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πŸ“– Free Grade 2 English Worksheets

50 free, printable grade 2 English language arts worksheets aligned to the Common Core State Standards β€” reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.

Grade 2 (ages 7–8)Common Core aligned50 printablesanswer keys

πŸ“– Reading LiteratureπŸ“° Reading Informational TextπŸ” Craft & StructureπŸ”€ Foundational Skills✍️ Opinion WritingπŸ—‚οΈ Informative WritingπŸ“š Narrative Writing✏️ Grammar & ConventionsπŸ“˜ Vocabulary🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

πŸ“– Reading Literature

Standard: RL.2.1–3: Key ideas and details in literature

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Reading Literature: The Science Fair Volcano (Grade 2)

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Reading Literature: Marcus and the Missing Bike (Grade 2)

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Reading Literature: The Class Garden (Grade 2)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 2

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Reading Literature: Lena's First Recital (Grade 2)

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Reading Literature: Owen's Lemonade Stand (Grade 2)

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πŸ“° Reading Informational Text

Standard: RI.2.1–3: Key ideas and details in informational text

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Reading Informational Text: Busy Honeybees (Grade 2)

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Reading Informational Text: Penguins (Grade 2)

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Reading Informational Text: Volcanoes (Grade 2)

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Reading Informational Text: The Water Cycle (Grade 2)

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Reading Informational Text: Amazing Octopuses (Grade 2)

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πŸ” Craft & Structure

Standard: RL/RI.2.4–6: Word choice, structure and point of view

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Science Fair Volcano (Grade 2)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 2

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Craft & Structure: Informational: Penguins (Grade 2)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 2

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Class Garden (Grade 2)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 2

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Craft & Structure: Informational: The Water Cycle (Grade 2)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 2

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Owen's Lemonade Stand (Grade 2)

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πŸ”€ Foundational Skills

Standard: RF.2: Phonics, word recognition and fluency

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Foundational Skills: Long and Short Vowels (Grade 2)

Distinguish long and short vowels in regularly spelled one-syllable words Β· Grade 2

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Foundational Skills: Vowel Teams (Grade 2)

Know spelling–sound correspondences for common vowel teams Β· Grade 2

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Foundational Skills: Two-Syllable Long-Vowel Words (Grade 2)

Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels Β· Grade 2

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Foundational Skills: Prefixes and Suffixes (Grade 2)

Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes Β· Grade 2

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Foundational Skills: Fluency Phrases (Grade 2)

Read on-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate and expression Β· Grade 2

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✍️ Opinion Writing

Standard: W.2.1: Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence

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Opinion Writing: Should recess be longer? (Grade 2)

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Opinion Writing: Which is better: books or movies? (Grade 2)

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Opinion Writing: Should kids help with chores? (Grade 2)

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Opinion Writing: What is the best class job? (Grade 2)

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Opinion Writing: Should students wear uniforms? (Grade 2)

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πŸ—‚οΈ Informative Writing

Standard: W.2.2: Write informative/explanatory texts

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Informative Writing: Explain how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. (Grade 2)

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Informative Writing: Write a how-to piece: how to plant a seed. (Grade 2)

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Informative Writing: Inform your reader about a holiday your family celebrates. (Grade 2)

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Informative Writing: Explain why we need to recycle. (Grade 2)

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Informative Writing: Write about an amazing animal and its habitat. (Grade 2)

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πŸ“š Narrative Writing

Standard: W.2.3: Write narratives

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Narrative Writing: Write about the best surprise you ever had. (Grade 2)

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Narrative Writing: Tell a story about a dragon who is afraid of the dark. (Grade 2)

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Narrative Writing: Write about a time you were brave. (Grade 2)

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Narrative Writing: Tell about a day when everything went wrong β€” and then right. (Grade 2)

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Narrative Writing: Write a story about a talking pet. (Grade 2)

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✏️ Grammar & Conventions

Standard: L.2.1–2: Conventions of standard English

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Grammar & Conventions: Collective Nouns (Grade 2)

Use collective nouns (e.g., group) Β· Grade 2

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Grammar & Conventions: Irregular Plurals (Grade 2)

Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns Β· Grade 2

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Grammar & Conventions: Reflexive Pronouns (Grade 2)

Use reflexive pronouns (myself, ourselves) Β· Grade 2

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Grammar & Conventions: Irregular Past Tense (Grade 2)

Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs Β· Grade 2

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Grammar & Conventions: Apostrophes (Grade 2)

Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives Β· Grade 2

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πŸ“˜ Vocabulary

Standard: L.2.4–5: Vocabulary acquisition and use

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Vocabulary: Context Clues (Grade 2)

Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase Β· Grade 2

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Vocabulary: Prefixes & Suffixes (Grade 2)

Determine the meaning of a new word formed when an affix is added to a known word Β· Grade 2

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Vocabulary: Compound Words (Grade 2)

Use the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words Β· Grade 2

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Vocabulary: Dictionary & Glossary Skills (Grade 2)

Consult reference materials to find pronunciation and clarify meaning Β· Grade 2

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Vocabulary: Shades of Meaning (Grade 2)

Distinguish shades of meaning among related words Β· Grade 2

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🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

Standard: SL.2.1–4 & W.2.7–8: Discussion, presentation and research

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Discussion Cards (Grade 2)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Presentation Planner (Grade 2)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Grade 2

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Research Planner (Grade 2)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Grade 2

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Taking Notes & Paraphrasing (Grade 2)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Grade 2

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Listening Log (Grade 2)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Grade 2

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Frequently asked questions

Are these Grade 2 English worksheets free?

Yes β€” every worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account. Answer keys are included where needed.

Are they aligned to the Common Core?

Yes. Each sheet lists the Common Core State Standard it practises (for example RL.2.1–3). Reading passages are original Pagine texts plus a few classic public-domain works.

How are the worksheets organised?

By strand β€” reading literature, informational text, craft & structure, foundational skills, three kinds of writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking, listening & research β€” 5 sheets each.

Do you have Grade 2 books too?

Yes β€” 20,000+ free books and audiobooks in the Pagine e-reader and the free Pagine app.

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