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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.  

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

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

Your students will demonstrate their understanding of nonfiction text features, such as caption, diagram, and heading, with this helpful vocabulary worksheet.

Kids will learn about sharks as they read this short and informative worksheet.

During or after reading a fictional book, help your learner put their thoughts onto paper with this book or character mind map!

Making inferences is a critical skill for young readers to master, as it helps them look beyond the words on the page to figure out the author's message. Use these simple sentences to get your students started in making their own inferences!

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.

Children are introduced to Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who got her start at a young age accompanying her mother as she registered African Americans to vote.

Interpret a charming poem about pet friendship in this reading comprehension resource! 

Discover the delightful traditions of St. Patrick’s Day in this festive activity!

Learn how frogs and butterflies transform as they grow into adults!

Get ready to take an exciting trip as you read this cheerful passage!

Learn how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be with this Chinese New Year folktale!