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Grade 2 nonfiction reading passage about Animal Adaptations. Winter Wonderland theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.2-LS2-2).
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After reading, give each student a sticky note and ask them to draw or write one animal adaptation Zoe discovered — then sort the sticky notes on the board by animal (squirrel, deer, bear) to build a quick class anchor chart that reinforces NGSS.2-LS2-2 evidence gathering.
What is this passage mostly about?
What does Zoe find that shows a squirrel is getting ready for winter? Use words from the passage in your answer.
What does the word adaptations mean in this passage?
+ 4 more questions in the full worksheet
Zoe walked through a snowy winter forest. She saw animal tracks in the snow. Animals have special features called **adaptations**. These help them live in cold weather. Zoe found a fat squirrel hiding nuts. The squirrel eats extra food in fall. This keeps it warm all winter. Zoe saw a deer with thic...
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About this Grade 2 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 2 students. The Winter Wonderland theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (NGSS.2-LS2-2).