The Second Grade Reader and Writer
Students in 2nd grade will gain more skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. They continue to learn and practice rules for matching sounds to letters that make up words, and they learn new concepts — such as words that share the same root (e.g., add and additional) — that help them figure out the meanings of new words. Writing will become an exciting way for your child to use newly learned words and phrases to express ideas. As they write and speak, 2nd graders will be more attentive to the formal and informal uses of English and will spell most words correctly in their writing.
(An excerpt from The National PTAs Parent’s Guide to Success)
Students in 2nd grade will gain more skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. They continue to learn and practice rules for matching sounds to letters that make up words, and they learn new concepts — such as words that share the same root (e.g., add and additional) — that help them figure out the meanings of new words. Writing will become an exciting way for your child to use newly learned words and phrases to express ideas. As they write and speak, 2nd graders will be more attentive to the formal and informal uses of English and will spell most words correctly in their writing.
(An excerpt from The National PTAs Parent’s Guide to Success)
Which books are the right level for my child? How can we help our child grow as a reader?
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Book Leveling APPS-
Scholastic.com has a wonderful free app called Book Wizard. This app allows you to scan the upc code on the back of any book. If the book is in their system you can use it to see the “official” level for that book. Keep in mind though, your child’s reading level, interests, attention span and experiences all work together to determine whether or not any given book is a “good fit” for them.
Other Free Book Resources and Reading Help for Parents-
We Give Books is an excellent resource for reading at home. With a free login and an internet connection, children can choose from over 300 free titles which can be sorted by age or genre. PLUS, for every book your child reads, Pearson Corporation will donate a bound book to children in need. Click on the image below to get started. Once you have registered your child, they can access the website through our kids reading and writing page.
Reading Rockets is a highly recommended resource for parents of beginning readers. It offers you practical advice for helping your child with comprehension, fluency and all things reading. Click on the button below to get started.
Other specific skills and resources we use in the classroom are linked to the buttons below.