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2nd Grade Independent and Guided Reading Resources

22 resources

2nd Grade Independent and Guided Reading Resources

22 resources

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeFinding Feelings Worksheet

This Finding Feelings Worksheet has second graders read a short story, find the feeling words, and match story moments to emotions. Answer key included — a no-prep way to build reading comprehension and empathy.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeGroup Research Worksheet

Using the Group Research Worksheet, students read with a partner to explore several books by your favorite author and write what you thinkabout each book.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeFeeling Words Activity

Using Feeling Words Activity, students read Amy Goes to First Grade to find words and phrases that describe Amy's feelings on the first day of school.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeDescribing Who Has Seen the Wind Worksheet

Using this Describing Who Has Seen the Wind Worksheet, students read Sarah Plain and Tall and write response based on what they read.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeRead It Syllables Activity

Using Read It Syllables Activity, students know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeSmall Group Discussions Checklist Worksheet

Using the Small Group Discussions Checklist Worksheet, students participate in a group discussion using these small group discussion rules.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeFinding Feelings within a Text Worksheet

Using Finding Feelings within a Text Worksheet, students read a story that and record examples of character feelings or make you feel a certain way when you read them.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeHurricanes Reading Comprehension Activity

Using Hurricanes Reading Comprehension Activity, students refer to details to explain what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences. This is perfect for making inferences and drawing conclusions.

2nd GradeAsking Questions Activity

Using the Asking Questions Activity, students actively engage in group reading activities to discuss purpose and understanding after shared reading.

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Activity2nd GradeWhat Does it Mean Literal Non-Literal Language Activity

Using this What Does it Mean Literal Non-Literal Language Activity, students determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from non-literal language.

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Activity2nd GradeReading Questions Camping Activity

Using Reading Questions Camping Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

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Activity2nd GradeAsking Questions about a Story Activity

Using Asking Questions about a Story Activity, students Discuss a topic or read a book aloud using Question Cards to help guide questions andanswers about the topic.

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Activity2nd GradeQuestion Cards for Reading Activity

Using Asking Questions about a Story Activity, students Discuss a topic or read a book aloud using Question Cards to help guide questions andanswers about the topic.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeTalking to Peers Assessment Worksheet

Using the Talking to Peers Assessment Worksheet, students respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to writing as needed.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeGroup Reading Worksheet

Using the Group Reading Worksheet, students use this form when you meet with a group and read fiction or non-fiction text.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeHow the Text is Organized Activity

Using How the Text is Organized Activity, studentsdescribe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeSmall Group Checklist Worksheet

Using the Small Group Checklist Worksheet, students participate in a group discussion using these small group discussion rules.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeGold Medal Reading Strategies Activity

Using Gold Medal Reading Strategies Activity, students read grade-level text with purpose and understanding using graphic organizers for support.

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Activity2nd GradeWho What When Where Why How Activity

Using Who What When Where Why How Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeSmall Group Discussions Worksheet

Using the Small Group Discussions Worksheet, students participate in a group discussion using these small group discussion rules.