Geared toward second graders, this science worksheet has young scientists read about spiders and their webs and then demonstrate their nonfiction comprehension by filling in the diagram with the correct anatomical terms.

Learners will practice identifying the main idea and supporting in works of nonfiction texts as they learn about the ocean.

Build comprehension skills with this reading page on cause and effect for kids.

Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.

Bring it back to the basics with this reading comprehension exercise about Mindy, her birthday party, and her cake.

This passage will challenge your 3rd graders to think deeper into the text to strengthen their comprehension skills.

Read the story of the magical soup pot, then answer two reading comprehension questions.

Help your child learn the "Wh words," who, what, where, why and when, with this charming story about a day at the dog park.

Use this reading worksheet to help second and third graders learn about the inspiring work of Jane Goodall, famous scientist and conservationist.

Your young learner will discover the basics of local government with this worksheet all about municipalities.

Use this worksheet to practice matching a character’s actions with their emotions.

This discussion guide helps readers reflect on chapters 1–38 of The One and Only Ivan.

Get your third grader in the habit of reading closely with this multi-page story featuring questions on the main character, sequencing, and recalling details.

Children learn to use the "Somebody Wanted But So Then" method to write a short summary in this literacy worksheet.

Teach your students to write a simple summary using an easy-to-follow set of keywords.

Story webs organize a story into one main idea and several details. Help your second grader read the story, then analyze it using the story web.

Readers work on their understanding of cause and effect as they identify instances of each in a short passage of fiction.

Your students will read two short stories, then compare and contrast the characters, problems, solutions, and themes with the help of a graphic organizer.

After your students finish reading this story about Leo and how he overcomes his soccer injury, they will answer who, what, when, where, why, and how questions about the text.

Concept maps are versatile and useful for all subject areas. Use this concept map for word work, main idea and supporting details, or to map out ideas.

Want to help your young readers learn to discern the central message or lesson of fictional stories? Have your students read this short version of the classic fable of the "Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop to practice determining the moral.