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Reading Literature Curriculum Resources

Explore the world of literature with our Reading Literature curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering various literary elements, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to understanding and appreciating literature in an engaging and accessible format, fostering a strong foundation in reading skills.

1st Grade Reading Literature curriculum-resources

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.4 - Senses at the Circus—Identify Words and Phrases - thumbnail
Senses at the Circus—Identify Words and Phrases
This short fiction passage about a day at the circus contains a lot of words and phrases that appeal to the senses! Stud...
RL.1.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.1,RL.1.10 - Reading —Sunny and the Missing Pencil - thumbnail
Reading —Sunny and the Missing Pencil
This worksheet is a great way to practice reading comprehension and fluency. Students will read the short story about a ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.10 - The Rainbow Poem - thumbnail
The Rainbow Poem
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.1,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Reading—The Airport - thumbnail
Reading—The Airport
RL.1.1RF.1.4RF.1.4.ARL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.5 - Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Dentists - thumbnail
Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Dentists
This worksheet on dentists is a great way to test to see if your class knows the difference between fiction and nonficti...
RL.1.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.5 - Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Tigers - thumbnail
Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Tigers
This worksheet on tigers is a great way to test to see if your class knows the difference between fiction and nonfiction...
RL.1.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.4 - Short Story—Afternoon at the Bakery! - thumbnail
Short Story—Afternoon at the Bakery!
This diary entry contains some words that appeal to the senses! Students will read the short entry about two siblings' t...
RL.1.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.7,RL.1.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4.B,RF.1.4 - Short Story—Mamba - thumbnail
Short Story—Mamba
This short story about Mamba the Orangutan is perfect for understanding characters and interacting with illustrations in...
RL.1.7RL.1.10RF.1.4.ARF.1.4.B
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.6,RL.1.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4 - Day at the Zoo—Narrator perspective - thumbnail
Day at the Zoo—Narrator perspective
This short story about a day at the zoo is a great way to practice narrator's perspective . Students will read the passa...
RL.1.6RL.1.10RF.1.4.ARF.1.4

2nd Grade Reading Literature curriculum-resources

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.3 - Character Response - thumbnail
Character Response
This graphic organizer is perfect for teaching character response. Students will read a passage that contains a challeng...
RL.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.9 - Compare and Contrast Stories Graphic Organizer - thumbnail
Compare and Contrast Stories Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way to compare and contrast two stories. Students will compare the characters and sett...
RL.2.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.6 - Henry & Squeaks—Character's Point of View | - thumbnail
Henry & Squeaks—Character's Point of View |
These fiction passages and comprehension questions are perfect for teaching point of view! The texts share the experienc...
RL.2.6
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4,RL.2.1 - Luca and Lily—Understanding Text - thumbnail
Luca and Lily—Understanding Text
This short story about a trip to the animal shelter is a great way to practice comprehension. Students will read the tex...
RF.2.4.ARF.2.4RL.2.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.9 - Comparing Stories - Graphic Organizer - thumbnail
Comparing Stories - Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way to compare and contrast two stories. Students will compare the characters, setting...
RL.2.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.6 - Short Story on Planning Jason's Birthday Party - thumbnail
Short Story on Planning Jason's Birthday Party
This short story about planning a birthday party is a great way to practice reading dialogue. Students can read the stor...
RL.2.6
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.5 - Story Notes - thumbnail
Story Notes
This graphic organizer on story elements will help students to stay organize and take notes while they read. The organiz...
RL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.4,RL.2.10,SL.2.5 - Animal Lover Poem - thumbnail
Animal Lover Poem
This poem is perfect for all of the animal lovers in your classroom! Students will read the short poem and then circle a...
RL.2.4RL.2.10SL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.10,RL.3.2 - Squirrel & Badger—Moral of the Story - thumbnail
Squirrel & Badger—Moral of the Story
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage about the badger and ...
RL.2.2RL.2.1RL.2.10RL.3.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.10,RL.3.2 - Froggie—Main Idea - thumbnail
Froggie—Main Idea
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage about the frog who do...
RL.2.2RL.2.1RL.2.10RL.3.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.1,RL.2.10 - Short Story —Norah and the Fire Alarm - thumbnail
Short Story —Norah and the Fire Alarm
This short story about a girl who is afraid of the fire alarm is a great way to practice comprehension. Students will re...
RL.2.1RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.9 - Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer - thumbnail
Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way to compare and contrast two stories. Students will compare the characters and sett...
RL.2.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.7,RL.2.10 - How do Characters Respond to Major Events - thumbnail
How do Characters Respond to Major Events
This short story about Ooki, the rambunctious monkey, is a great opportunity to practice identifying character traits in...
RL.2.7RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.7,RL.2.10 - Short Story —Beanie's Home From Summer Camp - thumbnail
Short Story —Beanie's Home From Summer Camp
This short story is about Mamba and her brother, Beanie, who reunite after a long summer apart. Students will read the s...
RL.2.7RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.3,RL.2.10,RL.2.1,RL.2.5 - Andrew’s First Day of Second Grade - thumbnail
Andrew’s First Day of Second Grade
This short story about a boy on his first day of school is perfect for practicing character response. Students will read...
RL.2.3RL.2.10RL.2.1RL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10 - Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House - thumbnail
Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage about the witch who g...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.4,RL.2.10,SL.2.5 - What I Imagine? Poem - thumbnail
What I Imagine? Poem
This poem and drawing activity is a great way to practice reading poetry and rhyming words. Students will read the poem,...
RL.2.4RL.2.10SL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.5,RL.2.10 - Short Story on The Art Contest - thumbnail
Short Story on The Art Contest
This comprehension passage about a boy who enters an art contest is a great way to practice writing conclusions and read...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.4,RL.2.10,SL.2.5 - To My Little Brother !Poem - thumbnail
To My Little Brother !Poem
This poem is about a boy who is inviting his new baby brother into the world. This activity includes comprehension quest...
RL.2.4RL.2.10SL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.3 - Challenge & Response - thumbnail
Challenge & Response
This short story is perfect for practicing character response. Students will read the passage about Jack and Mason, two ...
RL.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.7,RL.2.10,RL.2.6,RL.2.3 - Short story on Suzie's Crazy Hair - thumbnail
Short story on Suzie's Crazy Hair
This short story about Suzie, the girl with crazy hair, is a great opportunity to practice interacting with images in a ...
RL.2.7RL.2.10RL.2.6RL.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.2.7,RI.2.3 - Clarifying Text with illustrations—How to Tie Shoes - thumbnail
Clarifying Text with illustrations—How to Tie Shoes
This informational text on how to tie shoes is a great opportunity to practice interacting with images in a text. Studen...
RI.2.7RI.2.3

3rd Grade Reading Literature curriculum-resources

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RL.2.2,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A,RF.3.4,RL.2.10 - Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose - thumbnail
Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students that it is never a smart idea to judge a book by its cover. ...
RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.3RL.2.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.2.G,L.3.2,SL.2.5,RL.2.4 - Can't I Have a Lazy Day?—Poem - thumbnail
Can't I Have a Lazy Day?—Poem
Your students will be sure to relate to this poem about yearning for a lazy day! Have your students read this out loud t...
L.3.2.GL.3.2SL.2.5RL.2.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4.C,RL.3.5,RL.3.3,RL.2.2 - Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story - thumbnail
Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about kindness and trust. Students will identify character t...
RL.3.2L.3.4.ARF.3.4.CRL.3.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS SL.3.5,RL.3.5,SL.2.5,RL.2.4 - Animal Parade Poem - thumbnail
Animal Parade Poem
Animal parade is a rhymed poem with comprehension questions to follow. This whimsical poem about cloud watching will gra...
SL.3.5RL.3.5SL.2.5RL.2.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.7 - Morning Chaos—Using Illustrations to Comprehend - thumbnail
Morning Chaos—Using Illustrations to Comprehend
This short fiction passage about a hectic morning is perfect for reading comprehension, as well as interacting with illu...
RL.3.7
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.7,RL.3.10,RL.2.1 - Valentine's Day— Short Fiction Passage - thumbnail
Valentine's Day— Short Fiction Passage
This short fiction passage on Valentine's Day is perfect for reading comprehension, as well as interacting with illustra...
RL.3.7RL.3.10RL.2.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.3.4.B,RL.3.5,RL.3.6,RL.3.10,SL.3.5,SL.2.5 - If It Were Up To Me—Poem - thumbnail
If It Were Up To Me—Poem
Your students will be sure to relate to this poem about being the boss! Have your students read this out loud to practic...
RF.3.4.BRL.3.5RL.3.6RL.3.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.6,RI.3.9 - Authors' Opinions - thumbnail
Authors' Opinions
These short fiction passages on rats are perfect for teaching point of view. Students will read two texts on the same to...
RL.3.6RI.3.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3,RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.10,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - The Honey Jar—Evidence from text - thumbnail
The Honey Jar—Evidence from text
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about being truthful. Students will identify character trait...
RL.3.3RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3,RI.3.1,RL.3.3 - PB Sandwich—Event Sequencing - thumbnail
PB Sandwich—Event Sequencing
This worksheet on event sequencing provides a short story that is in the correct chronological order. A jumbled up versi...
RL.3.3RI.3.1RL.3.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.5.A,L.3.5,RL.3.4 - Literal and Nonliteral Language - thumbnail
Literal and Nonliteral Language
This worksheet on nonliteral language will help students to learn several examples of nonliteral phrases. They will be a...
L.3.5.AL.3.5RL.3.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RF.3.4.C,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.3.10,RL.2.10,RI.2.1,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A - Mark's Awesome Birthday Party - thumbnail
Mark's Awesome Birthday Party
This fiction passage about a child's birthday party with comprehension questions will keep your students engaged. They w...
RL.3.1RL.3.3RF.3.4.CL.3.4.A
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.5,RL.3.4,L.3.4.A,RL.3.10,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.2.4,RL.2.10,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - Summer Poetry - thumbnail
Summer Poetry
This free verse poem on summer will help your students get familiar with reading poetry. The comprehension questions to ...
RL.3.5RL.3.4L.3.4.ARL.3.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3 - 50 Character Traits - thumbnail
50 Character Traits
This comprehensive collection of 50 positive character traits serves as a valuable teaching aid for reinforcing 3 key le...
RL.3.3

4th Grade Reading Literature curriculum-resources

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3 - 50 Character Traits - thumbnail
50 Character Traits
This comprehensive collection of 50 positive character traits serves as a valuable teaching aid for reinforcing 3 key le...
RL.3.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.10 - Informational Text — Fascinating Fungi - thumbnail
Informational Text — Fascinating Fungi
RL.4.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Smelly Eggs—Poem - thumbnail
Smelly Eggs—Poem
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Read the book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White - thumbnail
Read the book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
RL.4.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Short Story — Wise Birbal and the Bridge - thumbnail
Short Story — Wise Birbal and the Bridge
This 4th grade reading literature deals with describing characters in a story and analyzing their traits, motivations, a...
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Magic Book’s Lesson —Short Story - thumbnail
Magic Book’s Lesson —Short Story
Reading Literature - Deeply analyze the engaging fantasy tale "Magic Book's Lesson" by quoting key textual details. Thro...
RL.4.1

5th Grade Reading Literature curriculum-resources

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3 - 50 Character Traits - thumbnail
50 Character Traits
This comprehensive collection of 50 positive character traits serves as a valuable teaching aid for reinforcing 3 key le...
RL.3.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.10 - Informational Text — Fascinating Fungi - thumbnail
Informational Text — Fascinating Fungi
RL.4.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Smelly Eggs—Poem - thumbnail
Smelly Eggs—Poem
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Read the book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White - thumbnail
Read the book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
RL.4.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Short Story — Wise Birbal and the Bridge - thumbnail
Short Story — Wise Birbal and the Bridge
This 4th grade reading literature deals with describing characters in a story and analyzing their traits, motivations, a...
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Magic Book’s Lesson —Short Story - thumbnail
Magic Book’s Lesson —Short Story
Reading Literature - Deeply analyze the engaging fantasy tale "Magic Book's Lesson" by quoting key textual details. Thro...
RL.4.1

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