MAP 2nd Grade Reading

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

Phonics and Word RecognitionReading ComprehensionVocabulary Building
Understanding Story ElementsMaking InferencesComparing and Contrasting Texts
Using Reading Skills in Daily LifeBuilding Confidence Through ReadingCommunicating with Others
Previewing the TextUsing Context Clues
Phonics and Word Rec...Reading Comprehensio...Vocabulary BuildingUnderstanding Story ...Making InferencesComparing and Contra...Using Reading Skills...Building Confidence ...Communicating with O...Previewing the TextUsing Context Clues
Advanced Topics

Understanding Story Elements

Finding the Pieces of a Story

Every story has special parts, like characters, setting, and plot. When you know these, you can follow any story easily!

Main Story Elements

  • Characters: Who is in the story?
  • Setting: Where and when does the story happen?
  • Plot: What happens in the beginning, middle, and end?
  • Problem and Solution: What goes wrong and how is it fixed?

Tips for Remembering

  • Draw a picture of the story’s setting
  • List the main characters and what they do

Understanding these parts helps you become a storytelling expert!

Examples

  • Naming the main character and setting in a fairy tale.

  • Describing how the problem in a story is solved.

In a Nutshell

Story elements help you understand and talk about any story.

Key Terms

Plot
The sequence of events in a story.
Setting
The time and place where a story happens.
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Making Inferences