Read and Comprehend Grade-Level Literature - 2nd Grade Reading
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What is a "stanza" in a poem?
What is a "stanza" in a poem?
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A group of lines in a poem. Like paragraphs in prose, stanzas organize poem sections.
A group of lines in a poem. Like paragraphs in prose, stanzas organize poem sections.
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What is the main purpose of reading the title and looking at illustrations before reading?
What is the main purpose of reading the title and looking at illustrations before reading?
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To predict what the text will be about. Previewing activates prior knowledge and sets expectations.
To predict what the text will be about. Previewing activates prior knowledge and sets expectations.
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Which text type is included in CCSS.RL.2.10: literature, informational text, or opinion writing?
Which text type is included in CCSS.RL.2.10: literature, informational text, or opinion writing?
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Literature (stories and poetry). RL stands for Reading Literature, not informational or opinion texts.
Literature (stories and poetry). RL stands for Reading Literature, not informational or opinion texts.
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Identify what the "plot" is in a story.
Identify what the "plot" is in a story.
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The events that happen in the story. Plot is the sequence of actions from beginning to end.
The events that happen in the story. Plot is the sequence of actions from beginning to end.
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Which word best names the problem in a story: solution or conflict?
Which word best names the problem in a story: solution or conflict?
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Conflict. Conflict creates tension; solution resolves it.
Conflict. Conflict creates tension; solution resolves it.
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What is the "theme" of a story or poem in grade 2 terms?
What is the "theme" of a story or poem in grade 2 terms?
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The lesson or message the text teaches. Theme is the underlying meaning or moral of the story.
The lesson or message the text teaches. Theme is the underlying meaning or moral of the story.
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What does the word "comprehend" mean when you read a story or poem?
What does the word "comprehend" mean when you read a story or poem?
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Understand what the text says and means. Goes beyond just reading words to grasping meaning.
Understand what the text says and means. Goes beyond just reading words to grasping meaning.
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What does "proficiently" mean for reading grade 2–3 literature by the end of the year?
What does "proficiently" mean for reading grade 2–3 literature by the end of the year?
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Accurately and independently most of the time. Students should read with minimal help and few errors.
Accurately and independently most of the time. Students should read with minimal help and few errors.
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What does "scaffolding" mean when a teacher helps you read harder texts?
What does "scaffolding" mean when a teacher helps you read harder texts?
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Support such as prompts, rereading, or vocabulary help. Teacher assistance helps students read challenging texts.
Support such as prompts, rereading, or vocabulary help. Teacher assistance helps students read challenging texts.
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Which strategy best helps you understand a confusing sentence: skip it, reread it, or stop reading?
Which strategy best helps you understand a confusing sentence: skip it, reread it, or stop reading?
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Reread it. Going back improves comprehension of difficult parts.
Reread it. Going back improves comprehension of difficult parts.
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Which strategy best helps you keep track of a story: ignore characters or notice who and what happens?
Which strategy best helps you keep track of a story: ignore characters or notice who and what happens?
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Notice who the characters are and what happens. Tracking characters and events aids story comprehension.
Notice who the characters are and what happens. Tracking characters and events aids story comprehension.
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Identify what a "character" is in a story.
Identify what a "character" is in a story.
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A person or animal in the story. Characters drive the action and dialogue in stories.
A person or animal in the story. Characters drive the action and dialogue in stories.
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What should you do first when you meet an unknown word in a story or poem?
What should you do first when you meet an unknown word in a story or poem?
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Use context clues in nearby words and sentences. Surrounding words often reveal meaning without a dictionary.
Use context clues in nearby words and sentences. Surrounding words often reveal meaning without a dictionary.
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What is "rhyme" in poetry?
What is "rhyme" in poetry?
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Words that end with the same or similar sounds. Rhyming creates patterns and musicality in poems.
Words that end with the same or similar sounds. Rhyming creates patterns and musicality in poems.
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Which question best checks understanding of a story’s central message: "Who is in it?" or "What lesson is shown?"
Which question best checks understanding of a story’s central message: "Who is in it?" or "What lesson is shown?"
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"What lesson is shown?". Central message relates to theme; "who" only identifies characters.
"What lesson is shown?". Central message relates to theme; "who" only identifies characters.
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