2nd Grade Reading Assessment
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2nd Grade Reading Assessment
📖 I Can Statements & Success Criteria
I can:
• Read a story and understand the main idea
• Find important details in what I read
• Use context clues to understand new words
Success Criteria: I will show understanding by answering questions about the story.
📚 Reading Passage: "Max the Dog"
Dyslexia-Friendly Option: Ask your teacher to read this story aloud or use larger print version.
Max is a golden dog who lives with the Johnson family. Every morning, Max wakes up when the sun comes up. He runs to the kitchen where Mrs. Johnson gives him breakfast.
After eating, Max loves to play in the backyard. His favorite toy is a red ball. He can catch the ball in his mouth and bring it back to his family. Max is very good at this game!
In the afternoon, Max takes a long nap under his favorite tree. When the children come home from school, he wags his tail and runs to greet them. Max loves his family very much.
🤔 Comprehension Questions
Max wakes up when the _____________ comes up.
🎯 Differentiation Support
For Struggling Readers:
• Read the story twice before answering questions
• Circle key words in each paragraph
• Work with a partner or teacher
For Advanced Readers:
• Complete the extension activity
• Think about: What other pets might live with the Johnson family?
• Draw a picture of Max and write a caption
Dyslexia-Friendly Options:
• Use colored overlays when reading
• Answer questions orally instead of writing
• Take breaks between questions
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