PaginePaginepagineapp.comDuring STEM week, Mateo's class had a challenge: build a bridge from paper.
The bridge had to hold ten pennies.
Mateo's first bridge was flat, and it sagged with only two pennies.
He tried again. This time he folded the paper like a fan.
The folded bridge held all ten pennies, and then fifteen!
Mateo wrote in his journal: "Folds make paper stronger."
His teacher said he thought like a real engineer.
Worksheets › Second-grade readiness › Reading & comprehension › Think About It
Free reading comprehension printable for Grades 1–2 (Mateo Builds a Bridge): read “Mateo Builds a Bridge” and answer questions that need thinking: why. Skill: Understands and interprets stories and short passages (second-grade readiness). Level: Grade 1 & Grade 2 — also suits Year 2 (UK).
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It is designed for Grade 1 & Grade 2 (ages 6–8), but use it with any child who is ready.
Understands and interprets stories and short passages (second-grade readiness).
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Think About It 1: The Science Fair Volcano · Think About It 2: Marcus and the Missing Bike · Think About It 3: The Class Garden · Think About It 4: Lena's First Recital · Think About It 5: Owen's Lemonade Stand · Think About It 6: The Lost Kitten · Think About It 7: Grandpa's Old Camera · Think About It 8: The Spelling Bee · Think About It 9: Camping in the Backyard
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