For children who are learning English as a second language, www.colorincolorado.org/reading-tip-sheets-parents consider these reading tip sheets. They are available in languages other than English at the bottom of the page.
Task Specific Supports
We are focusing on informational reading in this unit. Consider reading articles of interest with your child and use the 3-2-1 Strategy Chart to help guide your discussion, Here is a link to news articles appropriate to read together with your child: https://newsela.com/articles/#/rule/latest?grade_levels=2
In this unit we are also learning how to write our opinions on non-fiction topics. You can help your child develop this skill by playing a game of would you rather. In addition, you could use the opinion graphic organizer with one of the news articles that you read together. When asking your child's opinion, follow up with the question why at least two times.