A Peek into Reading in Second Grade
Second graders have an expanding sight word vocabulary and continue to learn increasingly more complex phonics patterns that they can apply when breaking down multi-syllable words.
Students may begin to read early chapter books, in which they must build stamina to sustain their attention and comprehension of the plot by reading more print with less support of illustrations.
Second graders begin to understand more abstract concepts and themes, such as friendship or courage, and read books with characters that are more complex.
Students explore a wide variety of genres, including informational texts, folktales, biographies, mysteries, early chapter books, and picture books.
Often students and parents are eager to switch to chapter books and leave picture books behind. Did you know that the reading level and vocabulary content of many picture books are often grade levels beyond elementary school? To read more about the benefits of picture books in all grade levels, click here: http://www.slj.com/2015/09/books-media/teachers-find-many-reasons-to-use-picture-books-with-middle-and-high-school-students/
Second graders have an expanding sight word vocabulary and continue to learn increasingly more complex phonics patterns that they can apply when breaking down multi-syllable words.
Students may begin to read early chapter books, in which they must build stamina to sustain their attention and comprehension of the plot by reading more print with less support of illustrations.
Second graders begin to understand more abstract concepts and themes, such as friendship or courage, and read books with characters that are more complex.
Students explore a wide variety of genres, including informational texts, folktales, biographies, mysteries, early chapter books, and picture books.
Often students and parents are eager to switch to chapter books and leave picture books behind. Did you know that the reading level and vocabulary content of many picture books are often grade levels beyond elementary school? To read more about the benefits of picture books in all grade levels, click here: http://www.slj.com/2015/09/books-media/teachers-find-many-reasons-to-use-picture-books-with-middle-and-high-school-students/