- Length is a measure of distance from one end of an object to the other end of that object
- A branch is a kind of object
- Therefore, the length of a branch is a measure of distance from one end of the branch to the other end

- The length of a branch is a measure of distance from one end of the branch to the other end
- A meter stick can be used to measure the length
- Hence, a meter stick can be used to measure the length of a branch

So, a meter stick can be used to measure the length of a branch
Question
Mrs. Gordon's class studies maple trees. Which property can the students measure with a meter stick?

Context
- Length is a measure of distance from one end of an object to the other end of that object 
- A branch is a kind of object 
- A meter stick can be used to measure the length