Worksheet

Story Structure

Grade 2 - Reading - On Level

NameDate

  1. 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. Which event belongs at the beginning?

    • The books had category stickers.
    • The class sold the books after lunch.
    • Students chose books faster.
    • Ms. Hill placed a new book basket.

  2. 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 in the middle?

    • She marked playground places.
    • Nia drew a map.
    • A friend used the map.
    • Nia erased the map before recess.

  3. Read "The Bridge Test": Priya built a bridge from craft sticks. The first bridge bent when she added five blocks. Priya added two supports, and the bridge held ten blocks. Which event belongs at the end?

    • Priya added supports.
    • The first bridge bent.
    • Priya painted the bridge purple.
    • Priya built a bridge.

  4. Read "The Missing Drumbeat": Ari listened during music practice and frowned. The song sounded empty when the drum stopped. He raised his hand and asked to try the beat again. Which event belongs at the beginning?

    • He noticed the missing drumbeat.
    • Ari listened to the song.
    • Ari broke the drum after practice.
    • He asked to try again.

  5. 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 in the middle?

    • Mia checked the garden.
    • She watered each plant.
    • Mia picked ripe tomatoes.
    • She noticed dry soil.

  6. 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 end?

    • Maya filled a bucket with snow.
    • She moved the paper games inside.
    • Maya checked the wind sock.
    • The sky turned gray.

  7. 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 at the beginning?

    • The class compared the plants.
    • Ben planted bean seeds.
    • Ben took the seeds home for lunch.
    • He drew the roots and stems.

  8. 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. Which event belongs in the middle?

    • Students chose books faster.
    • Ms. Hill placed a new book basket.
    • The books had category stickers.
    • The class sold the books after lunch.

  9. 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 end?

    • Nia drew a map.
    • She marked playground places.
    • A friend used the map.
    • Nia erased the map before recess.

  10. Read "The Bridge Test": Priya built a bridge from craft sticks. The first bridge bent when she added five blocks. Priya added two supports, and the bridge held ten blocks. Which event belongs at the beginning?

    • Priya built a bridge.
    • The first bridge bent.
    • Priya added supports.
    • Priya painted the bridge purple.
PencilGopencilgo.ai