Let’s read the passage carefully and answer each question step by step.
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Passage Summary:
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Needs = things we MUST have to survive → food, water, clothes, shelter
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Wants = things we would LIKE to have but do NOT need → car, boat, jewels, TV, cell phone
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Question 1: What are needs?
From the text: “Needs are things we must have in order to survive. We need food, water, clothes, and a shelter.”
So, we can write:
→ Food, water, clothes, and shelter.
*(The student wrote “Shoes” — that’s not correct based on the text. Shoes might be part of “clothes,” but the text specifically lists “clothes,” not shoes. Stick to what the passage says.)*
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Question 2: What are wants?
From the text: “Wants are things we would like to have but do not need. Some people want a car or a boat, some want jewels, some want a T.V., some want a cell phone.”
So, we can write:
→ Car, boat, jewels, TV, cell phone (any of these)
*(Student wrote “Food” — that’s wrong! Food is a NEED, not a want.)*
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Question 3: Name three wants.
Pick any three from the list in the passage:
Examples:
→ Car, TV, cell phone
OR
→ Boat, jewels, TV
etc.
*(Student left this blank — let’s fill it correctly.)*
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Final Answer:
1. Needs are: food, water, clothes, and shelter.
2. Wants are: things we would like to have but do not need, such as a car, boat, jewels, TV, or cell phone.
3. Three wants: car, TV, cell phone
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of needs and wants worksheet 2nd grade.
