Using Comparing Similar Texts Illustrations Worksheet, students compare the illustrations from two texts to determine how they are alike and different.

Using Comparing Similar Texts Organizing Data Worksheet, students compare the text features from two texts to determine how they are alike and different.

Using Illustrations in a Book Worksheet, students explain why the illustrator drew that picture and how that illustration helps to tell a story.

Using Word Meaning Earthworms Worksheet, students read Earthworms by Claire Llewellyn to determine the meanings of these words and phrases.

Using Creating Images in Text Worksheet, students create an diagram, a drawing, or even take a photograph to help support the text.

Use this understanding meaning worksheet to help 2nd graders learn new words with context clues from a short text about the desert cactus. An answer key is included for quick checking.

Using Comparing Informational Picture Storybooks Worksheet, students compare story elements intwo different stories about the same topic to determine how they are alike and different.