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ACTIVITIES FOR READING INTERVENTION:

(GRADE 2 - ___________)

Objective: The objective of this reading intervention is to foster reading

comprehension skills, promote resilience, and inspire a growth mindset
among second-grade students through the exploration of the poem "Don't
Give Up."
TIME DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
ALLOTMENT
30 Minutes Activate prior Pre-reading Activities
knowledge,
build
vocabulary, Introduction:
and generate
Begin with a brief discussion on the concept
interest.
of perseverance and not giving up. Ask
students if they have ever faced challenges
or felt like giving up on something. Share
examples of famous individuals who faced
setbacks but persevered.
Introduce the poem "Don't Give Up" and
explain that it is about facing challenges
with determination.
Activate prior knowledge by asking students
about birds, oaks, and the idea of trying
again.

Vocabulary Building:
Identify key vocabulary words from the
poem, such as "patient," "sturdy," "blast,"
"victory," and "defeat."

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Discuss the meaning of each word,

encouraging students to share their
interpretations.
Create a simple word wall with illustrations
to reinforce understanding.
Generate Interest:
Engage students with a short discussion on
their feelings about challenges and how they
overcome them.
Show images related to the poem (birds,
oaks, victory) to pique curiosity.
Play a brief audio recording of the poem to
familiarize students with its rhythm and
tone.
120 Minutes Enhance During Reading
comprehension
, practice
reading skills, Choral Reading:
and promote
Read the poem aloud as a class,
engagement.
emphasizing expression and fluency.
Encourage students to follow along and join
in for repeated readings.

“Don’t Give Up”

If you’ve tried and have not won,
Never stop for crying;
All that’s great and good is done

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Just by patient trying.

Though young birds, in flying, fall,
Still their wings grow stronger;
And the next time they can keep
Up a little longer.
Though the sturdy oak has known
Many a blast that bowed her,
She has risen again, and grown
Loftier and prouder.
If by easy work you beat,
Who the more will prize you?
Gaining victory from defeat --
That’s the test that tries you!

Discussion:
Break down the poem stanza by stanza,
discussing the meaning of each part.
Ask open-ended questions about the
characters (birds, oak), the challenges they
face, and the overall message of the poem.
Connect the themes of the poem to personal
experiences or other stories of
perseverance.

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Interactive Activities:
Create a simple art project where students
draw scenes from the poem.
Play a game where students match key
vocabulary words with their meanings.
Group reading: Have students take turns
reading specific stanzas to each other.

Guided Reading:
Provide small groups with printed copies of
the poem.
Guide students through reading and
comprehension exercises, helping them
decode challenging words and understand
the deeper meaning of the poem.

Reader's Theater:

Divide students into small groups and assign

roles for a reader's theater performance of
the poem.
Encourage creativity and expression as
students act out the different parts.
30 Minutes Reinforce Post-Reading Activities
comprehension
, encourage

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reflection, and Reflective Discussion:

extend
Lead a class discussion on what students
learning.
learned from the poem.
Ask students to share their reflections on
perseverance and how it connects to their
own lives.

Creative Writing:
Have students write a short paragraph about
a time they faced a challenge but didn't give
up, relating it to the themes of the poem.
Encourage them to use vocabulary from the
poem in their writing.

Closure: Summarize the key messages of the poem. Reiterate the

importance of perseverance and trying again, connecting it to the overall
theme of the intervention.

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ROUTINE FOR READING ENHANCEMENT

(GRADE 2 - ___________)

COMPONENT OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES

Preparation Engage Interest: Engage Interest:

and Settling In Capture the
Begin with a short discussion about nests
children's attention
and baby chicks.
by discussing nests
and baby chicks to Ask questions like, "Have you ever seen a
create excitement nest or baby chicks before?" and encourage
about the upcoming children to share their experiences or
story. thoughts.

Set the Scene: Set the Scene:

Introduce the main
characters (Ned, Introduce the main characters by saying,
Mary, and the hen) "Today, we're going to read a story about
and the theme of Ned, Mary, and a hen. They find something
the story ("Here is a special. Can you guess what it is?"
Nest") to pique Show the cover of the book and discuss
curiosity. predictions about what might happen in the
story.

Dedicated Develop Reading Read Aloud:

Reading Time Skills: Enhance the
Read the story "Here is a Nest" aloud, using
children's reading
expressive tones and gestures to make the
skills through active
narrative engaging.
participation and
engagement with Pause at key points to ask questions like,
the story. "What do you think will happen next?" or
"How do you think the hen feels?"

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Comprehension:
Ensure
“Here is a Nest”
understanding of the
storyline and “Look, Ned, here is a nest! The hen made it
character emotions. from hay.”
“Can you see her chicks, Mary?” her brother
asked.
The hen flapped her wings and clucked at
them. But she moved to one side so Ned and
Mary could see her babies.
“Six of them!” Mary said. “They’re so cute.”
“Little yellow chicks!” Ned said. “I want to
touch one.”
The hen clucked loudly.
“She’s saying “no” and protecting them,”
Mary said.
“I want to pick one up,” Ned said.
The hen clucked twice, even louder.
“She doesn’t want you to touch them,” Mary
said.
“I want to play with them,” Ned said.
The hen clucked three times, very loudly.
“She is getting mad at you, Ned! She wants
to keep her chicks safe,” Mary said.
“OK,” Ned said. “I will run and get some food
and water for them. Then we can help the
hen look after her babies.”

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True or False Quiz: "Here is a Nest"

1. Ned and Mary found a nest made of
sticks. (True/False)
2. The hen clucked softly when Ned and
Mary approached. (True/False)
3. Mary counted four chicks in the nest.
(True/False)
4. Ned wanted to touch the chicks.
(True/False)
5. The hen moved away to hide her
chicks from Ned and Mary.
(True/False)
6. Mary thought the chicks were
adorable. (True/False)
7. The hen clucked loudly three times.
(True/False)
8. Ned decided to play with the chicks.
(True/False)
9. Mary suggested getting food and
water for the chicks. (True/False)

10. The hen wanted to keep her

chicks safe. (True/False)

Interactive Reading:
Encourage students to read simple
sentences from the story, emphasizing
words related to the characters, like "hen,"
"Ned," and "chicks."
Use props or images to illustrate elements of
the story, making it more interactive.

Progress Check Discussion:

Understanding:

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Monitoring Assess Initiate a discussion about the story, asking

comprehension by questions like, "What did the hen do to
through
engaging students in protect her chicks?" or "How do you think
Reflection
discussions about Ned felt when the hen clucked loudly?"
and Sharing the story.
Allow students to share their thoughts and
encourage them to listen to their peers.
Encourage
Reflection: Foster
Role Play:
critical thinking by
prompting students Divide students into small groups and assign
to reflect on the roles (Ned, Mary, and the hen).
characters' emotions
and actions. Have each group act out a part of the story,
emphasizing emotions and key events.

Wrap Up Summarize and Story Recap:

Reinforce:
Summarize the story, highlighting key events
Summarize the
and character emotions.
story, reinforcing
key concepts and Ask students to recall their favorite parts or
lessons. characters.

Promote Empathy: Empathy Exercise:

Conclude with a
focus on Discuss the importance of understanding
understanding and animals' feelings and needs.
respecting animals Encourage students to share how they can
and their needs. show kindness and empathy toward animals,
connecting it to the story.

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