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Grade 2 Reading Literature - Main Idea worksheets

Explore the concept of main idea in literature with our Reading Literature - Main Idea worksheets designed for young learners. Covering personal narratives, fables, and more, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to recognizing and understanding the main idea in literature in an engaging and accessible format.

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.10,RL.3.2 - Squirrel & Badger—Moral of the Story - thumbnail
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Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House
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Baxter and the Missing Diary Caper
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The Olympic Games
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Happy Birthday Cake
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Monty the Moose
This short story is a great way for early readers ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.1,RL.2.2,RL.3.2,RI.3.10,RL.3.3,RL.1.10 - The Very Tall Giraffe - thumbnail
The Very Tall Giraffe
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Baxter the Bracelet Sniffer
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.4-2,RL.1.2,RL.1.3,RL.1.5 - The Playground Slide - thumbnail
The Playground Slide
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Yummy Ice Cream
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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,RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.1,RL.2.2,RL,RL.3.3 - Baxter and the Vanishing Veggies - thumbnail
Baxter and the Vanishing Veggies
Baxter investigates disappearing vegetables from E...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.4-2,RL.1.4-2 - Fun in the Park - thumbnail
Fun in the Park
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Baxter and the Missing Music
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