ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 Asking Questions While You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy Kids
This is a fun story about Peck’s birthday. To become the best readers we can be, it’s important to ask questions while we read. Are you ready to dive into the mystery?
It was Peck’s birthday, and Sandy made a delicious cake to celebrate. She went inside to get some balloons to make the party even more fun. But when she came back outside, something surprising happened—the cake had disappeared!
Can you think of any questions about this story? Here are some ideas:
These questions can help us find the answers as we continue reading. What a mystery we have on our hands!
Asking questions like these makes reading more exciting and helps us understand the story better. Keep reading to see if you can solve the mystery of the missing cake!
Act Out the Mystery: Gather a few friends or family members and act out the story of Peck’s birthday. One person can be Peck, another can be Sandy, and others can be the guests. Use a toy or a pretend cake. As you act out the story, pause and ask questions like “Who might have taken the cake?” or “What clues can we find?” This will help you think about the story from different perspectives and come up with your own ideas about the mystery.
Create Your Own Mystery: Draw a picture of a mystery scene. It could be about a missing toy, a hidden treasure, or a secret message. Then, write down three questions about your mystery. Share your picture and questions with a friend or family member and see if they can solve your mystery. This activity will help you practice asking questions and thinking creatively about stories.
Observation Walk: Go on a short walk around your home or neighborhood with a parent or guardian. Look for things that make you curious, like a bird’s nest or an unusual rock. Ask questions about what you see, such as “How did the bird build its nest?” or “Where did this rock come from?” This will help you practice asking questions in real life, just like you did with Peck’s story.
