Story Structure
Grade 2 - Reading - Challenge Me
Read "The Lost Lunch Tag": Omar reached for his lunch tag, but the clip was empty. He looked under his desk and beside the coat hooks. At last, he found the tag stuck to his library book. Which event belongs at the beginning?
- Omar saw the empty clip.
- Omar bought a new lunch box.
- He found the tag on his library book.
- He searched near his desk and coat hooks.
Read "Rain Gauge Day": The class placed a rain gauge by the fence before the storm. In the morning, Jada read the water line and wrote the amount on a chart. The class compared it with last week's rain. Which event belongs in the middle?
- Jada read the water line.
- The class placed the rain gauge.
- The class planted trees by the fence.
- The class compared rainfall amounts.
Read "The Garden Helper": Mia checked the class garden after two hot days. The bean leaves drooped, and the soil felt dry. She filled a small can and watered each plant slowly. If the ending were missing, which part of what happened would the reader not learn?
- Mia picked ripe tomatoes.
- Mia checked the garden.
- She watered each plant.
- She noticed dry soil.
Read "The Recess Weather Plan": The sky turned gray before recess. Maya checked the wind sock and saw strong gusts. She moved the paper games inside so they would not blow across the playground. Which event belongs at the beginning?
- The sky turned gray.
- Maya checked the wind sock.
- She moved the paper games inside.
- Maya filled a bucket with snow.
Read "The Class Seed Chart": Ben planted three bean seeds in clear cups. Each morning, he drew the roots and stems on a chart. By Friday, the class could see which seed grew the tallest. Which event belongs in the middle?
- He drew the roots and stems.
- Ben took the seeds home for lunch.
- Ben planted bean seeds.
- The class compared the plants.
Read "The New Book Basket": Ms. Hill placed a new basket of books near the rug. Each book had a sticker showing mystery, animal, or joke. The class used the stickers to choose reading books faster. If the ending were missing, which part of what happened would the reader not learn?
- The books had category stickers.
- Students chose books faster.
- Ms. Hill placed a new book basket.
- The class sold the books after lunch.
Read "The Sidewalk Chalk Map": Nia drew a chalk map of the playground. She marked the slide, the swings, and the shady bench. Her friend used the map to find the fastest path to the bench. Which event belongs at the beginning?
- A friend used the map.
- Nia erased the map before recess.
- Nia drew a map.
- She marked playground places.
Read "The Lost Lunch Tag": Omar reached for his lunch tag, but the clip was empty. He looked under his desk and beside the coat hooks. At last, he found the tag stuck to his library book. Which event belongs in the middle?
- He found the tag on his library book.
- Omar bought a new lunch box.
- He searched near his desk and coat hooks.
- Omar saw the empty clip.
Read "Rain Gauge Day": The class placed a rain gauge by the fence before the storm. In the morning, Jada read the water line and wrote the amount on a chart. The class compared it with last week's rain. If the ending were missing, which part of what happened would the reader not learn?
- The class compared rainfall amounts.
- The class planted trees by the fence.
- The class placed the rain gauge.
- Jada read the water line.
Read "The Garden Helper": Mia checked the class garden after two hot days. The bean leaves drooped, and the soil felt dry. She filled a small can and watered each plant slowly. Which event belongs at the beginning?
- She noticed dry soil.
- Mia checked the garden.
- Mia picked ripe tomatoes.
- She watered each plant.