2nd Grade Reading Test

Hunter wants to take more than a week off, so I told him if he passes as a reading test we will take time off in January for an extended winter break.  I gave him this test, from this link.  When it printed it was 12 point size or smaller, maybe 10 point!  This means his eyesight has improved. There are no picture clues.  He read it without frustration and only hesitated on “surprise.”  *happy dance*  He answered the comprehension questions too.  Here is what he read:

Open Your Mouth!

The big bird said to the little bird,

“Open your mouth and close your eyes.  I’m going to give you a big surprise.”

“A bug!”

The Cat said to the kitten,

“Open your mouth and close your eyes, I’m going to give you a big surprise.”

“A dead mouse!”

The dog said to the puppy,

“Open your mouth and close your eyes, I’m going to give you a big surprise!”

“An old bone!”

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He wanted to keep going, so I read the following paragraph to him (he wasn’t looking) and he answered all the questions.  He wanted to try reading it, so I told him the names again.  He hesitated on “everyone,” “talked” and “night.”  After this, he’d had enough.

Debbie and Stephen

Debbie and Stephen went to a concert. Everyone sat down.  Then the music began. Everyone listened.  No one talked. Debbie and Stephen enjoyed the music.  Later they talked about how nice the music was that night.

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Hunter is making big leaps in his reading ability!  He is not frustrated with this level.  When we come back after the break, I want to work on word families and sight words since he stumbled on “night” and “everyone.”  We will also do Explode the Code online this year too, but maybe not at the same time. Hunter does best when we mix it up and take breaks.  His biggest leaps happen after a break.

I hope to focus on winter nature, and hopefully some beach combing.  We might stay at the coast for a week or more.  If we have wifi, I’ll continue to post.

Happy New Year!

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