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Zain and Anoki

1 “I am sure I will win,” shouted Zain as he pulled his toy box from under his bed. He looked through it and took out a blue balloon with green polka dots all over. “I will blow it into a big balloon, and it will go higher in the sky.”

2 Anoki looked at the little blue balloon. “Mine will go higher in the sky. It’s special,” said Anoki. He tugged at the string of his big foil balloon, and it swooped down. Zain blew up his balloon. It was as big as Anoki’s.

3 The two friends went out to the backyard. It was breezy. They let go of their balloons. Up and up went the balloons. The boys looked on. Then, the breeze stopped. Zain’s balloon floated away. Anoki’s went higher and higher in the sky.

4 Zain was sad. “Don’t be sad, my friend,” said Anoki. “Mine was filled with a special gas. It had to go higher. We both win.” Zain understood and smiled.

1 Who looks through the toy box?

Zain

Anoki

Both Zain and Anoki

First Anoki, then Zain

2How does Zain feel at the beginning of

this story?

He is upset because Anoki’s balloon

is special.

He feels unsure that he will win.

He is jealous of Anoki’s big foil

balloon.

He feels sure that he will win.

3 Where are the two friends?

At Anoki’s house

At Zain’s house

At a park

At their school

4What does Anoki tell Zain that makes

him happy?

Anoki tells Zain that he wins.

Anoki tells Zain that his balloon is

special.

Anoki tells Zain that they both win.

Anoki tells Zain that they are still

friends.

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Balloon Animals

1 Making balloon animals is an art. If you can blow up, tie, and twist a balloon, you can shape it into any animal. You can make a poodle, a frog, or even a unicorn.

2 Use long balloons to shape into animals. These can be easily twisted and folded into different shapes. First, blow up a balloon and tie off its end. Next, twist the balloon a few times to divide it into parts. Then, twist and fold different parts of the balloon to shape it into an animal. The trick is to learn and practice how to make a good twist and the correct fold.

5Why are long balloons used to make

animals?

Long balloons are more beautiful.

Filling them with air is easier.

Twisting long balloons is easier

It is easier to tie them together.

6What do you need to practice most to

make great balloon animals?

Blowing up balloons

Making good twists and folds

Making different ties

Holding the balloon correctly

7What is the second step in making a

balloon animal?

twist the balloon a few times

blow up a balloon

twist and fold different parts

shape it into an animal

8What type of animals can you make

from balloons?

Any type of animal

Only poodles, frogs, and unicorns

Animals with long tails

Only animals with different colors

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How to Make Pancakes

1 Pancakes are easy and fun to make. Follow these simple directions to make a delicious breakfast.

IngredientsPancake MixWaterSkilletMeasuring cupsSpoonBowlSpatula

Steps1. Gather all the materials.

2. In the bowl, measure the correct amount of pancake mix and water together. You can find this on the back of the pancake mix box.

3. Mix them together. Be sure to smooth out all the lumps.

4. Have an adult help you turn on the oven to heat the skillet.

5. Use the measuring cup to pour some of the mix on the skillet.

6. Let it cook for about 3 minutes and then flip it to the other side with the spatula. Do the same on this side.

7. Enjoy your pancakes with syrup, butter or even peanut butter.

1 The author’s purpose of this passage is to—

entertain the reader with a story about pancakes

explain the ingredients and steps to make pancakes

compare pancakes to other breakfast foods

convince the reader that pancakes are the best breakfast

Grade 2How to Make Pancakes Page 1

The Venus Flytrap

1 The Venus flytrap is an amazing plant. They are carnivores, which means they eat meat. They catch and digest insects. Sometimes, they may even catch frogs if they are really hungry. After catching its prey, it takes up to 10 days for it to digest. After the 10 days, it will reopen its trap to catch something else. The trap part of the plant has six trigger hairs that it uses to sense and capture insects. Whenan insect gets close to the hairs, the trap will close. After about 6 catches, the trap turns brown and falls off.

2 People are so interested in these plants that they have taken them away from their natural habitat. They are now considered endangered plants.

2 What is the author’s purpose of this passage?

To persuade readers to save the plants from being endangered

To explain how to avoid being bit by a Venus flytrap

To tell readers how to take care of a Venus flytrap

To give facts about how a Venus flytrap catches its food

Venus Flytrap

Grade 2Venus Flytrap and Science Club Page 2

3 The author created this poster to—

give steps on how to join the science club

persuade the reader to join the science club

list the experiments members will get to do

entertain the reader with a story about an experiment

Join the Science Club TODAY!Why should you join the science club?

• Experiments• Learning science with friends

• Free snack• Fun field trip at the end of the year

Why?

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Why is the sky blue?Why is the grass green?Why am I so tall? Why is my sister mean?

Why do I need veggies?Why can’t I skip school?Why are dogs so cute? Why can’t I have a pool?

4 The author’s purpose of the poem is—

to entertain the reader with questions the child has

to explain why things happen in the world

to persuade the reader to research to find answers

to list steps to find answers to questions the reader may have

Exercise

Exercise is important to make your body stronger. Below are some ideas of different exercises you can do to make your body stronger.

5 What is the author’s purpose of this passage?

To persuade the reader to exercise more

To explain all the reasons why exercise is important

To give examples of exercises kids can do

To explain how to do certain exercises

Gets your heart pumping Builds strong muscles Makes you more flexible

• Swimming• Basketball• Soccer• Riding your bike

• Push-ups• Jumping• Running• Tug-of-war

• Yoga• Dancing• Karate• Gymnastics

Grade 2Why? and Exercise Page 3

The Old Tractor that Could

1 The rain fell hard at the farm. The farm animals huddled in the barn to stay dry, except the pigs. They were rolling around in the mud and squealing about how much fun it was. The old tractor sat parked beside the red barn. He, too, just watched the pigs as they went from one puddle to another.

2 From a distance, the tractor heard a loud cry for help. “Help! Help!” cried the smallest pig. The tractor looked up and could see the little pig in a big hole filled with water. She couldn’t get out. Her snout barely stuck out of the water. The old tractor started its old engine and headed to the puddle as quickly as he could. He drove into the big puddle.

3 The old tractor told the little pig to grab on. She turned and was able to grab onto the front of the tractor and pull herself up. “Thank you,” the little pig said almost out of breath.

4 “No problem,” the old tractor replied. He smiled and was happy he could still be useful. The other animals in the barn cheered for the tractor. The little pig came over and gave him a big hug. It was a good day.

6 The author wrote this passage to—

give the steps to save someone that might be drowning

persuade the reader to stay away from puddles of water

tell a story about a tractor saving a pig from a puddle of water

inform the reader with facts about tractors

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Grade 2Character and Plot Page 1

The Rush

1 Nick stared at the green folder for five minutes. He knew he should have started on the project weeks ago. He wanted to get a perfect grade on his big homework. Nick had not listened to his mother. She had asked him every night how much work he had left to do. “I will get it done,” Nick had said. Now, he did not have enough time. His stomach felt upset. His head felt hot. Nick had to start the project that was due Friday. “Mom, I need help,” Nick said in a small voice.

2 “I was waiting for you to ask,” Nick’s mother said. “Let’s get to it.”

1 What can you tell about Nick?

He puts off things until the last

minute. He gets good grades in every class.

He listens to his mother’s advice.He does what his teachers ask him to

do.

2 By the end of the story, Nick—

wants to help his mother. decides he will not do the work.

wants his teacher’s help. knows what he needs to do.

3 Based on the story, Nick’s mother—

is upset with him. does not understand him.

wants to help him. never helps him.

4 What is the main conflict in the story?

Nick’s stomach feels upset. Nick wants to get a perfect grade.

Nick thinks his head feels hot. Nick has little time to do his project

5 How does Nick fix his problem?

He stops working on the project. He takes medicine for his head.

He asks his mother for help. He tells his mother he is sorry.

6 Jiya does not want to give her room to Granny because—

she wants to hear bedtime stories.she will have to share a room with Sam.

she wants to share a room with her.she wants Granny to sleep in Sam’s

room.

7 What can you tell about Jiya?

She loves Sam a lot. She travels a lot in summer.

She likes Granny. She tells many stories.

9 What happens at the end of the story?

Jiya starts her summer holidays. Jiya has fun with Granny.

Jiya starts to love Granny. Jiya gives her room to Sam.

8 What is Jiya’s main conflict?

She does not want to share a room with Sam.

She does not want to share a room with Granny.

She does not want to stay home all

summer.

She does not want to hear Sam talk

in his room.

Grade 2Character and Plot Page 2

Summer Problem Solved

1 Jiya did not want to give her room to Granny for the summer. Jiya had to share a room with her baby brother. Sometimes, Sam cried at night. Sam also talked in his sleep. Jiya loved Granny, but this was hard.

2 “Do you want to sleep in a sleeping bag?” Granny asked. “I brought you a

mermaid one. You can still sleep in your own room.”

3 Jiya loved the sleeping bag as soon as she saw it. She loved the sparkles and the purple sequins. “You are the best,” Jiya said. Jiya fell asleep to a bedtime story every night. She had fun with Granny all summer.

10 Who solves the problem?

Jiya Sam

Granny Nobody

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Glitter Pens and Shiny Rocks

1 The day before was Molly’s birthday. Sobia had given her a set of glitter

pens. Molly could not be happier. She brought it to school to show her friends.

2 Michelle exclaimed, “They are so beautiful!”

3 “I have an idea,” Sobia announced. “Let’s all color with the glitter pens.”

4 “Can I color, too?” Joe asked politely.

5 “No!” Molly snapped. “Only I will color. You can watch.”

6 Nobody stayed to watch her color. Molly didn’t understand. These are my

glitter pens. I can’t have everyone using them, she thought.

7 During lunch, Molly sat alone. She was not in a good mood. Sobia even saw

her wipe away a little tear from her face.

8 At recess, Joe was showing his collection of rocks to everyone. Molly liked

the shiny orange one.

9 “Here, Molly, see how smooth it is!” Joe said, holding out the rock in his hand.

10 Molly took the shiny pebble in her hand and admired it.

11 “I have an idea,” said Molly. “Why don’t we draw on and color Joe’s rocks?”

12 “We love your idea!” Sobia, Michelle, and Joe spoke together.

13 Molly was happy to share her glitter pens with her friends.

Grade 2Characters and Poetry Page 1

3 Molly sits alone at lunch because—

she is sad and crying

no one wants to sit with her

her friends are rude to her

she does not want to share her lunch

4 How does Molly feel in paragraph 1?

angry

afraid

sorry

excited

1 In paragraph 7, Sobia thinks Molly—

acts funny

is unhappy

draws well

likes to play

2 Read this sentence from the story.

“Here, Molly, see how smooth it is!” Joe said, holding out the rock in his hand.

What does this sentences show about Joe?

He likes to show-off. He likes to share.

Only Molly is his friend. Molly does not like him.

Grade 2Characters and Poetry Page 2

Two Little Birds

1 A little blue bird pecks in the mud

Finding tiny seeds, grit, and nuts

3 A little red bird flies down in the dirt

Tired from the journey, hungry, and hurt

5 The little blue bird seems sad to see

The little red bird watching quietly

7 For the little red bird can only look and stare

So, the little blue bird decides to share

9 Now, the two little birds are happy and full

Caring and sharing and being thankful!

5 Which lines in the first stanza rhyme?

Lines 1 and 2

Lines 3 and 4

Lines 1 and 3

Lines 2 and 4

6Which line from the poem has

alliteration?

Line 2

Line 5

Line 6

Line 10

7 How many stanzas are in this poem?

One

Ten

Three

Two

8Which of these is true about the

poem?

The lines in the last stanza rhyme.

No words are repeated in the poem.

It does not use rhyming words.

The second stanza has more lines

than the first.

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Grade 2Common graphic features Page 1

1What can the reader understand from

Fig.A?

Double-jointed thumb bending back

Why one out of four people are

double-jointed

Double-jointed people can play the

violin

Why double-jointedness helps in

baseball

2Based on Fig.B, the reader can learn

that

Some people can bend their knees

back

Some people can bend their elbows

back

Some people have double-jointed neck

Some people have double-jointed spine

Double-jointed

What is double-jointedness

1 Some people can move and stretch more than normal. This is called being double-jointed. The double-jointedness is because the ends of bones are unusual at the joints. Most people don’t have any health problems because of this. One out of four people are double-jointed.

Unusual Moves

2 Some people can bend their thumbs back to their wrists. Some can bend their knee joints back. Some can even put their legs behind the head. They can really stretch. It may look weird and cool at the same time. Being double-jointed can help an athlete. For example, it can help a gymnast, or a baseball player stretch and bend better. It can also help musicians like violinists.

Move with Care

3 Do not try to test if you are double-jointed. A doctor can do a test to find out. If you are double-jointed, you need to take good care of your joints and muscles.

Fig.Adouble-jointedness of the thumb

Fig.Bdouble-jointed spine. A person touching the floor without bending her kneesImage: wikicommons

Fig. B a caterpillar eating through a leaf

3 Which section tells you how much caterpillars eat?

Title

Larval stage

Eat and grow

Interesting facts

Fig. A four stages of a moth’s life cycle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Laval Stage

1 Caterpillars are the larval form of two insects—butterflies and moths. A larva is the second of the four stages.

Eat and Grow

2 In this stage, caterpillars eat a lot. There is a famous children’s book about it, too. Moth caterpillars destroy fruits and vegetables. That is why caterpillars are called eating machines. They grow very quickly. A tobacco hornworm becomes ten-thousand times bigger in just ten days.

More Interesting Facts

3 Caterpillars change their skin many times as they grow. Caterpillars have 4,000 muscles. They have 248 muscles in their head. Humans have 629. Caterpillars also have 12 eyes.muscles.

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4 Which detail is only in the diagram?

What are the four stages of a moth’s life cycle

A larva is the second of four stages

A butterfly and a moth have larval form

That a larva grows really quickly

5 Fig. C is included to help the reader understand

How much caterpillars eat

Caterpillars’ muscles

How caterpillars grow

What caterpillars eat

6 What can the reader tell by looking at the diagram?

Caterpillars eat mostly greens

A larva is much bigger than an egg

How many muscles caterpillars have

What a tobacco hornworm is

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The Case of the Missing Pencil

1 The perfect pencil was pink with blue stripes. It had a silky feather that stuck out of the end of it. The soft feather tickled her nose when she wrote. Kelly had won the pencil at the school carnival, and she loved it more than anything. She took it to school and showed her friends. Kelly used it every day on every assignment. Then one day, it went missing.

2 Kelly was upset. She could not believe what had happened. How could someone steal her special pencil? In an instant, she became a detective on the prowl. She was determined to find the thief. She scanned the silent classroom with her squinty eyes and her hands on her hips. She glanced from one student to another but did not see her pencil. Tears started to form in her eyes. Finally, from the back of the room, a boy held up her perfect pencil. She darted over to him as fast as she could to get her pencil. Kelly would not let her pencil out of her sight from then on.

1What words in paragraph 2 help the

reader know the meaning of scanned?

silent classroom

with her squinty eyes

back of the room

perfect pencil

2What is the meaning of darted as

used in paragraph 2?

moved slowly

Crawled

moved quickly

skipped

3 The word prowl most likely means—

run

street

Loose

hunt

4What is most likely the meaning of the

word silky in paragraph 1?

soft

long

fake

ugly

Grade 2Context Clues Page 1

The Walrus

1 Walruses are very interesting-looking animals. They have two long tusks, a mustache, big flat flippers and a body of blubber. Their tusks are used to help them get out of the water or to break holes in the ice. Their fatty body keeps them warm in the chilly water. Adult walruses can measure up to 11 feet in length. They can weigh up to one and a half tons.

2 Walruses are carnivores. They mostly feast on shellfish and clams. The whiskers of their mustache help them detect food. Once they find it, they eat as much as they can. They can eat up to 4,000 clams at one time.

3 Groups of walruses are called herds. There can behundreds to even thousands of walruses that gatherin a herd. They are social animals, but sometimesthey will get into fights with other walruses.Walruses can live to be around 40 years old.

5What words in paragraph 2 help the

reader know the meaning of detect?

Eat

find it

whiskers

one time

6What is the meaning of carnivore as

used in paragraph 2?

meat eaters

meat and plant eaters

quick eaters

plant eaters

7 The word feast most likely means—

eat

hunt

hurt

race

8What is most likely the meaning of the

word blubber in paragraph 1?

bones

food

fat

fur

Grade 2Context Clues Page 2

A herd of walruses.

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The Jungle

1 The giant jungle has many vines and plants. There are so many plants that it is difficult to move around. The plants need warm temperatures to survive. Therefore, many jungles are located near the equator. However, they are found in other places around the world as well.

2 The temperature in the jungle is hot and humid. It rains often which helps the plants to grow. The sun shines down likearrows to the jungle floor. Therefore, plants grow on thefloor as well. Plants such as palm trees, vines, moss, and ferngrow in the jungle. Many types of plants have had to adapt in order to survive. Some give off toxins if animals get too close.

3 There are many animals that live in the jungle. Some of the animals that live there are monkeys, tigers, and snakes. In some jungles, you can find elephants, water buffalo, and eagles. Since so many plants and animals live in the jungle, it is important that we protect it.

1What inference can you make from the

facts and details in the passage?

animals adapt to living in the jungle

plants on the jungle floor do not survive

it gets very cold in the jungle

many people live in the jungle

2Which phrase from the passage is an

example of alliteration?

types of plants

near the equator

find elephants

giant jungle

3What can you tell about the plants in the

jungle?

Only palm trees can be found in the

jungle.

They survive in hot temperatures.

There are very few in the jungle.

They do not need rain.

4In paragraph 2, the phrase The sun shines

down like arrows is an example of a—

idiom

metaphor

simile

hyperbole

Grade 2The Jungle Page 1

A monkey living in the jungle in Peru.

It’s a Jungle Out There

1 It was dark and stormy outside. Ben and Ryland were playing in the backyard. There were tall trees for as far as they could see. Ben wanted to pretend that the backyard was a jungle with wild animals. Ryland agreed, and they set off into the mighty jungle.

2 The two boys walked through the tall trees. They stepped over rocks and plants. They pretended to hear the calls of wild animals coming from the distance. They even ran away screaming and then laughed at how silly they sounded. Then, Ben and Ryland heard a loud howl. They were suddenly frozen with fear. Their eyes were open wide. Their hearts were beating like a drum. Ben tried to run but stepped on a branch instead. Ryland jumped at the sound and let out a little scream.

3 Ben and Ryland both turned and sprinted back to the house. “It’s a jungle out there,” Ryland said. Both boys laughed and decided they would never venture into the jungle again.

5 You can infer that Ben and Ryland are—

excited

upset

scared

frustrated

6Which sentence from the passage is an

example of a simile?

Ryland jumped at the sound.

It was dark and stormy outside.

Their hearts were beating like a drum.

Their eyes were wide open.

7 What can the reader tell about Ben?

He lives in the jungle.

He likes to play pretend.

He fears branches.

He is faster than Ryland.

8The phrase frozen with fear most likely

means—

the boys stood still

the boys were cold

the boys turned into ice

the boys turned into wild animals

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1 What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

The flying fox looks like a fox.

The flying fox is a bat that can see.

Bats are special animals that can fly.

The flying fox is a fox that can fly.

2 Paragraph 2 is mostly about—

where the flying fox lives and what

it eats

where the flying fox lives

what the flying fox eats

the trees that grow from seeds

spread by the flying fox

3 Which detail can be added to the text?

The flying fox eats insects.

The flying fox does not use its eyes.

The flying fox has dark fuzzy fur.

The flying fox is smaller than a bat.

Grade 2Main Idea & Details Page 1

The Flying Fox

1 The flying fox is a special kind of animal. However, it is not a fox. It has a face like a fox, a pointy nose and big eyes. Its body is covered with fur. It belongs to the bat familyand is sometimes called a fruit bat. It is the largest of all bats. Unlike other bats, the flying fox has excellent eyesight. It can see in the light as well as in the dark. It also has a good sense of smell.

2 The flying fox lives in warm and rainy areas. It makes its home in trees as well as in caves. It lives near water. It eats fruits, flowers, and nectar. The flying fox helps in growing new trees by spreading seeds from fruits that it eats. By Geoff Brooks on Unsplash

4Which detail supports how the flying

fox is different from other bats?

The flying fox is a special kind of animal.

It lives near water.

However, it is not a fox.

It can see in the light as well as in

the dark.

Grade 2Main Idea & Details Page 2

A Berry Important Question

1 Do you know that a strawberry is not a berry? More surprising is that a banana is a berry.

2 A fruit grows from a flower. Inside the flower, there are special parts that make seeds. To be called a berry, a fruit should grow from a flower with only one such special part. It also must have a soft peel, a soft flesh, and two or more seeds. That is what makes the banana a berry. It grows from a flower with only one special part, has a soft peel, a soft pulp, and contains many seeds. Its seeds are so small that people do not notice them.

3 Strawberries are a type of fruit, but they are not berries. They grow from flowers that have many special parts instead of just one. Each flower grows many fruits that are joined together. The little hard pieces on strawberries that people usually call seeds are a type of dry fruit. The seeds are inside the dry fruit.

5 What is the main idea of the text?

A banana is a berry, and a strawberry is not a berry.

There are many different types of berries.

Both bananas and berries are fruit. A fruit is different from a berry.

6 What is paragraph 3 mostly about?

What type of a fruit a banana is How strawberries grow

How many seeds a strawberry has Why a strawberry is not a berry

7 Which detail suggests that banana is a berry?

special parts that make seeds seeds are inside the dry fruit

a soft peel, a soft pulp, and contains many seeds

many special parts instead of just one

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What a Cat Likes to Eat

Warm Food

1 Cats like warm food. To be exact, they like food to be as warm as their tongue. That is 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Cat’s ancestors ate freshly killed prey. That was usually warm.

No Sweets

2 Cats mostly eat meat. So, they do not care for sweets. Also, cats cannot taste sweetness. They have fewer taste buds than humans. Humans have 9,000 taste buds. Cats have only 473. They have a more powerful sense of smell than humans, though.

2 The title and words in bold tell you cats like—

food that are hot and salty.

warm food that aren’t sweet.

to eat warm food from bowls.

to eat warm food while bending down.

Grade 2Predictions Page 1

1 What can the reader tell by looking at the picture and the title?

The passage will be about how a cat likes to eat.

The passage will be about when a cat likes to eat.

The passage will be about perfect cat food containers.

The passage will be about food that a cat likes to eat.

Grade 2Predictions Page 2

Panda Makes Paper

A New Kind of Paper

1 Did you know that pandas can help make paper? In China, a company is making a new kind of tissue paper. It is made using recycled panda’s waste. This new way of recycling is getting people’s attention.

Waste Problem Solved

2 Pandas produce, or make, 110 pounds of foodwaste every day. That is because they spit outa lot of bamboo after chewing. Too much of thewaste can cause a problem. Turning it to paperhas become a new solution.

More Products

3 A company is also making toilet paper, handkerchiefs, and napkins. The paper is tasted for bacteria before it is sold. The paper is safe for use.

4 What can you predict based on the words waste problem solved?

The paragraph will teach how to use less paper

The paragraph will teach how to make paper

The paragraph will be about making napkins

The paragraph will talk about a waste

3 The picture tells us the passage will discuss—

Bamboos and panda

Black and white paper

Paper and pandas

Pandas that eat paper

5 Based on the title, the reader can guess that

Harry does not like a present.

Harry only makes bad choices.

Harry thinks about past events.

Harry has trouble buying toys.

Grade 2Predictions Page 3

Harry’s Horrible Present

1 Harry was excited to turn eight. He was going to have a party with his best friend and cousins. Some aunts and uncles showed up, too. Harry was happy about the presents. He kept coming out from the bounce house to look at the gift bags. All the gift bags were in the backyard.

2 Then, Harry saw an odd shape in the pile. It was the only present not in a gift bag. Harry knew what the shape was. Harry got a headache right away. He remembered being hit by a hockey stick two years ago. It was not a bad hit, but Harry never played Hockey since.

3 Harry knew Aunt Henrietta had given him the gift. She always thought Harry would become a great hockey player. Harry had given up. Aunt Henrietta was never going to give up. Harry saw his aunt walking towards him. Harry was going to be honest once and for all.

6 If the story continued, what would Harry do next?

Walk away from his aunt

Talk to Aunt Henrietta

Ask his friends to go home

Go back to the bounce house

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Grade 2Prefixes and Suffixes Page 1

Farm Surprise

1 Henry thought a farm would be perfect for a weekend. He was hopeful that his daughter Gia would love it. She loved the outdoors and animals. Henry’s family arrived at the farm. Gia seemed uninterested in everything.

2 Little Joe was thrilled. He kept saying he wanted to be a farmer when he grows up. Henry was surprised. At home, his little boy rearranged toy trucks all day.

3 Then, Henry understood. Joe had seen the farmer’s big truck. Henry was happy for Joe. He was also glad the vacation was short. Gia was grumpy. She could not wait to return to the city.

1 Read the last sentence of the story.

She could not wait to return to the city.

What does “re-” in return mean?

again without

not one who does

2 In paragraph 3, what does grumpy mean?

Without complaints More complaints

Away from complaints Full of complaints

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Prefixes and Suffixes Page 2

3 In paragraph 1, what does hopeful mean?

Did not hope Full of hope

A person who hopes Hope before

4 In paragraph 2, farmer means—

A person who farms To farm again

Full of farm Does not farm

5 In paragraph 1, why does Gia become uninterested in everything?

The farm is too interesting to her.

The farm is full of interest.

The farm is interesting again.The farm is not interesting to

her.

6 In paragraph 2, Henry remembers how Joe—

is full of arranging toy trucks arranges his toy trucks again

is without arranging toy trucks does not arrange toy trucks

Hero:____________________ Date:____________________

Jen and Jon Have Fun

1 It was a cold day. Jen and her brother wanted to go sledding. Their mother said they could go as long as they were safe. When Jen and Jon got to the neighborhood slope, it was crowded. Jen thought all the kids in town were there.

2 Jen and Jon could not find one empty spot. Jen and Jon decided to have a snow fight instead. They stood near a corner and had a snow fight. Two other kids joined. The kids had fun. Soon, they were tired and ready for dinner.

Grade 2Setting Page 1

1 Which sentence tells you when the story takes place?

Two other kids joined.

Jen and Jon could not find one empty spot.

It was a cold day.

Their mother said they could do as long as they were safe.

2 In paragraph 2, which sentence tells you when Jon and Jen go home?

Jen and Jon decided to have a snow fight instead.

Soon, they were tired and ready for dinner.

Jen and Jon could not find one empty spot.

They stood near a corner and had a snow fight.

3 Which sentence helps you to know the setting?

Mia and her best friends Sara and Sofie brought lemonade and sandwiches.

The girls stood still until the rain stopped.

Sara brought all the food in a basket.

“Oh no!” the girls screamed at once.

4 The girls have a stand-up picnic because—

they want to eat out in the sun.

they have food that is too messy to eat.

their sandwiches taste better standing up.

their mat is wet and muddy from the rain.

5 What is true about the setting?

The setting of the story does not change.

The story starts in the morning and ends at night.

The day starts sunny and becomes rainy.

The setting of the story does not affect the events.

On Your Toes!

1 It started as a perfect day for picnic. The sun was out. The wind was blowing slowly. Mia and her best friends Sara and Sofie brought lemonade and sandwiches. Mia brought a mat. She also brought a big umbrella if the sun was too hot. Sara brought all the food in a basket. Sofie brought books to read as the girls lied down in the sun.

2 The girls laid out the mat. Just as they were setting up the food, Mia felt a big fat raindrop. “Oh no!” the girls screamed at once.

3 Mia quickly opened her umbrella. Sofie held the books. Sara held the basket. The girls stood still until the rain stopped. Then, they laughed at the muddy mat and their wet feet. The girls had their stand-up picnic.

Grade 2Setting Page 2

Hero:____________________ Date:____________________Mystery at the North Pole

1 Are polar bears white? Or orange? Or yellow? What color is their fur? Surprise! Polar bears’ fur has no color. It is clear and hollow like a straw. Then, how do they look white or other colors?

2 Polar bears live in the Arctic, near the North Pole. They may show different colors at different times of the day. On a bright day, their fur reflects white sunlight. For this reason, they appear bright white. Theirwhite fur helps them hide in the snow.When the day is cloudy, polar bears maylook gray. When the sun rises or sets, theirfur shows shades of yellow and orange.

3 What is more surprising about polar bears is that they have black skin under their thick fur. It helps them absorb sunlight. The black skin and thick fur protect polar bears from cold.

1 Based on the text, which is NOT true about polar bears?

Polar bears live in the Arctic.

Polar bears stay warm in thick fur.

Polar bears’ fur is see-through.

Polar bears have white skin.

2Which of these is the image an

example of?

A photograph

A chart

A drawing

A graph

3 Which sentence supports the image?

Polar bears are easily spotted in the

snow.

Polar bears turn dark in sunlight.

Polar bears fit in with ice and snow.

Polar bears have thick brown hair.

4What does the image show that the

text does not include?

Polar bears can stand on two legs.

Polar bears eat fish and seals.

Polar bears sleep during the winter.

Polar bears hunt animals on land.

Grade 2Text Features Page 1

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A Strange Desert

1 Hot air blowing over dry sand comes to the mind when we think about the word “desert.” Yet there are places on Earth that are dry as deserts and cold as ice. Nature is amazing!

The Largest, Coldest Desert

2 One such place is the continent of Antarctica. It is covered with a thick layer of ice. Antarctica is the largest desert on Earth. It is also the driest and coldest place. Cold winds blow at amazing speeds here. In summers, it gets sunlight 24 hours a day. Itis so cold that the ice never melts. In winters, the continent receives no sunlight at all. Antarctica has no lakes, rivers, or trees.

Who Lives in Antarctica?

3 No human lives in Antarctica. Only some animals like penguins, seals, and some birds make their home in the coldest desert. They live on the edge of the land.

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Grade 2Text Features Page 2

5 Paragraph 2 tells the reader about—

the trees that grow in Antarctica

the weather in Antarctica

the animals in Antarctica

how people live in Antarctica

6 What does the photo add to the text?

Many animals live in Antarctica.

Antarctica is warm in the summer.

Rain is common in Antarctica.

Clouds form over Antarctica.

7 What is true about the photo?

It shows a cover of thick snow.

It shows a windy day in Antarctica.

It shows dark clouds in the sky.

It shows melting snow in Antarctica.

8 Which is true based on the section titled “Who Lives in Antarctica?”?

Antarctica is the largest desert.

Few animals live in Antarctica.

Antarctica is unlike other deserts.

It does not rain in Antarctica.