Worksheet

Story Structure

Grade 2 - Reading - Building Confidence

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  1. 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?

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

  2. 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?

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

  3. Read "The Quiet Line": The hallway was crowded after music class. Leo held the door and waited for the kindergarten line to pass. His teacher nodded and smiled at him. Which event belongs at the end?

    • Leo ran ahead of his class.
    • The hallway became crowded.
    • His teacher smiled at him.

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

  5. 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 in the middle?

    • Ari listened to the song.
    • He noticed the missing drumbeat.
    • He asked to try again.

  6. 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 end?

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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 end?

    • The books had category stickers.
    • Ms. Hill placed a new book basket.
    • Students chose books faster.

  10. Read "The Quiet Line": The hallway was crowded after music class. Leo held the door and waited for the kindergarten line to pass. His teacher nodded and smiled at him. Which event belongs at the beginning?

    • The hallway became crowded.
    • Leo ran ahead of his class.
    • His teacher smiled at him.
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