(' Includes practite for Standardized Tests L1 Mathematics TCR3309 Numbers Grades 1-2 TCR3310 Numbers Grades 3-4 TCR3311 TCR3312 TCR3313 TCR3314 TCR3730 TCR3731 Word Word Word Word Word Word Problems Problems Problems Problems Problems Problems Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade TCR3315 TCR3316 TCR3317 TCR3318 TCR3319 TCR3320 Addition & Subtraction Grade Addition & Subtraction Grade Time Grades 1-2 Money Grades 1-2 Measurement Grades 1-2 Graphs & Patterns Grades 1-2 TCR8606 Math Testing Grade TCR8611 Math Testing Grade TCR8602 Place Value Grade TCR8603 Place Value Grade TCR3906 TCR3907 TCR3908 TCR3909 TCR3910 TCR3911 Math Picture Puzzles Grade l' Math Picture Puzzles Grade 2' Number Puzzles Grade 3' Number Puzzles Grade 4' Number Puzzles Grade 5' Number Puzzles Grade 6' Early Learning TCR3328 Alphabet Grade K' TCR3307 Shapes & Sizes Grade K' Map Skills Paragraphs Grade Paragraphs Grade Paragraphs Grade TCR3726 TCR3727 TCR3728 TCR3729 Map Map Map Map • Skills Skills Skills Skills TCR8601 TCR3325 TCR8615 TCR8629 TCR8630 TCR3326 TCR3335 Short Vowels Grades 1-2 TCR3336 long Vowels Grades 1-2 TCR3337 Consonants Grades 1-2 Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry TCR3741 TCR3742 TCR3743 TCR3744 TCR3745 TCR3746 Math Math Math Math Math Math Review Review Review Review Review Review TCR3753 TCR3754 TCR3755 TCR3756 Math Math Math Math Brain Brain Brain Brain Grades 3-4 Grades Grades Grades TCR3721 TCR3722 TCR3723 TCR3724 TCR3725 Math Math Math Math Math Games Games Games Games Games Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Teasers Teasers Teasers Teasers TCR3343 Writing TCR3348 Writing TCR3349 Writing Grade Grade Grade Grade TCR3330 Traditional Printing' TCR3331 Cursive Writing* TCR3769 Modern Cursive' TCR3327 TCR8600 TCR8625 TCR8626 Grade 3* Grade 4* Grade 5* Grade 6* Grade 1* Grade 2* Grade 3* Grade 4* Grade 5' Writing Sentences Grade Writing Sentences Grade Sentence Combining Grade Sentence Combining Grade Paragraphs Grade Paragraphs Grade TCR3344 TCR3345 TCR3777 TCR3778 TCR3370 Penmanship Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade TCR3308 NU!11bers & Patt:rns Grade K' , TCR3341 Writing TCR8604 Writing & Counting Numbers Grade K TCR3342 Writing TCR3321 Multiplication Grade TCR3322 Multiplication Grade TCR3323 Division Grade TCR3324 Division Grade TCR8605 Division Grade TCR8633 Pre-Algebra TCR8634 Pre-Algebra TCR8635 Pre-Algebra Vocabulary Vocabulary Vocabulary Vocabulary Vocabulary Writing TCR3464 TCR3465 TCR8627 TCR8628 TCR3329 Modern Printing' Fractions Grade Fractions Grade Fractions Grade FractionslDecimals/Percents Grade FractionslDecimals/Percents Grade Decimals & Money Grades 3-4 TCR3361 TCR3362 TCR3363 TCR3364 TCR3365 TCR3779 Grammar Grade ' TCR3346 Grammar, Gra e TCR3347 Grammar, Grade TCR3780 Grammar, Grade TCR3781 Grammar, Gra e Phonics Reading TCR2078 TCR2456 TCR3332 TCR3333 TCR3334 TCR3366 TCR3367 Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Grade K Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade TCR3028 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade TCR3029 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade TCR3030 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade TCR3031 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade TCR3046 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade TCR8642 TCR8643 TCR8644 TCR8645 Main Main Main Main Idea Idea Idea Idea Grade Grade Grade Grade Punctuate Punctuate Punctuate Punctuate Punctuate & Capitalize & & & & Grade Capitalize Grade Capitalize Grade Capitalize Grade Capitalize Grade Usage & Mechanics Usage & Mechanics Usage & Mechanics Usage & Mechanics Usage & Mechanics Language Arts TCR8620 Sequendng TCR8621 Sequendng TCR8622 Sequendng Gra e K Grade G ode TCR8985 Understanding TCR8986 Understanding TCR8987 Understanding Questions Grade K Questions Grades 1-2 Questions Grades 3-4 TCR8612 Language Arts Testing Grade TCR8613 Language Arts Testing Grade TCR3338 Parts of Speech Grades 2-3 TCR3339 Parts of Speech Grades 3-4 TCR3771 TCR3772 TCR3773 TCR3774 TCR3775 TCR3776 Spelling Spelling Spelling Spelling Spelling Spelling TCR3000 Dictionary G'COe Gra e Gra e Grade Grade Gra e Skills Grade TCR8607 Prefixes & Suffixes Grade TCR8608 Prefixes & Suffixes Grade TCR8609 Prefixes & Suffixes Grade - es are nm included in these titles Managing Editor Ina Massler Levin, M.A Editor-in-Chief Sharon Coan, M.S Ed Illustrator Sue Fullum Cover Artist Barb Lorseyedi Art Coordinator Kevin Barnes Art Director CJae Frosbay Imaging Alfred Lau James Edward Grace Product Manager Phil Garcia Copyrighted materials and content reprinted with permission from Renaissance Corporate Services, Inc Publisher Mary D Smith, M.S Ed Author Teacher Created Resources Staff ~~ Teacher Created Resources, Inc 6421 Industry Way Westminster, CA 92683 www.teachercreated.com '.11~.i{~ ISBN: 978-0-7439-3332-2 ,~f~ Teacher Created Resources ©2002 Teacher Created Resources, Inc Reprinted, 2012 Made in U.S.A The classroom teacher may reproduce copies of the materials in this book for use in a single classroom only The reproduction of any part of the book for other classrooms or for an entire school or school system is strictly prohibited No part of this publication may be transmitted, stored, or recorded in any form without written permission from the publisher Table of Contents Introduction Fiction A Long Way to Travel Fire! The Great Sock Hunt On the Beach 10 Growing Things 12 Smiles 14 Nonfiction Bill Pickett Hanami-A 16 Special Holiday 18 Eclipses 20 Salmon 22 Clara Barton 24 Snakes 26 Informational Butterfly Gardens 28 Pumpkin Seeds 30 Winter Fun 32 At the Library 34 The Hand Game 36 Recipe for Giant Bubbles 38 Practice Tests Wondering-Fiction 40 Osprey-Nonfiction 42 Be a Rock Hound!-Inforrnational 44 Answer Sheet 45 Answer Key 48 #3332 Reading Comprehension-Grade - 2 © Teacher Created Resources, Inc Introduction The old adage "practice makes perfect" can really hold true for your child and his or her education The more practice and exposure your child has with concepts being taught in school, the more success he or she is likely to find For many parents, knowing how to help their children may be frustrating because the resources may not be readily available As a parent it is also difficult to know where to focus your efforts so that the extra practice your child receives at home supports what he or she is learning in school This book has been written to help parents and teachers reinforce basic skills with children Practice Makes Perfect: Reading Comprehension gives practice in reading and answering questions to help fully comprehend what is read The exercises in this book can be done sequentially or can be taken out of order, as needed After reading the story the questions can be answered either by circling the answers or by reproducing and using the fill-in answer sheets found on pages 46 and 47 The practice tests, one for each of the areas of reading, can be bubbled in on the answer pages that are provided for each test The following standards or objectives will be met or reinforced by completing the practice pages included in this book These standards and objectives are similar to the ones required by your state and school district These standards and objectives are appropriate for the second grade • The student will demonstrate competence in reading for understanding • The student will demonstrate competence in understanding how print is organized • The student will demonstrate competence in using various reading strategies to read the stories and answer the questions • The student will demonstrate competence in finding the main idea in a story, making inferences and making predictions • The student will demonstrate competence in beginning to recognize different types of reading (fiction, nonfiction, informational) How to Make the Most of This Book Here are some useful ideas for making the most of this book: • Set aside a specific place in your home to work on this book Keep it neat and tidy with materials ready on hand • Set up a certain time of day to work on these practice pages to establish consistency, or look for times in your day or week that are less hectic and conducive to practicing skills • Keep all practice sessions with your child positive and constructive If the mood becomes frustrated or tense, set the book aside and look for another time to practice with your child Forcing your child to perform will not help Do not use this book as a punishment • Help beginning readers with instructions • Review the work your child has done • Allow the child to use whatever writing instruments he or she prefers For example, colored pencils can add variety and pleasure to drill work • Pay attention to the areas in which your child has the most difficulty Provide extra guidance and exercises in those areas • Read aloud with your child and ask reading comprehension questions © Teacher Created Resources, Inc #3332 Reading Comprehension-Grade Fiction A Long Way to Travel Alex and his mother were walking on the beach one day after a storm "Look," Alex said He pointed to a piece of round, blue glass almost covered with sand They dug around it and found a round, glass ball It was bigger than a softball, but smaller than a soccer ball "What is it?" Alex asked "It's a fisherman's float," his mother said "I haven't seen one in years Japanese fishermen once used to use them to keep their nets from sinking." "Then this came all the way from Japan?" Alex asked "Wow! It's traveled more than I have!" ,,,.- - ~ ~ .- - - - - - ~ - - - - - #3332 Reading Comprehension-Grade © Teacher Created Resources, Inc Fiction A Long Way to Travel (cont.) Reading Comprehension Questions After reading the story, answer the questions Circle the correct answer Why did Alex say that the ball had traveled more than he had? a Alex had never seen a fisherman's float before b Alex wanted to be a fisherman c Alex had probably never been to Japan d Alex and his mother travel a lot How did Alex probably feel at the end of the story? a sad b afraid c excited d tired Which of these is a fact found in the story? a Fisherman's floats are interesting b It is exciting to find things on the beach c Alex likes to travel d Japanese fisherman used floats What will probably happen next? a A storm will send the float back to Japan b Alex will keep the fisherman's float c Alex will learn to fish, using the ball d Alex will take the ball back to Japan © Teacher Created Resources, Inc #3332 Reading Comprehension-Grade Fiction Fire! When the fire alarm started to buzz, the class knew what to Brittany got in line and whispered to her friend Kelsey, "I wonder why we're having another fire drill We already had one this week." All the classes lined up on the playground Then everyone turned and looked at the school They were waiting for the "All Clear" bell to ring so they could go back inside But instead of the bell, they heard sirens! A huge fire truck raced up to the school! And then another one came! And right behind them were the police! Everyone started whispering And then Brittany heard, "Fire! It's a real fire!" A real fire! Brittany felt very excited and very scared at the same time Would their class burn down? What about Jason, their pet hamster? Just then, the "All Clear" bell rang The children looked at each other in surprise Then they started back into the school "What happened?" they asked their teacher as soon as they were back inside "Oh," said their teacher "One of the teachers was making toast, and it burned a little The smoke set off the fire alarm." Brittany whispered to Kelsey, "I'm glad it wasn't real But it was exciting!" #3332 Reading Comprehension-Grade © Teacher Created Resources, Inc Fiction Fire! (cont.) Reading Comprehension Questions After reading the story, answer the questions Circle the correct answer Why did the fire alarm go off? a It was time for a fire drill b The school was on fire c Some smoke from toast set it off d One of the students pulled the alarm Which of these events happened first? a The students lined up on the playground b The fire alarm went off c The fire trucks came to the school d Brittany worried about Jason Why did the students think there was a real fire? a They could smell the smoke b The fire alarm started to buzz c They had already had a fire drill that week d Firefighters and police came to the school When the "All Clear" bell rang, the students knew a they should line up on the playground b there was no fire c there was no talking d school was out © Teacher Created Resources, Inc #3332 Reading Comprehension-Grade Fiction The Great Sock Hunt Jenny never said that she had the neatest room in the world But one day, she couldn't even find her socks They were buried under piles of books, toys, and clothing "Let's have a Great Sock Hunt," her mother said They hunted through the piles The clothes went into a basket, the books went onto the shelves, and the toys went into the toy box But all the socks were greeted with cheers and awarded points "I won!" Jenny cried at last "I found six pairs! What's my prize?" "A clean room," said her mother #3332 Reading Comprehension-Grade © Teacher Created Resources, Inc ... Reading TCR2078 TCR2456 TCR3332 TCR3333 TCR3334 TCR3366 TCR3367 Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension... Grade TCR3030 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade TCR3031 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade TCR3046 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade TCR8642 TCR8643... Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Grade K Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade TCR3028 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade TCR3029 Nonfiction & Fiction Reading' Comprehension Grade