Learn to identify first, second, and third person perspective in writing!

Use this civics and government worksheet to help second and third graders learn about elections!

Help your second grade students identify the author’s purpose as they answer questions about a nonfiction text.

In this worksheet, second and third graders will practice two important reading fluency strategies: rereading and rereading aloud.

Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.

In this reading fluency worksheet, second and third graders read a story about a sleepy sloth, then answer simple reading comprehension questions.

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

Engage your students with discussion questions as they read the second part of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan.

In this biography worksheet, children are introduced to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who in 1993 became the second female Justice of the Supreme Court in the United States.

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

Get ready for some active reading! As your students read through this passage, they will underline key words and reinforce their understanding of words in context.

Use this reading passage to practice reading comprehension with your learners.

One of the first questions young readers should ask is, "Who is telling this story?" Here students will practice spotting different points of view by identifying which point of view sentences are written from and then writing sentences of their own.

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

All authors write for a reason, be it to explain, entertain, or persuade their readers. In this activity, your students will consider the author’s purpose of a book of their choosing, then justify their answer.

Learners will practice analyzing a short script in this winter-themed reading comprehension worksheet.

Using this template, readers will use symbols and words to identify the ways a character's actions, thoughts, and words change from the beginning to the end of a story.

Identifying the author’s purpose is as easy as P-I-E with the right mnemonic device!

Reading has so many benefits for kids, such as improving vocabulary and language skills and helping to develop imagination and concentration. Reading logs are a great way for you and your students to keep track of their reading throughout the week!

Introduce students to the inspiring environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Children will read a short biography about the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Use the exercises on this sheet to teach and practice the skill of making predictions.

Children use their investigative skills and powers of deduction to complete a series of questions and prompts about their local government.  

Reinforce reading comprehension skills with this simple practice quiz!

Get to know pioneering astrophysicist and mathematician Katherine Johnson in this reading comprehension worksheet!

Learners get a brief introduction to the capital of the United States in this worksheet.

This graphic organizer guides readers to complete a story map of their reading by having them record the characters, setting, problem, and solution.

Children are introduced to the life and accomplishments of aeronautics pioneer Amelia Earhart in this fascinating worksheet.

Learners practice using context clues to identify the meaning of new words in this language and vocabulary worksheet.