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2nd Grade Genres Resources

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Worksheet2nd GradeIdentifying the Genre of a Story Worksheet

A word-box Identifying the Genre of a Story Worksheet where 2nd graders read six book clues and name each genre, from poems to non-fiction. Answer key included—great for quick, no-prep reading practice.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeFantasy and Reality Reading Comprehension Worksheet

A Fantasy and Reality Reading Comprehension Worksheet where 2nd graders read a birthday story and sort what could really happen from what is make-believe. Answer key included, so genre practice takes no prep.

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Worksheet2nd GradeTypes of Text Worksheet

This Types of Text Worksheet gives 2nd graders a matching activity plus three pictures to label, covering poems, newspapers, recipes, dictionaries, and comics. An answer key is included, so genre practice is ready to print in seconds.

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Worksheet2nd GradeLesson Learned Worksheet

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.

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Worksheet2nd GradeFiction and Non-Fiction Favorite Books Worksheet

Using Fiction and Non-Fiction Favorite Books Worksheet, students create a list of their favorite fiction and non-fiction books that they have read.

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Worksheet2nd GradeGroup Reading Activities Worksheet

This group reading activities worksheet helps 2nd grade teachers record how each student asks, answers, shares, and listens during a small reading group, with lines to log the text and genre.

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Worksheet2nd GradeFiction and Nonfiction List Worksheet

Using Fiction and Nonfiction List Worksheet, students create a list of their favorite fiction and non-fiction books that they have read by themselves or with the class.

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Worksheet2nd GradeWhat Kind of Story Worksheet

This what kind of story worksheet gives 2nd grade readers four short book descriptions to sort into fable, fairy tale, mystery, or poem. An answer key is included, so genre practice takes no prep at all.

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Worksheet2nd GradeReading Prose and Poetry Worksheet

Using Reading Prose and Poetry Worksheet, students keep track of the stories they read this year by writing the title and the rating each book.

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Activity2nd GradeDon't Wake the Librarian Sorting Books by Genre Activity

UsingDon't Wake the Librarian Sorting Books by Genre Activity, students will "return" books to the library based on genre type without waking the librarian!

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Worksheet2nd GradeSecond Grade What I am Reading Worksheet

The Second Grade What I am Reading Worksheet gives 2nd grade students a simple log for the date, title and genre of every book they finish, building a reading habit they can watch grow.

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Worksheet2nd GradeReading Informational Texts Worksheet

Using Reading Informational Texts Worksheet, students keep track of the stories they read this year by writing the title and the rating each book.

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Worksheet2nd GradeBooks My Students are Reading Worksheet

Track class reading with this books my students are reading worksheet, a 2nd grade teacher record for dating when each student reads fantasy, mystery, folktale, nonfiction and poetry books.

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Activity2nd GradeThree Amigos Poetry Drama Prose Activity

Using this Three Amigos Poetry Drama Prose Activity, students sort the word cards by genre (prose, poetry, and drama). Use the sorted cards to label and fill out a Venn Diagram.

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Worksheet2nd GradeTracking Reading at Grade Level Nonfiction Worksheet

Using Tracking Reading at Grade Level Nonfiction Worksheet, students keep track of the stories they read this year by writing the title and the date the book was completed.

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Worksheet2nd GradeWhat Are They Reading Assessment Worksheet

Using What Are They Reading Assessment Worksheet, students keep track of the stories they read this year by writing the title and the date the book was completed.

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Worksheet2nd GradeSecond Grade Nonfiction I am Reading Worksheet

Using Second Grade Nonfiction I am Reading Worksheet, students keep track of the stories they read this year by writing the title and the date the book was completed.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeWhat Have You Read This Year Activity

Using What Have You Read This Year Activity, students read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry.

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Worksheet2nd GradeInformational Texts Worksheet

Using Informational Texts Worksheet, students keep track of the stories they read this year by writing the title and the rating each book.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradePeanut Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Peanut Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 2nd graders a short informational passage about how peanuts grow underground, four questions and a written response. An answer key is included for quick, easy checking.