Story Message and Lesson
Grade 2 - Reading - Challenge Me
Read "The Lost Lunch Tag": Omar reached for his lunch tag, but the clip was empty. He looked under his desk and beside the coat hooks. At last, he found the tag stuck to his library book. Which answer best recounts the message or big idea?
- Lunch tags are the easiest things to lose.
- Omar solves the problem of a missing lunch tag.
- He wants to skip lunch.
- Omar bought a new lunch box.
Read "Rain Gauge Day": The class placed a rain gauge by the fence before the storm. In the morning, Jada read the water line and wrote the amount on a chart. The class compared it with last week's rain. Which answer best recounts the message or big idea?
- The class planted trees by the fence.
- Rainy days make the best science lessons.
- Evidence helps people make decisions.
- Small actions can solve problems.
Read "The Garden Helper": Mia checked the class garden after two hot days. The bean leaves drooped, and the soil felt dry. She filled a small can and watered each plant slowly. Which lesson could you use in your own life?
- Ignore what other people need.
- Noticing what living things need can help us care for them.
- Guess instead of looking for clues.
- Give up as soon as something is difficult.
Read "The Recess Weather Plan": The sky turned gray before recess. Maya checked the wind sock and saw strong gusts. She moved the paper games inside so they would not blow across the playground. Which answer best recounts the message or big idea?
- Maya filled a bucket with snow.
- Careful work helps a team improve.
- Evidence helps people make decisions.
- Small actions can solve problems.
Read "The Class Seed Chart": Ben planted three bean seeds in clear cups. Each morning, he drew the roots and stems on a chart. By Friday, the class could see which seed grew the tallest. Which answer best recounts the message or big idea?
- Ben records bean seed growth so the class can compare plants.
- He wants to hide the cups.
- Evidence helps people make decisions.
- Ben took the seeds home for lunch.
Read "The New Book Basket": Ms. Hill placed a new basket of books near the rug. Each book had a sticker showing mystery, animal, or joke. The class used the stickers to choose reading books faster. Which lesson could you use in your own life?
- Give up as soon as something is difficult.
- Organizing things into groups can make choices easier.
- Guess instead of looking for clues.
- Ignore what other people need.
Read "The Sidewalk Chalk Map": Nia drew a chalk map of the playground. She marked the slide, the swings, and the shady bench. Her friend used the map to find the fastest path to the bench. Which answer best recounts the message or big idea?
- Small actions can solve problems.
- Kind choices can help others.
- Nia's map helps a friend find a playground path.
- Nia erased the map before recess.
Read "The Lost Lunch Tag": Omar reached for his lunch tag, but the clip was empty. He looked under his desk and beside the coat hooks. At last, he found the tag stuck to his library book. Which answer best recounts the message or big idea?
- Omar bought a new lunch box.
- Lunch tags are the easiest things to lose.
- Small actions can solve problems.
- Careful work helps a team improve.
Read "Rain Gauge Day": The class placed a rain gauge by the fence before the storm. In the morning, Jada read the water line and wrote the amount on a chart. The class compared it with last week's rain. Which lesson could you use in your own life?
- Keeping records helps us compare what happens over time.
- Give up as soon as something is difficult.
- Ignore what other people need.
- Guess instead of looking for clues.
Read "The Garden Helper": Mia checked the class garden after two hot days. The bean leaves drooped, and the soil felt dry. She filled a small can and watered each plant slowly. Which answer best recounts the message or big idea?
- Evidence helps people make decisions.
- Mia picked ripe tomatoes.
- Careful work helps a team improve.
- Small actions can solve problems.