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2nd Grade Independent and Guided Reading Activities

42 resources

2nd Grade Independent and Guided Reading Activities

42 resources

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Activity2nd GradeComparing Texts Activity

This comparing texts activity has 1st-3rd Grade readers match compare and contrast words, read two penguin texts, and sort fact cards. Answer key included for quick, easy checking.

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Activity2nd GradeMy Point of View Activity

Using My Point of View Activity, students distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.

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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 GradeFun With Poetry Activity

Using Fun With Poetry Activity, students read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1. to build reading comprehension skills.

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Activity2nd GradeWhat Comes Next Sequencing Activity

This what comes next sequencing activity has 2nd to 4th grade students read a how-to recipe, put six step cards in order and retell each step. Answer key included.

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Activity2nd GradeCompare Books Activity

This compare books activity has 1st and 2nd grade readers sort fact cards from two short dog books into Book 1, Book 2 or Both, with an answer key included for quick, confident checking.

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Activity2nd GradeRead it Fluently Cooperative Learning Activity

This read it fluently cooperative learning activity has 2nd-4th grade partners read sentence cards aloud and rate each other from 1 to 4. Answer key included.

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Activity2nd GradeMaking Connections in a Story Activity

This making connections in a story activity has 1st and 2nd grade readers match story card halves joined by but, because and so. Answer key included, so children can check how each event connects.

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Activity2nd GradeLooking at the Character's Viewpoints Activity

Use this looking at the character's viewpoints activity with 2nd and 3rd grade readers. Students sort story lines by character and map their feelings; an answer key is included.

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Activity2nd GradeDigging for Information Text Structure Activity

Using Digging for Information Text Structure Activity, students describe the relationship between events, scientific concepts, or procedures in a text.

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Activity2nd GradeLook in the Text Activity

Using this Look in the Text Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

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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.

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Activity2nd GradeHow are They the Same Compare and Contrast Story Elements Activity

This how are they the same compare and contrast story elements activity has 1st-3rd Grade readers sort 16 detail cards from two Otter and Beaver stories. Answer key included.

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Activity2nd GradeHow Words Work Poetry Activity

This how words work poetry activity has 1st-3rd grade students sort rhyming words, same-sound words, and repeated words from a fun poem. Answer key included, so kids hear the beat of every poem.

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Activity2nd GradeWhat Have You Read This Year Activity

This what have you read this year activity helps 2nd-5th grade students track genres, review each book they finish and choose their top three favorite books of the year.

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Activity2nd GradeTwo Texts Important Information Activity

In this two texts important information activity, 1st-3rd Grade students read two pumpkin texts and sort 12 fact cards by source. A practice page and answer key are included.

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Activity2nd GradeHow the Text is Organized Activity

This how the text is organized activity has 2nd-4th grade students sort ant text cards by sequence, compare or cause and effect, with a practice page and answer key included.

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Activity2nd GradeRetell the Story Activity

Using Retell the Story Activity,students read “Floppy Ears” aloud to students and then use the question chart to assess students ability to retell the story.

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Activity2nd GradeStory Elements Organizing What You Read Activity

Using Story Elements Organizing What You Read Activity, students use activity worksheets and graphic organizers to describe the characters, setting and events.

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Activity2nd GradeFavorite Books and Characters Activity

This favorite books and characters activity helps 1st-2nd Grade readers compare two story characters with detail cards, a sort mat and a Venn sheet, answer key included.