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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Multiplication. Engineers theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.5.NBT.B.5).
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What is included
Before reading, display the three multiplication equations from the passage (24 × 12, 136 × 15, and 245 × 32) on the board and challenge students to solve them independently first — then use the passage to check their answers against Maya's discoveries, reinforcing CCSS.MATH.5.NBT.B.5 fluency in an authentic context.
What is this passage mostly about?
What did Maya do after learning that the crew needed 24 beams for each section of the bridge?
What does the word multiplication mean as it is used in this passage?
+ 4 more questions in the full worksheet
Maya visited a bridge construction site to discover how engineers use multiplication daily. She watched a crew leader explain how steel beams were ordered for the project. The crew needed 24 beams for each section, and the bridge had 12 sections. Engineers use **multiplication** to find the total nu...
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About this Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The Engineers 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.5.NBT.B.5).