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.

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.

This lesson learned worksheet helps 2nd graders plan a true story about a time they learned a lesson, with boxes for the beginning, middle, end, and the lesson itself.

This story elements graphic organizer worksheet helps 2nd graders name the characters in any story, describe what each one is like, and tell where and when the story happens.

Using this Major and Minor Character Graphic Organizer, students fill in as many details as you can to show information about the Major and Minor Characters.

This story elements network tree graphic organizer helps 2nd grade readers map the characters, setting and plot of any book. Answers vary, so it works with every story children read.

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

Using this SL.2.4 Common Core Activity , studentstell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences.