Reading Comprehension and Skills Booklet -Grade 2

Name Reading about Health

Sleep

Are you ever sleepy in class? Children need about 10 hours of sleep each night.

It is important to be rested for school every morning. If you are tired, you will have

trouble paying attention to your teacher. If you have a hard time falling asleep, try

reading a book instead of watching TV before bedtime. Go to bed at the same time

every night. Ask your family to play soft music to help you get sleepy. Soon, you will

be dreaming!

1. What is the main idea of this story?
   a. Getting enough sleep is important for good health.
   b. Reading a book can help you sleep.
   c. You should dream every night.


2. How much sleep do children need?


3. What might happen at school if you are tired?


4. What can you do instead of watching TV at bedtime?


5. When should you go to bed?
   a. 10 P.M.
   b. only when you feel sleepy
   c. at the same time every night


6. What can your family do to help you get sleepy?

Read the story. Then, answer the questions.