Physical Changes in Matter Science Reader Reading Comprehension for 2nd Grade

Solids, Liquids, Gases, and Temperature: Physical Changes in Matter reader for second grade explains the impact of temperature on states of matter. Children often hear terms that don't have meaning for them. Giving them a better understanding of what causes physical changes in matter will help them to understand the concept better.

Optional extension activities were created for vocabulary focus and asking and answering questions about nonfiction text. These pages can be eliminated, and the fluent reader can be used alone.

Information Text Standards Addressed If Chosen:

RI. 1 Asking and answering questions

RI. 4 Vocabulary

The set includes

• How Does Matter Change?

• How Does Temperature Impact Water?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Boiling

• Particles and how they move in solids, liquids, and gases

• understanding key vocabulary and phrases {dissolves, matter, solid, liquid, gas, heavier}

• asking and answering questions

Parts of the book have the language of an informational text {factual}. If you're currently working on an informational reading/writing unit of study, this little text is a nice connection. Idea: Students can research additional information and add "Wow Facts" or "Did You Know" bubbles to certain pages in the book.

Directions: Cut the pages in half, assemble them, and staple them. Allow some time for coloring and illustrating. Use during shared reading or small group reading instruction. Teach the key vocabulary and let the children write definitions in their own words and/or draw pictures to show the meaning of the words. Also, allow students to ask and answer questions about the text. Reread individually or in pairs.