Early reading practiceGrade 2

Free early reading screener practice test for Grade 2Words and reading aloud

By Grade 2 the one-minute tasks are made-up words with blends (like "flom"), real words to read quickly, and a longer story read aloud, counted as words correct per minute. Computer screeners ask about phonics, sight words, word meanings and short texts.

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  • Early literacy

    27 questions · no time limit · read aloud · adapts as you go

    Sounds, phonics, sight words, word meanings and short texts, read aloud.

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Tips

Getting ready for Grade 2

  • Read aloud together for a few minutes every day: fluency grows with practice.
  • Notice blends and digraphs (bl, st, sh, ch) as one chunk when reading made-up words.
  • Do not rush: a steady, accurate minute counts more words than a fast one with slips.
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