Mystery Mud Reading Worksheet
Grade 2 Reading Comprehension
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Date:
The Mystery in the Mud
Read the story carefully, then answer the questions below.
Backyard Adventure
Story
Leo and his small dog, Barks, ran into the backyard on Saturday morning. The sun was shining brightly, but the green grass was still damp from an early morning rain.
Suddenly, Barks stopped near the giant oak tree and let out a quick, excited yip. Leo rushed over to see what his dog found. There in the soft brown mud were three strange footprints. They were tiny, spread wide, and shaped like little webbed hands!
"What kind of creature made those tracks?" Leo wondered out loud.
Just then, a sleek green frog hopped out from beneath a giant pumpkin leaf and landed with a gentle splash into the garden pond. Leo giggled and patted Barks on the head. Their backyard mystery was solved!
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Comprehension Questions
- Who is Barks?
A A spotted frog B Leo's small dog C A friendly neighbor
- Why was the grass still wet on Saturday morning?
A Leo used a garden hose B It had rained earlier C The pond overflowed
- Where were the strange footprints located?
A Near the giant oak tree B On the wooden porch C Inside the kitchen
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Which animal made the webbed footprints? Write your answer in a complete sentence.
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How did Leo know that the mystery was solved?
Reread the story if you need help finding clues! Score: _____ / 5
Blue Feather Evidence Worksheet
Grade 2 Reading • Text Evidence Detective
Name:
Date:
The Blue Feather Mystery
Find the clues hidden in the text!
All Multiple Choice
Directions: Read the story. Use your highlighter or yellow crayon to highlight the text evidence that proves each answer, then fill in the circle for the correct choice.
Story
Maya and her brother Liam were in the front yard raking crunchy orange and red leaves. The cool autumn wind made the branches sway gently above them.
As Maya scooped up a pile of leaves, she spotted something bright resting on top of a flat garden stone. It was a long, silky feather colored brilliant sky blue.
"Look up there!" Liam whispered, pointing into the tall maple tree. Perched high on a sturdy bough was a proud blue jay. In its beak was a small twig, which the bird carefully tucked into a round nest. The bird let out a cheerful chirp before flying toward the fence. Maya smiled and gently slipped the blue feather into her coat pocket to keep forever.
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Comprehension Questions (Highlight Your Evidence!)
5 Questions
- What chore were Maya and Liam doing in the yard?
A Planting flower seeds B Raking crunchy leaves C Washing the porch
- Where did Maya discover the bright blue feather?
A On a flat garden stone B Inside the bird bath C Under a wooden bench
- What kind of bird was perched in the tall maple tree?
A A little brown sparrow B A red robin C A proud blue jay
- What was the bird doing with the small twig?
A Tucking it into a nest B Dropping it in the pond C Eating berries off it
- What did Maya do with the feather at the end?
A Gave it to Liam B Left it on the garden stone C Put it in her coat pocket
Did you highlight your evidence for each question in the story? Score: _____ / 5
