MAP 2nd Grade Reading
MAP 2nd Grade Reading helps second graders develop essential reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary to become confident readers.
Basic Concepts
Reading Nonfiction
What is Nonfiction?
Nonfiction is writing that tells us about real people, places, or things. It gives us facts and teaches us something new.
How to Read Nonfiction
- Look at headings and pictures.
- Find important facts.
- Notice bold or highlighted words.
Using Text Features
Nonfiction books often have special features like tables of contents, diagrams, or glossaries to help you learn.
Why Read Nonfiction?
Nonfiction helps you explore the world and find answers to questions you have.
Examples
Reading a book about space and the planets.
Looking at a diagram of a butterfly’s life cycle in a science book.
In a Nutshell
Nonfiction teaches us about the real world with facts and information.