ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 Checking Your Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy Kids
Reading a story is like going on an adventure. To be a good reader, it’s important to stop often and make sure we understand what’s happening in the story. There’s a fun way to do this, and it’s called using “Peek” to help us!
Peek is here to guide us through our reading journey. When Peek shows a stop sign, it’s time to pause and retell the story. Retelling means using your own words to explain what’s happening in the story so far.
Sometimes, we might not understand a part of the story. That’s when Peek shows a U-turn sign. This means it’s time to reread. Rereading is going back to read the parts of the story that were confusing, so we can understand them better.
Let’s try this with a story about a boy named Navi. As soon as Navi woke up, he ran down the hall. Why did he do that? It’s time to retell. Right now, Navi is running down the hall. But why?
If you’re not sure, it’s time to use the U-turn sign and reread. Go back to the part where it says, “He ran down the hall. He wanted to check the seeds he had planted the night before.” Now it makes sense! Navi is running down the hall to see if his plants have grown.
By using Peek’s stop and U-turn signs, we can become better readers. Remember to stop and retell to make sure you understand the story, and don’t hesitate to reread if something doesn’t make sense. Happy reading!
Story Retelling Relay: Gather a group of friends or family members and take turns retelling a story you’ve read recently. Each person should add a new detail or event from the story. This will help you practice using your own words to explain what happened. Can you remember all the important parts?
Peek’s Adventure Map: Create a map of the story you read. Draw the different places where the story happens and use Peek’s stop sign to mark where you should pause and retell. Use the U-turn sign to mark parts that were tricky and needed rereading. Share your map with someone and explain your journey through the story.
Everyday U-Turns: Think about a time when you didn’t understand something right away, like a game rule or a recipe. What did you do to understand it better? Share your experience with a friend or family member. How is this similar to using the U-turn sign when reading a story?
