When reading a text, students need to be actively reading. To do this, students should begin by thinking about who is in the story, what is happening in the story, where the story is taking place and when the story is taking place. The students should also think about why and how events are taking place in the story. This will help the students understand the key details.   Read the text below and answer some questions: Pete looks down the river. The river is rough. The water is in waves. It is early in the morning. Pete and his best friend are swimming. They will be swimming two miles... Show more

When reading a text, students need to be actively reading. To do this, students should begin by thinking about who is in the story, what is happening in the story, where the story is taking place and when the story is taking place. The students should also think about why and how events are taking place in the story. This will help the students understand the key details.

 

Read the text below and answer some questions:

Pete looks down the river. The river is rough. The water is in waves. It is early in the morning.

Pete and his best friend are swimming. They will be swimming two miles every day. They want to make the swim team at school. The Beakwood School is letting students try out. The boys have to be ready in three days.

“Ben, where are you?” Pete yells. Ben stops swimming. He turns toward Pete.

“I am here,” Ben says freely. Ben is better at swimming than Pete. Pete is already breathing hard. They have just started.

“Why are we swimming in the river?” Pete asks.

“Because this would make us strong.” Ben says. “Swimming in a pool is easy.” Pete rolls his eyes. He really doesn’t like swimming. This was really Ben’s idea. Pete starts swimming again. He really wants to help his friend. Ben really wants to make the team. Pete will be a good friend.

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Grade 2 English - Reading Literature - Questions words, who, when, why

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10 Questions

1. Where are the boys swimming?

At school.In a river.At a gym.In a pool.

2. What question could be answered from the story?

How many boys will make the swim team?Who is the older boy?Why are the boys swimming in the river?Where is the river?

3. When are the boys swimming?

At nightAt noon.In the morning.At school.

4. What does Pete think about swimming?

He likes it better than Ben.He doesn't like it.He thinks it is okay.He loves it.

5. Why is Pete breathing hard?

Because he is tired.Because he likes to swim.Because he is trying out for the swim team.Because he is good at swimming.

6. Where do the boys go to school?

Pete School.River School.Ben School.Beakwood School.

7. Who really wants to make the swim team?

No one.Ben.Pete.Both Ben and Pete.

8. How are the boys preparing for the swim try outs?

They are running.They are going to school.They are swimming in a river.They are swimming in a pool.

9. The boys are preparing. How many miles will the boys swim?

One mile for three days.Five miles each day.Two miles in three days.Two miles every day.

10. What question could be answered from the story?

Who is Ben's sister?What will the boys do after they swim?Why is Ben better at swimming?When will the boys try out for the swim team?