- What would happen if the house builders skipped building the roof?
The house would not be protected from rain, snow, or sun. Water could leak inside, damaging the walls and floor, and making the house unsafe or uncomfortable to live in.
- Someone built a house but when people moved in there were no cabinets. Which sentences tell what step the builders messed up?
The sentence "The inside of the house is constructed last. Things like painting, electricity, cabinets, and lights are all added to finish the house." tells us that cabinets are part of finishing the inside. Skipping this step means they didn’t complete the final interior construction.
- Why do you think the inside of the house is constructed last?
a. The house needs walls and a roof before you can begin building the inside.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homes second grade worksheet.
