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How Ready Are You?

Lesson Plan

How Ready Are You Lesson Plan

Conduct a 15-minute, one-on-one assessment of 2nd graders’ reading comprehension, math fluency, and writing skills to identify strengths and areas for growth before summer.

This quick check helps teachers pinpoint individual student needs, inform end-of-year reports, and plan targeted summer support.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Three timed mini-stations with real-time recording.

Materials

Reading Comprehension Passage: The Curious Kitten, Reading Comprehension Question Sheet, Second Grade Math Fluency Worksheet, Quick Write: My Favorite Summer Memory Prompt, Student Progress Recording Sheet, and Timer (stopwatch or digital)

Prep

Gather and Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

1 minute

  • Greet the student and explain the three short tasks (reading, math, writing).
  • Assure them there are no right or wrong answers—this helps you plan for summer.

Step 2

Reading Comprehension

4 minutes

Step 3

Math Fluency

4 minutes

  • Provide the Second Grade Math Fluency Worksheet.
  • Explain they have 1 minute per section (addition, subtraction, mixed facts).
  • Start timer for each section; prompt student to move on when time’s up.
  • Tally correct answers and note strategies or errors on the recording sheet.

Step 4

Writing Sample

4 minutes

  • Present the Quick Write: My Favorite Summer Memory Prompt.
  • Explain they have 4 minutes to write a short response.
  • Encourage neat handwriting and complete sentences.
  • After time’s up, quickly review for spelling, grammar, and organization; record observations.

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

2 minutes

  • Thank the student for their effort.
  • Briefly share one strength you noticed.
  • Explain how you’ll use results to plan summer practice.
  • File the completed Student Progress Recording Sheet in the student’s folder.
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Slide Deck

How Ready Are You? End-of-Year Check-In

A 15-minute one-on-one assessment to see reading, math, and writing skills. No pressure—just helping plan summer support.

Welcome the student warmly to build rapport. Use a friendly tone.

Introduction (1 minute)

• Greet the student by name
• Explain three short tasks: reading, math, writing
• Emphasize “no right or wrong answers”—this guides summer planning

Explain that this is a quick check, not a test. Encourage effort over perfection.

Reading Comprehension (4 minutes)

• Give student the Curious Kitten passage and question sheet
• Silent reading: up to 2 minutes
• Answer questions aloud or in writing
• Note correct responses and miscues on recording sheet

Hand the passage and question sheet. Watch the timer and record responses.

Math Fluency (4 minutes)

• Provide addition, subtraction, and mixed facts sections
• 1 minute per section—prompt to move on when time’s up
• Tally correct answers and note strategies or errors

Provide the fluency worksheet and start each 1-minute section promptly.

Writing Sample (4 minutes)

• Present prompt: “My Favorite Summer Memory”
• 4 minutes to write a short response
• Encourage neatness and full sentences
• Quickly note spelling, grammar, and organization

Encourage neat handwriting and complete sentences. Record writing observations.

Wrap-Up & Next Steps (2 minutes)

• Thank the student for their effort
• Share one strength you observed
• Explain how you’ll use results to plan summer practice
• File the progress sheet in the student’s folder

End on a positive note. Give one specific praise and explain next steps.

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Reading

The Curious Kitten

Whiskers was a tiny gray kitten with bright green eyes. One sunny morning, she woke up feeling very curious about the big world outside her cozy home. She tiptoed through the garden, sniffing the colorful flowers and soft grass under her paws.

Suddenly, a bright yellow butterfly fluttered past her nose. Whiskers chased it around a tall sunflower, her little heart racing with excitement. When the butterfly flew up into a small tree, Whiskers crouched at the bottom and tried to climb up. She slipped a few times but stayed brave, determined to see the butterfly high above.

After her climb, Whiskers sat under the tree, proud of herself for being adventurous. She learned that curiosity can lead to fun discoveries and new experiences!

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Worksheet

Curious Kitten Comprehension Questions

Read the story Reading Comprehension Passage: The Curious Kitten. Then answer the questions below.

  1. Who is the main character of the story?



  2. Where did Whiskers first go when she woke up?



  3. How many times did Whiskers slip while trying to climb the tree?



  4. What does the word adventurous mean in the sentence “Whiskers sat under the tree, proud of herself for being adventurous”?



  5. Why do you think Whiskers stayed brave even after slipping?






  6. What lesson did Whiskers learn at the end of the story?






  7. Write two sentences describing a time you felt curious. What did you do?











  8. Number the events in the order they happened by writing 1, 2, or 3 before each sentence:
    ___ Woke up feeling curious
    ___ Chased the butterfly around the sunflower
    ___ Sat under the tree feeling proud of herself
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Worksheet

Second Grade Math Fluency Worksheet

You will have 1 minute to complete each section.
Try to answer as many problems as you can.

Section 1: Addition (1 minute)

  1. 7 + 5 = _____

  2. 8 + 6 = _____

  3. 9 + 3 = _____

  4. 12 + 7 = _____

  5. 14 + 5 = _____

  6. 6 + 9 = _____

  7. 11 + 8 = _____

  8. 4 + 13 = _____

  9. 10 + 2 = _____

  10. 3 + 14 = _____

Section 2: Subtraction (1 minute)

  1. 13 − 5 = _____

  2. 11 − 4 = _____

  3. 15 − 7 = _____

  4. 9 − 3 = _____

  5. 14 − 6 = _____

  6. 12 − 8 = _____

  7. 10 − 9 = _____

  8. 16 − 7 = _____

  9. 18 − 9 = _____

  10. 17 − 8 = _____

Section 3: Mixed Facts (1 minute)

  1. 5 + 9 = _____

  2. 14 − 6 = _____

  3. 7 + 3 = _____

  4. 15 − 5 = _____

  5. 8 + 7 = _____

  6. 13 − 4 = _____

  7. 6 + 8 = _____

  8. 12 − 7 = _____

  9. 9 + 9 = _____

  10. 16 − 6 = _____

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Worksheet

Quick Write: My Favorite Summer Memory

Think about your favorite memory from your summer vacation. Write 3–4 complete sentences describing what you did, who you were with, and how you felt.

Write your response below:






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Worksheet

Student Progress Recording Sheet

Student Name: ____________________________ Date: _______________

Reading Comprehension (4 minutes)

  • Questions Correct: _____ / 8
  • Reading Miscues / Observations:






Math Fluency (4 minutes)

  • Addition (Section 1) Correct: _____ / 10
  • Subtraction (Section 2) Correct: _____ / 10
  • Mixed Facts (Section 3) Correct: _____ / 10
  • Notes on Strategies & Errors:






Writing Sample (4 minutes)

  • Content & Ideas:



  • Organization & Sentence Structure:



  • Spelling & Grammar:



  • Handwriting & Neatness:



Overall Reflection

  • Strengths Observed:




  • Areas for Growth:




  • Next Steps & Summer Plan:






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