Block Builders Learn About Place Value

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Grade 2 Place Value Block Builders Theme Nonfiction 6 Questions

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Grade 2 nonfiction reading passage about Place Value. Block Builders theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.2.NBT.A.1).

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Page 1 — Reading Passage

Free Grade 2 reading passage — Place Value — Block Builders theme — Common Core CCSS.MATH.2.NBT.A.1

Page 2 — Answer Key

Answer key — Grade 2 reading passage — Place Value — teacher and parent use only

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What is included

130-160 word nonfiction reading passage
Block Builders theme to keep kids engaged
6 comprehension questions — multiple skill types
Question types: Main Idea, Vocabulary, Inference, Text Evidence, Cause and Effect, Author's Purpose
3 answer lines per question
Answer key on page 3
Print-ready PDF — Letter size — 3 pages
Sample Questions
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What is this passage mostly about?

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According to the passage, what does the position of a digit tell us?

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What does the word 'bundle' mean in the passage?

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Block builders use numbers every day when they construct tall buildings and strong towers. Understanding place value helps them know how many blocks they need. Place value means that the position of a digit tells us its worth. In the number 23, the 2 is in the tens place, so it represents 20. The 3 ...

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About this Grade 2 Reading Comprehension Passage

This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 2 students. The Block Builders theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.MATH.2.NBT.A.1).