Story sequence, imagery, and scene transitions; reason-and-result logic; and rephrasing answers in the student's own words — using underlining to find evidence before writing.
Grades 5–6 (approx. ages 10–12) · approximate gradeKumon Reading Level EII (Cause, Effect & Imagery) is the 16th of 26 levels in the Kumon reading program, where children learn story sequence, imagery, and scene transitions; reason-and-result logic; and rephrasing answers in the student's own words — using underlining to find evidence before writing. It typically aligns with grades 5–6 (approx. ages 10–12) reading work, though Kumon places children by ability rather than age, so the grade is a guide, not a rule.
Level EII builds directly on Reading Level EI: Clauses & Reported Speech and prepares children for Reading Level FI: Reference Words & Question Analysis. It is one of 26 Kumon reading levels covered in this independent parent guide series.
This is an independent parent guide, not an official curriculum or placement assessment. Topics and pace can vary; your child's instructor can confirm their current work.
Read one passage together, then let your child try the next one alone. A few small exercises to try together — let your child attempt each one first, then use these prompts when they need a nudge.
Original examples written for parents — not scanned worksheets or reproduced passages.
Say: Underline every mention of the bridge before answering.
Say: Build the chain: storm → river rose → supports weakened.
The storm-swollen river weakened the bridge's supports.
The storm-swollen river weakened its supports
Say: Keep the meaning; change the words.
An old castle stood alone on a hill.
Say: Check it — same meaning, new words.
An old castle stood alone on a hill
Short, calm, and daily beats long and pressured. These small habits make Level EII stick — pick one and start tonight.