Group Harmony

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 as they strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary development, cooperation, and social awareness through a guided cloze-reading activity. Students read a short story about working together and use a word bank with key social rules-such as cooperate, listen, respect, and share-to complete missing words, helping them connect language to positive group behavior.

Learning Goals

• Cloze Reading (Grades 2-4): Use context clues to select accurate words that complete a meaningful passage
• Vocabulary in Context (ELA Connection): Apply social-emotional vocabulary correctly within sentences
• Cooperation & Respect: Identify behaviors that support successful group work and peaceful collaboration
• Group Participation Skills: Understand the importance of taking turns, valuing ideas, and sharing responsibility

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to integrate literacy and social-emotional learning
• Structured Word Bank Support: Helps students focus on meaning while building confidence
• Engaging & Accessible Format: Cloze activity keeps learners active and focused
• Flexible Use: Ideal for SEL lessons, ELA blocks, morning work, small groups, or homeschool instruction

This Group Harmony worksheet helps students build comprehension, teamwork awareness, and essential social vocabulary in a clear, supportive way. By completing a story with words tied to cooperation and respect, learners strengthen reading skills while internalizing positive group norms. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource reinforces the behaviors that help groups work together smoothly and respectfully.

This worksheet is part of our Following Group Rules or Social Norms Worksheets collection.