These 26 animal passages will build reading fluency AND comprehension skills at the same time! This workbook is a perfect complement to your reading program whether in the classroom OR for homeschooling elementary grades as part of your homeschool education program. It is aligned with Grade 2 common core anchor standards for reading. Inside this workbook, you will find 26 high-interest animal passages , grouped by mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects. For ease of use, passages are followed by the following educational and fun activities: Critical thinking, inference as well as text evidence questions - Vocabulary building crossword puzzles - Other language arts activities include writing and art Also included: An animal grouping chart for reference - An award certificate that doubles as a progress tracker - An answer key for questions and crosswords Animal stories include: The Playful Red Panda - The Smiling Sloth - The Clever Arctic Fox - The Busy Beaver - The Majestic Tiger - The Bouncy Kangaroo - The Giant Panda - The Smart Sea Otter - The Enormous Blue Whale - The Friendly Dolphin - The Blubbery Polar Bear - The Fearsome Great White Shark - The Helpful Clownfish - The Elegant Seahorse - The Solitary Komodo Dragon - The Graceful Green Sea Turtle - The Toothy Alligator - The Amazing Axolotl - The Croaky Frog - The Desert Toad - The Waddling Emperor Penguin - The Northern Snowy Owl - The Fancy Flamingo - The Jumpy Grasshopper - The Fluttering Butterfly - The Buzzing Honeybee Perfect for: Improving reading fluency and literacy as part of your language arts curriculum - Strengthening comprehension and writing skills - Building life science vocabulary - Personalized learning - Homeschool curriculum, classroom, independent learning or at-home practice - 2nd graders, advanced first graders and older children who need extra practice This workbook will build your young one's reading skills AND also inspire your child to develop a lifelong love of reading!