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The "Interpret textual information" skill in Grade 2 Reading Non-Fiction learning involves teaching students how to understand and explain the meaning of information presented in texts. This includes identifying key details, drawing basic inferences, and explaining the main idea or facts found in non-fictional content, such as articles, books, and other educational materials suitable for their reading level.
To test a Grade 2 student's interpret textual information skills, provide them with a short, age-appropriate story or informational text. Ask them comprehension questions requiring them to explain the main idea, identify key details, and make simple inferences. Include questions about characters, settings, or facts to see how well they understand and interpret the text.
To train students in interpreting textual information in non-fiction, engage them in activities like close reading with guided questions, summarizing paragraphs, identifying main ideas and supporting details, analyzing text structure (e.g., cause-effect, problem-solution), comparing and contrasting texts, and discussing the author's purpose and point of view. These exercises promote critical thinking and deeper understanding of non-fiction texts.