Who’s Talking Worksheet – 2nd Grade Author’s Purpose & Story Elements

Who’s Talking Worksheet helps second grade learners practice author’s purpose with clear directions and a clean, kid-friendly layout. Print it and it is ready for class, homework, or homeschool lessons.

Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their author’s purpose skills accurately and explain their thinking.

Why it works: Short, focused practice is one of the best ways to help second grade students remember a new skill. Clear directions mean students can get started quickly, and the simple format makes it easy for you to spot who needs more help.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: Students read the directions at the top, complete the practice items one at a time, and finish with a quick look back over their work.

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: Use it for whole-group practice, small-group instruction, independent work, centers, morning work, homework, or an emergency sub plan.

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

Teaching tips and variations:

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Model the first item together, then let students finish the rest independently.

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a author’s purpose lesson to see who needs more support.

Skills covered: Author’s Purpose, Independent and Guided Reading, Reading Comprehension, Story Elements, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RI.2.6, RL.2.3, RF.2.4a, RL.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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