Year 2 Reading Comprehension

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📚 WALT: We Are Learning To use descriptive language to make stories more vivid

Success Criteria: I can use adjectives and sensory words to describe characters and settings.

Read this story:

Maya woke up and saw fluffy white snow outside her window. She put on her cozy warm coat and soft boots. Then she built a tall snowman in the sparkling garden. Finally, she went inside for steaming hot chocolate with fluffy marshmallows.

1. What did Maya do FIRST? Use descriptive words in your answer.

Put on her cozy coat

Saw fluffy snow outside

Built a tall snowman

2. Number these events in order (1-4):

____ Built a tall snowman

____ Woke up to fluffy snow

____ Had steaming hot chocolate

____ Put on warm, cozy clothes

3. Extension: What might Maya do next? Use at least two adjectives in your answer:

🔍 WALT: Compare characters and identify problems

Success Criteria: I can describe characters using adjectives and explain their problems.

Read about these characters:

Tom loves climbing tall trees but is afraid of dizzy heights. Lily enjoys reading colorful books but struggles to find quiet, peaceful places at home.

4. What is the same about Tom and Lily? Use descriptive language in your answer.

They both have interesting problems

They both like outdoor activities

They both enjoy things they find challenging

5. How could Lily solve her problem? Use at least one sensory word in your answer.

6. Creative Task: Draw Tom trying to climb a tall tree and label it with descriptive words: