Book Care Basics
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet covering essential book care practices to help students learn how to properly handle and preserve books.
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Follow the instructions for each section carefully. Show what you know about taking care of books!
Read the story below and answer the questions.
Lily loved to read. Her favorite book was about a little bear who learned to fly. One day, Lily was eating a yummy sandwich while reading her book. A little bit of jam fell onto the page! Oh no! Lily quickly wiped it off, but a sticky spot was left. She felt sad because her book was now a little bit messy. She remembered her teacher saying, 'Always keep food and drinks away from books.' Lily decided she would be more careful next time. She wanted her books to stay clean and new for a long, long time.
1. What did Lily do that made her book messy?
2. What did Lily's teacher tell her about books?
Choose the best answer for each question.
3. What is the best way to turn a page in a book?
Grab the corner and pull fast.
Gently turn from the top or middle.
Lick your finger and rub it on the page.
Fold the corner of the page.
4. Where should you keep your books when you are not reading them?
On the floor.
In a messy pile.
On a shelf or in a special box.
Near your pet's food bowl.
Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.
5. It is okay to draw in library books.
True
False
6. You should use a bookmark to save your place in a book.
True
False
Complete the sentences with the best word.
7. Always keep your hands when reading a book.
8. Make sure your books are in a place, away from pets.
9. Be when you turn the pages.
10. Write two ways you can take good care of your books.