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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Equations. Block Builders theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.6.EE.B.7).
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Before reading, place two small groups of objects (such as linking cubes) on opposite sides of a ruler or balance scale and ask students what they notice — this activates the core concept of equality and makes Maya's block-tower discovery immediately concrete when students encounter it in the passage.
What is this passage mostly about?
According to the passage, what is an equation? Use a quote from the passage to support your answer.
What does the word equation mean as it is used in this passage?
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Maya loves building tall towers at the community block-builders design lab. She noticed something important one afternoon while sorting her block pieces. Each tower needed a balanced number of blocks to stand without falling. Maya wanted to figure out the exact number of blocks each side needed. Ma...
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About this Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 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.6.EE.B.7).