Skill Reading Comprehension Name: The Balloon Popper By: National Geographic Kids (Adapted by Have Fun Teaching) Balloons don t last very long around Spunky the Jack Russell terrier. Her favorite game is popping as many balloons as she can! This amazing dog can pop 100 balloons in 53.7 seconds, the fastest time a dog has popped that many. Usually the dog bites the balloons in the air, but the record was set with the balloons tied to the ground. The noise might scare other dogs, but that just makes the game more fun for Spunky. She likes balloons so much that she goes nuts when a blimp flies over her backyard! www.havefunteaching.com Text By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Skill Reading Comprehension The Balloon Popper Name: By: National Geographic Kids (Adapted by Have Fun Teaching) Read the story. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below. 1. What is Spunky s favorite game? A. Running in the yard B. Popping balloons C. Monopoly D. Video games 2. What makes this dog so amazing? A. She can jump really high B. She can fly C. She can pop 100 balloons in 53.7 seconds D. She can eat balloons 3. What is the fastest time a dog has popped 100 balloons? A. 100 seconds B. 100 minutes C. 537 seconds D. 53.7 seconds 4. What makes the game more fun for Spunky? A. The noise of the balloons popping B. She gets scared C. She scares other dogs D. The different colors of the balloons 5. What does Spunky do when a blimp flies over her backyard? A. She barks B. She jumps C. She goes nuts D. She goes inside www.havefunteaching.com Text By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Skill Reading Comprehension The Balloon Popper By: National Geographic Kids (Adapted by Have Fun Teaching) ANSWER KEY 1. What is Spunky s favorite game? A. Running in the yard B. Popping balloons C. Monopoly D. Video games 2. What makes this dog so amazing? A. She can jump really high B. She can fly C. She can pop 100 balloons in 53.7 seconds D. She can eat balloons 3. What is the fastest time a dog has popped 100 balloons? A. 100 seconds B. 100 minutes C. 537 seconds D. 53.7 seconds 4. What makes the game more fun for Spunky? A. The noise of the balloons popping B. She gets scared C. She scares other dogs D. The different colors of the balloons 5. What does Spunky do when a blimp flies over her backyard? A. She barks B. She jumps C. She goes nuts D. She goes inside Name: www.havefunteaching.com Text By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Skill Reading Comprehension Fun Facts About Presidents By: Sarah Ives George Washington was the 1st President of the United States and his favorite food was ice cream. Jimmy Carter, the 39th President, was a peanut farmer and Ronald Reagan, the 40th President, was a movie actor. The White House was named by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President. James Garfield, the 20th President, was the first left handed President. James Polk, the 11th President, was the first President to have his picture taken. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, was the tallest U.S. President at 6 feet, 4 inches Name: Grade 2 www.havefunteaching.com Text By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Skill Reading Comprehension Fun Facts About Presidents Name: By: Sarah Ives Read the story. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below. 1. What was George Washington s favorite food? A. Cereal B. Ice Cream C. Chocolate D. Pizza 2. Before Ronald Reagan was president, he was a A. Movie Actor B. Peanut Farmer C. Circus Clown D. The 39th President 3. James Garfield was the first President to be A. Elected B. Photographed C. Left handed D. Right handed 4. James Polk was the first President to have A. An airplane B. A house C. His picture taken D. His hair fall out 5. How tall was Abraham Lincoln? A. 4 feet, 6 inches B. 6 feet, 4 inches C. 8 feet, 4 inches D. 6 feet, 6 inches Grade 2 www.havefunteaching.com Text By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Skill Reading Comprehension Fun Facts About Presidents Name: By: Sarah Ives ANSWER KEY Read the story. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below. 1. What was George Washington s favorite food? A. Cereal B. Ice Cream C. Chocolate D. Pizza 2. Before Ronald Reagan was president, he was a A. Movie Actor B. Peanut Farmer C. Circus Clown D. The 39th President 3. James Garfield was the first President to be A. Elected B. Photographed C. Left handed D. Right handed 4. James Polk was the first President to have A. An airplane B. A house C. His picture taken D. His hair fall out 5. How tall was Abraham Lincoln? A. 4 feet, 6 inches B. 6 feet, 4 inches C. 8 feet, 4 inches D. 6 feet, 6 inches Grade 2 www.havefunteaching.com Text By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
The Beautiful Butterfly The butterfly is a flying insect with two wings and two antennae. They have three main body parts: The head, thorax and abdomen. Butterflies have a long proboscis, or tongue, that they use to drink nectar from plants. Butterflies come in many different colors and sizes. The world s smallest butterfly, The Blue Pygmy, has a wingspan the size of a nickel. The world s biggest butterfly, Queen Alexandra s Birdwing, has a wingspan of 12 inches! When you see a butterfly, you must enjoy the moment. The lifespan of most butterflies is only 20 to 40 days. Some butterflies only live for three to four days. A butterfly starts out as an egg and grows into a caterpillar. The caterpillar then forms a hard shell called a chrysalis. Inside of the chrysalis, the caterpillar turns into a butterfly. You can find butterflies anywhere in the world, except for Antarctica. Why do you think butterflies don t live in Antarctica?
The Beautiful Butterfly 1. The butterfly has three main body parts, which include. A) Head, Wings, and Antennae B) Wings, Feet, and Arms C) Head, Thorax, and Abdomen D) Head, Knees, and Toes 2. Butterflies have a long proboscis. What is a proboscis? A) An eye B) A wing C) The thorax D) A tongue 3. The world s smallest butterfly is the. A) The Blue Pygmy B) The Monarch Butterfly C) The White Admiral D) Queen Alexandra s Birdwing 4. About how long do most butterflies live? A) About 30 days B) About 12 days C) About 6 months D) About 40 years 5. You can find butterflies all over the world, except for. A) In your backyard B) Antarctica C) Australia D) Japan
The Beautiful Butterfly 1. The butterfly has three main body parts, which include. A) Head, Wings, and Antennae B) Wings, Feet, and Arms C) Head, Thorax, and Abdomen D) Head, Knees, and Toes 2. Butterflies have a long proboscis. What is a proboscis? A) An eye B) A wing C) The thorax D) A tongue 3. The world s smallest butterfly is the. A) The Blue Pygmy B) The Monarch Butterfly C) The White Admiral D) Queen Alexandra s Birdwing 4. About how long do most butterflies live? A) About 30 days B) About 12 days C) About 6 months D) About 40 years 5. You can find butterflies all over the world, except for. A) In your backyard B) Antarctica C) Australia D) Japan
The Giant Giraffe The giraffe is one of the world s tallest mammals. They are known for their long necks, long legs, and spotted body. Giraffes have small horns at the top of their heads that grow to be about 5 inches. These knobs are used to protect from an enemy. Male giraffes are taller than female giraffes and can stand nearly 19 feet tall. Most giraffes can live up to 25 years of age in the wild. They like to roam around in the savannas of Africa. African savannas are mainly dry and are covered with grass. With the giraffe s neck being so long, they are able to eat leaves from tall acacia trees. Giraffes can go many days without drinking water and can live by eating wet leaves. How many days do you think you can live without drinking any water?
The Giant Giraffe 1. The giraffe is one of the world s animals. A) Smallest B) Tallest C) Biggest D) Longest 2. Giraffes are known for their long. A) Arms B) Nose C) Neck D) Head 3. What is an African savanna like? A) Cold and Dry B) Dry and Grassy C) Wet and Hot D) Warm and Cold 4. What type of trees does the giraffe eat from? A) Maple Trees B) Oak Trees C) Palm Trees D) Acacia Trees 5. How do giraffes live if they can t drink water? A) They can t live without water B) They eat leaves that are wet C) They ask another giraffe for a glass of water D) They live happily ever after
The Giant Giraffe 1. The African elephant is one of the world s animals. A) Smallest B) Tallest C) Biggest D) Longest 2. Giraffes are known for their long. A) Arms B) Nose C) Neck D) Head 3. What is an African savanna like? A) Cold and Dry B) Dry and Grassy C) Wet and Hot D) Warm and Cold 4. What type of trees does the giraffe eat from? A) Maple Trees B) Oak Trees C) Palm Trees D) Acacia Trees 5. How do giraffes live if they can t drink water? A) They can t live without water B) They eat leaves that are wet C) They ask another giraffe for a glass of water D) They live happily ever after
Granny s Growing Garden Granny likes to grow fruits and vegetables in her garden. Her favorite vegetable to plant is the carrot. One day, Granny was picking some carrots for dinner when she saw a bunny hopping in the garden. The bunny looked at Granny and asked, Can I please have a carrot to give to my baby bunnies? Granny only had six carrots left in the garden. She was going to have a big dinner with Grandaddy and their two friends, Joe and Beth. Granny didn t know what to do. I have not seen you around my garden, and I don t even know you, Granny said. Well, said the bunny, I did not want to bother you, but your carrots look so tasty and fresh! You are a very nice bunny, said Granny, So how about I give you two carrots for you and your family to eat. I will make sure to plant a few extra carrots for next season. Wow, Granny! Thank you so much. I will see you next season The bunny exclaimed.
Granny s Growing Garden 1. What is Granny s favorite food to plant? A) Apples B) Carrots C) Beans D) Lettuce 2. Why did the bunny ask Granny for a carrot? A) To feed her baby bunnies B) She was hungry C) She wanted to eat more carrots D) The bunny thirsty 3. What was Granny s problem in this story? A) She did not know how to pick carrots B) She was tired of being in her garden C) She was not sure if she should give a carrot to the bunny D) She wanted some carrots for her babies 4. Why did Granny end up giving the bunny two carrots? A) The bunny said that her carrots looked tasty and fresh B) She had seen the bunny before C) Granny and the bunny are good friends D) The bunny asked for two carrots 5. What do you think will happen next season? A) Granny will not remember the bunny B) The bunny will come back for some more carrots C) Granny will get a scarecrow D) The bunny will eat all the carrots
Granny s Growing Garden 1. What is Granny s favorite food to plant? A) Apples B) Carrots C) Beans D) Lettuce 2. Why did the bunny ask Granny for a carrot? A) To feed her baby bunnies B) She was hungry C) She wanted to eat more carrots D) The bunny thirsty 3. What was Granny s problem in this story? A) She did not know how to pick carrots B) She was tired of being in her garden C) She was not sure if she should give a carrot to the bunny D) She wanted some carrots for her babies 4. Why did Granny end up giving the bunny two carrots? A) The bunny said that her carrots looked tasty and fresh B) She had seen the bunny before C) Granny and the bunny are good friends D) The bunny asked for two carrots 5. What do you think will happen next season? A) Granny will not remember the bunny B) The bunny will come back for some more carrots C) Granny will get a scarecrow D) The bunny will eat all the carrots