In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this activity, students read a poem and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this informational text, Peter McDonnell discusses the land of Africa and the people that live throughout the continent. As students read, they take notes on the different ways people live in Africa.

In this activity, students read about a boy who helps a classmate on the first day of second grade. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this poem, a boy helps a classmate on the first day of second grade. As students read, they take notes on the relationship between Jessica and Jared.

In this activity, students read about a girl works hard to make enough money to buy a doll. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this activity, students read a poem and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this informational text, Heidi Ayarbe discusses one girl’s experiences in the village. As students read, they take notes on the activities that Judica and her family take part in.

In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

Nancy Jean Northcutt has written for Highlights. In this short story, a boy doesn’t want to receive kisses from his grandmas and aunts. As you read, take notes on how James feels about his new sibling.

In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this short story, a boy doesn’t want to receive kisses from his grandmas and aunts. As students read, they take notes on how James feels about his new sibling.

In this activity, stdudents read about what scientists have learned about our solar system. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

Earth is a part of a solar system that includes seven other planets and their moons, all of which orbit around the sun. In this informational text, Barbara Radner provides additional information about what scientists have learned about our solar system. As students read, they take notes on the different planets and stars that the author discusses.

Earth is a part of a solar system that includes seven other planets and their moons, all of which orbit around the sun. In this informational text, Barbara Radner provides additional information about what scientists have learned about our solar system. As students read, they take notes on the different planets and stars that the author discusses.

In this adaptation of an old legend, a girl hurries to bring water for her mother in a tin dipper, a large spoon with a long handle. As students read, they take notes on the little girl’s actions on her way back with the water.

In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was the first effort by Americans to explore what is now the western United States. President Thomas Jefferson had just completed the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, in which the United States bought a great deal of land from the French. He wanted American travelers to map and characterize the newly acquired territory and establish an American presence there. As students read, they identify the difficulties that Lewis and Clark faced on their journey, and how they overcame them.