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2nd Grade Summarizing Resources

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Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeFables The Lion and The Mouse Worksheet

This Fables The Lion and The Mouse Worksheet gives 2nd graders an original retelling of Aesop’s fable, four comprehension questions and a written item on the lesson. Answer key included for quick, no-prep practice.

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Assessment2nd GradeRetelling The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet

This Retelling The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet gives 2nd graders an Aesop fable to read, four events to put in order, and beginning, middle, and end boxes to fill in. Answer key included for fast, no-prep retelling practice.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeMain Idea Graphic Organizer Worksheet

This main idea graphic organizer worksheet helps 2nd grade readers note what each of three paragraphs is about, then write the main idea of the whole text, building strong summarizing skills.

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Assessment2nd GradeFables The Crow and The Pitcher Worksheet

This Fables The Crow and The Pitcher Worksheet gives 2nd Grade readers an illustrated Aesop fable, comprehension questions, a sequencing activity, and a lesson response. Answer key included for quick, no-prep reading practice.

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Worksheet2nd GradeBeginning, Middle, End Reading Response Journal

This beginning middle end reading response journal lets 2nd grade students record a book title and author, rate how hard it was, and retell the story in order for stronger reading.

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Assessment2nd GradeDescribing Sarah Plain and Tall Worksheet

Using this Describing Sarah Plain and Tall Worksheet, students read Sarah Plain and Tall and write response based on what they read.

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Worksheet2nd GradeThe Paper Bag Princess Worksheet

Using this The Paper Bag Princess Worksheet, students use the words from the story to respond to the story and retell the events.

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Worksheet2nd GradePlanting A Seed Sequencing Worksheet

This Planting A Seed Sequencing Worksheet asks 2nd graders to number five mixed-up planting steps and then answer two questions about them. An answer key is included for fast checking.

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Assessment2nd GradeFables The Fox and The Grapes Worksheet

This Fables The Fox and The Grapes Worksheet gives 2nd Grade readers an original retelling of the Aesop fable, four comprehension questions and a written response on its lesson. An answer key is included.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeWhat's the Moral of the Story Activity

Using What's the Moral of the Story Activity,students recount fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

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Activity2nd GradeClass Critics Summarizing 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 GradeFables and Folktales Activity

Using Fables and Folktales Activity,students recount fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

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Activity2nd GradeRetelling Using Key Details Activity

Using Retelling Using Key Details Activity,students read Floppy Ears to retell the story by putting key events in order.

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Activity2nd GradeBrushing Your Teeth Sequencing Activity

Using Brushing Your Teeth Sequencing Activity,students retell a story about brushing your teeth and put the events in order based on the story.

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Assessment2nd GradeDescribing Arthur's Computer Disaster Worksheet

Using this Describing Arthur's Computer Disaster Worksheet, students read Arthur's Computer Disaster to write about how you have experienced something similar to Arthur's troubles.

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Activity2nd GradeLet's Chat Discussion Starter Activity

Using this Let's Chat Discussion Starter Activity, students summarize the points a speaker makes and explains how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence through discussion starter cards.

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Activity2nd GradeIn Your Own Words Paraphrase Activity

Using In Your Own Words Paraphrase Activity, students paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in any formats in your own words.

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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 GradeRetelling Stories Activity

Using Retelling Stories Activity,students put the Event Cards in the correct order to retell the story to build summarizing skills.

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Worksheet2nd GradeThe Day Jimmy's Boa Ate The Wash Worksheet

Using this The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate The Wash Worksheet, students use the words from the story to respond to the story and retell the events.