Can Skateboarding Improve Students Non Fiction Reading Skills?
The key to student success is a well-rounded literacy program that encompasses both fiction and non-fiction materials. While many may argue the importance of imaginative stories, the benefits of reading non-fiction texts should not be overlooked.
In fact, providing students with the opportunity to read and comprehend informational texts is essential in developing critical thinking skills, vocabulary, and comprehension abilities.
And what better way to engage second grade students than through a passage on skateboarding?
In this lesson, students will not only have the chance to read about an exciting topic, but also practice important skills such as reasoning, summarizing, and evaluating. This curriculum aligns with the grade 2 expectations for reading and writing, including using context to determine meaning and expressing opinions with supporting details. Get ready to hit the ramps and dive into the world of skateboarding as we delve into this balanced literacy program for students.
Through the ‘Before I Read’ segment, students are encouraged to work on their reasoning, critical thinking, and vocabulary development skills as they prepare for their reading assignment.
The ‘During Reading‘ develops comprehension, analysis, application, and critical thinking skills during the reading of the passage. 
Finally, the ‘After I Read’ segment allows students to concentrate on their comprehension, summarizing, and evaluation skills once they have completed the reading passage.
These multifaceted tasks ensure students get a comprehensive feel for the subject, encouraging full immersion in the topic, and reinforcing the many skills they have been learning. This effectively provides an all-encompassing approach to literacy development.
Here are the downloadable files for the Skateboarding Reading Passage & Questions:
This reading passage with worksheets is from our 2nd grade Just the Facts Non Fiction Reading Curriculum in our membership! Join today for more lessons to help you do what you love, which is teach!
