2nd Grade Short Stories Resources

Little Blue Truck | Worksheets & Activities

By Tomorrowcomes

"Transform your students' reading experience with these engaging worksheets for Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle. Encourage kindness and story interaction with question sheets, coloring pages, sound activity, and story sequence pages, with bonus printer-friendly option. Get your copy today and bring the story to life!"

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1st and 2nd Grade Summer Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

These summer Reading Passages with comprehension multiple choice questions and answer keys are specifically designed to help Grade 1 and 2 students retain their reading abilities and foster a love for learning.

The passages, accompanied by thought-provoking questions, offer a valuable learning tool for both teachers and students during the summer holidays.

Engaging in reading comprehension activities during the summer season will help students retain and strengthen their reading skills. It will also prevent the "summer slide" and allow them to enter the next grade level with confidence.

Download this product to keep your students engaged during the summer holiday.

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Crack the Code Christmas Short Story Mystery Reading Passage 1st Grade Christmas

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Dear Christmas Detectives, Santa needs your help! This 1st-grade mystery reading passage with comprehension questions will have students cracking codes and solving the mystery of where Santa's missing sleigh bells are, and who took them - all before it's too late and Christmas is ruined for everyone!

Many reading comprehension activities are all about reading a story and then reflecting on it. But this 8-page NO-PREP story allows first-graders to be a part of the story through immersive storytelling. Students work their way through the story, stopping along the way to reinforce what they've read while helping the characters in the story solve mysteries along the way.

Cracking the code on these skills:

~CVC phonics

~additional and subtraction practice

~spelling

~decoding words and sentences

~language translating

Engage in these activities:

~coloring

~decoding ciphers (image, morse code, and numbers)

~unscrambling words and letters

~deciphering and identifying footprints

~maze

~logic puzzle

~find the hidden pictures

~number riddles

~Christmas trivia


Students will beg you for more of these Solve the Mystery Games! True reading comprehension happens when students feel immersed and engaged in the story, no matter how long or short it is. Help save Christmas today!

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

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FREE 10 Graphic Organizers - Comprehension Charts to Review Any Text!

By Tom's Talk

These 10 graphic organizers are the perfect way to review any read, from fable to expository text. This FREEBIE features the following graphic organizers:

⭐️ Author's Purpose ⭐️ Cause and Effect ⭐️ Character, Setting, and Events ⭐️ Compare and Contrast ⭐️ Main Idea and Key Details ⭐️ Point of View ⭐️ Problem and Solution ⭐️ Sequence ⭐️ Storyline ⭐️ Theme

For any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to email us at: toms.talk.resources@gmail.com.

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Pop Up Writing Activity - minecraft like images!

By Z is for Zebra

Build a story, write about it! Pop Up Activity. Minecraft is the new craze with students. In the game students take 3d blocks, and construct their own worlds. With this activity your students will be able to create their own minecraft pop-up scene to get their creative juices flowing, then write about it! I have also included a pair of story maps to help your students with their stories.

43 pages!

Included in this activity:

30 pages of backgrounds for students to choose from (15x for making popups and 15x for gluing directly on the page without making popups)

3 Pages of Minecraft Characters

This pack has 4 different human like characters: Blue Knight, Girl in Purple, Boy with Backpack, and Turtle. Each of the human like characters has a total of 7 different poses for your students to pick from. The poses are generally: Front view, moving forward, standing looking left, standing looking right, moving left, moving right, and moving away.

There are also the creeper (4 poses), Enderman (1 pose), Redcow (2 poses), Wolf (6 poses), Spider (2 poses) and the pig (2 poses)

1 Page of minecraft blocks (37 different blocks)

2 Pages of items (axe, pick, sword, shovel, potions, food, shields, hats, torch, gems/jewels, bows, etc)

2 different story maps

1 page of direction

3 pages of popup tabs (3 different styles)

Remember this product is licensed for one classroom.

If your students (or you) like Minecraft, Check out my Minecraft Classroom Theme / Organization Mega Pack (709 Pages!)

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The Easter Bunny's Great Adventure Story For Kids 4-6 Years, 8.5*8.5 in

By YOUNESS ELIDRYSY

  • The Easter Bunny's Great Adventure Story For Kids 4-6 Years, 8.5*8.5 in :

Join Easter Bunny and his loyal friends, Daisy Duckling and Sammy Squirrel, on a magical journey through the enchanted forest in "The Easter Bunny's Great Adventure." As Easter approaches, the trio encounters a problem when Easter Bunny's egg-making machine breaks down. Determined to save Easter, they embark on an exciting quest to find the missing parts of the machine.

Through mossy logs, sparkling streams, and tall trees, they search for clues, aided by the guidance of a wise old owl. Along the way, they discover hidden treasures, including a golden gear and a silver key, which they need to fix the machine.

With teamwork and determination, they overcome obstacles and restore the egg-making machine just in time for Easter. Children all around the world wake up to beautifully decorated eggs, thanks to the efforts of Easter Bunny and his friends.

Filled with laughter, friendship, and adventure, "The Easter Bunny's Great Adventure" is a heartwarming tale that teaches the importance of teamwork, kindness, and perseverance. Join the characters as they celebrate their triumphs and cherish the magic of friendship in the enchanting world of the forest.

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Back to School Short Stories Reading Comprehension Checks Passages and Questions

By EduEnrich

Engage Your Students with Fun & Effective Reading Comprehension Passages!✨

✨Welcome back to school! Elevate your reading lessons with our specially designed Short Reading Passages for Grades 1-2, perfect for building strong foundational skills in young learners.

⭐Essential Reading Tools for Classroom Success

  • Printable Reading Passages that are easy to integrate into your daily lessons.
  • Comprehension Questions included with each passage to reinforce key reading skills and ensure understanding.
  • Reading Comprehension Worksheets with Answers for quick and easy assessment of students' progress and immediate feedback.

⭐Comprehensive Reading Resources for a Successful School Year

  • Back to School Reading Comprehension Activities to kickstart your students' learning journey.
  • Engaging Reading Passages for Students to keep them interested and motivated.
  • Fluency Practice Passages designed for consistent reading growth throughout the year.

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Lona and the Whispering Tree Short Story for Kids

By The Student Worksheets

"Lona and the Magic Tree"

In a peaceful village surrounded by green mountains, a kind-hearted girl named Lona discovers a magical tree that can talk. When the tree calls upon her for help, Lona embarks on a heartwarming adventure to assist the animals of the forest and stop a dangerous storm. Filled with courage and compassion, Lona learns the power of kindness and the deep bond she shares with nature. Perfect for young readers, this enchanting tale shows how a brave heart can change the world around us.

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Kindness starts with Me! Mini Booklet

By Elena Tenisi

Mini book for kindness week. Simply have students cut out each page and staple them together. Students will be able to color in each page. Great way to start brainstorming random acts of kindness. Resource comes in colored and black-white versions. A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:

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Kawaii Adventures: Free Sample

By Loubna Creations

Get a sneak peek into the Kawaii Adventures Activity Book with this free 2-page sample! Featuring adorable kawaii characters and fun, engaging stories, this sample offers a glimpse of the creative activities that will spark your child’s imagination. Perfect for kids ages 5-8, it’s a fun and educational way to entertain young learners while boosting their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Try it now and enjoy the cuteness!

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10 TROPICAL ANIMALS - Reading Comprehension Mini Factual Story & Questions

By All Therapy Resources

This workbook includes 10 Comprehension Worksheets to help further your students understanding of tropical animals. Each page includes a mini informative narrative about that particular tropical animal. On each page there are questions with three comprehension questions to help support the student to retain the knowledge. Each page explores the following animals

Butterfly

Frog

Toucan

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Sea Turtle

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Short Stories with Reading Comprehension Questions for Grades 1-3

By Create Learn Inspire Grow

Looking for fun and engaging reading material for your 1st-3rd grade students? This resource includes a collection of five short stories designed to build reading comprehension skills while keeping students entertained. Each story comes with a set of multiple-choice questions and a bonus question to encourage critical thinking and class discussions.

Included Stories:

  1. Max and the Lost Kite – A story about perseverance and friendship as Max loses and finds his kite.
  2. The Brave Little Turtle – A heartwarming story about courage and determination as Timmy, the little turtle, sets out to climb a tall hill.
  3. Ella’s Rainy Day Adventure – Ella learns how to turn a rainy day into an exciting adventure.
  4. Lily and the Lost Puppy – A story of kindness and responsibility when Lily helps a lost puppy find its home.
  5. Tom’s Silly Hat – A humorous story about a boy’s giant chicken-shaped hat that flies away, much to everyone’s delight.
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Narrative Writing Craft: Fly a Hot Air Balloon

By Qiang Ma

It is a fun engaging writing project your students will enjoy. Prep Free! Ready to Go!

Task:

1. Students are going to write a six page story using the Owl Craft Book pages.

2. The main characters will be two animals. Together they want to accomplish a task. They have four tries. First three tries are all failed. They refuse to give up. With the last try, the fourth try, they are able to succeed.

3. Each student will: pick two animals as his main characters; define a task he wants his characters to accomplish; pick a proper title for his story.

Step by step assignment directions are giving using Teacher Writing Sample "Fly a Hot Air Balloon" as a model.

You could use this Owl Craft Book to write anything related to Valentine, Mother's Day, or Father's Day.

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Main Events | Sequence | Close Reading | Reading Comprehension | ELA Worksheets

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Do your students need practice to identify the main events of a story? Do they have trouble distinguishing between main ideas or events and details? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details.

After reading each passage, students will identify the three main events in sequential order, a small detail from the story, as well as something made up that never actually happened in the story - my students love this!!

This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."

These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 unique passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

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    You might be interested in Money-Saving Bundle! It includes 15 worksheets with reading passages that are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements, using the same stories. Excellent for a spiral review of skills!


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Little Red Riding Hood Kids Yoga and Fitness Fairy Tale Story Script

By Stephanie Smith

This is a SUPER FUN kids yoga story script designed yoga instructors, early childhood educators educators, parents, and/or librarians with basic knowledge of kids yoga poses to easily incorporate yoga, mindfulness, and self-regulation skills into the story. This is a great way to combine literacy with physical fitness while using a familiar story kids love!

This is a very candy-coated version of the classic fairytale designed to help young children develop valuable learning lessons and life skills:

✔ Always listen to parents and teachers.

✔ Never talk to strangers.

✔ It's important to good choices.

✔ We should always try to eat healthy.

This resource is great for:

⭐ Children's Yoga Classes

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⭐ Calm-Down Time

Physical Benefits of Yoga:

⛹ Helps Build Strength, Balance, and Coordination

⛹ Aides in Maintaining Flexibility

⛹ Relaxes and Helps Alleviate Stress

⛹ Teaches Children Self-Awareness

⛹ Increases Body Awareness & Overall Muscle Tone

⛹ Great for Warming-Up Before Sports

⛹ Helps Children Channel their Energy

Emotional & Mental Benefits of Yoga:

❤️ Increased Confidence

❤️ Encourages Mindfulness

❤️ Helps Steady Emotions, Reduce Anxiety & Stress

❤️ Teaches Self-Regulation & Calming Techniques

❤️ Non-Competitive & Non-Judgmental- Helps Kids feel Valued & Accepted

❤️ It’s All-Inclusive- Children Participate at their own Comfort Level  

❤️ Teaches Self-Discipline & Reduces Impulsivity

❤️ Helps Children Manage their Anxiety

❤️ Aides in Developing Emotional Regulation Skills

❤️ Enhances Children’s Memory & Concentration

❤️ Teaches Self-Acceptance

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The Ant that called Anteater

By Sean Alexander Dennison

"The Naughty Ant and the Anteater" can be a valuable addition to an educator's classroom for several reasons:

Moral Lesson: The fable offers a clear moral lesson about the importance of honesty and trust. By exploring the consequences of the naughty ant's deceit, students learn that dishonesty can lead to dire outcomes and the loss of trust among peers. This lesson encourages discussions about the significance of integrity and the impact of our actions on others.

Relatable Characters: The fable features relatable characters, such as the hardworking ants and the mischievous naughty ant. Students can easily connect with these characters, enabling them to engage more deeply with the story and its moral message. This relatability allows for meaningful discussions and reflections on personal experiences.

Critical Thinking: The fable presents a dilemma for the ants in the story. Students are prompted to consider how they would react in a similar situation and whether they would trust the naughty ant's warning when the real danger appears. This encourages critical thinking skills and promotes discussions on judgment, discernment, and the consequences of making hasty assumptions.

Empathy and Perspective-Taking: As the story progresses, students witness the impact of the naughty ant's prank on the colony. By exploring the emotions of the deceived ants, students develop empathy and understanding of the consequences of their own actions. This fosters a sense of compassion and consideration for others' feelings.

Classroom Discussions: The fable serves as a springboard for meaningful classroom discussions. Educators can facilitate conversations about honesty, trustworthiness, and the importance of open communication. Students can share their thoughts, opinions, and personal experiences related to the moral lesson, promoting a collaborative and respectful learning environment.

Writing and Creative Activities: Following the reading of the fable, educators can engage students in writing activities such as rewriting the story with an alternative ending or creating their own fables with different moral lessons. These activities encourage creativity, critical thinking, and reinforce the understanding of moral values.

Overall, "The Naughty Ant and the Anteater" offers an engaging and relatable story that can stimulate meaningful discussions, develop moral reasoning, and promote character development within the classroom.

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Purple Turtle Storie: Purple and Goople Travel Inside the Earth

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle story which can be used to begin a discussion on the geology of the earth. In the story, "Purple/Goople and inside the Earth", space alien friend Goople revisits Purple for another amazing adventure. The two travel to the center of the Earth. What might they see along the way? What unusual ability will Goople share with Purple at the end of the book? Wonderful illustrations! 26 pages

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Short Stories with Reading Comprehension Questions for Grades 1-3

By saadia balhous

Looking for fun and engaging reading material for your 1st-3rd grade students? This resource includes a collection of five short stories designed to build reading comprehension skills while keeping students entertained. Each story comes with a set of multiple-choice questions and a bonus question to encourage critical thinking and class discussions.

Included Stories:

  1. Max and the Lost Kite – A story about perseverance and friendship as Max loses and finds his kite.
  2. The Brave Little Turtle – A heartwarming story about courage and determination as Timmy, the little turtle, sets out to climb a tall hill.
  3. Ella’s Rainy Day Adventure – Ella learns how to turn a rainy day into an exciting adventure.
  4. Lily and the Lost Puppy – A story of kindness and responsibility when Lily helps a lost puppy find its home.
  5. Tom’s Silly Hat – A humorous story about a boy’s giant chicken-shaped hat that flies away, much to everyone’s delight.
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The Day You Begin, short story Background Information & Vocab Intro- Google

By Kiwious About Vocab

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson: this short story introduction is perfect for the beginning of school! The Google Slide lesson provides digital & printable pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. Fun facts, photo visuals, and video clips support the story details. The lesson also includes vocabulary study, practice, and assessment.

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PURPOSE: This Google Slide lesson provides digital pre-reading background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for The Day You Begin.

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension and aligned to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classroom This lesson has EVERYTHING you need!

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.

2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.

3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.

>fabulously, untraveled, fragile, souvenir, triumph, journey, unique<

4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.

5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.

6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.

7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.

8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.

9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.

10**PDF file** 9 organizers, activities, and quizzes

11 **Fun Fact** video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

*Additional slides to aid in comprehension

**-**Food slides on kimchi and rice

-Geography slide on Venezuela

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage for review

· Add to electronic notebooks

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

· Grammar study / parts of speech

· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: Worksheets, word walls, interactive notebooks

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Creative Writing Prompts Engaging Worksheets & Activities - Sports Themed Tasks

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Looking for a fun and engaging way to encourage your students to practice their creative writing & vocabulary skills? Elevate your students skills while embracing their love for sports with this dynamic sports themed writing prompts pack. Tailored for busy teachers, this pack effortlessly transforms mundane writing sessions into thrilling storytelling adventures.

This Sports-Themed Writing Prompts pack includes 10 worksheets to inspire students to write exciting stories about their favorite sports moments. The creative writing topics include themes such as The Comeback Kid, The Winning Goal, The Perfect Play and many more. This short story prompts pack is perfect for students who love sports and need a fun way to practice their writing skills. The worksheets can be used as homework assignments, in-class writing prompts, early finishers or even whole class instructions.

Benefits and Features:

  • Exciting Creativity: Spark imaginative storytelling with sports-centric themes.
  • Versatile Application: Ideal for various settings, from class activities to individual assignments.

Ready to turn writing sessions into thrilling sports adventures? Dive into the Sports Themed Writing Prompts pack and watch your students creativity soar.


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