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Reading Adventure Pack: Stars ActivityReading Adventure Pack: Stars Activity
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Reading Adventure Pack: Stars

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A Reading Adventure Pack explores the night sky. Reading Her Seven Brothers by Paul Goble and Find the Constellations by H.A. Rey begin the learning experience. Scholars craft a night sky mobile, go stargazing, and write a mythical story with thoughtful discussion and creativity.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

stars, astronomy, constellations, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to literature, responding to reading

Instructional Ideas

  • Download a night sky app to locate stars and constellations while stargazing
  • Have packs readily available for families that request at-home learning opportunities

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires two books—Her Seven Brothers by Paul Goble and Find the Constellations by H.A. Rey

Pros

  • Offers suggestions for indoor and outdoor stargazing
  • Builds a connection between school and home

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RI.3.1 RI.3.10

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