Block-Builders Learn About Shapes

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Grade 1 Shapes Block Builders Theme Nonfiction 6 Questions

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

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Page 1 — Reading Passage

Free Grade 1 reading passage — Shapes — Block Builders theme — Common Core CCSS.MATH.1.G.A.1

Page 2 — Answer Key

Answer key — Grade 1 reading passage — Shapes — 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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What are two shapes that block-builders use for buildings? Use words from the passage.

3

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

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Block-builders use many shapes to make things. A square has four equal sides. It looks like a box. A circle is round with no corners. A triangle has three sides and three corners. A rectangle is long and has four sides too. Block-builders pick the right shapes for their jobs. They use squares and re...

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About this Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Passage

This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 1 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.1.G.A.1).