This Makes That Reading Comprehension Worksheet – 2nd Grade Practice

The This Makes That Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives second grade students focused, no-prep practice with cause and effect. It is a print-and-go reading page that fits easily into a mini-lesson, a center rotation, or a quick review day.

Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their cause and effect skills accurately and explain their thinking.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try cause and effect on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page starts with clear directions so students know exactly what to do, then gives them focused practice items to complete in order.

Grade level: Designed for second grade students. It also works well for first grade and third grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: It is a great fit for morning work, learning centers, intervention groups, test review, homeschool lessons, and take-home practice.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a cause and effect lesson to see who needs more support.

• Slip the page into a sheet protector so students can practice again with dry-erase markers.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

Skills covered: Cause and Effect, Reading Comprehension, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RI.2.3, RL.2.1, RI.2.1.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 4 (2 worksheet pages, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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