Frequently Asked Questions
What can be counted for Reading minutes?
They can record any minutes they read alone, with you, to you, etc. Reading different genres, types of text is encouraged. A great outline with ideas for Reading time with your second grader can be found here: http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf/ Shining_Stars_Second_Third_Grader.pdfBack to Top
No, this test is just for schools. It is a computer-based Reading Comprehension test. You can go to www.edhelper.com to create almost any kind of practice test/review sheet. However, a $19.99/year fee and password is required. You can also try: http://www.abcteach.com/directory/ reading_comprehension/ for some sample pages, you will not be able to access the whole site. One other site: http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/reading_comp/Back to Top
What should my second grader be doing with reading/literacy skills?
From "A Child Becomes A Reader," the National Partnership for Reading: "In second and third grades, children improve their word-recognition and word- study skills and develop fluency--their ability to read quickly and accurately. These years also are the time to extend comprehension and vocabulary knowledge and to refine writing and spelling skills. It is critical that children are up to "reading speed" by the end of third grade. Children who fail to make good progress in reading by the time they enter fourth grade are likely to have trouble in the upper grades and to drop out of school before graduating."Back to Top
It is the CA state testing that takes place each May. For more information, visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/.Back to Top