Berry Patch Story Worksheet
Grade 2 Reading Page 1: Story Passage
The Great Berry Spill
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Date:
Read the 3 paragraphs carefully. Pay close attention to what happens in order!
3 Paragraphs
1 Paragraph 1 • Beginning
Setting the scene
One warm sunny morning, Mia and her fluffy dog, Toby, walked out to Grandma's blueberry garden. Grandma smiled warmly and handed Mia a shiny tin pail. She asked them to pick sweet blueberries so they could bake breakfast muffins. Mia hummed as she picked dark blue berries, while Toby wagged his tail happily near the wooden fence.
2 Paragraph 2 • Middle
The problem happens
Suddenly, a quick brown rabbit leaped out from behind the green bushes! Toby let out an excited bark and dashed forward, accidentally bumping right into Mia's knee. The shiny tin pail flew high into the air, and hundreds of plump blueberries tumbled down, bouncing across the soft grass like tiny rubber balls.
3 Paragraph 3 • End
Solving the problem
Mia gently stroked Toby's soft fur until he sat down calmly. Next, Grandma walked over chuckling and brought two large mixing bowls to help save the day. Together, the three of them gathered every clean berry back into the bowls, and Grandma baked warm, delicious berry muffins for everyone.
Story Steps • Grade 2 Reading
Turn to Page 2 for your Summary Mission
Grade 2 Writing Page 2: Summary Mission
3-Sentence Story Summary
Name:
Date:
Mission Directions Summarize "The Great Berry Spill" in 3 complete sentences using sequential order.
First Next Last
1 Sentence 1 • Beginning
Start with First, (Who are the characters and what were they doing?)
2 Sentence 2 • Middle
Start with Next, (What surprised them or went wrong?)
3 Sentence 3 • End
Start with Last, (How was the problem solved?)
Summary Detective Self-Check Put a checkmark when done!
3 complete sentences
First, Next, Last
Capital letters
Punctuation (. ? !)
Story Steps Practice Set
Grade 2 Reading Story 1 • Reading Passage
The Great Glider Contest
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Date:
Read the 3 paragraphs carefully. Pay close attention to what happens in order!
3 Paragraphs
1 Paragraph 1 • Beginning
Setting the scene
During indoor recess, Marcus wanted to build the fastest paper airplane in second grade. He took a crisp sheet of blue construction paper and folded the edges with careful creases. He drew bright lightning bolts on both wings and proudly named his airplane the Blue Comet.
2 Paragraph 2 • Middle
The problem happens
Marcus stepped behind the launch line and tossed his airplane with all his might. The Blue Comet zoomed straight ahead, did a quick flip in the air, and landed right on top of the tall library shelf! Marcus could not reach it, even when he stretched high on his tiptoes.
3 Paragraph 3 • End
Solving the problem
Mr. Alvarez walked over with a long wooden meter stick. With one gentle tap, he nudged the Blue Comet right back down into Marcus's waiting hands. Marcus cheered and said thank you, and the whole class helped measure the super far throw together.
Story Steps • Practice Story 1
Turn to Page 2 for your Summary Mission
Grade 2 Writing Story 1 • Summary Mission
3-Sentence Story Summary
Name:
Date:
Mission Directions Summarize "The Great Glider Contest" in 3 complete sentences using sequential order.
First Next Last
1 Sentence 1 • Beginning
Start with First, (What did Marcus build and name?)
2 Sentence 2 • Middle
Start with Next, (What happened when Marcus threw the airplane?)
3 Sentence 3 • End
Start with Last, (How did Mr. Alvarez help Marcus?)
Summary Detective Self-Check Put a checkmark when done!
3 complete sentences
First, Next, Last
Capital letters
Punctuation (. ? !)
Grade 2 Reading Story 2 • Reading Passage
The Muddy Puppy Mystery
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Date:
Read the 3 paragraphs carefully. Pay close attention to what happens in order!
3 Paragraphs
1 Paragraph 1 • Beginning
Setting the scene
After a rainy morning, Maya and her brother Ben went outside to build a stick fort. Their playful puppy, Barnaby, sat near the porch watching them gather twigs. Maya carefully latched the back gate so Barnaby would stay safe inside the grassy yard.
2 Paragraph 2 • Middle
The problem happens
Suddenly, a chattering squirrel ran along the fence, and Barnaby squirmed under a tiny loose board! He dashed right toward the garden and belly-flopped into a huge puddle of gooey brown mud. Barnaby was covered from his ears to his wagging tail!
3 Paragraph 3 • End
Solving the problem
Maya squeaked his favorite rubber duck toy to bring Barnaby back to the patio. Ben carried over warm water and bubbly pet shampoo to wash him clean. Soon, Barnaby was dried off with fluffy towels and curled up happily right inside their fort.
Story Steps • Practice Story 2
Turn to Page 4 for your Summary Mission
Grade 2 Writing Story 2 • Summary Mission
3-Sentence Story Summary
Name:
Date:
Mission Directions Summarize "The Muddy Puppy Mystery" in 3 complete sentences using sequential order.
First Next Last
1 Sentence 1 • Beginning
Start with First, (Where were Maya, Ben, and Barnaby playing?)
2 Sentence 2 • Middle
Start with Next, (What happened when Barnaby chased the squirrel?)
3 Sentence 3 • End
Start with Last, (How did Maya and Ben get Barnaby clean again?)
Summary Detective Self-Check Put a checkmark when done!
3 complete sentences
First, Next, Last
Capital letters
Punctuation (. ? !)
