Literature and Informational Text

Reading Power Strategies

This slideshow contains an explanation of the different reading strategies children have learned or will learn. They are referred to as “reading powers” in the classroom. You will notice a common chart symbol, some verbal prompts and a brief video tutorial of how to encourage your child to tap into their own super powers as readers.

Website Reading Strategies for families

Reading Comprehension

In second grade, your child will learn strategies to help them comprehend fiction and nonfiction text. Below are some of the ways we work on comprehension in the classroom.

Reading Literature

Story Elements

A story has five basic elements. They are characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution. After reading a story try to discuss these elements with your child to help them better understand the story.

Story Elements

Retelling Stories

When your child finishes a book, a good way to see if they understand what happened in the story is to have them retell. Below are some strategies they can use to help them retell the story to you.

RetellingHandREVISED.pdf

Prompts to Monitor Reading

While students are reading, we teach them to self-monitor to ensure they are understanding what they are reading. Below are some questions you can ask your child while they read.

Questions to Help Your Children Self-Monitor

Reading Informational Text

Nonfiction Text Features

Children can learn even more about a nonfiction topic when the utilize text features. While you are reading a nonfiction text, stop to check out the features and see what new information you can learn.

Nonfiction Text Features

Nonfiction Text Feature Hunt

Nonfiction Book Comprehension Questions