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title: 'Video: How second graders show they understand what they read'
description: Learn what signs show that second graders comprehend the meaning of what they’re reading.
slug: video-how-second-graders-show-they-understand-what-they-read
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-08-05T15:44:19.901Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/video-how-second-graders-show-they-understand-what-they-read
lang: en
---

# Video: How second graders show they understand what they read

How do you know if second graders understand what they read? Kids this age who understand what they are reading are usually able to answer questions about it. And they can point to the reasons behind their answers. Watch this video from Understood founding partner [GreatSchools](https://www.greatschools.org/) to learn more.

[![Video](https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/E3999451701B4F7DBF1B8CE31FCA6C1D/fe11283da87d814abcbf2673c6387706/Video-DoesYour2nd_GraderShowUnderstandingLikeThis_.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/0qZdvFEe-Rg)

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