Decide what theme or concept you want to read to your second grade students. For example, you can pick a series of books such as Gertrude Chandler Warner's famous collection of "The Boxcar Children." Other ideas include books about nature, science or art.
Remove any potential distractions by drawing window blinds and covering windows on the classroom door. Create a peaceful atmosphere by dimming the lights.
Stand or sit at the front of your classroom where all of your students have a good vantage point of you.
Read aloud to your second grade students. Use vocal expressions and inflections to add to the degree of interest to your story.
Encourage reading comprehension by instructing students to journal about the story after you are finished reading. They can write about their favorite characters, potential questions about the plot or create their own endings to the story.