Grade 2 Reading In The Content Area Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RI.2.10

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In grade 2 this is most likely the first time where students are beginning to use reading to actually learn new information. Up to this point we were focused on just the process of reading, now we are engaging those skills to discover something fresh to us. Taking notes allows us to review what we have read in detail and bring the thoughts up to the surface quicker. There are many different ways to take notes. Some people jot something down after almost every sentence; this should be looked at as not being helpful. One of the best ways to prepare your notes is to write one short sentence per paragraph that you read. Many people and even teachers focus on chapter notes, but chapters vary in size from work to work. So that may not always be the solution. These worksheets help students on their note taking while reading literature.

Reading In The Content Area Worksheets:

Bright Ideas! - What would life be like without electricity? Review the passage and explain what a filament is for a light bulb.

About Zippers - We really take the technology of zippers for granted. What were four things that were used to keep clothes together before zippers?

About Refrigerators - They help you keep your cool. Underline the section of the passage that shows how items were kept to keep cool before refrigerators and ice boxes.

Know Anything About Lawn Mowers? - We always had a push mower. Not the most relaxing of chores.

Martin Luther King Jr. - Where are the facts in the passage? Read the passage about Martin Luther King. Underline the facts in red and the opinions in blue. There are at least 4 of each.

Lost at Sea - Amelia was famous for making a solo flight across the Atlantic. Use this reading passage to learn more about her travels.

Visiting the Zoo - When going to the zoo you should always stop by the monkey enclosure first.

Facts, Huh.... - If the statement is a fact, underline it in purple. If the statement is an opinion, underline it in green.

Water Cycle - Go grab a glass and fill it with water. Now look very closely at the water. What scientific concept is discussed in this passage?

Food for Thought - Did you know that the food you eat can affect your body and your brain? See how this reading passage affects your thoughts on the subject.

What are Germs? - Bacteria are very common and not all are bad. Some live outside the body and reproduce other good bacteria.

Hands Up to Health - Have you ever started coughing and had someone, probably your mother, say cover your mouth?

Bully Prevention - A bully is someone who purposely tries to hurt others by making them feel uncomfortable, physically hurting them, name-calling, or even spreading nasty rumors.

Tides - Tides are the rise and fall of the levels of the ocean. Tides are caused by the rising of the sun and moon in addition to the natural rotation of the Earth.

Going through a Phase - Have you ever went out at night and looked at the moon? Some nights the moon is completely full and bright hanging in the sky.

How to Take Notes as You Read?


It is best to depend on your own notes in your academic life. Your own handwritten notes can save you from a lot of potential stress. Notes also help during the exams. Notes written in your own handwriting will help you in reading better. Plus, you won't have to go through the entire syllabus. You can just skim through your notes to know what it is all about. Some people wait till their reading is over to take notes. Some also decide to take notes at home after class. This is not the most effective way. You also tend to forget about taking notes once you reach home. The safest way is to take notes while reading. Here are some tips to take notes as you read.


Question Yourself


Before you start reading, you must decide that you will be taking notes along. You must have your aims cleared in your mind before reading. You should ask yourself certain questions like what is the aim of reading this specific thing? Why are you reading it? Why have you decided to take notes? How will the notes help? What information from the text do you want to be mentioned in your notes? All of these questions will help you organize your own goals. You will be able to take notes more easily. You won't fret on the unnecessary things. It will also take less time to take notes if you have a clear view in your mind about what you want.


Focus


The next step is to focus on what you are reading. Make sure that your focus does not divert. You should be paying attention to the details of the text so that you do not miss out on anything important. Highlight everything that seems important to you. You can also make bullet points on a separate paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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