ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 Making Mistakes When You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy Kids
Sometimes, when I’m reading, I make mistakes. These mistakes can make a sentence sound silly because the words don’t make sense. Let’s look at an example to understand this better.
Imagine reading a sentence that says, “The bus stepped at the corner.” Wait a minute! That doesn’t seem right. A bus can’t step, can it?
To fix this, I need to read the sentence again and find the mistake. After rereading, I realize the sentence should say, “The bus stopped at the corner.” Now, that sounds correct!
Fixing mistakes while reading is important because it helps the sentence make sense. When the words are correct, the sentence is easier to understand, and the story or information becomes clearer.
So, next time you read something that doesn’t sound right, try rereading it. You might find a mistake that you can fix to make the sentence sound just right!
Sentence Detective: Become a sentence detective by finding silly sentences in your favorite storybook. Ask an adult to help you read a page, and if you find a sentence that sounds funny or doesn’t make sense, try to figure out what the mistake might be. Once you find it, correct the sentence together and see how it changes the story!
Word Swap Game: Play a word swap game with a friend or family member. Write down a simple sentence on a piece of paper, but swap one word with a silly word that doesn’t belong. For example, “The cat danced on the mat.” Ask your partner to find the silly word and replace it with the correct one. Take turns and see who can make the funniest sentence!
Everyday Mistakes Hunt: Throughout the day, listen carefully to what people say or read signs around you. If you hear or see something that doesn’t sound right, think about what the mistake might be and how you would fix it. Share your findings with your family at dinner and see if they noticed any mistakes too!
