MAP 2nd Grade Reading

MAP 2nd Grade Reading helps second graders develop essential reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary to become confident readers.

Understanding StoriesFinding the Main IdeaExpanding VocabularyReading Nonfiction
Making PredictionsComparing and ContrastingDrawing ConclusionsUnderstanding Author's Purpose
Reading Signs and LabelsFollowing Written InstructionsUsing a Dictionary or Glossary
Using Pictures and IllustrationsRereading and Asking QuestionsBreaking Down Big Words
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Practical Applications

Following Written Instructions

Doing Things Step by Step

Written instructions help you know how to do something, like making a sandwich or building a toy.

How to Follow Instructions

  • Read all the steps before you start.
  • Do each step in order.
  • Check your work to be sure you didn’t miss anything.

Why is This Helpful?

Following instructions helps you finish tasks correctly and learn new skills.

Practice

Try following a recipe with an adult or building something from a kit.

Examples

  • Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich by following a recipe.

  • Building a model car using step-by-step instructions.

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Using a Dictionary or Glossary