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.

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.

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.

This In My Own Words Worksheet gives 2nd graders three sentences to read and restate in their own words on wide writing lines. An answer key is included, so paraphrasing practice takes no prep at all.

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.

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

This opinions and reasons worksheet helps 2nd grade students pick the reason that best supports an opinion and write their own opinion with two reasons. An answer key is included for quick checking.

Using My Opinion The Big Orange Splot Worksheet, students read The Big Orange Splot and write your opinion and use text evidence to support your reasons.

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

Using this There Was An Old Lady Animal Names Activity, students practice reading animal words to build reading fluency and recognition.