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2nd Grade Independent and Guided Reading Resources

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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.

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.

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Worksheet2nd GradeSmall Group Checklist Worksheet

This small group checklist worksheet lets 2nd grade students check off six discussion rules they followed and finish one sentence about what they learned from their group that day.

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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.

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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.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeFinding Feelings within a Text Worksheet

A Finding Feelings Within a Text Worksheet for 2nd grade readers, with an original story about a nervous boy and questions asking which words show how he feels. An answer key is included, so checking takes seconds.

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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.

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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 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 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.

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Activity2nd GradeAfter Reading Discussion Cards Activity

Using the After Reading Discussion Cards, students actively engage in group reading activities to discuss purpose and understanding after shared reading.

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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 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.

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Activity2nd GradeRead It Syllables Activity

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

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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.

2nd GradeAsking Questions Activity

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