Explore alliteration in poetry by sniffing out repeated sounds in a favorite springtime poem: Casey at the Bat.

Get your third grader in the habit of reading deeper by encouraging him to think about what's going on in this short story and why.

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

Students will practice using dictionary guide words by matching words to the pages they would appear on.

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.

This reading stamina chart can be used to help students track and increase the amount of time they can spend reading to themselves during independent reading.

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.

Learners will review a definition for each type of author's purpose, then sort nine sentences according to these criteria.

This exercise gives your students practice using a graphic organizer to record the main idea and supporting details of a short text.

Kids match reading genres to descriptions in this worksheet.

Find out more about the role of rhythm in poetry with this worksheet that uses "Casey at the Bat" for practice.

This pre-reading activity is a great way to prepare students for reading The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.

Use this resource with your students to practice connecting key events in nature. They will read about the water cycle and note the steps in order that they occur.

This story map will help organize students' retelling of stories while reinforcing the concepts of sequencing, main idea, character traits, and setting.

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.

If your child is writing their first book report, help them get a handle on the characters in their book.

Text dependent questions are reading comprehension questions that can only be answered by referring to the text. Students have to read the text closely and use inferential thinking to determine the answer. Use this list of text dependent questions for you

Children practice connecting cause to effect in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Your third graders will love reading this story about Mike, his friends, the kickball game, and the runaway ball! Use this resource with your students as they answer basic comprehension questions about a fiction text.

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

Keeping a reading log is a great way to encourage your child to set goals and track their progress. Your students will build reading fluency and stamina by logging and graphing their reading time.

Folktales are a great way to get your child into reading, and to help them consider moral values as well!

Explore history with famous female navigator Sacagawea. Sacagawea was a Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark find their way across the west.

From the topic of roller coasters to the topic of spinach, this kid-friendly worksheet guides a student in comparing their opinion to the opinions of the fictional character named “Jimmy.”

This ELA-focused choice board is perfect for supporting independence and encouraging students to practice their reading skills, build reading fluency, and boost reading comprehension.

Practice comparing two nonfiction texts in this reading comprehension worksheet!