• Browse Worksheets
    • Subject
    • Grade
    • Common Core
    • Theme
  • Learning Center
    • Reference
    • Q & A
    • Articles
    • Resources
  • Search
    • Lesson Templates
    • Graphic Helpers
    • Book Lists

Reading Worksheets, Spelling, Grammar, Comprehension, Lesson Plans

  • Subject
  • Grade
  • CCSS
  • Theme
  • Reference
  • Blog
  • Articles
  • Resources
  • Lesson Templates
  • Graphic Aids
  • Book Lists
  • Search

2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

The 2nd grade reading comprehension activities below are coordinated with the 2nd grade spelling words curriculum on a week-to-week basis, so both can be used together as part of a comprehensive program, or each part can be used separately. The printable worksheets include second grade appropriate reading passages and related questions. Each worksheet (as well as the spelling words) also includes a cross-curricular focus on earth science, reasoning, study skills, visual art, physical science, history, social sciences, mathematics and life sciences. This allows students to build their reading comprehension skills and reinforce knowledge in other subject areas. There are 36 weeks of second grade worksheets, following most standard school year calendars.

Be sure to check out all of our reading comprehension worksheets.

3-D: It’s not Just For Movies

3-D: It’s not Just For Movies

Week 26 Reading Comprehension (B-26). A passage about dimensional objects like cubes and pyramids. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Cause & Effect

Cause & Effect

Week 8 Reading Comprehension (B-8). Reading comprehension passage about cause and effect. Cross-Curricular Focus: Reasoning Skills.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Color Shows Mood

Color Shows Mood

Week 12 Reading Comprehension (B-12). A short passage and questions about how different colors affect us and mix together. Cross-Curricular Focus: Visual Arts.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Congruent Geometric Shapes

Congruent Geometric Shapes

Week 27 Reading Comprehension (B-27). A short passage and related questions about shapes that are congruent. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Extending Patterns

Extending Patterns

Week 30 Reading Comprehension (B-30). Reading segment and questions about different types and uses of patterns. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Food is Our Fuel

Food is Our Fuel

Week 13 Reading Comprehension (B-13). Reading comprehension passage about the energy food provides. Cross-Curricular Focus: Life Science.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Fractions as Parts of a Whole

Fractions as Parts of a Whole

Week 21 Reading Comprehension (B-21). A passage and questions about fractions. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Have You Got the Time?

Have You Got the Time?

Week 24 Reading Comprehension (B-24). A brief passage and questions about the different divisions of time. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

How Things Move

How Things Move

Week 3 Reading Comprehension (B-3). A comprehension passage about motion and measuring changes in position. Cross-Curricular Focus: Physical Science.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Identifying Geometric Solids

Identifying Geometric Solids

Week 28 Reading Comprehension (B-28). Reading comprehension passage about three-dimensional figures like cubes and cones. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6

Justify Your Answer

Justify Your Answer

Week 31 Reading Comprehension (B-31). A passage about making sure your answers are reasonable. Cross-Curricular Focus: Reasoning Skills

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6

Limited Resources

Limited Resources

Week 6 Reading Comprehension (B-6). A passage about earth’s limited natural resources. Cross-Curricular Focus: History / Social Sciences.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing

Week 34 Reading Comprehension (B-34). A brief passage about the elements of becoming good at language. Cross-Curricular Focus: Thinking Skills.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Making Connections to Text

Making Connections to Text

Week 33 Reading Comprehension (B-33). Reading comprehension passage about connecting to text in different ways. Cross-Curricular Focus: Thinking Skills.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Many Ways to Measure

Many Ways to Measure

Week 10 Reading Comprehension (B-10). Reading segment and questions about measuring height, weight, and temperature. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Microscopes Magnify Things

Microscopes Magnify Things

Week 16 Reading Comprehension (B-16). A passage and questions about the origin and use of microscopes. Cross-Curricular Focus: Science Investigations.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Money, Money, Everywhere!

Money, Money, Everywhere!

Week 20 Reading Comprehension (B-20). Reading segment and questions about the use of money. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Narrative or Expository?

Narrative or Expository?

Week 35 Reading Comprehension (B-35). Reading segment about the difference between narrative and expository text. Cross-Curricular Focus: Study Skills.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Plant Life Cycles

Plant Life Cycles

Week 4 Reading Comprehension (B-4). A passage and related questions about plant life cycles. Cross-Curricular Focus: Life Science.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6

Poetry Uses Rhyme

Poetry Uses Rhyme

Week 22 Reading Comprehension (B-22). A short passage and related questions about the use of rhyming in poetry. Cross-Curricular Focus: ELA Genre Structure.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.6
  • 1
  • 2
  • Spelling Words
    • 1st Grade Spelling
    • 2nd Grade Spelling
    • 3rd Grade Spelling
    • 4th Grade Spelling
    • 5th Grade Spelling
    • High School Spelling
    • Spelling Patterns
    • Spelling Rules
  • Reading Skills
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Cause and Effect
    • Character Descriptions
    • Character Traits
    • Context Clues
    • Drawing Conclusions
    • Fact and Opinion
    • Figurative Language
    • Literature
    • Main Idea
    • Making Inferences
    • Point of View
    • Story Elements
    • Text Features Posters
  • Grammar
    • Parts of Speech
    • Mechanics
    • Parts of a Sentence
    • Word Usage
    • Punctuation
    • Sentence Structure
  • Vocabulary
    • Alphabet
    • Dictionary Skills
    • Dolch Sight Words
    • Fry Words
    • Phonetics
    • Homographs
    • Homophones
    • Prefixes
    • Proverbs and Adages
    • Root Words
    • Shades of Meaning
    • Suffixes
    • Synonyms Antonyms
  • Composition
    • Editing and Proofing
    • Handwriting
    • Cursive Alphabet
    • Lined Paper
    • Sentence Patterns
    • Topic Sentences
    • Transition Words
    • Essay Introductions
    • Writing Conclusions
    • Writing Prompts

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2008–2023 | k12reader.com | All Rights Reserved.
Free, Printable Reading Worksheets, Lessons and Activities for Classroom use and Home Schooling.

Free Printable Language Arts Worksheets and Resources