Grade 2

Read a short passage and answer

Read a tiny passage of two or three lines and answer simple meaning questions.

Category: Reading Readiness 9 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Read one line at a time, then ask who, what, or where. Keep the child focused on understanding the full idea.

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Mina has a little plant. She gives it water every day. The plant grows well.

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Read slowly and then ask, 'What does Mina do?'

Example: Mina gives water to the plant.

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Ravi goes to school by bus. He carries a blue bag. He likes reading in class.

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Ask one question after reading.

Example: Ravi goes to school by bus.

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The sky is dark today. The wind is strong. We think it may rain soon.

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Talk about the weather idea.

Example: It may rain soon.

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