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 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.

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.

Have your students practice finding the cause and effect relationships between two sentences.

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!

In this worksheet, children determine the order of events in a story about two friends who like to roller skate together in their neighborhood.

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!

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