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Explore the world of literature with our Reading Literature worksheets 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.

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.3 - Character Response - thumbnail
Character Response
This graphic organizer is perfect for teaching character response. Students will read a passage that contains a challeng...
RL.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4,RL.2.1 - Luca and Lily—Understanding Text - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.4,RL.2.10,SL.2.5 - What I Imagine? Poem - thumbnail
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,...
RL.2.4RL.2.10SL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.9 - Comparing Stories - Graphic Organizer - thumbnail
Comparing Stories - Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way to compare and contrast two stories. Students will compare the characters, setting...
RL.2.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.9 - Compare and Contrast Stories Graphic Organizer - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.9 - Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer - thumbnail
Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way to compare and contrast two stories. Students will compare the characters and sett...
RL.2.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.7,RL.2.10 - How do Characters Respond to Major Events - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.7RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.7,RL.2.10 - Short Story —Beanie's Home From Summer Camp - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.7RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.6 - Henry & Squeaks—Character's Point of View | - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.6
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.6 - Short Story on Planning Jason's Birthday Party - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.6
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.5 - Story Notes - thumbnail
Story Notes
This graphic organizer on story elements will help students to stay organize and take notes while they read. The organiz...
RL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.5,RL.2.10 - Short Story on The Art Contest - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.4,RL.2.10,SL.2.5 - To My Little Brother !Poem - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.4RL.2.10SL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.4,RL.2.10,SL.2.5 - Animal Lover Poem - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.4RL.2.10SL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.3,RL.2.10,RL.2.1,RL.2.5 - Andrew’s First Day of Second Grade - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.3 - Challenge & Response - thumbnail
Challenge & Response
This short story is perfect for practicing character response. Students will read the passage about Jack and Mason, two ...
RL.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.10,RL.3.2 - Squirrel & Badger—Moral of the Story - thumbnail
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 ...
RL.2.2RL.2.1RL.2.10RL.3.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.10,RL.3.2 - Froggie—Main Idea - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.2RL.2.1RL.2.10RL.3.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10 - Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.2RL.2.1RL.2.3RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.1,RL.2.10 - Short Story —Norah and the Fire Alarm - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.1RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.7,RL.2.10,RL.2.6,RL.2.3 - Short story on Suzie's Crazy Hair - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.2.7,RI.2.3 - Clarifying Text with illustrations—How to Tie Shoes - thumbnail
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...
RI.2.7RI.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.1,RL.2.10 - Angela and Marie—Short Story - thumbnail
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...
RL.2.1RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.10,RL.4.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.2 - Short Story — The Mice and the Well - thumbnail
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....
RL.2.2RL.2.10RL.4.10RL.3.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.1-1 - How to Be a Kind Friend - thumbnail
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...
L.3.1-1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.6 - Snow—Point of View - thumbnail
Snow—Point of View
These fiction passages and comprehension questions are perfect for teaching point of view! The texts are about a snow da...
RL.2.6

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Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.K.5 - Book Covers - thumbnail
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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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Count of All the Crows in the Kingdom—Short Story
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.4 - Dara the Dolphin - thumbnail
Dara the Dolphin
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.4,RL.2.10,SL.2.5 - Animal Lover Poem - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.7-2 - Season’s Colors Examining Visuals in Poetry - thumbnail
Season’s Colors Examining Visuals in Poetry
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.1.7,RI.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4 - Short Story—Ooki and Workybot - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.7,RL.1.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4.B,RF.1.4 - Short Story—Mamba - thumbnail
Short Story—Mamba
This short story about Mamba the Orangutan is perfect for understanding characters and interacting with illustrations in...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Short Story — Timmy and the Bird - thumbnail
Short Story — Timmy and the Bird
This short story about a boy and an injured bird is a great resource for teaching character traits and theme. Students ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.5 - Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Tigers - thumbnail
Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Tigers
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Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Dentists
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.1,RL.2.10 - Short Story —Norah and the Fire Alarm - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.1,RL.2.10 - Angela and Marie—Short Story - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4,RL.2.1 - Luca and Lily—Understanding Text - thumbnail
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Character Traits—Camping with Elle and Sunny
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Short Story — The Monkey and the Crocodile - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.10,RL.4.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.2 - Short Story — The Mice and the Well - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.3 - Challenge & Response - thumbnail
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This short story is perfect for practicing character response. Students will read the passage about Jack and Mason, two ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.3 - Character Response - thumbnail
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This graphic organizer is perfect for teaching character response. Students will read a passage that contains a challeng...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.1-1 - How to Be a Kind Friend - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.10 - My Friend the Inventor—Reading Fluency and Comprehension - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS W.5.1.A - Persuasive Essay: Lying is Never Okay - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.5 - Short Story—The Talent Show - thumbnail
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This worksheet focuses on the poem "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson, aligned with the standard CCSS....
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.10 - Grocery Shopping—Short Story - thumbnail
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This short story is a great way for emergent readers to practice their reading skills. Students will read the short stor...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.3 - Setting and Main Character - thumbnail
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This template is a great way to practice story elements with your readers. Students will read the story then draw the se...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.3 - Julia's Day—Short Story - thumbnail
Julia's Day—Short Story
This short story is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Students will read the passage...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.1 - The Pool—Short Story - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.1,RL.K.10 - Puppy Playing!—Short Story - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.1,RL.K.10 - Samantha and Sarah's Fun Day—Short Story - thumbnail
Samantha and Sarah's Fun Day—Short Story
This short story is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Students will read the passage...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.1 - Finding Text Evidence - thumbnail
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Students will read a short realistic fiction passage and answer multiple choice questions that require quoting explicit ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.1.4.B,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Poem What Do I See? - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.10 - Reading Comprehension— Reese & Cece - thumbnail
Reading Comprehension— Reese & Cece
This short fiction story is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students will read the text about Reese & Cec...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.3,RL.2.10,RL.2.1,RL.2.5 - Andrew’s First Day of Second Grade - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.4 - Short Story—Afternoon at the Bakery! - thumbnail
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