Finding It in a Record is a free printable Kindergarten to Grade 2 social studies worksheet on gathering information from a source, aligned to Common Core standard D3.1.K-2. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two pupils in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Finding It in a Record

D3.1.K-2

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Look at the source, then answer the questions.

1.Look at the source, then answer the questions.

Newspaper Report: The Flood

A report in the town newspaper, printed two days after the flood of 1912. THE RIVER OVER ITS BANKS On Tuesday the river rose after three days of rain. Water reached the doors of the houses on Mill Row. The bridge was closed and the mill stopped for a day. Neighbours carried furniture upstairs. The council has promised to raise the river wall.

1. Which houses did the water reach?
2. Had the flood finished when the report was printed?
3. What caused the river to rise?

2.Look at the source, then answer the questions.

Letter From a Mill Worker

A letter written in 1868 by Emma Shaw's mother, kept by the family. Dear sister, We are all at the mill now, even Emma. The bell rings at half past five and we walk down Mill Row. The work is hot and the noise is very great. We are glad of the wages, but I would rather Emma were at school. Your loving sister, Alice

1. What does Alice say the work is like?
2. What time does the bell ring?
3. Does Alice want Emma to work at the mill?

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Answer key — Finding It in a Record

Set 25. Prints on its own sheet.

1.1. The houses on Mill Row. 2. Yes. It was printed two days after the river rose. 3. Three days of rain.
2.1. Hot, with very great noise. 2. Half past five. 3. No. She says she would rather Emma were at school.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D3.1.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.