RI.2.1 Worksheets
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.1
:"Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text."
These worksheets can help students practice this Common Core State Standards skill.
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Abraham Lincoln Facts
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Abraham Lincoln Facts
Read a short biography of Abraham Lincoln and answer the quiz questions.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Abraham Lincoln Timeline
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Abraham Lincoln Timeline
Learn the important dates in the life of Abraham Lincoln.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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George Washington Facts
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George Washington Facts
Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
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Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Finding the Topic and Main Idea of a Nonfiction Text
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Finding the Topic and Main Idea of a Nonfiction Text
This worksheet provides students with an opportunity to closely examine the difference between a topic and main idea in a nonfiction text. After reading and completing Part 1 as a class, challenge your students to complete Part 2 on their own or with a pa
2nd Grade
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Glossary: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!
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Glossary: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!
2nd Grade
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Vocabulary Cards: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!
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Vocabulary Cards: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!
2nd Grade
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Learn the First Amendment
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Learn the First Amendment
Children read the First Amendment, then complete a simple word scramble puzzle and answer reading comprehension questions.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
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Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
Children learn about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in this history worksheet.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Alexander Hamilton: Historical Heroes
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Alexander Hamilton: Historical Heroes
Help your child learn more about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton with this word-scramble worksheet.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Celia Cruz: Historical Heroes
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Celia Cruz: Historical Heroes
If your child loves singing but isn't so hot on studying history, help her get started studying with this worksheet about singer Celia Cruz.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Historical Heroes: Benjamin Franklin
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Historical Heroes: Benjamin Franklin
Help your child learn more about famous American, Benjamin Franklin.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Historical Heroes: Thomas Edison
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Historical Heroes: Thomas Edison
Edison was one of the most productive inventors, inventing the telephone, the light bulb, and of course, the motion picture.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Historical Heroes: Lewis and Clark
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Historical Heroes: Lewis and Clark
If your child thinks camping in an RV is "roughing it", just wait until he hears what Lewis and Clark went through!
5th Grade
Social studies
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Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington
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Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington
In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Historical Heroes: Lorraine Hansberry
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Historical Heroes: Lorraine Hansberry
Introduce children to American playwright Lorraine Hanberry, who was only 29 years old when she won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play for "A Raisin in the Sun."
2nd Grade
Social studies
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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W.E.B. Du Bois
Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens
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Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens
In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
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Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Interview a Veteran
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Interview a Veteran
Learners can gather a lot of information about veterans and their former jobs by interviewing them on Veterans Day. Use the worksheet Interview a Veteran to have students ask veterans questions and write down their answers.
2nd Grade
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Mexican Music Facts
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Mexican Music Facts
Feel inspired to move to the beat with our reading comprehension exercise about Mexican music. Kids answer questions about the article in this writing worksheet.
2nd Grade
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Digging Deep into Purpose and Vocabulary
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Digging Deep into Purpose and Vocabulary
This reading worksheet highlights important vocabulary words and the main purpose of a text.
1st Grade
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Ask students to read an interesting biography about Dr. Mae Jemison and then answer questions about the text!
Social studies
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Television Show Comprehension Questions
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Television Show Comprehension Questions
Encourage thoughtful media consumption with this set of television show comprehension questions.
Kindergarten
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Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
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Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
Use this reading passage to practice reading comprehension with your learners.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Women in History: Mary, Queen of Scots
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Women in History: Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots, was a fascinating woman in history. Learn a bit more about her life with this history worksheet.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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All About Wangari Maathai
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All About Wangari Maathai
Introduce students to the inspiring environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Children will read a short biography about the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.
2nd Grade
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All About Katherine Johnson
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All About Katherine Johnson
Get to know pioneering astrophysicist and mathematician Katherine Johnson in this reading comprehension worksheet!
2nd Grade
Social studies
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Learning About Amelia Boynton Robinson
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Learning About Amelia Boynton Robinson
Children are introduced to Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who got her start at a young age accompanying her mother as she registered African Americans to vote.
2nd Grade
Social studies
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The First All-Female Spacewalk
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The First All-Female Spacewalk
When Christina Koch and Jessica Meir traveled to the International Space Station in October 2019, they went down in history as having completed the first all-female spacewalk. Children can learn about this momentous trip with the help of this worksheet.
2nd Grade
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