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Enhance your Grade 2 students' understanding of Craft and Structure with our comprehensive worksheets, complete with answers. These engaging printable resources are designed to reinforce students' skills in analyzing the attributes of various texts. Covering essential topics like text organization, word choice, and the relationship between images and content, these worksheets target key elements of the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts. Whether used in the classroom or at home, our materials facilitate interactive learning and provide immediate feedback for educators and students alike. Explore our collection and help your second graders develop critical reading skills today!


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Author’s Purpose: Erosion Worksheet
Author’s Purpose: Erosion Worksheet

Author’s Purpose: Erosion Worksheet

Expose your students to new texts and passages to help them gain reading practice, learn new words and acquire the author's knowledge. This worksheet has a short passage; have your students read it and choose the author's purpose from the given options.
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The Native Americans Worksheet
The Native Americans Worksheet

The Native Americans Worksheet

Ask your students who the Native Americans are and give them a history lesson if needed. Read the text about the Native Americans and circle the past tense verbs. The text describes events that occurred when the first Pilgrims arrived in America.
The Native Americans Worksheet
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Forces Worksheet
Forces Worksheet

Forces Worksheet

Teach your child about forces! Ask them to identify which of six pictures shows push, pull or gravity. Read the words beside each picture and have them circle the correct one. It's a great way to learn about forces; push, pull and gravity!
Forces Worksheet
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Explanatory Writing Worksheet
Explanatory Writing Worksheet

Explanatory Writing Worksheet

This worksheet teaches kids the three main types of writing. Descriptive writing describes a situation, explanatory writing explains how to do something, and persuasive writing is used to sway readers' opinions. Read the text and help your kids answer the questions by circling the right answer.
Explanatory Writing Worksheet
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Author's Purpose Worksheet
Author's Purpose Worksheet

Author's Purpose Worksheet

Help your kids figure out the author's purpose when they read something. In this worksheet, there are three descriptions; they must identify the author's purpose and circle it from the options provided. Doing this will help them to get correct information from what they read.
Author's Purpose Worksheet
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Benjamin Franklin Worksheet
Benjamin Franklin Worksheet

Benjamin Franklin Worksheet

Introduce your kids to one of history's most important figures - Benjamin Franklin! Tell them all about his remarkable contributions to the world and then use this worksheet to teach them even more. Read the text to them and check their answers against the questions afterwards.
Benjamin Franklin Worksheet
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Using Subheadings Worksheet
Using Subheadings Worksheet

Using Subheadings Worksheet

Writers must follow many rules to make their work organized and easier to read. Subheadings are usually in bold font and centered at the top of the page. Read the text to your kids and have them circle the correct answer.
Using Subheadings Worksheet
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Text Features Worksheet
Text Features Worksheet

Text Features Worksheet

Help your kids get better at processing and analyzing texts by getting them to practice. Our worksheet with text features will help them find their way. This will help them understand how the features assist in finding information. Encourage practice, and they'll be able to improve quickly.
Text Features Worksheet
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Identify the Text Features Worksheet
Identify the Text Features Worksheet

Identify the Text Features Worksheet

Reading different texts can offer students almost limitless knowledge on any subject. Help them to understand text features by reading an article and then asking them to identify the correct name for each one.
Identify the Text Features Worksheet
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Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 2
Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 2

Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 2

In this worksheet, your kids will explore writing styles like descriptive, explanatory and persuasive. Read them the descriptive text, then have them answer the questions. Writing is an art – it's a way to express emotions, tell stories and share information.
Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 2
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Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet
Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet

Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet

History is filled with great figures, like Benjamin Franklin. Let your kids in on the legacy by introducing them to the founder of the US fire department, diplomat, and inventor. Then, use a worksheet to have them fill in the blanks with the correct word to teach them more. Read the text, then read the sentences and have them circle the missing word.
Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet
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Assessment: Aquarium Sign Worksheet
Assessment: Aquarium Sign Worksheet

Assessment: Aquarium Sign Worksheet

Take your kids to an aquarium and marvel at the sea creatures! Help them identify the animals they see, and ask them which one is their favorite. Look at the aquarium sign and point to each creature. Ask your kids the questions and help them circle the right answer.
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How Use Index Worksheet
How Use Index Worksheet

How Use Index Worksheet

Hand your kids a book, point out the index and explain that it's a list of words with page numbers. Ask them to look at the index in the worksheet and circle the correct number to the questions. Every book must have an index to help readers find chapters or information they need.
How Use Index Worksheet
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Craft and structure are critical components of reading for young learners, especially in Grade 2. Understanding craft refers to how authors use language and techniques to convey meaning, while structure pertains to the organization of the text. Parents and teachers should care about these elements because they significantly enhance a child's reading comprehension and overall literacy skills.

When children recognize the author’s craft—such as the use of descriptive language or dialogue—they learn how choices in language shape the story. This awareness fosters critical thinking, encouraging them to question why an author made certain decisions and how those choices affect their understanding of the text.

Additionally, understanding text structure helps students navigate various genres, whether a story, poem, or informational text. Recognizing elements like chapters, headings, and illustrations aids in grasping the main ideas and sequencing.

By engaging in discussions about craft and structure, parents and teachers can help children become more analytical readers and writers. This skill not only enhances their enjoyment of literature but also prepares them for more complex texts in the future, laying a foundation for successful communication and critical analysis. With early intervention, we empower children to become confident and capable readers.