The Bully Reading Comprehension Worksheet
A 2nd grade story about welcoming a new classmate, paired with multiple choice, word box, and short response questions. The Bully Reading Comprehension Worksheet includes an answer key for easy, no-prep character education practice.
$6.97
Or free with a membership — get this and 10,000+ resources. See plans
Teaching is easier with a membership
Unlimited printables, games & videos for PreK–6th — for your classroom or homeschool. Cancel anytime.
Start your 3-day free trialNo commitment · Cancel anytime · Instant access to 10,000+ resources
About this resource
Description
Learning to read closely and think about why people act the way they do is a big step for young readers, and The Bully Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives second graders a gentle, kid-friendly story to practice with. In the story, Carson comes back from spring break to find a new boy named Miles who grabs the kickball and will not share. Some kids call Miles a bully. Instead of answering with a mean word, Carson chooses kindness, and the story reveals that Miles was really just nervous about being new. Character lessons like this stick best when children discover them inside a story rather than being told the rule.
This 2nd grade character education worksheet is built for one short reading block. Page one holds the illustrated story, page two holds the questions, and page three is the complete answer key. Students read the passage, then fill in the bubble for four multiple choice questions, use a word box to finish two sentences, and finish with a short written response explaining how Carson showed kindness. Read it aloud together the first time, then let students reread on their own before they answer. It works just as well as a guided reading passage, a morning work page, a sub plan, or a counseling or classroom-community lesson.
What’s Included
- 1 print-ready PDF worksheet
- Answer key
- An original 138-word story, 4 multiple choice questions, 2 word-box sentences, and 1 short response
There are three reasons The Bully Reading Comprehension Worksheet helps children grow as readers. First, the questions climb a ladder: recall questions confirm students understood what happened, an inference question asks why Miles acted the way he did, and the written response asks them to support an idea with details from the text. Second, the word box turns comprehension into vocabulary practice, because students have to match a word to the meaning the sentence needs. Third, the story models a response children can actually use, showing that a calm, friendly choice can turn a hard moment into a friendship.
Teachers and parents can carry the lesson past the page. Ask students to retell the story from Miles’s point of view so they practice seeing a situation through someone else’s eyes. Role-play kind ways to invite a new classmate into a game at recess. Make a class chart of friendly words students can say when someone feels left out, and add to it all week. Have children write a short letter welcoming a new student to the class, or draw a two-panel picture showing a problem and the kind choice that solved it.
Related Resources
What teachers say
Reviews
You must be logged in to post a review.
This My Teacher Worksheet gives 2nd Grade students five friendly interview questions and a drawing box, so back to school starts with a classroom where everyone knows their teacher.
Songs for Kids Download by Have Fun Teaching has 18 fun and educational songs for kids.
This Who I Want to Be worksheet lets second graders draw and write about their future job, home, dream destinations, and character. A warm back-to-school reflection that helps students set goals and share who they hope to become.
This rules consequences worksheet helps 2nd graders match rules to their results, read a picture to name a rule and consequence, and reflect on a rule of their own. Includes an answer key for quick, no-prep character education practice at home or school.
The Community Song teaches kids how to be a good citizen in the community. This is a fun citizenship song that teaches kids about being a citizen and being part of their community.
Using the Character Songs (MP3), students learn different character skills that build caring and thoughtful individuals home and at school while listening to a song.
UsingGood Morning Song (MP3), students will have a great day at school after listening to this song in their morning circles.
This honesty character reading comprehension worksheet gives 2nd graders a short illustrated story about a boy who returns a watch he finds. Answer key included, so comprehension practice and a character lesson take no prep at all.
Using thisHelping Worksheet, students will learn different ways that they can help at home and school to be caring members of their community.
Using the Respect Song (Classroom Mix Version), students learn how to treat each other with respect at home and at school while listening to a song.
This Patience Character Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 2nd graders an illustrated story about waiting for bean seeds to sprout, plus four questions and a writing prompt. Answer key included, so patience practice takes no prep.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet