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Story elements practice
Students practise story elements by reading short passages and answering who, what, where, when, and why questions. Includes questions like problem and solution, plus character and setting prompts. Level: 2nd grade.
By Edform · English language arts · Grade 2 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New
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- Nora and Dad went to the park on Sunday. Nora's ball rolled into a bush. Dad used a long stick to roll it out. Who helped Nora get her ball?
- At recess, Luis opened his lunch bag and saw that his sandwich was missing. He asked the teacher for help. What is the problem in the story?
- Ava and her brother built a sandcastle by the ocean. Where does the story take place?
- It was a chilly morning. Sam put on his coat before walking to the bus stop. Why did Sam put on his coat?
- Put the events in the order they happened. On a windy afternoon, Kim's hat blew into the yard. Kim asked her neighbor to help. They caught the hat with a rake.
- Match each character with what they did. In the story, Eli and Rosa made a bird feeder. Eli tied it to a tree. Rosa filled it with seeds.
- Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
- Sort each word into the correct story-element group.
- Read the story: On a snowy day, Rosa wanted to make a snowman, but she could not find her mittens. Her brother found them by the door. Mark each statement true or false.
- Read the story: Before school, Omar saw that his bike tire was flat. His aunt helped him pump it up, and he rode to school. Mark each statement true or false.
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