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Free 2nd Grade The Nine-Banded Armadillo — Reading Comprehension

A short information text about the nine-banded armadillo, the state small mammal of Texas. Children find facts about its armor, how it digs for insects and its four look-alike babies, work out word meanings from the text, and write about how the armadillo's body helps it survive.

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Grade
2nd Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
13
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • finding facts in an information text
  • using headings to find information
  • working out word meanings from context
  • writing a sentence with a fact and a reason

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: The Nine-Banded Armadillo — Reading Comprehension

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  4. 4Past Tense Verbs: Adding -ed
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How to use this comprehension exercise

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this comprehension exercise for?

2nd Grade students (typically ages 7–8) working on reading comprehension. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 13 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try A Letter from the Gulf Coast — Reading Comprehension.

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Success TutoringWorksheets2nd Grade · English · Reading Comprehension

The Nine-Banded Armadillo — Reading Comprehension

Name

Date

Score /

Read the text first. Then answer the questions.

Part A: Find the facts

Look back at the text to find each answer.

1.What is the nine-banded armadillo's shell made of?[1 mark] (answer space)
2.Which sense does an armadillo use most to find food?[1 mark]
  1. Aseeing
  2. Bsmelling
  3. Chearing
3.What does an armadillo use to dig up insects?[1 mark] (answer space)
4.How many babies does a mother armadillo usually have at a time?[1 mark]
  1. Aone
  2. Btwo
  3. Cfour
  4. Dnine
5.What are baby armadillos called?[1 mark] (answer space)

Part B: Think about it

6.Armadillos have very good eyesight. ☐ True   ☐ False
7.The bands across an armadillo's middle let its shell bend. ☐ True   ☐ False
8.Armadillos often look for food at night. ☐ True   ☐ False
9.Which heading would you look under to find out what armadillos eat?[1 mark] (answer space)
10.Why do you think a hard shell is useful for an animal that lives near thorny bushes?[1 mark] (answer space)
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