This sequence writing worksheet has 2nd graders number four mixed-up pancake story events, then write the story with order words and an ending. An answer key is included for easy checking.

This Who's Talking Worksheet asks 2nd Grade readers to match four quoted lines back to the character who said them, then explain how they knew, with an answer key included.

This characters and story plots worksheet gives 2nd Grade readers a short story, then asks them to name the characters and tell the beginning, problem and ending. An answer key is included, so retelling a book gets easier.

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.

A story elements reading graphic organizer worksheet for 2nd grade: read a short story, then fill in Somebody, Wanted, But, and So. Answer key included, so retelling practice takes no prep.

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 sequencing brainstorming worksheet has 2nd graders number five story events in order, then plan the steps of their own activity. An answer key is included, so checking takes just seconds.

Use this ice cream sundae sequence worksheet to help 2nd graders read five mixed-up story steps and number them in order. An answer key is included, so checking work takes only seconds.

Using Beginnings Worksheet, students write how the beginning of each story introduces the characters and main idea of the story to compare the two similar stories read.

This characters and events worksheet gives 2nd Grade readers a beach story and questions about how two friends react to each event, with an answer key to help kids back up answers with the text.

This problems and solutions worksheet gives 2nd Grade readers a short story and five questions about the problem and how it gets solved. An answer key is included, so students can practice finding plot evidence on their own.

This Thinking About Characters Worksheet gives 2nd graders a short story about two very different friends, then four questions and a written response that ask how the characters are alike and different. Answer key included.

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 thisSilly Stories Story Starters, studentschoose a Character, Setting and Plot from the picture and word cards to write or tell a story about the fun and unique combination.

Using Compare Contrast Book Covers Worksheet, students compare two books using information from the book cover to determine how they are alike and different.

Using Does it Tell a Story or Information Worksheet, students compare two texts about wasps to determine how they are alike and different.

Using Characters in Blueberries for Sal Worksheet, students compare two characters from a story to determine how they are alike and different.

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 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.

Using Sequencing Events Organizer Worksheet, students use the planner to write your own story or to write 5 events from a story in order.