2nd grade reading comprehension videos

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This 2nd grade playlist covers reading comprehension, from Khan Academy Kids lessons like "Retelling a Story" and "Who, When, Where" to Miacademy lessons on main idea and comparing versions of a story, plus Twinkl second grade read-alongs. Play all on repeat for a reading block, or loop one strategy before your child reads.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Reading Comprehension for Kids | Practice Reading Comprehension Skills and Learn 4 Key StrategiesReading Comprehension for Kids | Practice Reading Comprehension Skills and Learn 4 Key StrategiesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Asking Questions While You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsAsking Questions While You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Who, When, Where | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsWho, When, Where | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  4. 4What, Why, How | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsWhat, Why, How | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  5. 5The Key Details of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsThe Key Details of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Beginning, Middle, and End | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsBeginning, Middle, and End | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Retelling a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsRetelling a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Retelling Stories - Identifying and Sequencing Important EventsRetelling Stories - Identifying and Sequencing Important EventsMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Describing How Stories Are Organized - Explore Structure and Story ElementsDescribing How Stories Are Organized - Explore Structure and Story ElementsMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Summarizing a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsSummarizing a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Finding the Lesson of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsFinding the Lesson of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Fiction v. Nonfiction | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsFiction v. Nonfiction | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Asking and Answering Questions - Informational Text Reading StrategyAsking and Answering Questions - Informational Text Reading StrategyMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Identifying the Main Idea - Finding the Topic and Main Idea in Informational TextsIdentifying the Main Idea - Finding the Topic and Main Idea in Informational TextsMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Finding Supporting Details - Which Details Help Explain the Main Idea in Informational Texts?Finding Supporting Details - Which Details Help Explain the Main Idea in Informational Texts?Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Main Idea for Kids | What is the main idea? | Finding the main idea in books and storiesMain Idea for Kids | What is the main idea? | Finding the main idea in books and storiesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Nonfiction Main Idea and Key Details for Kids | Reading Comprehension | It’s Easy With TwinklNonfiction Main Idea and Key Details for Kids | Reading Comprehension | It’s Easy With TwinklTwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Summarizing - Using the Main Idea and Supporting DetailsSummarizing - Using the Main Idea and Supporting DetailsMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Comparing Different Versions of a Story - How Differences Impact MessagesComparing Different Versions of a Story - How Differences Impact MessagesMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Compare and Contrast Stories | Helping kids learn useful compare and contrasting skillsCompare and Contrast Stories | Helping kids learn useful compare and contrasting skillsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Making Predictions | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsMaking Predictions | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Visualizing While You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsVisualizing While You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Making Mistakes When You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsMaking Mistakes When You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Checking Your Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsChecking Your Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  25. 25All About Sharks Read-Along | Second Grade Reading Comprehension | Twinkl USAAll About Sharks Read-Along | Second Grade Reading Comprehension | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Mexican Independence Day Read-Along | Second Grade Reading Comprehension | Twinkl USAMexican Independence Day Read-Along | Second Grade Reading Comprehension | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop

What reading skills are covered in 2nd grade?

In 2nd grade (ages 7–8) children learn to retell stories with a beginning, middle and end, ask and answer who, what, where, when, why and how questions, find the main topic and key details in nonfiction, and compare two versions of the same story. Reading aloud smoothly, called fluency, is practised alongside.

How can RepeatWatch help with reading lessons?

Loop the part of a lesson that models a strategy, such as retelling, with an A–B loop so your child hears it twice before trying it. Slow read-alongs to 0.75x for a newer reader, save lesson parts on keys 1–9, and use Stop after N loops to keep sessions short.

Frequently asked questions

What should my child be able to do after this unit?

Most children can retell a story in order, name the characters, setting and lesson, find the main topic of a short nonfiction text, and say how two versions of a story differ. Grade levels vary by country and school.

How do we practise reading fluency with these videos?

Play a Twinkl read-along at 0.75x and have your child read along, then replay it at normal speed. Repeating the same short text a few times is a common way to build smooth, expressive reading.

Should we watch everything in one sitting?

No. The list moves from an introduction through question words, retelling and main idea to comparing stories and read-alongs. One or two short lessons, followed by reading a real book together, works better than a long session.