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Grade 2 nonfiction reading passage about Word Problems. Chemistry Lab theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.2.OA.A.1).
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Before reading, show students a simple addition equation written on the board and ask them what they notice — this activates prior knowledge and makes the vocabulary word equation land with immediate meaning when Maya encounters it in the passage.
What is this passage mostly about?
What does Maya write to help her solve a math problem? Use words from the passage.
What does the word equation mean in this passage?
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Maya works in a bright chemistry lab. She uses math to do her work. One day, Maya has six blue bottles. She adds four more to the shelf. She must find the total. Maya writes a number sentence to solve it. This is called a **equation**. An equation shows how numbers work together. Maya counts careful...
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This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 2 students. The Chemistry Lab 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.OA.A.1).