How It's Made: Everyday Inventions

How It's Made: Everyday Inventions

Everyday Inventions | Nonfiction Reading Passages | Sequencing & STEM | Gr 2-4*

Teacher Instructions Page

Dear Teacher,

Where did the Slinky come from? How did a walk in the woods lead to Velcro? And who decided to put rubber in a ball and call it Silly Putty? How It's Made: Everyday Inventions answers these questions with engaging nonfiction passages that focus on the Sequence / Steps in a Process text structure—a critical reading skill for young learners.

Each passage is written at a Lexile 600L - 770L (Ideal for 2nd-4th Grade) and includes comprehension questions targeting Sequencing, Cause & Effect, Main Idea, and Vocabulary. This resource is perfect for integrating STEM and ELA.

Included:

l 5 Original Nonfiction Passages (Slinky, Velcro, Popsicle, Play-Doh, Potato Chip)

l 5 Pages of Comprehension Questions (Sequencing Focus)

l Full Answer Key

l Slides™Included

Perfect For:

l STEM / Makerspace Units

l How-To Writing Mentor Texts

l Inventor and Invention Studies

l Friday Fun Reading