of castling: no castling if the king is under attack or will move onto an attacked square, or cross an attack line. To prepare for a game of chess, help your child complete the exercise of identifying when the king can castle – check the pictures.
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Realistic Fiction: The First Day Worksheet
Fiction is made-up events, so story-writing is fiction writing. In this worksheet, there's a short story about Rosa, her friend Miguel, and their first day back at school. Read the story aloud to your kids and help them circle the right pictures to the questions. Repeat if needed.
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Point of View Printable
Teach your kids about points of view with this worksheet! In a story, characters can tell the story in first person or it can come from a narrator in third person. Read the excerpt in the worksheet and ask your kids to identify which point of view it is.
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Reading literature in Grade 2 is essential for both parents and teachers as it lays a foundational love for reading and enhances critical life skills. At this age, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn; literature offers engaging narratives that promote comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and fluency. Exposure to a diverse range of genres, characters, and cultures not only boosts language development but also fosters empathy and understanding, encouraging children to appreciate different perspectives.
Furthermore, reading literature contributes to enhanced cognitive development. By discussing stories, children improve their critical thinking and analytical skills as they explore plots, identify themes, and make inferences. This interactive dialogue cultivates a deeper connection with texts, leading to improved motivation and engagement in future learning.
For parents, encouraging literature reading can strengthen family bonds and create opportunities for shared experiences. It serves as a stepping stone to instill a lifelong reading habit, which is vital for academic success. For teachers, promoting literature in the classroom supports literacy goals, engages students in meaningful discussions, and fosters a rich learning environment. In conclusion, embracing literature in Grade 2 is crucial for holistic child development, ensuring they are well-equipped for future academic endeavors and personal growth.
