Grade 2 Reading Literature Curriculum Resources
Explore the world of literature with our Reading Literature curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering various literary elements, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to understanding and appreciating literature in an engaging and accessible format, fostering a strong foundation in reading skills.
Curriculum Resources Results
Character Response
This graphic organizer is perfect for teaching character response. Students will read a passage that contains a challeng...
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Compare and Contrast Stories Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way to compare and contrast two stories. Students will compare the characters and sett...
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Henry & Squeaks—Character's Point of View |
These fiction passages and comprehension questions are perfect for teaching point of view! The texts share the experienc...
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Luca and Lily—Understanding Text
This short story about a trip to the animal shelter is a great way to practice comprehension. Students will read the tex...
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Comparing Stories - Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way to compare and contrast two stories. Students will compare the characters, setting...
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Short Story on Planning Jason's Birthday Party
This short story about planning a birthday party is a great way to practice reading dialogue. Students can read the stor...
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Story Notes
This graphic organizer on story elements will help students to stay organize and take notes while they read. The organiz...
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Animal Lover Poem
This poem is perfect for all of the animal lovers in your classroom! Students will read the short poem and then circle a...
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Squirrel & Badger—Moral of the Story
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage about the badger and ...
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Froggie—Main Idea
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage about the frog who do...
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Short Story —Norah and the Fire Alarm
This short story about a girl who is afraid of the fire alarm is a great way to practice comprehension. Students will re...
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Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way to compare and contrast two stories. Students will compare the characters and sett...
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How do Characters Respond to Major Events
This short story about Ooki, the rambunctious monkey, is a great opportunity to practice identifying character traits in...
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Short Story —Beanie's Home From Summer Camp
This short story is about Mamba and her brother, Beanie, who reunite after a long summer apart. Students will read the s...
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Andrew’s First Day of Second Grade
This short story about a boy on his first day of school is perfect for practicing character response. Students will read...
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Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage about the witch who g...
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What I Imagine? Poem
This poem and drawing activity is a great way to practice reading poetry and rhyming words. Students will read the poem,...
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Short Story on The Art Contest
This comprehension passage about a boy who enters an art contest is a great way to practice writing conclusions and read...
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To My Little Brother !Poem
This poem is about a boy who is inviting his new baby brother into the world. This activity includes comprehension quest...
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Challenge & Response
This short story is perfect for practicing character response. Students will read the passage about Jack and Mason, two ...
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Short story on Suzie's Crazy Hair
This short story about Suzie, the girl with crazy hair, is a great opportunity to practice interacting with images in a ...
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Clarifying Text with illustrations—How to Tie Shoes
This informational text on how to tie shoes is a great opportunity to practice interacting with images in a text. Studen...
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Angela and Marie—Short Story
This short story about a cat having kittens is a great way to practice comprehension. Students will read the text and th...
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Short Story — The Mice and the Well
Students read a fable about Birbal, a wise man who impresses Emperor Akbar with his intelligence and wit. Aligned to RL....
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How to Be a Kind Friend
This list of ways to be a kind friend is perfect for the classroom walls, as a desk reminder, or as a guiding resource f...
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Snow—Point of View
These fiction passages and comprehension questions are perfect for teaching point of view! The texts are about a snow da...
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Jackson's Library Adventures-Short Story
Read the short story on a library visit and answer comprehension questions.Join Jackson on his weekly trips to the libra...
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Planting Seeds with Samantha-Short Story
Experience the joy of gardening with Samantha and her mom as they plant seeds in their backyard. Follow their journey as...
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Max and Zoe's Beach Adventure
Experience the excitement of Max and Zoe's beach adventure as they build a sandcastle and enjoy the refreshing sensation...
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Sophie's Flower Garden
Embark on a garden adventure with Sophie as she plants flowers and diligently waters them every day. Experience the joy ...
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Olivia's Kite Flying Adventure
Experience the excitement of Olivia's kite flying adventure as she holds her kite on a windy day and watches it dance gr...
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Alex's Snowy Adventure
Experience the magic of a snowy day with Alex as he observes the snow falling and embraces the opportunity to build a sn...
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Rainy Day-Lucy's Observation
Main idea reading passage: Lucy observes a rainy day and listens to raindrops on the roof.
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The Weather
This reading passage on sunny day will enhance and test the reading comprehension skills of Grade 1 student. This onlin...
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My Family
This reading passage on Sara's family will enhance and test the reading comprehension skills of Grade 1 student. This o...
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Monty the Moose
This short story is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Students will read the passage...
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The Very Tall Giraffe
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Penguin Chatter
Turtles
Otters at the River
Baxter the Bracelet Sniffer
This short story follows Baxter, a talking dog, as he solves the mystery of a missing bracelet by using clues like stran...
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Baxter and the Missing Diary Caper
In this short mystery story, Baxter the clever talking dog uses his detective skills to solve the case of Zoe's missing ...
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Baxter and the Vanishing Veggies
Baxter investigates disappearing vegetables from Emma's garden and collects clues leading to Marshmallow the cat as the ...
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Why Do Some Clouds Make Heavy Rain?
Students will read an informational text explaining why certain clouds produce heavy rainfall while others result in onl...
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The Olympic Games
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Fun in the Park
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Happy Birthday Cake
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Benny the Bunny
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Lily the Duckling
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The Playground Slide
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