Octopuses Reading Comprehension Worksheets for 2nd Grade

What your child practices

Your child reads the passage "Octopuses" and answers 12 questions across 2 worksheets, written for 2nd grade readers (Grade 2 in Canada). Early readers build comprehension by retelling, spotting key details and talking about what happened, so short passages with simple questions are ideal at this stage. The sheets cover Reading Comprehension and Fact or Opinion. It is aligned to Common Core RI.2.1, which focuses on finding key details in a nonfiction text. It also touches RI.2.2, identifying the main topic or main idea of a nonfiction text. Each PDF includes its own answer key on page 2, ready for you or your child to check. After printing, the online version gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud.

Tips for parents

• Read the questions aloud for early readers, and let them point to the answer in the pictures or text.
• After the last question, ask for a two sentence retell of "Octopuses" in their own words.
• If an answer is wrong, send your child back to the text rather than giving the answer.