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

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

Children learn about the Moon, then practice finding and writing the main idea, in this literacy worksheet.

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

Children put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test with this simple quiz!

Practice analyzing poetry with one of Emily Dickinson’s most popular poems!

Help students appreciate the information they can get from text features!

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

Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.

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.

This excerpt has exactly 100 words and is great reading practice for your little quaterbacks!

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.

Reading a short passage is a great way to get kids thinking about the main idea and its supporting details.

Young readers practice analyzing characters in a work of fiction with this five-page reading comprehension worksheet.

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

This reading activity gives kids practice supporting inferences with evidence.

When your students read this exaggerated tale, they will find a ton of hyperboles!

Use this graphic organizer to have students write words or draw pictures to complete the story map.

Paraphrasing is all about summing up a lengthy text, and it can be a great way to help your child hone reading comprehension skills.

Use this resource to read a nonfiction passage about sharks and write a summary.

Learners will categorize 12 different types of text according to why the author would write them, using the acronym PIE as a mnemonic device.

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

Authors persuade, inform, and entertain through various types of writing! Students set out to identify the author’s purpose.

If some of these lyrics sound familiar, that's because America the Beautiful is a famous national song! Learn all of the lyrics with this worksheet.

Kids match reading genres to descriptions in this worksheet.

Explore cause and effect in a short excerpt from Sharon Creech’s Walk Two Moons with this targeted reading comprehension worksheet!

This graphic organizer template provides a helpful framework for young scholars as they begin to read to learn.

Learners will practice identifying the author's purpose in eight sample paragraphs, using text evidence to support their choice.

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

In this worksheet, children read a classic fable about a man and his son who get too much advice!